An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.

Invitation to public exhibition on Vestas and Force 9 Energy’s proposal for Dalmacallan Wind Farm

Balmaghie Public Hall, Laurieston Committee Meeting, Wednesday 30th September 7pm.

If rewilding can happen in Italy, Germany, Poland and Norway, could Scotland be next?

Pop in for a chat and enjoy some coffee, tea and biscuits.

Open day for local residents to look around the new community shop and cafe.

Come along to find out more about climate change impacts in your community and to contribute your experiences.

Location: Kirkpatrick Durham Village Hall - entry by Donation for Cancer Research.

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.

First Saturday of each month in Lagwyne Hall.

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!

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

Come for a cuppa, a chat and a local update.

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a traditional Afternoon Tea at Balmaclellan Village Hall.

Soup Social Fundraiser at Dalry School

The Village Hall Committee AGM takes place on Wednesday 7th October at 6.30pm in the Lesser Hall (side entrance).

When Helen's beloved father dies, she is overtaken by grief and loses herself in memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together.

Learn more about how you can help to protect red squirrels.

Supper included.

An evening of music, song and recitations in celebration of the poetry of the late Tommy Edgar MBE and the rich history of music in the Glenkens led by Brian Edgar with special guest Jo Miller. 

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

Come and spend time on your sewing project. Whether it’s new, started or something you want to alter and mend.

An evening under the stars at Kennels Barn, Mossdale — fire, folklore, and a guided tour of the October night sky.

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

Session 2 of 5 – Researching the Past

A workshop for musicians who’d like to learn some tunes from Dumfries and Galloway.

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

Monthly Ranger Group meeting - all welcome!

Hexameter are a spoken word collective of six poets all closely connected with Dumfries & Galloway and key figures in Southwest Scotland’s flourishing literary scene.

Beethoven, Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1, Schubert, Impromptus, D 899, Op. 90, Schubert, Allegretto in C minor, D 915, Beethoven, Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 

To commemorate the death of Dolly Parton, Dalry Film Club is organising a charity showing of 9 to 5.

Session 3 of 5 – Walking with Elspeth

A terrifically warm, generous film about real-life activist John Davidson, who is from Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and has Tourette syndrome, with its tics, compulsive behaviour patterns and random obscene shouts.

This compelling film captures an exclusive, deeply personal dialogue between the world-renowned land artist and the acclaimed art historian, author, and broadcaster.

Join us for a fascinating evening with guest speaker David Reid from the Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum as he presents "Wings Over Galloway".

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

Hot food such as homemade soup and toasties and teas and cake will be available.

Last Sunday of every month .

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.

Session 4 of 5 – Imagining Remembrance

Exciting updates from the excavations at Stroanfreggan!

An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.

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.

Fancy Dress, Sensory Play, Pumpkin Carving, Party Games, Apple Bobbing, Spooky Snacks and much more!

Introducing Birdvox and their debut album Shamming The Drama.

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a traditional Afternoon Tea at Balmaclellan Village Hall.

Hamnet is as valid a tale of the relationship between him and his wife as any other while they try to make sense of their son’s death.

Pop in for a chat and enjoy some coffee, tea and biscuits.

Song Share in Dalry.

Come and spend time on your sewing project. Whether it’s new, started or something you want to alter and mend.

First Saturday of each month in Lagwyne Hall.

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!

Serotonin-raising music: soaring fiddle, acerbic lyrics and solid rhythms to move and provoke you!

Session 5 of 5 – Shaping the Future

Join the scratch choir to learn three songs for peace, freedom and justice leading to a performance that evening. 

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

An evening of music with the Galloway Sings for Gaza Scratch Choir and local musicians, in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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.

Join us for a candle lit procession to the War Memorial at New Galloway Park for prayers and reflections.

Dalry Town Hall Producers and Makers Market

Dermot and Elvis are a couple of guys from Northern Ireland who run a record shop dealing in old-school vinyl, but they are terrorised by their mean landlord, Sadie, who owns the lease and just wants them out.

The Crossmichael Community Trust is proud to be bringing back a centuries old tradition in the village: the Michaelmas Market!

John Nelson is a keen local and family historian. At the age of 65, John rode a Clydesdale horse 130 miles into the Highlands, following in the footsteps of his ancestor’s stolen horse.

An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.

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 .

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a traditional Afternoon Tea at Balmaclellan Village Hall.

Pop in for a chat and enjoy some coffee, tea and biscuits.

Song Share in Dalry.

First Saturday of each month in Lagwyne Hall.

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!

Glenkens Producers Market in Dalry Town Hall.

Described as a "gentle, lulling delight" by The Guardian, Salt House blend heartfelt vocal and instrumental interplay, offering listeners a moment of reflection and connection. 

General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.

Winter Solstice — The Turning Year Saturday 19 December 2026 · 12:00 on-wards · Kennels Cottage Barn, Hensol Woods, Mossdale, Dumfries & Galloway.

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

Last Sunday of every month .

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!

Come and spend time on your sewing project. Whether it’s new, started or something you want to alter and mend.

Compiled from a variety of sources including interviews the film celebrates the strength of community act.

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!

Song Sung Blue Tells the true story of a Milwaukee couple who in the 90’s meet, marry and blend their two families together, before touring together as a Neil Diamond tribute act.

Come and spend time on your sewing project. Whether it’s new, started or something you want to alter and mend.

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!

Come and spend time on your sewing project. Whether it’s new, started or something you want to alter and mend.

All welcome! Come and meet your neighbours in a warm and cosy atmosphere!