Starts: Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 17:00

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 420 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: An opportunity to preview a selection of work from participants of this year's Spring Fling open studio's event, which runs from 24th - 26th May 2008 in 73 artists and makers studios across Dumfries & Galloway.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Castle Douglas, Castle Douglas Art Gallery, Market Street

Tickets: Free admission

Contact details: Contact: The Stewartry Museum   Tel: 01557 331 643

Description: Photographs by David Whittingham.

Starts: Friday, May 09, 2008 at 00:00

Ends: Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 00:00

Location: Newton Stewart, Departure from Macmillan Hall, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart

Tickets: various, to be confirmed, to include coach transport to/from walks

Contact details: Contact: Newton Stewart Walking Festival, c/o WRDC Business Centre, 6-8 Queen Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6JL   Tel: 01671 404500

Description: WalkFest - the Newton Stewart Walking Festival - is the biggest walking festival in the South of Scotland. Galloway is a wonderful location for walking and whether you enjoy the challenge of true hill walking experiences or our lower level themed routes, there is sure to be something for everyone.

WEBSITE: www.newtonstewartwalkfest.co.uk

Starts: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 13:30

Ends: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 14:30

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: £2.00 per adult / child, 50p per additional child

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 420 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: Play it By Ear is a monthly song, music and storytelling workshop for pre-school children, run by the writer, storyteller and musician Tony Bonning. Play it By Ear aims to give young children an introduction to rhythm, instruments and singing. Sessions are suitable for children from birth onwards. No booking necessary - just turn up!

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 14:30

Ends: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 19:30

Location: Moffat, Beechgrove Sports Centre

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Blood Transfusion Service   Tel: 0845 9090 999

Description: Blood Donor Session - please give blood.

WEBSITE: www.scotblood.co.uk

Starts: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 13:00

Location: Auchencairn, Meet: Auchencairn Millennium Gardens

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: National Scenic Areas   Tel: 01387 260 180

Description: Learn about the history of this part of the Solway coastline and discover what species call it home as you walk round the bay to Torr Point. Grade: moderate.Bring binoculars if you have them.

WEBSITE: www.sulwathconnections.org

Starts: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Kirkcudbright, The Tolbooth Art Centre, High Street

Tickets: Free admission

Contact details: Contact: The Stewartry Museum   Tel: 01557 331 643

Description: Drawings and paintings of the head and body by Brian Addison, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Starts: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 19:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 21:00

Location: Moffat, Buccleuch Arms Hotel

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Emma Hulks   Tel: 01387 702 346

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Description: The Crichton Carbon Centre is an exciting new development in inetrnational efforts to tackle climate change. We are holding two free evening seminars to explore issues around food miles, low carbon food and the relationship between food and climate change. The evening will start with a reception followed by a talk by guest speaker Mike Berners-Lee, culminating in an open discussion.

Starts: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 20:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 22:00

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: £9.00 / £7.00

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 420 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: This Scottish Arts Council Tune Up Tour brings together three duos of three fiddle players, with contrasting styles, from America, Ireland and Scotland, together with their musical partners, not only showcasing their own distinctive music but collaborating in various combinations.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 04:00

Ends: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 07:00

Location: Castle Douglas, Meet: Threave Visitor Centre

Tickets: Booking Essential. Adults £5.50, Children £3.00 (includes cooked breakfast)

Contact details: Contact: National Trust for Scotland   Tel: 01556 503 702

Description: Drag yourself out of bed while it still dark and join us to watch and listen to the dawn as the sun rises over Threave Gardens and our feathered friends greet the new day. Grade: easy. Bring walking boots, warm clothes and binoculars if you have them.

WEBSITE: www.nts.org.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 09:00

Ends: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 13:00

Location: Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, The Murray Hall

Tickets: Free admission

Contact details: Contact: Brian Maxwell   Tel: 01556 640289   Email: maxwells@auchencairn.wanadoo.co.uk

Description: Small market where local food producers sell their own wares. Cream teas available in community cafe.

WEBSITE: www.auchencairn.org.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Dumfries, Ice Bowl, King Street, Dumfries DG2 9AN

Tickets: Adults: £3.50; Child/OAP: £2.50; Family (2+2): £9.50

Contact details: Contact: Dumfries Ice Bowl   Tel: 01387 251300

Description: Approximately 20 layouts

Comprehensive trade support

Free parking and programme

Modern, spacious, fully accessible venue

Refreshments available

Easy to find: just follow temporary yellow signs from the A75/A76 roundabout, or "Brown" tourist signs for Ice Bowl



Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

WEBSITE: www.dumfriesmodelrailway.org.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 13:00

Ends: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 15:00

Location: Dumfries, Directions to be given on booking

Tickets: Booking essential.

Contact details: Contact: Forestry Commission Scotland   Tel: 01387 860 247

Description: A unique opportunity to help ring owls as part of the Forestry Commission Scotland's conservation and monitoring work.

Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 15:00

Ends: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Thornhill, Meet: Drumlanrig Castle Visitor Centre

Tickets: Usual Country Park Admission Charges £4.00 Adults, £3.00 Children

Contact details: Contact: Buccleuch Ranger Service   Tel: 01848 331 555

Description: Discover what amphibians live in our ponds by learning the different survey techniques both during the day and night. Grade: easy. Please bring a torch and booking essential.

WEBSITE: www.drumlanrig.com

Starts: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 21:30

Ends: Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 23:00

Location: Thornhill, Meet: Drumlanrig Castle Visitor Centre

Tickets: Country Park Admission Charges Apply

Contact details: Contact: Buccleuch Ranger Services   Tel: 01848 331 555

Description: Discover what amphibians live in our ponds by learning the different survey techniques, both during the day and night. Grade: easy, Bring torch and booking essential.

WEBSITE: www.drumlanrig.com

Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 09:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 12:00

Location: Gatehouse of Fleet, Meet: Cream of Galloway Visitor Centre

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Cream O' Galloway   Tel: 01557 814 040

Description: Walk the nature Trail at Cream of Galloway and listen to the spring warblers and migrant songbirds - and learn how to identify them. Walk down to "The Glen" and see the fine display of spring flowers beside the Noreland Burn. Leaders: Graham Smith and Helen Fenby. Grade: moderate. Bring stout shoes or walking boots, binoculars and guidebooks if you have them.

WEBSITE: www.creamogalloway.co.uk

Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 12:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 15:30

Location: Lockerbie, Senior School, Lockerbie Academy

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Blood Transfusion Service   Tel: 0845 9090 999

Description: Blood Donor Session - please give blood.

WEBSITE: www.scotblood.co.uk

Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Thornhill, Meet: Drumlanrig Castle Visitor Centre

Tickets: Booking essential Country Park Admission Charges Apply Adults £4.00, Children £3.00)

Contact details: Contact: Buccleuch Ranger Services   Tel: 01848 331 555

Description: Tune in your hearing and get expert instruction from our ranger of the different bird calls and how to identify them from it. Grade easy. Bring binoculars

WEBSITE: www.drumlanrig.com

Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Annan, Meet: Hoddom Bridge, Hoddom Estate

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Hoddom Estate   Tel: 01576 300 244

Description: Turn detective and discover the poo-clues and other tell tale signs of animal activity. Grade: moderate.

Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 15:00

Location: Drummore, Meet: Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre

Tickets: Donations Welcome

Contact details: Contact: RSPB   Tel: 01776 840 539

Description: Join us, weather permitting, on a guided walk to see the wildlife of the Mull of Galloway. Please telephone in the morning to ensure the walk is going ahead. Grade: easy to moderate. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

WEBSITE: www.rspb.org.uk

Starts: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 15:00

Location: Drummore, Mull of Galloway Visitor Centre

Tickets: Free event. Please ring reserve in the morning to check walk is going ahead.

Contact details: Contact: RSPB   Tel: 01776 840 539

Description: Join us, weather permitting, on a guided walk to see the wildlife of the Mull of Galloway, leaving from the visitor centre. Bring bonculars if you have them, suitable clothing and walking boots with good-grip soles.

WEBSITE: www.rspb.org.uk

Starts: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Portpatrick, Meet: Carpark at Dunskey Castle end of Portpatrick

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Dumfries & Galloway Council   Tel: 01387 260 129

Description: 2 half day walks that can be combined as a full day walk. For this bring a packed lunch. Strenuous, bring walking boots and water and wind proof clothing. Portpatrick South 10.00am - 12.30pm A cliff top walk from Portpatrick to Morrich Bay (bus provided to get back to Portpatrick). We will be looking at Portpatrick itself, the former railway, Dunskey Castle and there will be chances for sea watching throughout.



Portpatrick North 13.30pm - 16.00pm. Killantrigan Lighthouse to Portpatrick. A cliff top walk starting with a bus to the lighthouse and a walk back to Portpatrick along the Southern Upland Way through some of the most fabulous scenery in Dumfries & Galloway. You will have the opportunity to learn about Killantrigan Lighthouse, ship radio and shipwrecks that happen when all of this does not work as well as the cliff top plants and coast nestings birds.

Starts: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Castle Douglas, Castle Douglas Art Gallery, Market Street

Tickets: Free admission

Contact details: Contact: The Stewartry Museum   Tel: 01557 331 643

Description: A mix of art media by Jane Syme, Joan Fleming and Leona Hart

Starts: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 19:30

Location: Dumfries, St George's Church Hall

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Blood Transfusion Service   Tel: 0845 9090 999

Description: Blood Donor Session - please give blood.

WEBSITE: www.scotblood.co.uk

Starts: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Newton Stewart, Meet: Picnic Site on back road from Minnigaff to Bargrennan

Tickets: Free event

Contact details: Contact: Cree Valley Community Woodland Trust   Tel: 01671 401 423

Description: Ancient semi-natural woodland walk. Garde: moderate.

Starts: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 23:30

Location: Carsphairn, Knockengorroch, Carsphairn

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Knockengorroch   Tel: 01644 460 662

Description: This 4 day outdoor family friendly festival celebrates Knockengorroch's 20th event! An array of music, dance and craft workshops, dance performances and children's activities. Plenty of opportunities to get involved in this grass roots festival set in a beautiful Galloway valley.

WEBSITE: www.knockengorroch.org.uk

Starts: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 13:30

Ends: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 16:30

Location: Castle Douglas, Meet: Barstobrick Farm / Equestrian Centre Car Park (approx 1 mile north of Ringford Village on the A762)

Tickets: Booking essential. Car Parking Free

Contact details: Contact: Dumfries & Galloway Council   Tel: 01556 505 479

Description: You have all seen this pyramid shaped monument as you drive the A75, now is your chance to see it close up and enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside in the company of the local countryside ranger. Various aspects of natural history will be discussed along the way. Grade: moderate. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Starts: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 19:30

Location: Dumfries, St. George's Church Hall

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Blood Transfusion Service   Tel: 0845 9090 999

Description: Blood Donation Session - please give blood.

WEBSITE: www.scotblood.co.uk

Starts: Friday, May 23, 2008 at 09:00

Ends: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 22:00

Location: Various locations around Dumfries & Galloway, Various venues around Dumfries & Galloway

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival   Tel: 01387 260 447

Description: A huge array of drama, theatre, comedy, musical performances, films and children's events. Highlights include Karen Dunbar, tag Theatre and Fred McAulay.

WEBSITE: www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

Starts: Friday, May 23, 2008 at 09:00

Ends: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Various, Various, Various

Tickets: Various

Contact details: Contact: Annette Rogers   Tel: 01387 260447   Email: info@dgartsfestival.org.uk

Description: An exciting 9-day Festival offering music, theatre, literature,youth and children's events and films.

WEBSITE: www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

Starts: Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Friday, June 13, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Creetown, The Cat's Moustache,54 St. John's Street,

Tickets: Free entry

Contact details: Contact: The Cats Moustache   Tel: 01671 820 577

Description: Exhibition featuring Glass Inspired by Coast, Mountains and Lochs by Gaynor Murray.

WEBSITE: www.thecatsmoustachegallery.co.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 16:30

Location: Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Academy

Tickets: Free to spectators

Contact details: Contact: Rosemary Gladstone   Tel: 01557 330440

Description: Annual half marathon for runners and walkers. Fun run for families. Stalls.

WEBSITE: www.kahm.org.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Gatehouse of Fleet, Meet: Cream of Galloway Visitor Centre

Tickets: £4.00 for children, £2.00 for adults) plus 70p for Eco-Weeks

Contact details: Contact: Cream of Galloway   Tel: 01557 814 040

Description: Take part in both indoor and outdoor fun! Games & activities of an eco-friendly nature. With Ian Johnston of Eco-Weeks. Ages 8 and up. Grade: easy.Bring stout clothes and outdoor clothing.

WEBSITE: www.creamogalloway.co.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Eskdalemuir, Meet: Eskdalemuir Village Hall

Tickets: Costs: Donation to the Samye Ling Centre

Contact details: Contact: John taylor, D & G Cycling   Tel: 01556 670 395

Description: The opening of craft centres here for Spring Fling gives us this chance to discover this locality on the fringe of our province; one that we do not otherwise get to. Grade: fairly easy, 12 -15 miles. Lunch at the Samye Ling Tibetan Monastry.

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Monday, June 30, 2008 at 17:00

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 402 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: An exhibition of oil paintings by the late Eleanor Hope Henderson who lived in New Galloway until her death in 2006. The paintings will be available for purchase.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Kirkcudbright, Starts Kirkcudbright Academy

Tickets: To be confirmed

Contact details: Contact: Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities   Tel: 01557 330 768

Description: Half Marathon - full information and entry forms available from the Academy or you can apply on-line at www.kahm.org.uk

WEBSITE: www.kahm.org.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 13:00

Location: Dumfries, Meet: Mersehead Visitor Centre

Tickets: Booking essential. RSPB & Wildlife Explorers Free, £2.00 non members

Contact details: Contact: RSPB   Tel: 01387 780 579

Description: Intrepid Adventurers Wanted! To solve the mysteries of Mersehead, the Wildlife ExplorersPrivate Environmental Reserach Team (WEXPERT) needs your help! Join the expedition at the Visitor Centre - leaving at 11.05am prompt. Grade easy.

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 13:00

Location: Dumfries, Mersehead Nature Reserve

Tickets: Non-members £2.00

Contact details: Contact: RSPB   Tel: 01387 780 579

Description: Intrepid adventurers wanted: to solve the minibeast mysteries of Mersehead. The Wildlife Explorers Private Environmental Research Team (WEXPERT) is on the case and needs your help! Join the expedition at the visitor centre - leaving at 11.05am prompt.

WEBSITE: www.rspb.org.uk

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 15:30

Location: Thornhill, Meet: Drumlanrig Visitor Centre

Tickets: Adult £4.00, Child £3.00

Contact details: Contact: Buccleuch Ranger Service   Tel: 01848 331 555

Description: Learn how to identify what has been lurking around in the woodlands by clues that they leave behind. Grade: easy.

WEBSITE: www.drumlanrig.com

Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 19:00

Ends: Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 20:30

Location: Kirkcudbright, Harbour Square

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Kirkcudbright Summer Activities   Tel: 01557 330 768

Description: Traditional Scottish Music by Pipe and wind bands. Highland dancers & Country dancers along with a variety of cultural experiences.

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 09:30

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 13:30

Location: Stranraer, The Millennium Centre

Tickets: Tables £6.00 each

Contact details: Contact: Wendy Jesson   Tel: 01776 706279   Email: wendy885@btinternet.com

Description: Clear out your clutter and make some cash! Indoor Car Boot Sale with refreshments.

WEBSITE: www.south-west-events.com

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 13:00

Location: Newton Stewart, Meet: Old Lead Mines

Tickets: Free event

Contact details: Contact: RSPB   Tel: 01387 780 298

Description: Meet at the Old Lead Mines for a tour of the new extension to our Wood of Cree Reserve and hear about our future plans. The meeting place is on the road leading to the Wood of Cree, about half a mile south of the reserve car park. Grade moderate. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 16:30

Location: Portpatrick, Village Hall

Tickets: 50p

Contact details: Contact: Catherine Voak   Tel: 01465831076   Email: acvee@aol.com

Description: An exhibition of crafts produced to a high standard and produced only by craftspeople with particular attention to detail which ensures originality and makes for an interseting show

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Thornhill, Meet: Drumlanrig Castle Visitor Centre

Tickets: Booking essential. Adults £4.00, Children £3.00

Contact details: Contact: Buccleuch Ranger Services   Tel: 01848 331 555

Description: Be amazed by the abundance of wildflowers through Drumlanrig Country Park. Grade: easy.

WEBSITE: www.drumlanrig.com

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 15:00

Location: Drummore, Mull of Galloway Nature Reserve

Tickets: Free event. Please ring reserve in the morning to check walk is going ahead.

Contact details: Contact: Mull fo Galloway Nature Reserve   Tel: 01776 840 539

Description: Join us, weather permitting, on a guided walk to see the wildlife of the Mull of Galloway, leaving from the visitor centre. Bring binoculars if you have them, suitable clothing and walking boots with good-grip soles.

WEBSITE: www.rspb.org.uk

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Annan, Meet: Hoddom Castle

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Hoddom Estate   Tel: 01576 300 244

Description: An introduction to the culinary, medicinal and everyday uses of wild plants. Grade: easy.

Starts: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 15:30

Location: Thornhill, Meet: Drumlanrig Castle Visitor Centre

Tickets: Booking essential. Adults £4.00, Children £3.00

Contact details: Contact: Buccleuch Ranger Services   Tel: 01848 331 555

Description: Be amazed by the abundance of wildflowers through Drumlanrig Country Park. Grade: easy.

WEBSITE: www.drumlanrig.com

Starts: Monday, May 26, 2008 at 10:00

Ends: Monday, May 26, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Kippford, Dalbeattie, Village Hall

Tickets: Free entry

Contact details: Contact: Mark Rogers   Tel: 01387 870366   Email: glass@kiltcott.wanadoo.co.uk

Description: Locally made quality crafts available to purchase direct from the makers

Starts: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 14:30

Ends: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 19:30

Location: Stranraer, The High Kirk Hall

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Blood Transfusion Service   Tel: 0845 9090 999

Description: Blood Donor Session - please give blood.

WEBSITE: www.scotblood.co.uk

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 09:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 22:00

Location: Dumfries, DG One Leisure Complex

Tickets: various

Contact details: Contact: DG one   Tel: 0800 0833 633   Email: dgone@dumgal.gov.uk

Description: South West Scotland's biggest leisure sport and entertainment complex grand opening!

WEBSITE: www.dgone.co.uk

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 11:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 12:30

Location: Dumfries, Meet: Nun Mill Bay, The Dhoon Car Park

Tickets: Booking essential.

Contact details: Contact: National Scenis Areas   Tel: 01387 260 180

Description: Join local expert Jim Logan to find out what creatures can be found along the seashore and how they are adapted to survive life at the beach. Grade: easy but some uneven ground. Bring sturdy shoes or wellies.

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 13:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 17:00

Location: Gatehouse of Fleet, Cream of Galloway

Tickets: £10.00 Booking essential

Contact details: Contact: Keith Kirk   Tel: 01556 505 479

Description: Join Galloway Wildlife Photographer and writer Keith Kirk for an introduction to the use of digital camers in capturing wildlife. A short presentation will be followed by a walk around Cream of Galloway's nature trails and the chance to put your skills to the test. Resulting photographs can then be discussed over tea and coffee at the visitor centre. Ideal for beginners or for those who wish to learn some new tricks of the trade. Grade: moderate. Bring: digital camera and any extras that you may have, stout shoes / walking boots.

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 13:30

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 15:30

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: £4.50 (£3.50 for members and concessions)

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 420 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: In this Alfred Hitchcock classic, New York advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is kidnapped by a gang of spies.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 19:30

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 21:30

Location: Langholm, The Buccleuch Centre

Tickets: £10 adults, £7 conc, £4.00 school children

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Chamber Orchestra   Tel: 0131 557 6800

Description: The Scottish Chamber Orchestra's annual tour to Dumfries and Galloway this year includes performances of Beethoven, Stravinsky and Honnegger.

WEBSITE: www.sco.org.uk

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 20:00

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 22:00

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: £12.00 / £10.00

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 429 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: Due to popular demand, Scotland's favourite stand up comic and radio presenter returns to the Catstrand as part of a nationwide tour. Guaranteed to be a sell-out event.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 20:30

Ends: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 22:30

Location: Gatehouse of Fleet, Meet: cream of Galloway Visitor Centre

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Cream of Galloway   Tel: 01557 814 040

Description: Learn about the mysterious ways of bats with slides, fun activities and games. Follow it up with some real bat spotting in the woods. Grade: easy. Bring clothes and stout shoes.

WEBSITE: www.creamogalloway.co.uk

Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:30

Ends: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 13:00

Location: Dumfries, Meet: mersehead Visitor Centre

Tickets: Donations welcome

Contact details: Contact: RSPB   Tel: 01387 780 579

Description: New to Birdwatching? From binoculars to bird identification, we will use a whole range of field skills to help you to discover the rich variety of birds at Mersehead. Grade: easy / moderate. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:00

Ends: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 16:00

Location: Wigtown, Meet: outside the County Buildings

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Dumfries & Galloway Council   Tel: 01387 260 129

Description: As part of Britain's Local Nature Reserve Celebration, come along and explore the history - ancient and natural - of the Wigtown area and Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserves. Martyrs, trains, birds and more on a gentle walk along the edge of the LNR to the Wigtown Harbour Bird Hide. Boots or stout shoes recommended.

Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:30

Ends: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 19:30

Location: Annan, The Market Hall

Tickets: Free

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Blood Transfusion Service   Tel: 0845 9090 999

Description: Blood Donor Session - please give blood.

WEBSITE: www.scotblood.co.uk

Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 19:30

Ends: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 21:30

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: £4.50 (Conc and members £3.50)

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 420 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: No Country for Old Men is a thriller from filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, based on the acclaimed novel by Pulitzer Prize Winning Corman McCarthy.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com

Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 20:30

Ends: Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 22:30

Location: Gatehouse of Fleet, Meet: Cream of Galloway Visitor Centre

Tickets: TBC

Contact details: Contact: Cream of Galloway   Tel: 01557 814 040

Description: Learn about the mysterious ways of bats with slides, fun activities and games. Follow it up with some real bat spotting in the woods. Grade: easy. Bring warm clothing and stout shoes.

WEBSITE: www.creamogalloway.co.uk

Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 19:30

Ends: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 21:30

Location: Newton Stewart, McMillan Hall

Tickets: £10 adults, £7 conc and £4.00 children

Contact details: Contact: Scottish Chamber Orchestra   Tel: 0131 557 6800

Description: The Scottish Chamber Orchestra's annual tour to Dumfries and Galloway includes performances of Beethoven, Stravinsky and Honnegger.

WEBSITE: www.sco.org.uk

Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 19:30

Ends: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 21:00

Location: Middlebie, Dumfries, Middlebie Community Centre

Tickets: £8.00, Conc £6.00

Contact details: Contact: Middle Community Centre   Tel: 01576 300 715 or 01387 245 566

Description: A concert Performance from guitarist Gordon Giltrap.

Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 20:00

Ends: Friday, May 30, 2008 at 22:00

Location: New Galloway, The Catstrand, High Street

Tickets: £7.50 / £5.50

Contact details: Contact: The Catstrand   Tel: 01644 420 374   Email: info@catstrand.com

Description: The inspirational true story of Burmese leader Aung San Sun Kyi is told in this compelling solo performance about the life of the only Nobel Peace Prize Winner who is also a political prisoner.

WEBSITE: www.catstrand.com