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Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Music Tech Weekend
Learn the basics of music technology and create your own music using logic pro. No experience needed just a willingness to make music!
Gathering for Painting in Mossdale with Patti Leino
Join in with friendly artists in lovely Mossdale.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Crossmichael Open Darts Tournament
Open Darts Singles Tournament at The Thistle Inn, Crossmichael
Volunteer Junior Rangers
A fun, hands-on session for young people to explore nature, learn new skills, and be part of something meaningful.
Glenkens Youth Group Easter Roadshow
Free Easter event at the Glenkens Community Centre, Dalry.
Carsphairn Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaclellan Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Film Club: Flight Risk (15)
A US Marshall (Michelle Dockery) must get a crooked accountant, willing to rat on his bosses, to the nearest city through a snowy Alaskan wasteland, despite his being swathed in chains in the traditional US fashion.
CatStrand Events -One Act Play Entry
An evening of theatre and music, with our cast of 2026 Festival Play entry, joined by special invited guests.
The Scottish Ornithologists' Club Talk
Stewartry branch of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club talk in Balmaclellan Village Hall.
CatStrand Events - The Light House
Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark.
Balmaghie Kirk Easter Family Celebration
This is a wonderful way for families and friends of all ages to celebrate Easter together.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
Introduction to Wet Felting
Introduction to Wet Felting with Ginny Shipway at Balmaclellan Village Hall.
Glenkens Food Month 2026 planning meeting
All are welcome to join this upcoming meeting on Thursday April 9 at 6.30pm.
Introduction to Wet Felting
Introduction to Wet Felting with Ginny Shipway at Balmaclellan Village Hall.
Spring Into Life: Wellbeing Day
A wellbeing day for body and soul New Galloway Town Hall.
'Keep Scotland Beautiful' Litter Pick
Spring is on its way which means it's time to get out the marigolds for a good old-fashioned Spring Clean.
Free Dragon Boat helm training
We are looking to add to our team of volunteer Dragon Boat helms. If you are interested in boats, getting out on the loch and meeting up with our paddlers it may be right for you!
CatStrand Events: A HOME FOR HAMISH
A colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
CatStrand Events: Bloom - Scottish Step Dancing Taster Workshop
Join the Bloom Team for a taster workshop in Scottish Step Dancing.
Glenkens Story & Galloway Conversations: The Galloway Hydro-Electric Scheme
Meet the innovators who moulded a landscape to harness the water resource, bringing power to Glenkens.
CatStrand Events: BLOOM performance and ceilidh
BLOOM is a dance performance and personal story from Tokyo-born, Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - The Audience
The Audience by Peter Morgan, Directed by Stephen Daldry
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Dalry Film Club: The Naked Gun (15)
For those who remember the Naked Gun films of yesteryear with Leslie Neilsen, this is today’s rerun with Liam Neeson as the son of the original.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Gathering for Painting in Mossdale with Patti Leino
Join in with friendly artists in lovely Mossdale.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Race Night
Join us for a night of fundraising where you watch races on a big screen and place bets, and with no horse expertise required.
CatStrand Events: Help I Think I'm Turning Into Ivor Cutler
A double bill of songs and stories performed by Tim Dalling.
The Big River Watch
Join us on Sunday 26th April from 10am - 3pm to help measure the health of our local river at Carsphairn Community Woodland.
Seasonal Bird Watching for All In The Glenkens: Springtime
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.
Cultural Glenkens - Thriving Together - Towards a Positive Future
Join guest speakers, including Heron Keron, Julia Farrington and professor Michael Muir for an interactive evening of cordial conversation, exploring how we might work better together, towards a positive future.
Best of the West
We are officially kicking off the launch of DG Amplify with a high-octane showcase featuring the absolute “Best of the West.”
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Cultural Glenkens School Liaison Project - Restoring Elspeth McEwen
As part of the Cultural Glenkens Project, this School liaison, brings to the CatStrand Stage, local school children's creative response to a workshop held in the school.
Dalry Film Club: Dark Water (12)
This is the true story of the fight of a single lawyer against the might of the Dupont company to bring them to book over the pollution caused as they dumped toxic chemicals into a watercourse in West Virginia.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
LING & Cultural Glenkens Picnic, Nature Hunt & History Walk
Discover the rich history of Garroch Estate and immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings just moments from New Galloway and Glenlee.
Climate Cafe
In rural communities like ours, climate change can feel both very close to home and very overwhelming at the same time. A Climate Café gives us space to process that together. Tea, coffee, biscuits, cake and chat.
The Bodega Social - Kanda Bongo Man
It’s the grand return of The Bodega Social to the stunning KPD village hall.
CatStrand Events - Becci Wallace
Glasgow’s Becci Wallace is a singer-songwriter, producer, and creative force in Scotland's vibrant music scene.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Dalry Film Club: The Phoenician Scheme (15)
Another dry and convoluted comedy from Wes Anderson - a bit in the style of “The Grand Budapest Hotel” or “Isle of Dogs”.
CatStrand Events - My Darling Clementine in concert
Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish are outstanding songwriters and singers who together they create harmonious magic and are a formidable musical force.
In Search of the Unattended Shadow: An installation by Jim Buchannan
The Labyrinth of Light at CatStrand is exploratory, an artist’s sketchbook page made real for a weekend, with adjustments being made by the artist to both soundscape and shadow creation over the weekend.
Spring Fling 2026
Running from the 23rd to 25th May, among the 111 studios taking part across the region, this year 17 amazing studios are in the Glenkens!
Hand-Held Journeys: A workshop with Jim Bucchanan
Jim will guide you through the forming of your own labyrinth ball, with materials and tools provided. The air drying clay can set solid within a few days of the workshop.
Hand-Held Journeys: A workshop with Jim Bucchanan
Jim will guide you through the forming of your own labyrinth ball, with materials and tools provided. The air drying clay can set solid within a few days of the workshop.
Carsphairn Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaclellan Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Parton Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the fourth Tuesday of month.
See their page for more details.
CatStrand Events - The Bacchae
Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events - Macbeth Muet
Macbeth Muet is a bold and physical reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, crafted for adult audiences as well as teenagers aged 14 and up.
Galloway Conversations: Elspeth McKewan: The life and death of an accused witch
Elspeth McKewan is famous for being the last woman burned as a witch in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
CatStrand Events - Fungi Frida and the Myco Heroes
‘Fungi Frida and the Myco Heroes’ is an hour-long, energetic, silly, interactive performance full of songs, games, clowning, and puppetry for children and their families all about fungi and how they can help us save the environment!
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
CatStrand Events - Gnoss
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.
CatStrand Events - Towa Mura
Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow, the musicians of The Galloway Agreement from South West Scotland, and the acclaimed Bird Theatre from Tottori, Japan.
CatStrand Events - Towa Mura
Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow, the musicians of The Galloway Agreement from South West Scotland, and the acclaimed Bird Theatre from Tottori, Japan.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
SongWave Choir - Rise Up Singing
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.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - All My Sons
All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Directed by Ivo Van Hove
Dalry Community Cafe
Dalry Community Cafe - hot and cold drinks, soup, bread, cake, all homemade. Payment by donation for this month’s nominated charity.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Stewartry Agricultural Show 2026
Join us for a fun, family day out to celebrate all our local community has to offer!
Carsphairn Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaclellan Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Parton Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the fourth Tuesday of month.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World by John Millinton Synge , Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
Loch Ken Wild Swim Weekend
This year’s Wild Swim is being held in support of the Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and swimmers are encouraged to raise sponsorship to help support the incredible work they do across the region.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - Les Liaisons Dangereouses
Les Liaisons Dangereouses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Parton Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the fourth Tuesday of month.
See their page for more details.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Carsphairn Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaclellan Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
CatStrand Events: Fred Macaulay - Good Evening
Fred MaCaulay is preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”.
CatStrand Events - Blue Rose Code
Coming to CatStrand as a duo, Blue Rose Code simply has to be seen live.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Parton Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the fourth Tuesday of month.
See their page for more details.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
Carsphairn Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Balmaclellan Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the last Monday of month.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council Meeting.
First Monday every month except January.
See their page for more details.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Wednesday of every month (except January and August).
See their page for more details.
Balmaghie Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting except July and August.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Forest Learning Session
Forest Learning Sessions from Bairn Banter on the last Saturday of the month at Heart of the Glen, Carsphairn.
CatStrand Events: Wave Blues Band Return
Don’t miss your chance to boogie down and experience classic tracks reimagined alongside exciting new material.
Explore the Night - Wildlife Cam Event
Before the clocks spring forward, join us for one last chance to enjoy a walk in the dark.
Dumfries Mobile Fish and Chips in New Galloway
Please contact Nicola on 07376 431 441 to pre-order and book a collection slot. Location: Smithy Car Park, New Galloway
Sing Into Spring
Everyone is warmly welcomed to attend and support the children’s efforts - there is even tea/ coffee and cake available!
Parton Community Council Meeting
Community Council meeting - every second month on the fourth Tuesday of month.
See their page for more details.
Glenekens Digital Connectivity drop in
Do you live in the Glenkens? Is internet or mobile connectivity affecting your work, daily life or ability to stay connected?
Indian Thali evening
If you’d like a table please let us know asap - the best way to book is via Whatsaap - Michelle 07823335477.
CatStrand Events: Lightning Ridge - Catherine Wheels
Lightning Ridge is a heart breaking and beautiful story about the possibility of dreams, about a community coming together, the preciousness of hope and how, sometimes, we have to believe in the impossible.
Permaculture Workshop - design a herb bed
Together, we will design an area of the land for growing herbs, discussing where to locate it, and which plants to put where.
Turning of The Year: Spring Equinox
A day of attentive presence in woodland and field, marking the spring equinox as a moment of balance, emergence, and return.
Sew Special Saturday
Come and spend time on your sewing project. Whether it’s new, started or something you want to alter and mend.
CatStrand Events: After All - Solène Weinachter
After All is a show about death. It is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence using dance, theatre, storytelling and comedy to ask: how do we deal with the end?
Indian Thali evening
If you’d like a table please let us know asap - the best way to book is via Whatsaap - Michelle 07823335477.
Loch Ken Community Litter Pick
Come along and help us care for the beautiful surroundings of Loch Ken while enjoying some fresh air and good company.
Spectacular Stars at Lochhill Farm
Join us at Lochhill Farm for an evening of stargazing, with Galloway astronomer Jesse Beaman.
Citizen Science Talk - Controlling non-native invasive species on the Scottish Solway
Join us to learn how to spot and report Invasive Non-Native Species at this talk given by Tracey Starks of the Galloway Fisheries Trust.
Crossmichael and District Community Council Meeting
** Please note date change **
Monthly Community Council meeting.
See their page for more details.
Our Glenkens celebration event
Everyone is warmly welcome to celebrate the stories, people, and places that make the Glenkens so special.
Corsock and Kirkpatrick Durham Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting - usually on 3rd Tuesday of month.
Meetings alternate between Kirkpatrick Durham and Corsock, apart from the July meeting which is held in Knockvennie Hall.
Shepherd's Rig Wind Farm Community Open Day
To find out more about the further revised proposal for the Shepherd’s Rig Wind Farm near Carsphairn, the project team invites you to a Community Open Day.
Galloway Conversations: Bird Watching in The Glenkens
Birdwatching is an activity that connects us with the natural world – the real world – stimulating wellbeing regardless of age or experience. It is an escape not from reality but to reality, and the Glenkens is a marvellous place to watch birds.
CatStrand Events: Scottish Comedy Collective
We are back! Join us for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with “A Scottish Comedy Collective” at the Catstrand on Sat 14 March 2026!
Mixtape Dance Night
The Mixtape Party Night is a monthly get together to have a dance to a mixed bags of dance tunes from all genres and eras.
Carsphairn Learning and Development Committee Open Day
Come along to our drop-in meeting on the 14th March 2026 12-3pm at Lagwyne Hall, to find out more about the process and have your say on the future of the school. the are holding an open day .
Curry Night
Spice up your Friday night with a drink and a curry at New Galloway Town Hall.
The Scottish Ornithologists' Club Talk
Stewartry branch of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club talk in Balmaclellan Village Hall.
Dalry Film Club: The House of Mirth (12)
Film starring Gillian Anderson, (Eric Stoltz, Dan Aykroyd and Laura Linney.
The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells Parish Community Council Meeting
Monthly Community Council meeting.
Second Monday each month.
See their page for more details.
Dalry Town Hall Management Meeting
General Monthly Meeting to discuss Dalry Town Hall matters.
