The Community Safety Team will be out and about in local communities as part of our early summer engagement activities.

The Cultural Bridge Project is an exciting new cultural exchange exploring volunteering in the Glenkens.

Life at Downton is as eventful as ever, with Lord Grantham brooding on whether to accept Lady Mary’s succession as the mistress of the house, and graciously retreat with his wife to the “Dower House” occupied by his late mother.

We’re delighted to welcome Becci Wallace to CatStrand for a special intimate bar night performance.

This is a day immersed in the woods at Hensol Estate — walking, noticing, eating together around the fire as the light changes.

Dalry Community Cafe - hot and cold drinks, soup, bread, cake, all homemade. Payment by donation for this month’s nominated charity.

SongWave presents songs from the Chartists, and from modern-day civil rights movements to liberation songs.  A concert to uplift and offer hope in times of change.

We are having ourselves a "Boozy Bingo" night this month and we hope you can join us.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Bingo on Friday 20th June at the Village Hall!

Fundraiser for Crossmichael Gala at the Thistle Inn.

Ever wanted to be on the inside of the trad music in the pub?

Jan Hogarth, People, Learning and Comms officer for SCAMP Landscape Connections will give you an overview of the seascape scale nature restoration project and why its so important at this time.

Come and join a live Folk Session at The Clachan Inn.

Walk with New Galloway History Group up New Galloway High Street and take a step into the past.

All welcome at the Glenkens Community Shop (charity shop ) AGM, at Spalding Bowling Club, Dalry.

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

Come spend a morning drawing in therapeutic gardens of Lothlorien.

Join the Glenkens RNLI Fundraising Group for Coffee Morning in Dalry Town Hall on Saturday 27th June.

A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.

As part of the community engagement program at Carsphairn Community Woodland, we will be hosting woodland nature activities alongside the monthly volunteering days, with lots of fun activities to get involved in.

Last Sunday of every month .

Coffee & Cake in Mossdale Village Hall.

Bring your furry, feathered, or scaled friends to Balmaghie Kirk on Sunday 28th June at 4pm for our special Pet Service led by the Reverend John Murdoch!

All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Directed by Ivo Van Hove

Song Share in Dalry.

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?

Join us for an inspiring talk on how to transform your garden into a thriving haven for wildlife.

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

Ayrshire Commercial Vintage Vehicle Club will be passing through the Glenkens en route from Cumnock to Portpatrick.

Aussie BBQ Extravaganza in Parton Village Hall

We are holding a murder mystery night: an interactive evening where we solve a fictitious murder and enjoy a few drinks at the bar.

These seasonal guided walks will find and identify our wonderful local birds by sight and sound, providing useful birdwatching tips for beginners and information on the behaviour and ecology of the species encountered. 

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

Join us to discover all things mermaid from Dalbeattie to Crawick via the mermaid’s chair!

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

Join us for a fun, family day out to celebrate all our local community has to offer!

Last Sunday of every month .

As part of the community engagement program at Carsphairn Community Woodland, we will be hosting woodland nature activities alongside the monthly volunteering days, with lots of fun activities to get involved in.

One Big Thank You Summer Festival at Lochside Park, Carlingwark, Castle Douglas.

Ever wanted to be on the inside of the trad music in the pub?

Arcana is a poetic, music-led journey about finding your voice and the courage to truly listen to yourself.

Featuring: The Gird 'n' Cleek World Championship - Snail Racing - Tractor Pull - Tossin' the Sheaf - Hurlin' the Curlin' Stane - Tug o' War - Classic Car Show - Pipe Band - Bar - barBecue..and much more.

The Loch Ken Family Water Safety Day will be held on Tuesday 4th August 2026 with lots of fun and water safety activities for all the family.

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?

Song Share in Dalry.

Ever wanted to be on the inside of the trad music in the pub?

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millinton Synge , Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

An outdoor, family friendly Summer festival that combines original live music, with the very best of local food from the region and drinks from the now legendary Demijohn Cocktail Bar.

This year's show will be held on Saturday 15 August come and join us for a fun, family day out!

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors?

Award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck brings together three of the finest interpreters of early jazz and blues for a special one-off performance celebrating the music of New Orleans and Harlem, New York City.

Cuckoostone Bridge: Grow Your Own Small Nature Reserve – a walk at Cuckoostone with John Wykes.

Dance performance concluding with an open Q&A about peatlands and peatland restoration with experts from the Crichton Carbon Centre (CCC) and the Tweed Forum.

Join local citizen scientists for an introductory talk at the Catstrand, a walk along the banks of Mill Burn and the Ken, and a water testing demonstration. 

The Peat Bog Experience is a unique blend of creating a Bog Symphony and Stories. The Bog Symphony is a collective sound work rooted in the deep time of an upland peat bog above the Black Water of Dee, feeding in to Loch Ken.

An imaginative, hands-on workshop exploring ecology and place through The Six Bowls, a participatory artwork creating ideas and actions for a more just and resilient future.

Celebrate Land Notes Festival 2026 with a Banner Parade from CatStrand down to the banks of the river Ken by Loch Ken Bridge.

A session of traditional tunes and songs. Bring your voice or instrument and join in a supportive gathering of musicians. Or just come an listen!

Galloway Shorts- Community Screenings

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

As part of the community engagement program at Carsphairn Community Woodland, we will be hosting woodland nature activities alongside the monthly volunteering days, with lots of fun activities to get involved in.

Last Sunday of every month .

Art and Crafts Fayre in Dalry Town Hall.

Diplomat, Scholar, Gentleman, Photographer and Chronicler of folk life in Dumfries and Galloway, Judith Hewitt from D & G Museums tells us Kissling's story.

Song Share in Dalry.

The Song Cannot Be Silenced, by local author Larry Winger, writing under the nom de plume Aldon Law, is a general fiction novel of challenges, as its main characters face issues of voicelessness, loss of identity, and life choices that become intractable.

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

A poignant and uplifting celebration of the power of melancholy music.

Les Liaisons Dangereouses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

As part of the community engagement program at Carsphairn Community Woodland, we will be hosting woodland nature activities alongside the monthly volunteering days, with lots of fun activities to get involved in.

Last Sunday of every month .

Fred MaCaulay is preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”. 

Song Share in Dalry.

Coming to CatStrand as a duo, Blue Rose Code simply has to be seen live.

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

Prolific Glasgow-based singer, songwriter, interpreter of traditional songs and guitarist Alasdair Roberts gives a rare solo performance at CatStrand.

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

The Bubblyjock Collective present ‘QUINES’, a brand-new programme celebrating female Scottish composers and neglected women from Scottish history.

Last Sunday of every month .

We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed.

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

Introducing Birdvox and their debut album Shamming The Drama.

Song Share in Dalry.

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe alongside stars Sally Simpson (Fiddle) and Ali Hutton (Guitar). Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

Ryan Young is a Scottish fiddle player working within the traditional music of Scotland. His playing is noted for its distinctive tone and phrasing, with an approach that places melody and expression at the centre of the music.

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

Last Sunday of every month .

Tick off your Xmas list with quality handmade gifts!

Song Share in Dalry.

Glenkens Producers Market in Dalry Town Hall.

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.

Last Sunday of every month .