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
December 2022
Soup, biscuits, tea, coffee and a chat… new time this week 12 at the Barbour Hall
Tomorrow - small change of plan - come along to the Barbour Hall between ***12pm and 1.30pm*** for a bowl of soup (there'll still be tea/coffee and biscuits) and a chat! TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2022 [.....]
CCA Meeting 30th November 2022 – Minutes
CCA AGM and Meeting November 30th 2022 AGM Minutes from the previous AGM have been published on the CCA website (www.caerlaverock.org.uk) for the last year, no issues noted. Chairperson’s Report 2022 I am pleased to [.....]
D&G COUNCIL Festive Season Opening Arrangements…
See the dedicated webpage with our frontline service opening information listed for the duration of the festive period. Guidance on homelessness, waste collection, registration, social work & other key services are all mentioned. https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/festive-info
Caerlaverock’s Niamh Muir’s Scottish Cricket Congratulations!
Huge congratulations to Caerlaverock's Niamh Muir who has earned a place in the Scotland Women’s U19 Cricket Squad, playing in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2023! Cricket Scotland have announced the U19 women's squad for the [.....]
Will Clark’s Frosty Caerlaverock
Many thanks to Will Clark for sharing his fantastic 'Frosty Caerlaverock' photos with us all! Does anyone remember such a prolonged hard frost before? It's certainly making for some amazing sights: Do share your local [.....]
Roads Service: Traffic Regulation Orders (Glencaple) (TEMPORARY VARIOUS SPEED LIMITS) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2022
NOTIFICATION DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL (GLENCAPLE) (TEMPORARY VARIOUS SPEED LIMITS) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER 2022 The temporary speed limits will be in force within Glencaple from 00.00hrs, 23 December 2022 until 23.59hrs, 22 June 2024 [.....]
Temporary Road Closure – U114N Glenhowan Road to Caerlaverock Church
TRAFFIC ORDERS : TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE With thanks to Ward Officer Chris Woodness for forwarding us this information: Notification TRAFFIC ORDERS : TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE U114N GLENHOWAN ROAD – CAERLAVEROCK CHURCH Timing of Closure 04/01/2023 [.....]
George and Irene’s Frosty Festive Photos!
With thanks to George and Irene McKirdle for sending us some of their fab "ffreezing ffog ffotos" to share! Brrrilliant! If you have local photos you'd care to share with everyone, do please send them [.....]
Biccy, Brew and Blether at the Barbour Hall
On again on Tuesday 13th - from 10 to 12. Come and have a chat, biscuit and a cuppa!
Hutton Hall has a brand new website!
The folk who run Hutton Hall Community Centre have put together a wee website so that everyone in Caerlaverock can see what's on each week and feel welcome to come and join in the fun! [.....]
Caerlaverock Primary School *VIDEO* Advent Calendar
Caerlaverock Primary School have got a festive treat for you again! We did this 2 years ago in 2020, and it has returned for 2022. Make getting up in the morning and opening this advent [.....]
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 [.....]
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 [.....]
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 [.....]
November 2022
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 [.....]
High Tide Bird Watch at the WWT
Event at WWT Caerlaverock: Take the opportunity to see a spectacle of flocks including ducks, waders and geese that will be brought closer to our Saltcot Merse observatory on the high tide of the Solway [.....]
Festive Natural Crafts at the WWT
Get into the festive spirit making some natural wreaths and pinecone bird feeders! WWT Caerlaverock Sunday 4th December 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. No need to book. Find out more here; https://www.wwt.org.uk/.../whats-on/festive-natural-crafts
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.
Christmas Fayre at The Barbour Hall – Sat 3rd Dec 10-11.30am
The Barbour Hall is excited to be bringing back the Christmas Fayre! - See the poster below. Make sure you follow the Barbour Hall's Facebook page as there are updates on all the stalls that [.....]
St. Andrew’s Songs of Praise at Caerlaverock Kirk
St. Andrew’s Songs of Praise at Caerlaverock Kirk Sunday 27th November 9.45am All hymns sung to Scottish Tunes Music by Willie McRobert on Accordion and Ann Turnbull on Fiddle All Welcome
*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 [.....]
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 [.....]
Next up at Caerlaverock Film Club – Top Gun: Maverick on Friday 18 November.
We'd love to see you there. Your tea is sorted too - Dumfries Mobile Fish & Chip van will be outside the Barbour Hall from 6-8pm. Grab a supper and eat in the hall - [.....]