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. . This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday 15th August 2018 - 12.30pm
Colvend Friendship Circle - Steamboat Inn
This month the Friendship Cirlcle is lunching at the Steamboat Inn, Carsethorne
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details. New members welcome.
Steamboat Inn, Carsethorne, Dumfries DG2 8AS
Wednesday 15th August 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
Thursday 16th August 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
Thursday 16th August 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
Saturday 18th August 2018 - 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Saturday Cook Club hosted by Annettes Baking in a Box - Colvend Public Hall
Every third Saturday of the month - with a different theme every month.
Lots of chat about food plus bakery products to purchase
More information here
Admission £7.00 with tea or coffee included
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Saturday 18th August 2018 - 9.00pm to 11.00pm
On the night watch - RSPB Mersehead
Join us for a nocturnal celebration of Mersehead's nightlife. We'll run a short walk with special night vision cameras and bat detectors as well as checking our moth magnet and finishing off wiht a short talk, badger watching and refreshments in the Sulwath Centre.
Price: Adults £20.00 (RSPB members £16.00) Children half price. Car parking charges apply to non members.
More information at the RSPB Mersehead website.
Sunday 19th August 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 DG2 8AH
Sunday 19th August 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
Sunday 19th August 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 20th August - 5.45pm to 7.00pm
Yoga with Astrid - Colvend Public Hall
Come and get fit and flexible with mind and body.
Beginners and primary series for men and women.
For booking please phone 07920 506345
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Wednesday 22nd August 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
Thursday 23rd August 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
Saturday 25th August 2018 - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Produce and Makers Makers Market - Covend Public Hall
Showcasing producers and makers from in and around Dumfries & Galloway
Refreshments. Free parking
More information here
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Sunday 26th August 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
Sunday 26th August 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
Sunday 26th August 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
Southwick Church, Southwick, Dumfr
Monday 27th August - 5.45pm to 7.00pm
Yoga with Astrid - Colvend Public Hall
Come and get fit and flexible with mind and body.
Beginners and primary series for men and women.
For booking please phone 07920 506345
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Thursday 30th August 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
Thursday 6th September 2018 - 7.00pm
Colvend & Southwick Community Meeting - Colvend Public Hall
(There is no meeting in August)
All members of the community are welcome to attend - just turn up
Minutes of meetings and other information about the Community Council 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.
