What's On in Dumfries and Galloway

July | AUGUST | september | Winter 2008

July

Throughout July 2008
FILMS & Film Courses @ Robert Burns Film Theatre

Saturday 5 July
Annan Riding Of The Marches
A great family day out with loads to do. More info at: www.annan.org.uk/rom/

THURSDAY 10 & FRIDAY 11 July
Film @ The Ryan Centre, Stranraer
- 6pm: The Incredible Hulk (12 A)
- 8pm: Sex And The City (15)
Admission £5.00 and £3.60 (conc)
Telephone 01776 703535 for tickets and further information

Saturday 12 July
Torthorwald Scarecrow Fun-Day and Car Boot Sale
11.30am – 3.30pm, fun-day held in the village.
With over 30 scarecrows throughout the village and lots to do and see in the events field it is a must for entertaining the kids for the day.
To book a Car Boot stall or for information phone Mandy on 01387 254495 / Michael - 01397 750528

Saturday 12 July 2008
Scottish Ballet Summer Tour
7.30pm @ DG One Leisure Complex, Hoods Loaning, Dumfries, DG1 2HT
Tickets: on sale from Friday 7th June - (t) 0800 0833633

Sunday 27 July 2008
Drumlanrig Castle Farmers Market
11am – 3pm, Drumlanrig Castle Stableyard, Thornhill, DG3 4AQ
With up to 28 producers from both the local area and afar selling a huge variety of produce. Musical entertainment. Entertainment for the kids in the form of our Adventure playground, Bouncy Castle and face painting too. Why not make a day of it and visit the Castle and gardens, and maybe take a stroll in Drumlanrig Woods.
£2 Car – Parking fee.

Sunday 27 July 2008
Much Ado About Nothing presented by The Festival Players
7.15pm @ Threave Garden, Castle Douglas DG7 1RX
A seven-strong all-male company will play no less than 20 male and female roles in an unconventional UK tour of Shakespeare's sparklingly witty romantic comedy.
(t) 01556 502575

Wednesday 30 July 2008
The Stranraer Show
9am to 6pm @ Stranraer Playing Fields
The Stranraer Show is one of Dumfries and Galloways most popular annual events.  The show is organised and hosted by Stranraer & Rhins of Galloway Agricultural Society in order to showcase the best of local livestock, agricultural products and rural crafts. 

August

Throughout August 2008
FILMS & Film Courses @ Robert Burns Film Theatre

Wed 6 August 2008
Wigtown and Bladnoch Agricultural Show
@ Bladnoch Park, between Bladnoch and Wigtown
Annual Agricultural Show (first held in 1911), livestock competition, rare breeds of sheep, cattle, goats and others, clydesdale horses, children's pets; show elements in the arena; crafts and more - a full day for all the family
Tickets: to be confirmed - contact: Elaine Ramsay, Tel: 01671 401401

Sunday 24 August 2008
Drumlanrig Castle Farmers Market
11am – 3pm, Drumlanrig Castle Stableyard, Thornhill, DG3 4AQ
With up to 28 producers from both the local area and afar selling a huge variety of produce. Musical entertainment. Entertainment for the kids in the form of our Adventure playground, Bouncy Castle and face painting too. Why not make a day of it and visit the Castle and gardens, and maybe take a stroll in Drumlanrig Woods.
£2 Car – Parking fee.

September

19-21 September
KnockengorrochThe Hairth Festival
The Hairth Festival will take place outdoors in the Galloway hills at Knockengorroch Farm, Kirkcudbrightshire. Disabled camping facilities are provided.

Fri 26 September to Sun 5 October 2008
Wigtown - Scottish Book Town Festival
@ various in Wigtown and Bladnoch
Annual Literary Book Town Festival
Tickets: various, to be confirmed - contact: Book Town Office - Tel: 01988 402036

Sat 27 September
Caledon - The Three Scottish Tenors
Always To Be Here Tour 2008
7.30pm @ DG One Leisure Complex, Hoods Loaning, Dumfries, DG1 2HT
Cost : £14, £11 concessions, tel: 0800 0833633

Sunday 28 September
Drumlanrig Castle Farmers Market
11am – 3pm, Drumlanrig Castle Stableyard, Thornhill, DG3 4AQ
With up to 28 producers from both the local area and afar selling a huge variety of produce. Musical entertainment. Entertainment for the kids in the form of our Adventure playground, Bouncy Castle and face painting too. Why not make a day of it and visit the Castle and gardens, and maybe take a stroll in Drumlanrig Woods.
£2 Car – Parking fee.

Winter

Various Dates November & December 2008
Christmas Party Nights 2008 with GLAMD Supported by ‘Full Tilt’
@ Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club, Dumfries - Tel: 01387 254111

Wednesday 31 December 2008
Hogmanay Party with GLAMD Supported by ‘Full Tilt’
@ Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club, Dumfries - Tel: 01387 254111

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