Welcome to the Website of
the Colvend and Southwick Community Council
Please note that the Comunity Council's October meeting, next Thursday, has had to be postponed. A new date will be announced shortly. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday 1st Novemebr 2018
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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The Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean Guild start a new round of meetings for the season. Details below or go to our Clubs and Societies page for more information on the Guild.
Monday 1st October 2018 - 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 3rd October 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 4th October 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 4th October 2018 - 2.30pm
Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean Guild - Colvend Church Hall
Flower Arranging for Church Occasions with Eileen Steele and Joyce Percy
All welcome
Visit out Clubs and Societies page for more information on the Guild
Colvend Church Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QN
Sunday 7th October 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 7th October 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 7th October 2018 - 11.30am
Morning Worship - Colvend Church
Dedication of The Guild
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 8th October 2018 - 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 10th October 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 11th October 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 11th October 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
Sunday 14th October 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 14th October 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 14th October 2018 - 11.30am
Morning Worship - Colvend Church
Dedication of The Guild
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 15th October 2018 - 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
Tuesday 16th October 2018 - 10.00am - 3.00pm
The Reserve's Last Piece of the Jigsaw- RSPB Mersehead
With many interested in our new land acquisition we are offering guided walks to see Preston Merse. Guidedby our staff you'll be informed about the land's history and how we aim to change this landscape to give nature a home.
Price: Adults £25.00 (RSPB members £20.00). Car parking charges apply to non members.
Booking essential and more information at the RSPB Mersehead website.
RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries DG2 8AH Tel 01387 780579
Wednesday 17th October 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
Tuesday 16th October 2018 - 2.00pm
Colvend Public Hall Management Committee Meeting - Colvend Public Hall
Colvend Public Hall is owned by the local community. Everybody is welcome to attend the Management Committee Meetings to see or to contribute to how the Hall is managed.
There is more information on the Hall here.
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Thursday 18th October 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
Friday 19th October 2018 - 10.00am - 3.30pm
What's That Duck? - RSPB Mersehead
What's the smallest duck we have? Which ones are names after their tails or their beaks? A great way to get into bird watching as they are big and easy to spot, so pop along to learne your teal from your mallards.
Price: Children £2.00 (RSPB members £1.50). Car parking charges apply to non members.
More details at the RSPB Mersehead website.
RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries DG2 8AH Tel 01387 780579
Saturday 20th October 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. This month a bit of a eprise and a first look at Christmas.
Lots of chat about food plus bakery products to purchase
More information onthe Baking in a Box Facebook page
Admission £7.00 with tea or coffee included
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Sunday 21st October 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 21st October 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 21st October 2018 - 11.30am
Morning Worship - Colvend Church
Dedication of The Guild
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 22nd October 2018 - 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 25th October 2018 - 11.00am - 1.00pm
Mersehead Discovery 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 27th October 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
Thursday 1st November 2018 - 3.00pm - 4.30pm 2.30pm
Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean Guild - Colvend Church Hall
Afternoon tea - a fund raiser for Guild Projects with teas and coffees, baking, a produce stall and raffle
All welcome
Visit out Clubs and Societies page for more information on the Guild
Colvend Church Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QN
Thursday 1st November 2018 - 7.00pm
Colvend and Southwick Community Council Monthly Meeting - Colvend Public Hall
All members of the community are welcom to attend - just come along.
There is more information on the Community Council here.
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Saturday 17th Novemeber 2018 - 10.00am - 3.00pm
The Reserve's Last Piece of the Jigsaw- RSPB Mersehead
With many interested in our new land acquisition we are offering guided walks to see Preston Merse. Guidedby our staff you'll be informed about the land's history and how we aim to change this landscape to give nature a home.
Price: Adults £25.00 (RSPB members £20.00). Car parking charges apply to non members.
Booking essential and more information at the RSPB Mersehead website.
RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries DG2 8AH Tel 01387 780579
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.
