Community News
All the latest updates from the area! It takes little contributions from lots of people to create a great community – if you have some news or any interesting contribution, please email us at info@caerlaverock.org.uk
June 2022
Treasure Hunt Results – and the Winner is….
JENNY LAWSON! Jenny's entry had by far the most royal-related items found in people's windows - spanning two pages. A very keen eye and diligent note-taking meant she was the recipient of an official Platinum [.....]
Lots of Lovely Jubilee Picnic photos
Thanks to Marc Godfree for his photographing of the Jubilee Picnic at The Barbour Hall on Saturday 4th June 2022 - there are a few extras we took at the end, you can tell the [.....]
CAERLAVEROCK PRIMARY JUBILEE BAKE-OFF – THE WINNERS!
We don't envy talented baker extraordinaire, Cath Haining's Very Important Job, which was to judge the truly scrumptious results in the Children's Jubilee Bake-Off at The Barbour Hall Picnic! She did a marvellous job, based [.....]
*UPDATED WITH PHOTOS* The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Bonfire @ Wardlaw Hill
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon In recognition of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Caerlaverock Estate will be lighting a beacon (bonfire) at the top of Wardlaw Hill on Thursday 2nd June 2022 at 21:15 hrs Car [.....]
Carriage Driving Event in Caerlaverock **UPDATED**
The British Carriage Driving Society are holding a Carriage Driving Event on Sunday 5th June as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Caerlaverock Estate has provided the use of the Farm buildings at Bowhouse, [.....]
May 2022
An exciting addition to the Community Get-Together after the Jubilee Picnic!
You are invited to an afternoon of Traditional Music with John and Rona Carson & Friends, featuring Lynda Anderson - come along, to listen, lend your voice, or bring an instrument too, even a triangle [.....]
**UPDATED** British Cycling Event – road closure / local impact – info and meetings
Many people have been asking about the impact on access for local people, workplaces and schools during the upcoming British Cycling Championships. (see more details at foot of page for the Route Map) Chris Woodness [.....]
It’s a ROYAL BAKE OFF – Caerlaverock Primary School Baking Competition
Mr T from Caerlaverock Primary has been in touch, the children are taking part in a special competition, which will involve the community and the planned ‘Community Picnic’ on Saturday 4th June at The Barbour [.....]
Thefts – Dumfries and Galloway
With many thanks to the community member who forwarded us this information via Rural Watch Scotland. With the astronomical rises in the cost of fuel, it will be prudent for us all to be aware [.....]
Agenda for CCA Meeting 25 May 2022
Caerlaverock Community Association Meeting 25th May 2022, 7.30pm, Barbour Hall AGENDA Welcome, Apologies Thank you to Rob Wells New Committee Members Call Richard Clarke, SW Scotland Trail Development CCA UPDATES / REPORTS Minutes of Last [.....]
Presentation of SWEAT Cheque for Haaf Netter’s Benches
Thank you Tom Brown for your photos of the official cheque being presented from SWEAT for Haaf Net Bench Project. Pictured above are: (L>R) Janet Armstrong, Tom, Christine Cameron and John Charteris. The Nith Estuary [.....]
CAERLAVEROCK JUBILEE PROGRAMME
We're very pleased to publish the Programme for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Caerlaverock. All the local events that have been organised are brought together in this Programme, make sure you keep an eye [.....]
Caerlaverock War Memorial Cleaning
If you have passed by the Caerlaverock War Memorial recently, you may have notice that it looks better - a lot better! This is how it used to look: We undertook several rounds of improvements, [.....]
Nith Inshore Rescue Fundraise Landrover Pull
Fantastic video highlighting the Nith Inshore Rescue's [NIR] impressive fundraising Landrover pull from the NIR Boat House in Glencaple, to the Whitesands in Dumfries (via Kingholm Quay) today, 21 May 2022. To donate to the [.....]
Timmy Mallet in Caerlaverock!
Many thanks to Tom Brown who passed on the news passed on to him by his daughter Amy, that Timmy Mallet had come to Caerlaverock today! [Timmy with Monument manager Valerie Bennett (not Tom's daughter!)] [.....]
British Road (Cycling) Championships – route through Caerlaverock
The British Road (Cycling) Championships are taking place across Dumfries and Galloway. For Dumfries, the time-trials kick off the championships on Thursday 23 June, starting and finishing at Crichton Estate in Dumfries. The under-23 women, [.....]
Platinum Jubilee Information Page
We are compiling a list of all events and happenings relating to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in Caerlaverock. The page is live now on the website with some initial information, here: caerlaverock.org.uk/jubilee If you [.....]
Barbour Hall 2nd Opening Meeting – Platinum Jubilee in Glencaple
Would you like to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Glencaple? Barbour Hall Committee are hosting another open meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 18th May to progress ideas we have and hear from anyone in [.....]
Caerlaverock Jubilee Old Programmes
Thank you to Liz Anderson for these old Caerlaverock Jubilee Programmes, and one from the Coronation in 1953. We are going to publish a page soon on the CCA website with a list of all [.....]
Queens Platinum Jubilee 2022
A wee message from the Barbour Hall - "Would you like to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee in Glencaple? Barbour Hall Committee are hosting an open meeting at 7pm on Wed 4th May, to share some [.....]
April 2022
Emperor Moth in Glencaple!
Alison Robertson wondered if folk might be interested in this moth: "I put the moth-light in the garden last night and could hardly believe my eyes when it attracted this female Emperor Moth. She's a [.....]
Canine Rescue Jubilee Charity Event Appeal
Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre have sent us the following post to share with you: Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 The Queen is due to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee this year beginning on June the [.....]
Unveiling of Haaf Netters’ Bench – Glencaple Quay – video and photos
With thanks to Tom Brown and Alison Robertson for sending us this fantastic video and photos of the grand unveiling of the Haaf Netters' Bench on Glencaple Quay today - Sunday 3rd April 2022. The [.....]