Colvend Public Hall
Colvend Public Hall Colvend, Dalbeattie, DG5 4QD
Registered charity SCO 47442
Chairman: John Coates (john_coates00@hotmail.com)
The main hall is 15.5 x 7.5 meters and has a stage, excellent acoustics, free WiFi, and a sound system. It is a suitable venue for concerts, private parties or wedding receptions. The small hall is 9.9 x 3.8 meters and is suitable for smaller meetings. There is a kitchen for preparing hot drinks or warming food. There is ample parking outside.
For enquiries or to book the Hall, contact the Bookings Secretary John Coates at colvendpublichall@colvend community.co.uk
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, and hot drinks are available. 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.
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.
