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College to Hold Virtual Open Week

College to Hold Virtual Open Week

Dumfries and Galloway College is to host a virtual open week later this month. Between 24-28 January, the college will open its digital doors to allow prospective students to access information curated by its curriculum team about the wide and extensive range of courses available at the college.

 

New information will be published each day throughout virtual open week, with each curriculum area having a specific day for those interested to get involved.

 

The week will unfold as follows:

  • Monday 24 January – Construction and Engineering
  • Tuesday 25 January – Health & Social Care and Early Learning & Education
  • Wednesday 26 January – Hair & Beauty and Creative Industries
  • Thursday 27 January – Business and Computing
  • Friday 28 January – Sports and Hospitality

 

The date of virtual open week has been chosen to coincide with the opening of applications on the 18th January for the academic year that starts in August 2022.

 

In addition to course information, those interested will also be able to find out all about funding options, student support services, and the application process at the South of Scotland college.

 

The Student Association and key members of college staff will also be on hand to answer questions.

 

Dumfries and Galloway College sends a warm welcome to everyone who will be attending its virtual open week and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that all its prospective applicants have the information they need to make the best decisions for their future.

 

Principal Joanna Campbell said:

 

“While we continue to live with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dumfries and Galloway College is proud to continue to deliver the services that our college community expects from us.

“Our virtual open week presents the opportunity for those who are considering studying with us to find out everything they need to know, both about the course they are considering and about us as a college, before making a decision. We have a course that is suitable, no matter the qualifications you have.
 
“I look forward to welcoming our virtual open week attendees and thank our hardworking staff who have made it possible.”

Wallets Marts Weekly Primestock Sale Report Tuesday 11th January 2022

Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Ltd on Tuesday 11th January 2022 had forward 2404 prime and cast sheep.

 

2037 Prime hoggs sold to average 262.74ppk (266.8 SQQ )

 

Hoggs topped today at £150 for Texels from Messrs Picken, Galtway, Kirkcudbright and top price per kilo was 336ppk   for Beltex hoggs from Messrs McMillan, Carse of Clary, Newton Stewart.

 

375 cast ewes topped today at £211 from Douganhill Farms, Orchardton Mains and Rams to £171 from Messrs Menzies, Burn.

 

LEADING PRICES

Prime Hoggs

79       25.5 – 32                  Top per kg 273.4ppk        Average ppk 261.63

 

Cheviot

£87.50 Irelandton

273.4 Irelandton

 

Texel

£82.50 Irelandton

266.1 Irelandton

 

Blackface

£81.50 Irelandton

254.7 Irelandton

 

355     32.1 – 39                  Top per kg 314.1ppk        Average ppk 268.37

Beltex

£122.50, £112.50 Gelston Castle

314.1, 292.2 Gelston Castle

 

Texel

£108.50, £102.50 Irelandton; £104.50 Borgue House; £103.50 Mackilston; £102.50 Balgerran; £101.50 Breconside; £101.50 Galtway

282.4, 278.2 Irelandton; 277 Balgerran; 272.4 Mackilston; 270.7 Borgue House

 

 

 

Charolais

£106.50 Barwhanny

273.1 Barwhanny

 

Scotch Mule

£104.50 Mackilston

267.9 Mackilston

 

Blackface

£102.50 Laghead; £102.50 Walton Park; £100.50, £95.50, £91.50 Muil

271.6, 269.1, 265.3 Muil; 269.7 Walton Park; 266.2 Laghead

 

Suffolk

£101.50 Kenmure, Kirkcowan

264.3 Kenmure

 

Cheviot

£100.50 Irelandton; £98.50 Mackilston

277.3 Irelandton

 

853     39.1 – 45                  Top per kg 336.9ppk                    Average ppk 266.59

Beltex

£141.50, £136.50, £133.50, £126.50 Carse of Clary; £129.50, £119.50 Upper Hardland; £120.50 Gelston Castle; £120.50, £119.50 Torhousekie

336.9, 333.8, 325.6, 322.7, 310.2 Carse of Clary; 314.3 Upper Hardland

 

Texel

£128.50, £120.50 Bankswood; £122.50 Killochy; £121.50 West Skelston; £120.50 Flathill; £120.50, £119.50 Balgerran; £119.50 Borgue House; £119.50 Galtway; £118.50 Park of Tongland

298.8 Bankswood; 283.6 Killochy; 281.5, 275 Flathill; 281.3 Kenmure, Kirkcowan; 278, 277.4 Borgue House; 276.3 Irelandton; 275.1 Banskwood

 

Suffolk

£119.50 Galtway; £119.50, £112.50 Borgue House; £118.50 Castlehill; £114.50 Park of Tongland; £113.50 Kenmure, Kirkcowan; £113.50 Flathill; £112.50 Townhead of Greenlaw; £112.50 Breconside

274.4, 265.6 Borgue House; 272.6 Park of Tongland; 269.3 Castlehill; 268.9 Galtway; 266.6 Kenmure, Kirkcowan; 264.4 Brenconside

 

Scotch Mule

£117.50 Mackilston; £112.50 Shirmers; £110.50 Denty; £109.50 Castlehill; £108.50, £102.50 Walton Park; £104.50 Woodend Way

258.2 Mackilston; 256.3, 255.3 Walton Park; 256.21 Woodend Way; 254.7 Castlehill; 254.6 Denty; 250 Shirmers

 

 

 

 

Cheviot

£116.50, £114.50 Irelandton; £115.50 Mackilston; £114.50 Kirkhaugh; £114.50 Scroggiehill; £113.50; £112.50 Denty

280.2 28 Birchwood Way; 274.6,274.1 Irelandton

 

Blackface

£111.50 Laghead; £107.50 Muil

262.2 Muil; 261.4 Laghead

 

Cheviot Mule

£106.50 Castlehill

253.6 Castlehill

 

613     45.6 – 52                  Top per kg 300.8ppk        Average ppk 259.83

Beltex

£143.50 Carse of Clary; £133.50, £127.50 Upper Hardland; £131.50, £127.50 Torhousekie
300.8 Carse of Clary; 272.4, 265.6 Upper Hardland; 268.4, 265.6 Torhousekie

 

Texel

£132.50 Mid Threave; £132.50 West Skelston; £132.50 Walton Park; £131.50 Lower Ardmannoch; £131.50, £130.50 Townhead of Greenlaw; £131.50 Flathill; £131.50 Balgerran; £130.50 Galtway; £130 Bankswood

268.4, 267.2, 265.6 Townhead of Greenlaw; 268 West Skelston; 267.7 Lower Ardmannoch; 265.7 Galtway; 265.6 38 Woodend Way; 265.4 Halket Leathes; 265.3 Bankswood; 264.6 Killochy

 

Cheviot

£132.50, £121.50 28 Birchwood Way; £126.50 Kirkhaugh; £126.50 Denty

262.4, 259.3 28 Birchwood Way; 261.9 Denty; 261.4 Kirkhaugh

 

Suffolk

£130.50, £128.50 West Skelston; £129.50 Lower Ardmannoch; £128.50 Borgue House; £127.50 Flathill; £127.50 Townhead of Greenlaw; £126.50 Galtway; £124.50 Falbae; £119.50 Denty; £118.50 Mid Threave

266 Townhead of Greenlaw; 264.9 West Skelston; 264.3 Lower Ardmannoch; 264.1 Galtway; 261.2 Borgue House; 259.4 Falbae; 258.6 Flathill

 

Charolais

£127.50 Upper Hardland

264.5 Upper Hardland

 

Scotch Mule

£126.50 38 Woodend Way; £126.50, £121.50 Walton Park; £124.50 Mackilston; £115.50 Long Beoch

255.1 Mackilston; 253.1 Walton Park; 253 38 Woodend Way

 

 

 

 

136     52+                 Top per kg    266.4ppk                  Average ppk 246.74

Suffolk

£150, £133.50 Galtway; £134.50 Mid Threave; £131.50 Lower Ardmannoch; £130.50 Townhead of Greenlaw

255.7 Mid Threave; 251.4, 250 Galtway

 

Beltex

£146.50, £140.50 Carse of Clary; £133.50 Torhousekie

266.4, 259.3 Carse of Clary

 

Texel

£133.50 Townhead of Greenlaw; £133.50 Lower Ardmannoch; £133.50 Cannee; £132.50 Long Beoch; £132.50 Mackilston; £131.50 Killochy; £131.50 Farhills; £131.50 38 Woodend Way; £131.50 Mid Threave

251.9 Cannee; 250.5 Mackilston; 250 Long Beoch; 248.6 Galtway

 

Cheviot

£133.50 Borgue House

251.9 Borgue House

 

Cast Sheep

EWES

Texel

£211 Orchardton Mains; £203 Banskwood;

 

Beltex

£156, £151 Corra

 

Cheviot Mule

£131 Orchardton Mains

 

Scotch Mule

£127 Ingelston; £117, £105 Kenmure, Kirkcowan; £111 Castlehill; £107 Tower; £107 Auchenfad; £103 Torhousekie

 

Cheviot

£120, £115, £101 Ingleston; £115, £113 Kirkhaugh; £109 Park Farm; £103 Orchardton Mains

 

Suffolk

£105 Galtway; £103 Tower; £103 Ring of Barfad

 

Blueface Leicester

£103 Eastlands

 

Blackface

£94 Auchenfad; £90 Maxwelltown

 

 

RAMS

Texel

£171 Burn; £129 High Milton; £107 Irelandton

 

Cheviot

£136, £128 Burn

 

Blueface Leicester

£133 Upper Clifton

 

Covid Spreads To More Care Homes Across The Region

COVID SPREADS TO MORE CARE HOMES ACROSS THE REGION

COVID-19 continues to spread within Dumfries and Galloway – with 2906 positive cases reported in the seven days to January 12, and outbreaks now associated with several care homes. 

 

In addition to continuing outbreaks at Carlingwark House in Castle Douglas and Annan Court Care Home in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership have been working in close partnership with the operators of Merse House in Kirkcudbright, Dryfemount Care Home in Lockerbie and Alma McFadyen Care Centre in Dalbeattie to ensure all necessary plans and protocols are in place to manage the outbreak.

 

Currently, a total of 21 positive COVID-19 cases have been recorded among residents in Annan Court, 10 in Carlingwark, 9 at Merse House, 9 at Dryfemount Care Home, and 7 at Alma McFadyen Care Centre.

 

The operators of these care homes have been faced with a challenging and difficult situation, but full credit is due to them and their very dedicated staff for the responses that have been mounted.

 

COVID-19 is very highly infectious, which means that containing its spread is not easy – even when it is being met with all the correct protocols, including regular testing and vaccinations.

 

The coronavirus can result in mild symptoms, and sometimes none at all, and this can mask its spread to more vulnerable individuals where it can pose a high degree of risk.

 

As has been noted, following the guidance around the use of PPE such as face coverings, around physical distancing, good hygiene and vaccination continues to be essential as we work to reduce the risk – but these are not by any means absolute guarantees of protection.

 

Currently, cases of the coronavirus are still being recorded in very high numbers across all four localities in Dumfries and Galloway – Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, Stewartry and Wigtownshire – and there is clear evidence that it is being transmitted within the community.

 

It is essential that anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID self-isolate and arrange to be tested.

 

The symptoms of COVID-19 can be mild, but this does not reduce the level of risk to others from what can be a deadly virus. If in any doubt at all, please immediately self-isolate, arrange to be tested and work with our Test and Protect team to help limit any further spread.

 

The responsibility rests with everyone to do their part to try and limit the spread of coronavirus, and protect ourselves, our loved ones, neighbours, colleagues and communities.

Professional sport allocated £2.55 million of COVID support

Professional sport allocated £2.55 million of COVID support

Professional sports affected by the recent COVID-19 crowd limits have been allocated £2.55 million in financial support from the Scottish Government.

The funding comes from the £5 million announced for professional sport on 5 January, as part of £375 million in wider business support.  It will  support up to 75% of losses after the Omicron outbreak saw a limit of 500 introduced on outdoor crowds. This restriction will be lifted on Monday 17 January. The funding will also support clubs impacted by the limit of 200 on indoor sports.

The traditional Boxing day Premier League football fixtures and  horse racing at Musselburgh on New Years Day were among the events affected by the restrictions.

Sports minister Maree Todd said:

“These sports  clubs are at the heart of their communities, but many of them have suffered real hardships as the necessary COVID-19 lockdown restrictions meant attendances were heavily restricted.
“This funding will help to ensure clubs are able to bridge the gap in revenue, as spectators  return safely to sports events in larger numbers when these restrictions are eased next week.
“This Government has pledged to provide  funding to support organisations affected by the necessary measures to keep us all safe and these allocations show we are doing this.
“We will continue to work in partnership to support all our sports clubs to help them through this difficult time and to ensure this  funding can be accessed by all clubs as efficiently as possible.”

Background

The funding package, which proposes supporting up to 75% of losses,  is split as follows:

  • Ice hockey – £350,000
  • Basketball – £20,000
  • Horse Racing – £265,000
  • Rugby – £125,000
  • Football – £1.79million

Total: £2.55 million

Further funding from the £5million may be allocated in the event of further restrictions having significant financial impacts.

Ice hockey and basketball clubs affected, deemed to be most in need, will receive their funding directly from sportscotland. The other sports will see the funding provided to governing bodies who will then distribute it to members. The amounts for each football club will be finalised by the SFA/SPFL  after this weekend’s fixtures, as they are included in the period of restrictions.

Intrepid Team Of Charity Swimmers to Attempt To Swim from Ireland To Portpatrick

Intrepid Team Of Charity Swimmers to Attempt To Swim from Ireland To Portpatrick

A team of six brave sea swimmers from Dublin are set to make history by attempting to swim the North Channel, from Donaghadee in Co Down, Ireland to Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, without any wetsuits, which is something that has never been done in the winter before due to the extreme conditions.

The team are setting off on Friday the 14th of January and they hoping to raise €30,000.00 for The Gavin Glynn Foundation to assist families battling childhood cancer.

The swim is a distance of 34.5 km (21.4 miles) and is expected to take around 15 hours if all goes smoothly, it is known for fickle weather, rough seas, tough currents and an abundance of jellyfish. Sometimes referred to as the Irish Channel, Temperatures could be around 8C to 9C in the water and 2C to 7C surface air.

A North Channel Swim will only be recognised when the start and finish is within the area defined by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s Admiralty Chart 2198 North Channel Southern Part. According to the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association, no other route or course is recognised as a North Channel Swim.

In history, the first successful crossing was in 1947 by Tom Blower…and few others have followed. There were quite a number of unsuccessful attempts in both directions.

Nuala Moore explains, “…it is a body of water that requires the utmost of respect. Above both Scotland and Ireland, there are thousands of miles of sea, all raging and wanting to run south and north. When this water tries to squeeze between the two countries, the limited space forces the water to act very erratically. As the water runs through islands and in and out of headlands and bays, it goes every direction. Therefore, to a swimmer, there is no definite system of movement. The air temperature in the summer in the north is often 12-18°C – so this would be a negative on the skin as well. The tides running through Rathlin Island work on nine hours and not the usual six. The erratic nature of these flows is why this stretch of water is the most respected. Add to this the fact that the water temperature is only 12-13°C (upper 50°Fs) and jellyfish are a huge variable. Stings are definite.”

 

A Live swim Tracker link : will be live on Friday 14th January, click HERE. It would be fantastic to give these guys a warm welcome to Dumfries and Galloway at Portpatrick when they reach this side.

The Walrus Swim Team are:

Niamh mcCarthy –  Managing Director

Declan Bradshaw – Mircrosoft Team Leader

Vincent Donegan – Fireman

Ger Kennedy – Pump Engineer Colm Morris – Primary Teacher

Dave Berry – Sports Director

Support:

Ger Devin – Team manager

Kelly Admirand  – support

Edward Boag – 1st reserve, support

 

You can Donate by Clicking HERE

£12.5 Million Funding Announced For Nature Restoration

Projects to help the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss by restoring Scotland’s natural environment on land and at sea are set to benefit from further funding this year.

The annual Nature Restoration Fund is open to projects that help Scotland’s species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery, as well as improving the health and wellbeing of local communities, with at least £12.5 million available in 2022-23.

Habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection and eradication of invasive non-native species are among the types of projects that can apply for grants of up to £250,000.

Previous projects to have benefitted from the fund include the Forth Rivers Trust project on the River Almond in West Lothian. The project carries out a range of restoration work to improve historic issues and engages communities with their local rivers.

Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater said:

“Scotland’s natural environment is already heavily degraded, and wildlife is in decline here just as it is across the world.
“In the face of this crisis, we are redoubling our efforts to protect species and restore nature across Scotland, and working with nations across the world to accelerate global action.
“The Nature Restoration Fund will play a big role in delivering these positive changes by supporting longer-term, larger scale projects across Scotland – on land and at sea – that address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. Over this parliament we will invest at least £65 million through the fund, delivering real change that people and nature will benefit from across the whole country.
“It’s part of our wider £500 million investment in Scotland’s natural environment, with funding for the restoration of peatlands, woodlands, and other natural habitats.”

Francesca Osowska, NatureScot CEO, said:

“If we want to secure a ‘net zero, nature positive’ future for Scotland then we must act now to repair the damage done to our land and seas by decades of degradation.
“Through the Nature Restoration Fund, we can support vital work to address the biodiversity and climate crisis by putting Scotland’s species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery.
“This is Scotland’s largest ever fund for nature and a vital opportunity to take positive action now and halt nature loss.”

Background

The first round of the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund was announced in July 2021 and 54 successful projects have been awarded funding.

Find out more about the Nature Restoration Fund and how to apply for this year’s funding on the NatureScot website.

New App Launched To Access Free Period Products

New App Launched To Access Free Period Products

A mobile app has been launched to allow users to identify locations across Scotland where period products can be accessed for free.

The PickupMyPeriod app currently links to over 700 venues in many communities where free products are available – and the number is expected to grow where further local authorities join the app.

Scotland was the first country in the world to make period products widely available for free – firstly in schools, colleges and universities, then followed by wider access in communities. The PickupMyPeriod app builds on this world-leading work.

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launched the app virtually with pupils from St Paul’s High School in Glasgow, where the council has worked closely with students in the delivery of free period products since the policy was introduced.

Ms Robison said:

“The app is a fantastic tool that will help everyone who wants to access free period products for themselves, a family member or friend to easily find them in many places across Scotland.
“I’m thankful for the support of local authorities in the implementation of access to free period products in Scotland. Young women and girls have been crucial in developing the best ways to access products to meet their needs and I’m grateful to them for sharing their views.”

COSLA President, Councillor Alison Evison, added:

“Having recognised the impact lack of access to period products may have on individuals, Local Government has a longstanding commitment to provide free products both in education and community settings for those who may need them.
“As we look towards the implementation of the Period Products Act, I am delighted that work undertaken on period dignity both locally and nationally continues to progress and welcome the launch of the new app as a tool which can support this.”

Celia Hodson, Founder & CEO of Hey Girls and My Period, said:

“This is a ground-breaking project for Scotland. For the first time, people across the country will be able to use an app to find and access free period products that they can walk or drive to easily.
“As a Scottish-based social enterprise whose core goal is to help eradicate period poverty, it was great to have our app idea adopted, part-funded and supported by the Scottish Government. PickupMyPeriod will act as a fantastic tool to raise awareness of period poverty and equality, as well as providing support to people who need a little extra support across Scotland.”

Background

IOS – PickupMyPeriod app

Android – PickupMyPeriod app

World Leading Action on Period Products

The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Act 2021  (“the Act”) places duties on Local Authorities and education providers to make period products obtainable free of charge for anyone who needs them. The Act will come fully into force by January 2023 at the latest and will ensure that everyone in Scotland who needs them can have reasonably convenient access to period products, free of charge, as and when they are required. In advance of this, free products continue to be available through Local Authorities’ voluntary provision and through the Period Products in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020.

Building on Local Authorities’ voluntary provision, Scottish Government funded Hey Girls, through their Education arm ‘My Period’, to develop an app (PickupMyPeriod) that allows users to identify locations where period products can be accessed for free in Scotland. The app is available to all Local Authorities to input their locations and, so far, the majority of Authorities are involved. For locations not listed on the app, information on how to access free period products should be available from your Local Authority.

£9 Million Support For Tourism Sector Announced

Details of a financial package worth up to £9 million for Scotland’s vital tourism sector have been confirmed by Tourism Minister Ivan McKee. 

The funding package is to be administered by VisitScotland and will be split between affected businesses in the following areas:

  • coach operators
  • day tour operators
  • hostels
  • inbound tour operators
  • outdoor/marine
  • visitor attractions

Tourism Minister Ivan McKee said:

“We recognise that the public health measures necessary to limit the spread of Omicron have had a severe economic impact, especially for affected businesses in the hard hit tourism sector.
“We have now allocated up to £9 million to help ease the impacts of the pandemic on Scotland’s world-class tourism sector and ensure that affected businesses can survive what is clearly an especially tough winter period and be ready to trade fully in the spring and summer months.
“We know this won’t cover all losses and will continue to press the UK Government for more comprehensive support.”

Chief Executive of VisitScotland Malcolm Roughead said:

“Scotland’s valuable tourism industry is still facing significant challenges posed by the pandemic.
“This funding will provide crucial support to businesses affected by the necessary steps taken to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant.
“We recognise that many businesses are struggling, and we are working to ensure that those eligible can access this funding as simply and as quickly as possible. Further details on this will be shared next week.”

Background

The £9 million funding package includes £6 million from the £375 million in business support that was previously announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and £3 million that has been repurposed from Phase 1 of the Tourism Recovery Programme.

Since the start of the pandemic VisitScotland has delivered more than £46.7 million in business support directly to affected parts of the tourism sector, on behalf of the Scottish Government. This is in addition to the £25 million tourism recovery programme which is being delivered by members of the Scottish Tourism Emergency Response Group (STERG), including VisitScotland.

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Spring/Summer Programme Announced

Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival Spring/Summer Programme Announced

Arts Live is the year-round touring programme for Dumfries & Galloway. Through this project, the team at the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival have created a network of venues, artists and promoters who they encourage to stage events, organise touring performing arts visits to the region and as part of this they also offer training, support and aim to create a strong future infrastructure for performing arts in the region.

 

Featuring theatre, music, dance, comedy and spoken word, they have an exciting programme of performing arts events at the heart of communities across our region.

 

Although they have taken the decision as a result of the rising positive COVID-19 cases as an organisation to postpone their January events which will take place later this year – their programme of events from February onwards is planned to go ahead with strict adherence to government guidelines and the safety of their audiences, artists and venues.

 

They want to ensure that audiences can safely enjoy the planned performances and they will continually update their website with up to date information including the procedures that they have in place for each show.

 

The team have programmed an exciting and dynamic range of work from local and national artists and emerging and established performers with something for all ages and backgrounds to enjoy.

 

In February, their online programme kicks off with A Brief History of the Fragile Male Ego presented by Jordan and Skinner between 7th – 14th February, as well as showing at Wigtown County Buildings in partnership with Driftwood Cinema on Monday 7th February.

 

The multi-award-winning Jordan & Skinner present their riotous and very funny solo show that cuts to the bone of the current conversation around gender politics. Following a hugely popular world premiere during the Fringe 2019, Dumfries & Galloway audiences can enjoy a very special return of the hit show, now reworked as a performance for the screen.

 

On February 19th, The Big Data show by Civic Digits is coming to Dumfries & Galloway for a public online performance after touring schools in the region with the support of D&G Arts Festival to teach young people about cyber hacking and security.

The Big Data Show is a technically ground-breaking experience using performance gaming and digital magic. The show tells the story of teenage hacker, Rupert Goodwins, who demonstrated to BBC news in 1984 how he and his friends could access Price Philip’s email account, sending emails as Prince Philip. His friends were arrested and the case instigated new cybercrime legislation, leaving Rupert with lifelong anxiety about online security.

 

On Friday 4th March, Suzi Cunningham will present her widely successful dance show at the CatStrand, ‘Rules to Live By/Eidos’. ‘Rules to Live By’ explores conditioning, external influences, what shapes us through life and how we follow aspirations even if they are destructive.

 

EIDOS is a tribute to Suzi’s grandmother, who was a punk in-her-own-right. She is the hero, the stalwart, Suzi’s personal Vivienne Westwood, the treasure hunter and the curio-with-a-cause.

As part of their incredible programme, they are showcasing the work of their Support for Ambition applicants for 2022, it enables local venues and artists to present performance events in the region by providing financial, promotional, and advisory support to deliver the next season of performing arts events.

 

First of these events is Dumfries Youth Theatre who are presenting Superglue by Tim Crouch at the Usual Place on 12th & 13th March. A story of a group of climate activists at the funeral of a friend who dies during a protest, raising questions about peaceful versus violent action and how society dismisses the climate crisis.

 

The Usual Place in Dumfries are hosting Raven Abbey Music on 31st March, with up and coming local musician Frank Morgan who will perform an acoustic set, supporting the venue to bring back events and opportunities for their team of young people to learn new skills in events.

 

The team are delighted to be supporting venues across the region to take part in the Puppet Animation Festival in April this year.

In partnership with Big DoG Children’s Festival, The Good, the Bad and the Poultry – Eggsploded presented by Lewis Sherlock is headed to the Plainstanes, Dumfries on Saturday 2nd April. A walkabout performance featuring audience participation that is the ideal show for families to enjoy.

 

Oscar & the Quest for the Underground Princess presented by Mousetale Puppets heads to the Bridge on Saturday 2nd April for two showings throughout the day, a story of mother mouse trying to keep her son out of mischief, ideal for ages 4+. Oscar is determined to succeed at helping the beautiful princess and he has lots of fun along the way.

 

Nettles in the Garden presented by Travelling Shadow Theatre is heading to Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn on Saturday 9th April.  Ideal for all the family, springing out from an old brown suitcase, come and see a magical garden bloom to life. Discover the wonder and adventures to be had in nature in this joyful show.

 

SeedHeart, by Indigo Moon Theatre will take place at the Robert Burns Centre on Sunday 10th April and CatStrand on Saturday 16th April where you will meet Grey and follow Grey’s journey to a better future with magical pop ups, puppetry, and interactive scenes.

 

Odd Socks presented by Nikki Kalkman is heading to the CatStrand on Friday 15th April, Odd Socks tells the story of Lil One who, along with their parent Big One, runs the sock laundrette.

On Saturday 16th April at Moat Brae, Two in a Barrel presented by Ruxy Cantir & Sarah Rose Graber. Two in a Barrel is a clowninspired, physical theatre performance for young audiences (ages 5+) about the waste we create, the destructive consequences of our habits, and co-existing in an environment with limited resources.

 

As a successful applicant of the Support for Ambition initiative, Harps for Spring by the Clarsach Society, Dumfries & Galloway Branch who are presenting an afternoon traditional harp concert at the Usual Place on 16th April.

Moon Capers by Shaper/Caper will be part of the online programme in from Friday 17th to Monday 20th June, ideal for 3 to 9 year olds. An interactive digital show where you will meet Captain Caper and pilot Peppy and help them on their mission to the Moon. The trip of a lifetime to the Moon and back.

 

The Galloway Consort will present Tapestry – a weave of renaissance music and storytelling at Moffat Town Hall on 19th June. Tapestry focuses on beautifully restored unicorn tapestries in Stirling Castle and the myths and history that they reflect.

 

And last but certainly not least, returning to the region after his highly commended performances as part of the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival in years gone by is James Rowland with his new show Learning to Fly on 22 – 24th June. LEARNING TO

FLY is the story of a remarkable friendship James made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager – with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on his street.

 

Uplifting, big hearted and hilarious, this new one man show promises a glorious performance in Port Logan, Kirkcudbright and a final location to be confirmed later this year.

 

The Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival supports people in some of Scotland’s most rural areas to experience world class performing arts on their doorstep, engaging people of all ages, from all walks of life with their imaginative programme and are the only region wide performing arts organisation in the region supporting a network of artists, venues and promoters to create a future for performing arts in Dumfries & Galloway.

 

Learn more about this exciting programme of events and get your tickets on their website: www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

Call to 12 to 17 year olds as COVID cases again near 3000 in a week 

Call to 12 to 17 year olds as COVID cases again near 3000 in a week 

AS Dumfries and Galloway has again recorded nearly 3000 new cases of COVID-19 last week, a call is being made for young people aged 12 to 17 to take action to receive their second dose. 

 

COVID-19 is spreading widely across Dumfries and Galloway, with figures for the week ending January 12 showing 2906 new cases, up from 2825 the week before.

 

Director of Public Health Valerie White said: “As we again log a record number of new COVID cases within a single week, we’re urging everyone aged 12 to 17 to attend a drop-in vaccination clinic and receive their second dose.
“Vaccination uptake has been fantastic, with so far 86 per cent of eligible adults over 18 in the region having received their booster. However, we need people aged 12 to 17 and their families to know that they must attend one of the drop-in clinics in order to receive their second dose.
“Being fully vaccinated provides the highest degree of protection against a virus that is now in all of our communities.”

 

Addressing the general push to encourage high vaccination uptake at all eligible ages, Ms White added: “Vaccination is also key to getting through this and a return to more normal living. New Scottish Government rules mean that anyone who is fully vaccinated will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as household contact of a positive case.
“For adults aged above 18 years and four months, fully vaccinated at this point means having received three vaccination jags – with the third at least 14 days before your encounter with the positive case.
“Please, to provide the greatest protection for your health, and to help support businesses and essential services to function during this challenging period, do ensure you are as fully vaccinated as possible.”

 

Vaccinations are continuing to take place by booking through the national portal – visit https://vacs.nhs.scot/csp or call the free number 0800 030 8013 – and via drop-in vaccination clinics which are running across the region.

 

To view the full list of clinics, visit www.nhsdg.co.uk/vaccines

 

Advice continues to be promoted around hand washing, wearing face coverings in indoor public settings, considering interactions with other people, and regular testing for COVID.

 

Importantly, people are asked to ensure that they log a positive Lateral Flow Device result. New directions means that a confirmatory PCR test is not necessary following an LFD positive where the person has no symptoms, but it is important this result is logged so as to provide a good understanding of the evolving situation.

 

Upcoming vaccination drop-in sessions are as follows:

 

Annan Charles Street, Wednesday 12/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Wednesday 12/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Sanquhar Community Centre, Wednesday 12/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-19:00

Newton Stewart Hospital, Wednesday 12/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-15:30

Castle Douglas Town Hall, Wednesday 12/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

Annan Charles Street, Thursday 13/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Moffat Hospital. Thursday 13/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-15:30

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Thursday 13/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

Thornhill Rehab Suite, Thursday 13/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-16:30

Newton Stewart Hospital, Thursday 13/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-15:30

Kirkcudbright Hospital, Thursday 13/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Friday 14/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Annan Charles Street, Friday 14/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

Canonbie Village Hall, Friday 14/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-15:30

Waverley Medical Centre, Friday 14/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

Castle Douglas Town Hall, Friday 14/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Annan Charles Street, Saturday 15/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Saturday 15/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Kirkcudbright Hospital, Saturday 15/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Castle Douglas Town Hall, Saturday 15/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Waverley Medical Centre. Saturday 15/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Sanquhar Community Centre, Sunday 16/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-15:00

Newton Stewart Hospital, Sunday 16/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-15:30 16:15-18:30

Annan Charles Street, Sunday 16/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Sunday 16/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Castle Douglas Town Hall, Sunday 16/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Annan Charles Street, Monday 17/01/2022, 17:00-20:00

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Tuesday 18/01/2022, 9:15-12:30 13:30-16:00

Waverley Medical Centre, Tuesday 18/01/2022, 16:30-20:00

Lockerbie Town Hall, Tuesday 18/01/2022, 12:30-19:30

Sanquhar Community Centre, Wednesday 19/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-15:30

Mountainhall Vaccine Centre, Thursday 20/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

Castle Douglas Town Hall, Friday 21/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

Annan Charles Street, Friday 21/01/2022, 09:15-12:30 13:30-20:00

 

Drop-ins may require queuing, and with vaccinations as vaccine supplies allow. People are advised to dress warmly.

 

Book your booster now using the national portal https://vacs.nhs.scot/csp, or by calling the free number 0800 030 8013.

 

The local helpline can handle a limited number of enquiries for anyone experiencing problems with the national system – calling 01387 403090 or emailing dg.covidenequiries@nhs.scot

 

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