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 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.
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.
A couple of local gardens can be viewed under Scotland's Gardens Scheme in June. Scroll down to find them.
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
Thursday, 23 May, 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
Saturday, 25 May, 2019 - 16:45
Showcasing producers and makers from in and Around Dumfries & Galloway. Lots of good things to see and taste
Refreshments
Free Parking
Sunday, 26 May, 2019 - 10:00
All welcome.
Coffee is available after the service.
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church to the Church of England
Sunday, 26 May, 2019 - 10:00
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service.
There is some more information on the church here.
Sunday, 26 May, 2019 - 11:00 to 15:00
Get busy in Badger's Corner on the swings or slide, scurry through the tunnel or be creative in the sand pit and mud kitchen! See what's on the reserve and take part in various self-lead and guided activities.
If staying for the day please bring along a picnic.
Sunday, 26 May, 2019 - 11:30
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service.
There is a description of the church here.
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
Wednesday, 29 May, 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, 30 May, 2019 - 10:00
Coffee is available after the service. Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church to the Church of England.
Thursday, 30 May, 2019 - 11:00 to 13:00
Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the seasons change so too do the habitats and the special creatures found here - from emerging insects to chicks hatching. The walk gives you a chance to see it all close up and learn how we manage this important place for nature in our fields and on the wetlands.
Price: Adults £4.00 (RSPB members £3.00) Children half price. Car parking charges apply for non members.
Sunday, 2 June, 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, 2 June, 2019 - 10:00
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service
There is more information on the church here
Sunday, 2 June, 2019 - 11:30
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service
There is more information on the church here
Sunday, 2 June, 2019 - 14:00 to 17:00
This one-and-a-half acre garden extends to the high water mark with fine views across the Urr Estuary, Rough Island and beyond. Mixed shrub and herbacious borders surround the house and there is a new walled garden for fruit and vegetables.
Admission £4.00, children free.
Tuesday, 4 June, 2019 - 14:00
Colvend Public Hall is owned by the local community and everybody is welcome to attend these meetings and see how the hall is being managed on behalf of the community.
Wednesday, 5 June, 2019 - 18:30 to 20:30
Even if you have never played badminton before you are welcome to come along and give it a go.
Adults £2.00 children £1.00
For more information contact Andrea on 0771 375 1987
Thursday, 6 June, 2019 - 19:00
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 under Community Council Information. Follow the link below.
Thursday, 13 June, 2019 - 11:00 to 13:00
Every fortnight to 22 August. Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the season changes so do the habitats and special creatures found here - from birdsong to buzzing insects and flowers turning to seed. These walks will give you a chance to sse it all close up and learn how we manage this important place for nature in our fields and on the wetlands.
Price adults 4.00 children £2.00 (£3.00 and £1.50 for RSPB members). Booking essential.
Saturday, 22 June, 2019 - 10:00 to 14:00
Showcasing producers and makers from in and around Dumfries & Galloway.
Refreshments. Free parking.
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
Tuesday, 25 June, 2019 - 09:30 to 13:30
We need help to clean up our shores. Plastic pollution is drastic for marine life and seabirds. We are removing washed up waste on our 3.2 mile shoreline and welcome you to join our volunteers on this clean up. Please bring your own gloves, waterproofs, sturdy footwear and a packed lunch (if staying for the day).
Meet at the farm car park along from the visitor car park (along the road from the visitor centre).
Sunday, 30 June, 2019 - 14:00 to 17:00
The extensive gardens of Southwick House comprise three main areas. The first is a traditional formal walled garden with potager and large glasshouses. Adjacent to this is a hedged formal agrden with herbaceous, shrup and rose beds. Outwith the formal garden there is a large water garden plus trees, shrubs and lawns running alongside the southwick Burn.
Thursday, 4 July, 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 under Community Council information. Follow the link below.