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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Wednesday 19th September 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

 

 

Wednesday 19th September 2018 - 12.30pm

Colvend Friendship Circle Lunch - Garden Wise, Dumfries

After lunch there is the opportunity to wander round the garden centre and shop.  More information on Garden Wise here

Contact Linda Edmundson for more details - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You can read more about the Colvend Friendship Circle on our Clubs and Society's page.

Garden Wise Plant and Garden Centre, Castle Douglas Road, Dumfries DG 8PP 

 

 

Thursday 20th September 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 22nd September 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 23rd September 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 23rd September 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 23rd September 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 24th September 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 26th September 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 27th September 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

 

 

Thursday 27th September 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 29th September 2018 - 10.30am to 11.30am

Prayer Matters - Colvend Church

A morning prayer gathering.

With tea and coffee

National Prayer Weekend 28th - 30th September 2018.  More about the weekend.

For more information on the Colvend, Southwick and Kirkbean parish go to their website

There is some more information on the church here

Colvend Church, Colvend, Dalbeatttie DG5 4QE 

 

 

 

Sunday 30th September 2018 - 10.30am

 Harvest Thanksgiving - Southwick Church

(Please note that there will be no service at 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 their website

There is some more information on the church here

 Southwick Church, Southwick, Dumfries DH2 8AH

 

 

Sunday 30th September 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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.