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Dumfries & Galloway Fly Tying Club Offers 12 Free Spots for Young Fly Tyers

Interested in learning the art of fly tying? The Fly Tying Club in Dumfries & Galloway has a unique offer for young enthusiasts.

Through its ‘Pass it On’ Young Fly Tyers’ initiative, the club is extending an invitation to 12 lucky children to join its winter classes, free of charge.

To provide more insight into this exciting opportunity, the club is hosting a Fly Tying ‘Taster Day’ on the 1st of October at Locharbriggs Village Hall in Dumfries. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm and promises a day filled with informative and enjoyable activities.

During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the experienced members of the Fly Tying Club. These members will be on hand to offer guidance and share their knowledge on various aspects of fly tying and fly fishing. Whether you’re looking for advice on selecting the right equipment, perfecting your casting technique, or mastering the art of fly tying, their expertise will be readily available.

The day’s activities will include engaging presentations, captivating displays, and informative demonstrations. Children attending the event will have a chance to receive hands-on tuition and craft their very own trout flies. A fun competition is also on the agenda, offering kids the opportunity to showcase their newly acquired skills. Prizes await three lucky winners.

This event is not just for budding fly tyers but for the whole family to enjoy. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of fly fishing and to learn about the ‘Pass it On’ Young Fly Tyers’ initiative. Club members will be available to discuss how your children can secure one of the 12 free spots in their upcoming winter classes.

Dumfries & Galloway Quilt Festival Opens

Shambellie House, New Abbey, September 22 to October 8, 10 – 4 daily

THE THIRD annual Dumfries and Galloway Quilt Festival has opened at Shambellie House, New Abbey, with hundreds of quilts made by quilters throughout Dumfries and Galloway and beyond.

Local quilt groups have been very busy with both young and old members highlighting the skills that are abundant in our region.

Jack True, aged eight, from the Dumfries area, finished his first quilt and was delighted to see it hanging up at Shambellie.
Service-users from Cloverglen Services, pupils from New Abbey Primary School and Kirkbean Primary School also have their work on show.

Shambellie Quilters group regularly spend time working with the young people helping them with their sewing skills and to make new friendships.

Ann Hill, BEM, vice-charwoman, at Shambellie House Trust, said: “Shambellie Quilters are excited about organising the exhibition representing the amazing talent of quilters in our region. This year we have also issued invitations to several groups outside our region to encourage them to come and spend time here.

“We have quilts from the Glasgow Gathering, Kilbirnie Sew n’ Sews, Carlisle Quilters and a special collection from Chrystine Livingston from Lochgilphead. Chrystine’s quilts are what are termed contemporary with painting, printing, alongside traditional and are also vibrant and very unusual.

“There will be lots for visitors to see and do from hundreds of quilts to demonstrations on how to hand quilt, make a star, beadwork, etc.”
Mrs Hill added that a list of quilting classes during the autumn at Shambellie and of local craft groups will be available at the event.

Notable exhibits include a ‘faces of the pupils’ quilt designed and made by Kirkbean Primary School pupils as a gift for their teacher Mrs Pauline Lyle, who was retiring, and a ‘Coronation Quilt’ from New Abbey Primary children.

Classes by Chrystine Livingston, who works on contemporary quilts, painting fabrics with rollers, block printing backgrounds and in black and white take place in November and her work will be on display at Shambellie.

Teas, raffle tickets, tombola, home bakes will be available along with quilting fabrics, quilts, bags and cushions. There will also be teas and cakes.

Woman Walking by Sylvia Dow: Coming to Dumfries & Galloway

Residents of Dumfries & Galloway are in for a cultural delight as Woman Walking, the highly-praised play by Sylvia Dow, graces the stages of Moffat Town Hall and The CatStrand in early October 2023.

This emotionally engaging production, inspired by the life and Cairngorms passion of Nan Shepherd, is an event that theatre enthusiasts in the region shouldn’t miss.

Tour Dates in Dumfries & Galloway:

  • Moffat Town Hall: On Tuesday, 3rd October, at 7:30 pm.
  • CatStrand: On Wednesday, 4th October, at 7:30 pm.

Sylvia Dow’s play explores themes of grief, resolution, and the soothing embrace of nature. The narrative follows Cath, a modern woman burdened by the loss of her mother. Seeking solace, Cath embarks on a journey to the Cairngorms, guided by her interactions with the enigmatic Nan Shepherd. Through heartfelt dialogues and against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Cairngorms, the play masterfully blends humour and pathos.

“You captured Nan’s character and voice superbly, and the whole play made me yearn for getting out on the hills again!” – An audience member at the performed reading at Perth Theatre 2022.

“As a piece of stage poetry, it has some exquisitely memorable and lyrical moments.” – The Scotsman on STUFF (2018).

The performance, approximately 70 minutes in duration, is designed without an interval and is proudly supported by the Creative Scotland Touring Fund for Theatre and Dance.

Becky Hope Palmer Dayna Cumming & cast Photo Kelman Greig Kicks

The Cast and Creatives:

  • Pauline Lockhart portrays Cath.
  • Fletcher Mathers takes on the role of Nan.
  • Sylvia Dow is the writer.
  • Becky Hope-Palmer directs.
  • Karen Tennent manages set and costume design.
  • Philip Pinsky handles composition and sound design.
  • Laura Hawkins is in charge of lighting design.

About Sylvia Dow (Writer) Sylvia Dow, with a diverse background in the arts, embarked on her career as a playwright after a long working life in various roles. Her extensive body of work includes full-length plays such as Blinded by the Light (Traverse), It’s Only Words (Oran Mor), Threads (Stellar Quines), and STUFF (SYLVIAN Productions).

About Becky Hope-Palmer (Director) Becky Hope-Palmer is a Scottish theatre director, facilitator, and writer known for her work across various prestigious theatre companies and institutions. Her recent productions include God Catcher (Prickly Pear Productions/Underbelly) and The Steamie (Dundee Rep), among others.

About Pauline Lockhart (Cath) Pauline Lockhart has a rich history of collaborating with renowned theatre companies in the UK. Her portfolio includes work with National Theatre Scotland, Royal Lyceum Theatre, and many more. She was awarded The TMA Award for Best Supporting Actress and The Manchester Evening News Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in An Experiment with An Airpump.

About Fletcher Mathers (Nan) Fletcher Mathers, born in Scone, trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. His theatre credits span a wide range of productions both in the UK and overseas, encompassing acting, writing, and music.

About Sylvian Productions Sylvian Productions is the collaborative partnership between writer Sylvia Dow and director Muriel Romanes.

For further details and updates, visit dgartsfestival.org.uk

Loreburn Reaffirms Pledge To Local Services at AGM

Loreburn welcomed members to its Annual General Meeting this week when the Association gave an update on activities, finance and performance, and looked ahead to the future.

The first in person meeting in recent years, the meeting was well attended by shareholding members.

Russell Brown, Convener gave an overview of the year, reporting on the difficult operating environment facing the sector, acknowledging that budgetary pressures would still exist as Loreburn strives to deliver all it can for tenants in the coming year.

Recognising the impact on tenants struggling with the rising costs of living, the Association had assisted over 1600 households across the region last Winter, with a range of practical and direct financial support measures, made possible by various successful funding awards.

The Association had delivered 70 new homes and invested £1.56 million on upgrades. £2.1 million had been spent on responsive repairs. Tenant satisfaction with repairs was high, at 92%, exceeding the sector average of 88%.

The Convener also commented on the rent setting exercise being one of the most difficult Loreburn’s Management Committee had faced when trying to balance the increased costs of maintaining and investing in homes alongside rent affordability.

In her CEO report, Kirsteen McGinn spoke about current development of Loreburn’s strategic plan, which will steer the direction of the Association for the next five years, to 2029. Achievements in the year were marked and plans for improvements received a focus.

Commenting on the event, Kirsteen said “We were delighted with the turnout and keen level of interaction and discussion from tenants and other stakeholders in our communities”.

“We were able to answer important questions around future development plans and to re-state the commitment to localised service delivery through our Hub, Home and Roam working model, among other things”.

Thanking tenants, staff and Management Committee members for their support and contributions during the year, the Convener confirmed the pledge to Loreburn’s purpose and mission.

“Though the current period has its challenges, we are in a strong position to ensure the delivery – and improvement – of core services remains a key priority for Loreburn as a small, community-based association”.

More information about the Association’s performance will be available in the Annual Report to Tenants which will be published on the website at the end of the month.

Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to  Dumfries and Galloway

Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Berit Alette Mienna and musician Øistein Hanssen

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is inviting audiences from across the Dumfries and Galloway, to join storytellers, musicians and artists to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and embrace this year’s festival theme ‘Right To Be Human’ with tales of human courage and creativity, spoken with powerful words.

During this year’s festival (13-29 October), all across the country, stories will be told about the impacts of war, gender inequality, censorship; ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious prejudices; and other threats and challenges on our human rights as a global nation.

Locally, in Dumfries  there will be storytelling events included in the annual Wild Goose Festival (Thu 19-Sun 29 Oct) which explores nature, creativity and place, and celebrates the incredible journey undertaken by five species of wild geese from Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard to the Solway estuary.  Plus, Sami storyteller/joik singer Berit Alette Mienna and musician Øistein Hanssen will be celebrating stories, music and songs from the far north in Northern Tales and Tunes (Thu 26 Oct) at The Stove Network and Cafe.

Further afield in the village of Wanlockhead, storytellers Jean Edmiston, Andrew Foley and Kirsten Milliken explore the lives, folklore and customs of Wanlockhead’s 18th century miners with traditional stories, live illustration and readings from the original Ballad of the Wanlock Ingot (Fri 27 Oct).

As events take place across Scotland, SISF also invites audiences from further afield to tune into the Festival’s new podcast series Another Story –six weekly episodes themed around our right to be human.

Audiences can also join in online at Global Lab – a series of digital storytelling and development sessions. In week one (16-19 Oct) Global Lab will look at our planet’s eco-system and how ecological passion drives twenty-first century storytelling in association with Earth Charter International and, in week two the workshop theme Shared Lives (23-26 Oct) will focus on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the importance of valuing dignity, respect, equality and compassion in our lives.

Looking ahead to this year’s event, Scottish International Storytelling Festival Director, Donald Smith said: All over the world human and environmental rights are under threat. But against that there is an activist and creative tide building towards a different future. The Storytelling Festival is part of that wave.”

 

Listings Information

Scottish International Storytelling Festival
13 – 29 October 2023
In person in Edinburgh and across Scotland, and online
For tickets and more info visit www.sisf.org.uk

Connect with the festival on social media @ScotStoryFest #RightToBeHuman

Go Local Storytelling Events in Dumfries and Galloway:

Thu 19 – Sun 29 Oct
Wild Goose Festival
Full programme, booking and info www.wildgoosefestival.scot

Thu 26 Oct, 7.30pm
Northern Tales and Tunes with Berit Alette Mienna and musician Øistein Hanssen, The Stove Network and Cafe, 100 High Street, DG1 2BJ (1hr) £5 adults and 12+
For booking and info www.wildgoosefestival.scot

Fri 27 Oct, 7pm
The Ballad of the Wanlock Ingot with Jean Edmiston, Andrew Foley and Kirsten Milliken, Wanlockhead Community Centre, Manse Road ML12 6UT (2hrs) suggested donation £5, on the door
Info Kirsten Milliken, www.kirstenmilliken.co.uk, [email protected]

Ministerial Visit to Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway

Ministerial Visit to Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway

Relationships Scotland Dumfries & Galloway were delighted to welcome Natalie Don MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise to our organisation. She met with our Chief Executive – John Dougan, Child Contact Centre Manager – Amanda Hannah and Chair and Trustee of our Board of Trustees – Morag Chisholm. We were also delighted to be joined by the Chief Executive of Relationships Scotland national office – Stuart Valentine and the Head of Practice for Child Contact Services – Anne Gibson.

 

 

The meeting was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work of our organisation. Following a round table discussion, the Minister then had an opportunity to chat with clients who have used our services, providing her with a rich insight into their experience with accessing our service.

 

The Minister later Tweeting:
“An excellent visit to @RelScotDG to see first-hand the valuable services they deliver. Speaking with those who had accessed these services, it was clear to see how valued they are, as well as the difference they are making to children and families.”

 

Relationships Scotland Dumfries and Galloway is a local organisation offering the following services – Counselling for individuals or couples, Counselling for Carers, Family Mediation, Child Contact,

Website – www.rsdg.org.uk  Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipsScotlandDumfriesAndGalloway Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/relscotdg/ Twitter – @RelScotDG

Dumfries & Galloway White Ribbon Campaign Announces Ambassadors

The Chief Executives of Dumfries and Galloway Council and NHS Dumfries and Galloway have been appointed the role of White Ribbon Ambassadors for Dumfries and Galloway by White Ribbon Scotland to support the development of the Dumfries and Galloway White Ribbon Campaign (DGWRC).

The DGWRC is coordinated by the new local White Ribbon Steering Group with the aim of raising awareness of all forms of gender-based violence and violence against women and girls, their effect on women and girls – and society in general. The DGWRC will continue to encourage people to act against all forms of gender-based violence and to challenge the thought systems, norms, attitudes, values and beliefs that underpin forms of violence. This will be achieved by recruiting and training White Ribbon Speakers who will deliver awareness raising talks throughout the region.

People can take part in the DGWRC in different ways. You can wear a White Ribbon and sign the WR Pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about any form of violence against women or girls; you can become a WR Speaker and deliver WR Talks – training is provided free of charge; or you can become WR Champions and support the development of the campaign in the workplaces, clubs, or places of worship.

For more information about the D&GWRC, please email: [email protected]
Dawn Roberts, Chief Executive of Dumfries and Galloway Council said: “Violence against women and girls is a world pandemic affecting all parts of our society including Dumfries and Galloway. It is important that we continue to work together at service, community and personal levels to help stop this violence and abuse from happening. The Dumfries and Galloway White Ribbon Campaign gives us an opportunity to continue to work towards culture change by influencing the attitudes, values, and beliefs that encourage sexism and violence against women to thrive. I would like to take the opportunity to encourage Dumfries and Galloway Council staff to support the campaign and where possible, train as White Ribbon Speakers and help us raise awareness.
“Working together we can challenge violence against women and girls in Dumfries and Galloway.”
NHS Dumfries and Galloway Chief Executive Jeff Ace added: “Our ambition must be to completely stop violence against women and girls in Dumfries and Galloway. The Dumfries and Galloway White Ribbon initiative gives us the best chance of working across agencies to eliminate this violence, and the behaviours that can create it. We need to listen to the voices of women and girls and coordinate action to address their concerns.”
“In NHS D&G we have a largely female workforce and I know that colleagues will join me in supporting this campaign to make rapid and substantial improvement.”
Rebekah Cheung, White Ribbon Scotland Project Coordinator said: “We’re really pleased with the commitment that Dumfries and Galloway have shown towards eliminating violence against women through the status project that they have undertaken with us. It’s also great to see how much senior buy-in the project has received, which is essential for effective and sustainable work to combat gender-based violence.”

 

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is an international movement to end men’s violence against women and girls. It started in Canada in November 1991 as a response to the massacre of female students at the École Polytechnique in 1989 and is now in over 70 countries around the world.

The DGWRC is part of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) prevention work of the Dumfries and Galloway VAWG Subcommittee that aims to tackle all forms of VAWG i.e. Domestic Abuse, Rape and Sexual Assault, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Harmful Traditional Practices, Sexual Harassment, and Stalking.

The new local White Ribbon Steering Group that will direct and support the local campaign is Chaired by Police Superintendent John Cairns and the Vice-chair is Dumfries Prison Governor Andy Hunstone. Members of the Steering Group include Representatives from Queen of the South FC, Fire Service, Education Service, Social Work, Public Protection, Developing the Young Workforce – DYWF, Youth Work, NHSD&G, and Health and Social Care Partnership. The Steering Group is also supported by a VAWG Advisory Group that comprises the Community Justice Partnership Manager, the VAWG Coordinator, and the VAWG Research and Information Officer from Public Protection.

Spate Of Break Ins & Thefts From Work Vans in Dumfries

Police Officers are appealing for information following a series of break-ins and thefts from work vans in Dumfries.

The incidents occurred overnight between Tuesday, 19 September, 2023 and Wednesday, 20 September on Summerpark Road, Jocks Loaning, Auchencrieff Road South, Criffel Avenue, Fir Road and Glebe Street.

DI Graeme Robertson said: “These incidents are believed to be linked and enquiries are ongoing.
“I would ask anyone with information or any relevant CCTV or ring doorbell footage that might assist in our enquiries, to please contact us via 101 quoting incident number 3818 of 19 September.
“I would also urge van owners to remain vigilant when it comes vehicle security and remove any valuables to deter opportunists.”

Essential Woodland Management On The A75 At The Dumfries Bypass Commences Monday 2nd October 2023

ESSENTIAL WOODLAND MANAGEMENT ON THE A75 AT THE DUMFRIES BYPASS COMMENCES MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2023

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential woodland management on the A75 at the Dumfries Bypass from Monday 2nd October until Friday 6th October 2023, between the hours of 7am and 5pm, each day. No Traffic Management will be required with all works being safely carried out in the verge.

This scheme will benefit around 13,000 vehicles using this route each day, by removing hazardous trees in close proximity to the trunk road, as well as increasing the resilience of the landscape in the face of pests, diseases and climate change.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works.

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.

 

  • · A free Road Work Alerts service is available from our website: https://swtrunkroads.scot/roadwork-alerts/ An email address is all that is required to sign up for the service.
  • To report a problem on the network please visit: https://swtrunkroads.scot/report-a-problem/
  • Real-time journey information can be obtained by visiting https://www.traffic.gov.scot/ or via Twitter: @TrafficScotland

Meet the Buyer South – Creating New Business Partnerships & Economic Growth

Meet the Buyer South – Creating New Business Partnerships and Economic Growth

A major event aimed at fostering business partnerships and economic growth will take place at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm on 3 October, with Dumfries and Galloway Council as a headline partner.

The Meet the Buyer South event presents an excellent opportunity for local businesses of any size to connect with potential buyers, supply chains, and business partners. With a diverse range of sectors represented, this event promises to be a hub for collaboration and networking. During the event, attendees can expect one-to-one networking opportunities, sparking informative and insightful discussions.

Representatives from the Scottish Government Procurement Directorate, who are keen to connect with local businesses and social enterprises, will be on hand to highlight steps they are taking to reduce perceived barriers to tendering. They will also emphasise the range of support available to businesses, including the free tender training being delivered by the Supplier Development Programme.

In addition to the headline partners, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Scottish Borders Council, and South of Scotland Enterprise, other confirmed exhibitors include buyers from supply chain contractors Balfour Beatty and BAM. These buyers are delivering projects in the region and wish to engage local businesses to fulfil their contract needs. Also joining Meet the Buyer South are Scotland Excel, Scottish Borders Housing Association, and Wheatley Group.

Suppliers will also be able to access procurement support through the Supplier Development Programme and Business Gateway on the day.

Dumfries and Galloway Council recognises the value of supporting local businesses and creating sustainable growth opportunities. By collaborating on the Meet the Buyer South event, the Council aims to facilitate constructive relationships between buyers and suppliers, fostering economic development and job creation in the region.

Cllr Ivor Hyslop, Chair of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Finance, Procurement and Transformation Committee, said:
“What sets Meet the Buyer South apart is the emphasis on fostering meaningful connections. The event provides an array of opportunities for buyers and suppliers to engage in one-to-one networking opportunities. These meetings allow participants to explore potential partnerships, discuss specific business needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to seeing the continued success stories emerging from these interactions, establishing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.”
I encourage all industry professionals, whether sole traders, micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, supported businesses, and third sector organisations, to attend Meet the Buyer South 2023.”
Cllr Richard Marsh, Vice Chair, said:
“Meet the Buyer South continues to gain traction from year to year, and I am delighted to see how valuable it is to local businesses in finding new business opportunities. During the 2023 event, attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights and form new business relationships as a result of the carefully curated agenda and excellent networking opportunities available.”

Meet the Buyer South 2023 | Meet the Buyer South 2023 | Supplier Development Programme (sdpscotland.co.uk)

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