Have your say on the Draft Dumfries and Galloway Council Plan
Have your say on the Draft Dumfries and Galloway Council Plan.
Liz’s Old Photos – Every Picture Tells a Story!
What's going on here? Thanks again to Liz Anderson for sharing her collection of old, local photos for us al the enjoy! This one simply captioned "Every picture tells a story" Does anyone know the people involved here? [.....]
Liz’s Old Photos – Local Places
Some familiar scenes, thanks to Liz Anderson for sharing them with us all! "Shorepark Granny and Irene" "Post card - Glencaple View - Photo M. Mabbott" "Wellington Street Early 1962" Main image shows "Early 1960s Wellington Street" [Glencaple]
Liz’s Old Photos – Boys and Boats!
With thanks to Liz Anderson for sharing these photos from her collection. "The Cowal August 1958" "Going up the Nith at Glencaple" Main image shows "Roy and Tommy Brown"!
Liz’s Old Photos – Snow!
An old photo resurrected on our Facebook Page (sent in by Liz Anderson a long time ago) has prompted the old memory issues into action with some more of the photos she shared with us to share with [.....]
Let’s Talk Financial Harm – Hints and tips to avoid being caught out.
Thanks to Chris Woodness (Nith Ward Officer) for passing on this useful info: We all think we’re savvy at spotting scams, but criminals are always finding new ways to con us. There’s no such thing as a typical [.....]
POSTPONED B725 Road Closure…
We have heard from the council that the road closure at Kenneth Bank has been postponed until next week (week starting 5th November 2022). We will keep you posted as we hear information.
*UPDATED* B725 Road Closure 28/11 to 2/12/22
*UPDATE* Please note - we have heard from the council and the road closure will be postponed until next week (around 5th Dec '22). Will update here when we have the info. Thanks to Senior Roads Technician, Scott [.....]
Ukrainian Charity Dinner at Easterbrook Hall – a few tickets left and two to be won
Our friends at Riverside Tap in Dumfries (Beer Without Borders) have been organising a Charity Gala Dinner to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Ukrainian Celebrity Chef Ievgen Klopotenko is coming to cook a 6 course dinner at the [.....]
Caerlaverock Primary Christmas Hamper Appeal!
Mr T from Caerlaverock Primary has been in touch to tell us about their Christmas Hamper Appeal this year.... read the poster to find out!
CCA Meeting and AGM – 30th November 2022
CCA Meeting 30th November 2022 Agenda To be held at The Barbour Hall, 30th November, 7.30pm Apologies for Absence Minutes of last Meeting Financial Position General Reports: • Community Police • D&G Council • SNH • Caerlaverock Estate [.....]
Have your say on future cycling event routes through Caerlaverock
Earlier this year you may remember the British Cycling Time Trials that involved a route through Caerlaverock. (See this link for previous cycling updates posted on this website.) Caerlaverock Community Association has been in contact with businesses and [.....]
Caerlaverock Primary School Lays Wreath at War Memorial
Thanks to Mr Tennant who sent us these photos of the children from Caerlaverock Primary School laying wreaths on Friday 11th November 2022. See this post for details of the Community Remembrance times on Sunday.
Road closure at Kennethbank
****UPDATE*** NEW INFO Re Road Closures at Kennethbank (14 Nov til 22 Nov ) TRAFFIC ORDERS : TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE B725 Dumfries – Glencaple - Clarencefield Application has been received for a temporary road closure of the above [.....]
Your Police 2022-2023 Survey
Would you like to fill out the Your Police 2022-2023 Survey? - see details below: Police Scotland continues to meet the needs of our communities during a demanding and difficult period. Understanding the views and priorities of Scotland's [.....]
Cooking apples from Caerlaverock Primary School
It's that time again, when the smell of apples cooking wafts around Caerlaverock - what will you make? A crumble? Or an Eve's pudding? or .... sorry we are getting a bit carried away here, but we love [.....]
Glencaple Public Convenience Opening Hours
In response to a concern raised at the last Caerlaverock Community Association (CCA) meeting CCA Chair, David Gilbert, has been liaising with D&G Council about 24 hour opening of the public toilets. He is pleased to advise that [.....]
The Pizza Wagon Coming to the Barbour Hall!
The Pizza Wagon will be popping up at the Barbour Hall on: Sat 15th October 2022 Between 5pm and 8pm Bookings taken through: Facebook Page Messenger - www.facebook.com/ThepizzawagonDumfries or text: 0770 447 9902 (make sure you mention Glencaple [.....]
Planned Road Closures – Notification – St Michael Street
Thanks again to Chris Woodness (Nith Ward Officer) for forwarding this info which may affect some of us: B725 St Michael Street, Dumfries - temporary one way - West bound - with diversions From 09.15 on 17/10/2022 to [.....]
Contacting Cowans
Rick Cowan has left a comment on our 'Carswell/Cowan local info' post from 23rd April 2021. "Howdy from the across the pond- Australia/New Zealand. I am a Cowan born in NZ and spent my adult life in Australia. [.....]