We popped round to see Ann and Jim and today! They invited us in and proudly showed off the fantastic greenhouse they have purchased with the money contributed by the community; Ann repeated how delighted and overwhelmed [.....]
Has anyone lost a clicker (for dog training)? We found it in the fields behind Glencaple. Give us a shout, and we can arrange to return it to you (otherwise it's found a good home!). Woof! email: [.....]
Jean O'Toole would like to let everyone know that she has arranged for Joan McAlpine to attend a meeting with the community regarding speed reducing measures, including a 20mph zone, in and around Glencaple. on Monday 30th July [.....]
Apologies for the short notice - we only noticed the notice on the Bankend bus stop this evening (there isn't one in Glencaple...).David and Oliver Mundell are holding summer surgeries in Caerlaverock:on Thursday 26th July 2018Bankend, Hutton Hall [.....]
A beautiful exhibition of acrylic paintings on canvas by Mary Carberry at WWT Caerlaverock 29th July to 15th September 2018 The work references natural forms and explores the artist’s belief that each element of the environment has [.....]
Here is the response to our email regarding the Post Office being closed, without notice, on the 3rd and 5th of July 2018: Ref: CAS-96540-K1V8V3 Thank you for contacting us again about the Glencaple Post Office branch. I [.....]
Many thanks to Jean O'Toole, who has been in touch via our Facebook Page to share this flyer and ask that we all write individually to MSP Joan McAlpine regarding our concerns about the speed of traffic [.....]
The Nith Hotel, Glencaple are advertising: "We are looking for a Chef to join our team in a busy family run hotel, offering high quality service and food. For more information or to apply please contact the [.....]
Did everyone see a copy of the first ever Caerlaverock Catch-up? Hilary is looking for any new events/ news/ views/ submissions for the August Catch-up, the deadline for which was here before we knew it! The 25th [.....]
After the success of last year's event, Caerlaverock Castle is once again set to host this spectacular jousting tournament. Get ready to cheer on your favourite as the chivalric knights ready their noble steeds. Buy your event [.....]
AUTUMN FAYREHUTTON HALL BANKENDSat 8th September 20182pm to 4pm Entry £1 adults, 50p children includes tea/ coffee/ juice and biscuitsBIG RAFFLE1st prize - £100 note! bottle of vodka and whisky,box of groceries, a watch, and more!GAMES STALLSBottle Stall [.....]
With thanks to Anne-Marie Walker who shared this opportunity with us via our Facebook page. "SafeTalk training is freely available to members of the community to help them recognise people with thoughts of suicide and help connect [.....]
"The year is moving on"... Thanks to Tom Brown for sending us his lovely photo of greylag geese on a barley stubble field at Conheath this week.
You can help to improve the National Cycle Network, which includes to 'Caerlaverock loop' on Route Seven, by giving your views on the Sustrans survey (link below)! "Sustrans works closely with communities, the Scottish Government, local authorities [.....]
ITV report on Chris Packham's visit to WWT Caerlaverock on his UK wide BioBlitz: and a Positive News story about farmers planting wildflowers for bees (down south): Love seeing some of the wildflowers in the fields around [.....]
Following a recent question from Joan Greenslade on Facebook regarding problems with water-pressure, air in the system and spluttering pipes, which generated responses from other residents with issues including 'muddy' water, bad tasting and cloudy water as [.....]
Did you see the Caerlaverock Special on ITV Border Life recently? Grab a cup of tea, and sit down for 20 minutes to watch Sandy McCracken present this beautiful feature all about our cracking little corner of [.....]
WWT Caerlaverock posted this information on Facebook today: "We are excited that Chris Packham's UK Bioblitz is coming to WWT Caerlaverock tomorrow, Tuesday 17th July. This is what will be happening during the day: 10am-5pm Moth trapping [.....]
Thanks to David Gilbert for sending a couple of photos of what looked to be a very pleasant sunny afternoon at Caerlaverock Church BBQ - complete with bouncy castle!
Thanks to George and Irene McKirdle for sending these photos of a badger in Shearington at 11 O'Clock this morning. As badgers are nocturnal, if one is out in the daytime, something is up... helpwildlife.co.uk tell us that 'badgers [.....]
