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
August 2023
Allotment Stall Open!
From the Caerlaverock Community Allotments: Thank you to everyone who supported our stall at the Barbour Hall table top sale last week. Your generosity was greatly appreciated. Our weekly stall of fresh allotment produce is [.....]
Steven Jackson’s Nith Inshore Rescue Wardlaw challenge
NITH INSHORE RESCUE WARDLAW CHALLENGE From Steven Jackson: On September 10th I will be walking 29.88 miles in 11/12 hours to raise funds for Nith Inshore Rescue. https://www.nithrescue.org.uk/ To me I find that the Nith [.....]
Community Assets (Nithsdale) – A Community Conversation
D&G Council Community conversations are planned to take place near you! See the poster below:
30 August 2023 – Agenda
To be held at the Barbour Hall, 7.30pm on Wednesday 30th August 2023. Come along and have your say!
July 2023
Timetabled road closures and Parking suspension covering the period of operation for the Cycling World Championships 2023.
Please see below for the Timetabled road closures and Parking suspension covering the period of operation for the Cycling World Championships 2023.
Caerlaverock Castle to re-open to visitors
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that Caerlaverock Castle has re-opened, with visitors once again being able to explore the Great Hall, Kitchen and Bakehouse, and the Eastern North and South Rooms. Caerlaverock Castle was [.....]
UCI CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 – ROAD CLOSURE NOTICES
We have received information about the road closures during the UCi Cycling World Championships 2023, please see below: Road Closure Notification - CWC Paracycling Time Trials Road Closure Notification - CWC Paracycling Road Race
Table Top Sale at Barbour Hall on Sunday 13 August. A perfect chance for a summer clear out to give those long forgotten unwanted items a new home. Or maybe you're a crafter who has [.....]
June 2023
Road Works Updates
Thanks to Chris Woodness for the following updates: Ward 9 Nith Road Recovery Fund Patching Works - 28 to 30 June 2023 B725 Glencaple Spray Injection Patching - 26 June to 7 July 2023 UCI [.....]
Lunch Club is back at The Barbour Hall!
15th June, 12 noon, come for your lunch with good company!
31 May 2023 – Minutes
Minutes of Caerlaverock Community Association meeting held on 31 May 2023, 1930, Barbour Hall Glencaple Present: David Gilbert (DG, Chair), Chris Jackson (Treasurer), Ian Brown (Committee Member), Helen Clark (Committee Member), PC Alistair Hope (Police [.....]
Glencaple Playpark Opening Video
Thanks to Councillor David Slater for the video he produced of the opening of the Playpark:
May 2023
Official Opening of Glencaple Playpark
Finally it's all come together and the revitalised Playpark in Glencaple will be officially opened on Tuesday 6th June at 4pm - Thank you to everybody involved who helped make this happen, it was a [.....]
UCI Cycling Event Consultation – Tuesday 23 May
Re the UCI Cycling World Championships, where Dumfries and Galloway are hosting the UCI Paracycling World Road Championships from 9 to 12 August. The Local Organising Committee is working closely with event partners to provide opportunities [.....]
CCA Meeting 31st May 2023 – Agenda
Next CCA Meeting is 31st May, come along to have your say! 7.30 pm at The Barbour Hall, Glencaple.
Miss Cochrane’s retirement from Caerlaverock Primary School
Joanne Spence from Caerlaverock Primary School has sent a wee message: "We are having an afternoon event in the school grounds on Saturday 10th June between 2 pm - 4 pm to celebrate Miss Cochrane's [.....]
The British Driving Society Video from last year’s Jubilee Celebrations.
Last year during the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Kirstin McBride from The British Driving Society got in touch to let us know about the Carriage Driving Event in the Glencaple/Caerlaverock area. We have compiled a [.....]
A couple of Wildlife events you might be interested in…
Thanks to Suzanne McIntyre | Nature Reserve Manager for the heads up on these two upcoming events! Walk: Recording Wildlife at Cairnsmore of Fleet National Nature Reserve Saturday 20th May, Cairnsmore of Fleet Join Peter Norman [.....]
Glencaple PlayPark Plans!
The upcoming revitalised Glencaple Playpark, set to open in June, is a result of community collaboration and generous donations from motorhome visitors to theQuay End and Castle Corner. This project highlights the power of community [.....]
April 2023
WWT Coronation Big Helpout
You are cordially invited to be part of the WWT Caerlaverock Team. Take a guided tour of our site and find out more about our visitor centre engagement volunteer role. Make a nest box and [.....]
UCI Cycling World Championships 2023 – Partner Volunteering opportunities with ‘Pennine Events’
From Chris Woodness, Nith Ward Officer: "I am delighted to highlight the following event coming to Dumfries this August, and particularly the opportunity to volunteer with ‘Pennine Events’ Home - Pennine Events The race event management [.....]
Bingo night at The Hutton Hall
Bingo night at The Hutton Hall Cash bingo and quiz - 9th June, 7:30pm. Bring your own drinks and refreshments, we'll provide the entertainment! £6 per book, £3 for half a book. Free flyer. Quiz [.....]