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
A view of Kippford from the far side of the Urr
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.
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...
Sandyhills has a large sandy beach which gently slopes so the water is always shallow. It is a great favourite with families.
The...
Coming up
Wednesday, 18 September, 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, 19 September, 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, 19 September, 2019 - 11:00 to 13:00
Every fortnight from 5 September to 28 November. 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 lush greens to gold reds and browns and nature's harvest to first arrivals from the Arctic. These walks will give 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 children £2.00 (£3.00 and £1.50 for RSPB members). Guided walk - booking essential.
Car parking chages apply to non members.
Sunday, 22 September, 2019 - 10:00
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service.
There is some more information on the church here.
Sunday, 22 September, 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, 22 September, 2019 - 11:00 to 15:00
The Great British Beach Clean is the biggest beach clean abd survey in the UK. Coma and take part at Mersehead to help us tidy up the nature reserve's coast line. This event is coordinated by the Marine Conservation Society.
Please bring your own gloves, waterproofs, sturdy footwear and a packed lunch (if staying for the day).
Meet at the visitor centre.
Ther is no car parking charges for taking part in this event.
Sunday, 22 September, 2019 - 11:30
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service.
There is more information on the church here
Friday, 27 September, 2019 - 14:30 to 16:30
Free glass of cava for all pre-purchased tickets
Tickets £5.00
available from Colvend Shop, Gowans of Dalbeattie or email event@kippfordvillage.org
Friday, 27 September, 2019 - 17:00 to 20:00
Freshly wood fired pop-up-pizza for all.
Every fourth Friday of the month at Colvend
For more information telephone 07704 479902 or email: thepizzawagon@hotmail.com
Saturday, 28 September, 2019 - 10:00 to 14:00
Showcasing producers and makers from in and around Dumfries & Galloway. Lots of good things to see and taste
Refreshments
Free Parking
Sunday, 29 September, 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
Thursday, 3 October, 2019 - 14:30
Speaker - Violet Service, Stewartry Guilds Together Prokect Coordinator
All welcome
Thursday, 3 October, 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.
Friday, 4 October, 2019 - 13:00 to 16:00
Search your attic, garage,shed or spare room for your antiques
£5.00 per item - maximum two items
Valuations by Thomson Roddick, Valuers, Dumfries
A fundraising initiative for Kippford Village Association
a registered charity in Scotland SCO12840
Tuesday, 15 October, 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 your behalf..
Sunday, 1 December, 2019 - 11:30
Led by Rev James Gatherer
All welcome.
Join us for tea or coffee after the service
Please note that there is no service at Southwick
There is more information on the church here