Colvend Public Hall
Colvend Public Hall Colvend, Dalbeattie, DG5 4QD
Registered charity SCO 47442
Chairman: Robert Dinwiddie (rdinwiddie@doctors.org.uk)
The Hall has a stage, excellent acoustics, free WiFi, and a sound system. It has an up-to-date kitchen. It has recently had the floor stripped and resealed. It is suitable for concerts, private parties or wedding receptions. There is ample parking.
For meeting enquiries or to book the Hall, contact the Bookings Secretary John Coates at john_coates00@hotmail.com.
The principal regular event is the Colvend Produce and Makers Market. This takes place every fourth Saturday of the month from March to November from 10.00am to 2.00pm. A wide variety of local produce and crafts are on sale. Admission is free. If you are a producer and want to know how to participate, please telephone Annette Need on 01556 630490 or email annetteneedbaking@gmail.com.
The Pizza Wagon producing delicious wood fired pizzas is now visiting the car park every fourth Friday of the month. Check out its Facebook page for the latest information.
The Solway Buoys and the Solway Shegulls Sea Shanty Singers meet at the hall monthly on Mondays Shegulls 5:15 – 7:15pm Buoys 7:30 – 9:30pm
On Tuesdays, the Colvend Indoor Sports Club meets. Come along for indoor bowls or table tennis. Annual membership £15.00 and £2.00 per attended session (aged 16 and under £8.00 and £1.00). Simply come along to see if it is for you or ring 07808 071010 for more information.
For badminton players, the Colvend & District Badminton Club Badminton Club is a small but enthusiastic group and play most Wednesdays in Colvend Public Hall from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. It is a friendly bunch and more adult players would be welcome.
It only costs £2 per session and spare racquets are available. Club contact Gavin Chambers 07824636863.
The largest event of the year is the Colvend Southwick and Kirkbean Parish Church Sale. This has been running for over 100 years and takes place on the second Thursday of August each year. There is more information here.
