Prompted by photos and video sent from Alison Robertson [main photo] and Sue Greig, here are a few more pics to show the early progress made by the Caerlaverock Community Allotmenteers! Whilst they aren't looking for any credit, [.....]
Thank you to Liz Anderson for sending us a large bundle of photos to scan - we will be posting them up in small batches, and on Facebook too - where people can tag people they know in [.....]
If you don't already know the little wild flower speedwell, the beautiful blue flowers are in full bloom just now on our road verges and grassy areas - and they are pretty tiny! Alison Robertson sent us this [.....]
Just a wee reminder that John and Rona Carson (at Kelton Bank) are offering their services in communicating with people who need a blether or a listening ear through this time. Both are highly experienced professionals in this [.....]
With many thanks to Sue Greig for sending us these fab photos of the brand new Caerlaverock Community Allotments! Taking shape - everyone social distancing while digging, preparing and planting in the sunshine!
Thanks to Mr Tennant for sending us this brilliant video!
Sue Greig has a few spare tomato and sweet pepper plants if anyone is interested... Give her a call on: 01387 770 348 or 07971 094 529 And if you have any plants (or other extras) spare, [.....]
We ventured over the road late last night to try and catch sight of the controversial Elon Musk's 'Starlink' satellites (no joy, but there were 3 amazing shooting stars - and a brilliant bore!). There is something special [.....]
Judith's funeral service is at 11am this morning (20th April 2020). Everyone is invited to join in solidarity and remembrance with Judith's family at that time. One of her friends said, 'We'll all go and sit in our [.....]
Christopher Earl, who originally comes from Dumfries, has been in touch: 'Hello hope everyone is safe and well during the present time . I am researching my twice great grandmother Isabella Currie who married John Jardine Coltart. (Thanks [.....]
Judith's funeral will be held at Rouchan Loch on Monday 20th April 2020. Due to the current coronavirus regulations, it will be private, and with no flowers please. There will, however, be a memorial service held once these [.....]
We are so very sorry to share the news that our dear friend Judith Mylne, from Glencaple, passed away yesterday morning (Friday 3rd April 2020). Judith was a wonderful woman, full of goodness; a whirlwind of commitment and [.....]
Ferry Fish have a new service where you can make an order online, and have it delivered to your door. >> Fresh Fish and COVID-19 Local Service https://ferryfish.myshopify.com/ During these unprecedented times we have decided to provide our [.....]
With many thanks to Laura Cowan who has sent us some old photos of the area. Her family owned the hut just outside Glencaple [pictured above] and the other photos show the family walking in Glencaple along the [.....]
Heather Baird from Kelton got in touch a wee while ago with a very generous offer to the community, apologies it has taken longer than we'd hoped to let you all know on here... Heather writes, "I’d like [.....]
With tremendous thanks to Gerry Donnelly (of Vintage on the Nith) who has researched and compiled this fantastic resource of online 'things to do' during this lockdown. We will update it as we (and you!) find other ideas, [.....]
We have several people in the community who are experienced in helping people with mental health issues who have kindly offered their services through the Caerlaverock Community Isolation Support Group. Please do get in touch if you could [.....]
Thanks to Suzanne at SNH/ NNR Caerlaverock for filling us in: "At the moment our nature reserves remain open, but as of this week only to pedestrian and cycle traffic, the car parks are closed. As a result [.....]
Dumfries based Soul Soup offer mental health support for 12-25 year olds. They are still offering online services during the current situation. www.soulsoup.co.uk Thanks to Helen Anderson for this addition. Young Scot are Scotland's national youth information [.....]
Thanks Gerry for this info! We do have the local Boathouse Shop, which has an extended range of essentials, very worth shopping local as less exposure. They will deliver to you as well. Call on 01387 770 673 or [.....]
