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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If you want to know more about the Solway you cannot do better then go to our Solway Firth Partnership page under Local Information. There are links to brochures on shells, birds, place names and the latest issue of the twice-yearly magazine Tide Lines and tons more. Or follow this shortcut.
Sunday 11th November 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 11th November 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 11th November 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
Mon 12th Nov 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 bookings please phone 07920 506345
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QD
Wed 14th Nov 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
Thurs 15th Nov 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 17th November 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
Saturday 17th November 2018 - 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Saturday Cook Club hosted by Annette's 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 reprise 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
Sat 17th Nov 2018 - 10.00am to 12noon
Christ Church Winter Bazaar - Dalbeattie Town Hall
£2.00 entrance fee including refreshments.
Home produce, crafts, raffle tombola, cakes and more
Christ Church is a Scottish Episcopalian Church and a sister church to the Church of England.
For more information visit their website
Dalbeattie Town Hall High Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4AD
Sun 18th Nov 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 18th Nov 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 18th Nov 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
Mon 19th Nov 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
Wed 21 Nov 2018 - 12.30pm
Colvend Friendship Circle - Galloway Soup Company Tea Room
For more information email Linda Edmundson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or see our Clubs and Societies page and The Galloway Soup Company,
The Galloway Soup Company, 17 High Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4AD
Wed 21st Nov 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 21st Nov 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 22nd Nov 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
Sat 24th Nov 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
Sun 25th Nov 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 25th Nov 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 25th Nov 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
Sat 1st Dec 2018 - 10.30am to 12 noon
"Christmas Interiors" - Colvend Church Hall
Sale of handmade Christmas gifts, decorations, stocking fillers, cards, jewellery, cushions, fabriscs and small collectables.
Tea, coffee and traybakes
Profits to Church funds
Colvend Church Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QN
Thur 6th Dec 2018 - 12 for 12.30pm
Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean Guild - Christmas Lunch, King's Arms Dalbeattie
All welcome
Visit out Clubs and Societies page for more information on the Guild
King's Arms Hotel, High Street, Dalbeattie DG5 4HA
Thurs 6th Dec 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
Tues 11th Dec 2018 - 2.00pm
Committee Meeting of the Hall Management Committee - Colvend Public Hall
Followed by the regular monthly meeting
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
Sun 16th Dec 2018 - 11.30am
Holy Communion - Colvend Church
(Please note that there is no service at Southwick)
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
10th January 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
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.
