Where the road from Kippford joins the A710 lies the hamlet of Barnbarroch. Barnbarroch just consists of a few houses but here you will find...
Welcome to the new look website of Colvend and Southwick Community Council
The view of Colvend from White Hill
This is the website of the Colvend and Southwick Community Council. On this page you will find upcoming events within the community. Elsewhere on the site there is a wealth of local information. If you regularly visit the website you will observe a number of changes. If there is anything that has not been carried over from the old website that you would like to see simply get in touch.
We try and feature items relevant to the local area. Any feedback on the site is welcome and if you have an event in the area served by the Community Council please contact us, we would be happy to publish it.
The Scottish Government has designated April the month to clebrate Community Councils. Go to Local Information above then Colvend and Southwick Community Council to find a link to the appropriate Scottish Government web page.
Our communities
Southwick is the name of the parish and where the B793 from Dalbeattie meets the A710 is the hamlet of Caulkerbush thus the road sign states "...
Arguably Colvend is the centre of the Community area. It has a Church, a shop, a cafe, a school and a Public Hall.
Colvend Church is about half a...
Kippford is attractively positioned on the eastern bank of the River Urr, near where it runs into the Solway Firth, and has extensive views across...
Mainsriddle is five and a half miles east of Colvend on the main road to Dumfries. It is little more than an attractive row of houses but once had...
The hamlet of Portling overlooks the Solway and incorporates a stony beach at Port O' Warren. The local coastguard base is in Portling.
If you are...
The village is at the head of a sheltered bay on the shores of The Solway Firth. The village has an attractive sandy beach, interspersed by rocky...
The name of the village says it all - Sandyhills. Dominated by a beautiful quiet sandy bay with sand dunes, and with a backdrop of rolling hills and...
Coming up
Wednesday, 24 April, 2019 - 18:30 to 20:30
Even if you have never played before come and give it a go.
Adults £2.00 children £1.00
For more information contact Andrea Robb 07713 751987
Thursday, 25 April, 2019 - 10:00
All welcome.
Coffee is available after the service.
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Chruch and a sister church to the Church of England
Sunday, 28 April, 2019 - 09:30
All welcome.
Coffee is available after the service.
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church of the church of England.
Sunday, 28 April, 2019 - 10:00
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service
There is more information on the church here
Sunday, 28 April, 2019 - 11:30
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service
There is more information on the church here
Thursday, 2 May, 2019 - 09:30
All members of the community are welcome to attend - just come along.
There is more information on the Community Council including minutes of recent meetings on the Community Council Page
Saturday, 4 May, 2019 - 20:30
At dusk if we are luck we may hear the amazing croaking chorus of the rare natterjack toads. Male toads visit the shallow pools to sing to the females. Come along to see this take place. Bring a torch and wellies.
Adults £10.00, RSPB members £8.00 children half price. Car parking charges apply for non members.
Booking essential tel 01387 780579 or email mersehead@rspb.org.uk
Saturday, 11 May, 2019 - 12:00 to 14:00
More details nearer the time but make a note in your diary.
Monday, 27 May, 2019 - 19:30
Welcoming back award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis, whose style embraces classical, gypsy jazz and folk. His trio features as always Dumfries-born bass master Ron Percy and guitar wizard Nigel Clark.
Tickets £12.00 - book here
Sunday, 23 June, 2019 - 00:00
Open event
Ladies Pairs
£18.00 per pair
For entries or more information call the clubhouse on 015556 630398