Welcome to the Website of
the Colvend and Southwick Community Council
We try and feature items relevant to the community area. This comprises: Barnbarroch, Caulkerbush, Colvend, Kippford, Mainsriddle, Rockcliffe, Portling and Sandyhills. You can click here for the local BBC weather forecast.
Any feedback on the site is welcome and if you have an event in the area served by the Community Council we are happy to publish it. Contact us by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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Tues 18th Dec 2018 - 12 noon to 1.30pm
Christmas Soup and Pud - Colvend Public Hall
A choice of tasty home-made soups, Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, complimentary glass of wine and coffee or tea with mince pies.
All welcome
Only £8.00
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Wed 19th Dec 2018 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Colvend and District Badminton Club - Colvend Public Hall
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 0771 375 1987
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Wed/Thur 19th/20th Dec 2018 - 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Magical Murmurations - RSPB Mersehead
Be astounded at one of the natural wonders of the world - starlings gathering to roost. Our guide in the hide will be present to provide some information and offer an alternative way to look at this amazing spectacle.
Price: Free. Car parking charges apply to non members.
More information at the RSPB Mersehead website.
RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries DG2 8AH
Thursday 20th Dec 2018 - 10.00am
Holy Communion - Christ Church
All welcome
Coffee is available after the service.
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church to the Church of England.
For more information visit their website
Christ Church, Dalbeattie DG5 4DT
Thurs 20th Dec 2018 - 11.00am - 1.00pm
Mersehead Discover Walk - RSPB Mersehead
Discover some of the amazing wildlife looked after on this farm. As the seasons change so too do the habitats and special creatures found here. 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. And for kids there a wild challenge for them to take on too.
Price: Adults £4.00 (RSPB members £3.00) Children half price. Car parking charges apply to non members.
More information at the RSPB Mersehead website.
RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries DG2 8AH
Sun 23rd Dec 2018 - 10.00am
Morning Worship - Southwick Church
All welcome. Join us for tea or coffee after the service.
For more information on the Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean parish go to their website
There is some more information on the church here
Southwick Church, Southwick, Dumfries DH2 8AH
Sun 23rd Dec 2018 - 10.30am
Sung Eucharist - Christ Church, Dalbeattie
All welcome
Coffee is available after the service.
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church to the Church of England.
For more information visit their website
Christ Church, Dalbeattie DG5 4DT
Sun 23rd Dec 2018 - 11.30am
Morning Worship - Colvend Church
All welcome. Join us for tea or coffee after the service.
For more information on the Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean parish go to its website
Colvend Church, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QE
Monday 24th December 2018 - 4.00pm
Family Nativity Service "A Christmas Story" - Colvend Church
All welcome - especially angels, shepherd, royalty, in keepers and stars (height restrictions apply.
Sweet mince pies and Christmas drinks.
For more information on the Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean parish go to its website
Colvend Church, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QE
Monday 24th December 2018 - 11.30pm
Midnight Candlelit Service - Colvend Church
Christmas carols and reading until midnight
All welcome
For more information on the Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean parish go to its website
Colvend Church, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QE
Tues 25th Dec 2018 - 10.30am
Christmas Morning Service - Southwick Church
Christmas carols and readings
There will be communiion after the service for those who wish to stay behind.
All welcome.
For more information on the Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean parish go to their website
There is some more information on the church here
Southwick Church, Southwick, Dumfries DH2 8AH
Thursday 29th December 2018 - 10.00am
Holy Communion - Christ Church
All welcome
Coffee is available after the service.
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church to the Church of England.
For more information visit their website
Christ Church, Dalbeattie DG5 4DT
Mon 7th Jan 2019 - 5.45pm
Yoga - Colvend Public Hall
Led by Astrid Mabbs a qualified yoga teacher in ashtanga and hatha yoga.
Newcomers are welcome
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Wed 9th Jan 2019 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Colvend and District Badminton Club - Colvend Public Hall
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 0771 375 1987
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Thurs 10th Jan 2019 - 2.30pm
Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean Guild - Speaker: Owain Evans on the work of the Scripture Union
All welcome
Visit out Clubs and Societies page for more information on the Guild
Colvend Church Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QN
Tues 5th February 2019 - 2.00pm
Colvend Hall Management Committee Meeting - Colvend Public Hall
Colvend Public Hall is owned by the local community and everybody is welcome to attend these meetings as an observer or contribute to the runnung of the Hall.
There is more information on the Hall here
Colvend Church Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QN
Sat 23rd Mar 2019 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Produce and Makers Makers Market - Colvend Public Hall
First market of 2019 then every 4th Saturday of the month
Showcasing producers and makers from in and around Dumfries & Galloway
Refreshments. Free parking
More information here
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
The Colvend & Southwick Community website only features events within the community to search for events further afield click on this link for the Dalbeattie Matters website. The Kippford Association also publishes a What's On of local events which may have not be featured on this page. Click here for these.
