We asked a question on our Facebook page recently about the flashing lights we were seeing along the road on the other side of the Nith, travelling past Glencaple towards Airds Point. Did anyone know what was happening? [.....]
With thanks to our Ward Officer Chris Woodness for sending us this information: "The following link will take you to a two minute video presentation on the new and FREE road safety app ‘Travel Safe D & G’ [.....]
Caerlaverock Estate has asked that we draw attention to the attached request: Green Waste Green waste (for example grass cuttings or hedge trimmings) is from time to time being deposited on the banks of the River Nith opposite [.....]
Lyn McDowell has been in touch with a very generous and thoughtful idea. Lyn is thinking about doing a Christmas Dinner and Party on Christmas day at Kingholm Quay Community Centre. This will be intended for people in [.....]
With many thanks to Ward Officer Chris Woodness for sending this in for your information: Surface Dressing - Secure Chip Monday 26th September 2022 B725 Glencaple towards Caerlaverock from 30s B725 Glencaple Road - Castledykes Park Events Rood [.....]
With many thanks to Fiona Clappendale for sharing her videos of Ben Rogers surfing the Nith Tidal Bore on the 12th of Sept 2022 - the day after this video of him surfing the bore!. (We compiled them [.....]
With thanks to Joan Greenslade for sharing this on the Caerlaverock Neighbours group. Fyi - the Caerlaverock bin collection calendar! More information can be found on the council website here: https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/21418/Kerbside-Waste-and-Recycling-Service Check out our "Useful Information' page for [.....]
To advise that, as a mark of respect, WWT Caerlaverock and Caerlaverock Castle will be closed on the day of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Monday 19th September 2022.
Ben Rogers from Leaf Surfboards in Bristol got in touch again having come up and surfed a wee bore on the River Nith back in April... He was 'blown away' by the bore yesterday (11th September 2022) [.....]
If you have 8 minutes and 58 seconds spare, it would be very nice to spend it listening to our good friend Gerry from Barbour Memorial Hall updating us about the plans that have been happening in the [.....]
The minutes from the recent CCA meeting will be available soon, but in the meantime there are two items to publish. The first is an update from David Gilbert about the Glencaple Playpark: "D&G are continuing to work [.....]
With many thanks to Ward Officer Chris Woodness for keeping us posted with things that might matter to the Caerlaverock community - here a road closure notification (between 5th and 8th Sept 22) via the Road Network Team. [.....]
Thanks to Elaine McGuffie for the following info and date for your diary: "Glencaple SWI will be holding their first meeting of the season on Thursday 1 September 2022 at the Barbour Hall starting at 7.30pm. We would [.....]
Dinosaur? Reptile? Prehistoric leaf?! Alison Robertson found his caterpillar of the Sallow Kitten moth she found on a willow tree near Castle Corner! "References all say the moth is so called because it is furry like a kitten [.....]
UPDATE! We've decided to continue the Caerlaverock Communty Allotment stall for yet another week - so it is open once again on Sunday 28th August - from 1pm. Come and get the freshest organic produce you possibly can [.....]
Thank you to Ward Officer Chris Woodness for this information: Please note the planned roadworks for those areas within the Nith ward, and particularly on the highlighted routes into Glencaple – Caerlaverock and the Glencaple road by Castledykes [.....]
Thank you to Nith Ward Officer Chris Woodness for the following information: Dumfries and Galloway College has come together with Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway to support individuals and organisations in the region to understand the impact of [.....]
Good to read some more feedback from the international Motorhomers and Campervanners who contribute to the local businesses and donate towards the upkeep of the area and other community projects. Many thanks to Alison Robertson for gathering the [.....]
Nearly got caught out by this bore which crept up on us quicker than anticipated, but captured it in the nick of time!
Eagle-eyed kayaker, Kerry Precious, spotted this otter on the far bank of the River Nith on 27th July 2022. A wonderful sight!
