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August / September 2008 ISSUE 47 www.glenkensgazette.com ]UMPING FOR ]OY l I The Glenkens Agricultural Show this year has its own set of horse iumps for the beginners’ class. Stuart lamieson, local plumbing and .....A..L.._ ‘. heating engineer, has generously donated these iumps and is also sponsoring the class. “With the Show looming we have realised that every year the horse section has to borrow iumps from the Stewartry Pony Club,” says Mrs ]amleson. ”lt would cost a few thousand pounds for the show to buy their own iumps, so my husband Stuart decided to sponsor a set of iumps in the hope that other businesses may follow suit — it would only take another eight or nine sets to have the full set, which would 1 _- 3 I. . _-7'1?‘ .-=-; ,~v._ 1; 1. _,__‘ be fantastic!" The Glenkens Agricultural Show I a » I .3,-ii -11. Q ‘<~.‘,-_'- r.-‘-- $- -. is on the i6"’ of August in the standing stone »~.. _, W » ": '= -wk‘ t =-- ._ - . -- - ' " ‘- " . ~ - ' s' .5’ ' -I» " ~ /.§»Z'!s<-" * field between Dairy and New Galloway. - _ __ _ . ~! v _ 1 a. _ :~_'- . - ._»_.::»._,:1-3_,_' ' _§_>.“_"" ‘I ..~‘.§_-‘_'f""~'. END OF AN ERA Glenkens schools are fast losing some of their best with -x GOLDEN OLDIE the retirement of Nancy Plummer, Head Teacher at Kells New Galloway resident Alan Primary for 27 years, David Brown, Principal Teacher of Sidaway was recently awarded a gold English at Dairy Secondary for 30 years and Sandra Brown, medal for his work with pensioners. Depute Head at Dalry Primary for I6 years. Below are a Alan has been a member of the few words put together by friends and colleagues. Transport and General Workers Union for 42 years and received 46 Years at Dalry School Celebrated: On Friday 7 ]une a the ‘Gold Standard’ medal from farewell ceilidh was held to mark the retirements of David and Unite Scotland for outstanding Sandra Brown from their posts at Dally School. service "over and above" his Former Head Teacher, Bill Hall, speaking on behalf of the many responsibilities. During his work in former colleagues in the company, reflected on the immense the trade union movement, Alan contribution made by David and Sandra over a sustained period of has consistently visited sick members time. Fraser Simpson paid tribute to the work of the Browns and and pensioners, offering his help and particularly emphasised how popular they were with generations of services wherever possible. youngsters at the school; both contributed so much to the ethos of the school in the classroom, the concert hall and the sports field. They would be a big loss to the school as first rate teachers, warm, helpful colleagues and members of the management team. IN THIS ISSUE... Mrs Plummer's Surprise Retirement Party: On the 24"“ lune a surprise party had been 2 - Local Artist: Mary Pugh, meticulously put together in true Kells style, for it was Mrs Plummer’s retirement celebration. Visual Arts Exhibitions Mrs Plummer has been head teacher at Kells for over quarter of a century. Pupils past and present and their families and friends turned up, special guests were smuggled into the back 3 - Community Council News, classroom, and finally Mrs P was piped in to the school through a procession of children and GBA, Corsock Village Market streamers. Familiar faces were brought out of hiding, then the children proceeded to give 4 - Enchanted Sounds Mrs P a wonderful showcase of their talents. 5 - Local History The \vhole school had been 6 & 7 - CatStrand News & Events scheming for weeks at every 8 - Club Corner - CCC, ‘73 Club opportunlty,rehearsing behind 9 - Glenkens Fire Cadets Mrs P's back... the art of skulduggery is not dead! 10-The Bus, All in all it was a splendid Glenkens Play Group afternoon and a fantastic 11-Alternative Games, tribute to such a well revered member of the community. Glenkens Agricultural Show Mrs P, you will be missed, ‘I2-Fire Safety, Church Times, and you will be a hard act Glenkens Diary of Events to follow! Glenkens Gazette page 2 0 Local Artist'0 MA RY P LI G H ‘r — "Really, my work is about lust experimenting F . and having fun!” Mary Pugh’s house is full of = the most beautiful collages — brightly coloured ‘ wools and threads come to ther in a wonderful ‘ combination of colour and texture. Mary says "I studied art for three years when I lived in 7;. Barcelona — it was mostly oil painting and life , drawing. The teacher encouraged us to use “ bright colours. I started making collages outside of class — there were fantastic wools there, with very different textures, beautiful materials Then, in Paris, I took a year's class on collage and started to develop my own techniques by adding different materials I love working with handmade paper." Mary, having studied painting and collage, I " . also sculpts. She says Painting is my first skill, but not really my main ioy. I enjoy collage and sculpting, and really just use my painting to design pieces — so you could say from painting comes all my work

g_l VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITIONS IN THE GLENKENS Over the coming months there is a wide range of artwork on display at the CatStrand Gallery. Running irirtil 4 Septenrber will be a display of paintings by Hazel Canrpbell, who has lived and worked in Galloway most of her adult life. She has a loose, bold approach to both watercolour and oil, and has developed a vigorous style of painting landscape and still life. Froirr 2| August -3 Sept will be air exhibition of sculptures by Brian Ellery and Caroline Stanley. Both sculptors work in broirze, with Ellery specialising In portraiture. He is fasciirated by the human face aird its infinite variety and has travelled the world iindertaklng many conrnrissions, including sculptures of the writer Ben Oki1' and the actress lulie Christie. Stanley is known for her sculptures of angels which she produces in both pewter and bronze. From 6 - 25 Septeirrber there will be a photographic exhibition by local photographers Ted Leenring and Morag Paterson. This collaberative work will be a series of ‘Impressionist’ style irrrages captured exclusively in the Glenkens. To see nrore of Ted and Morag's work visit www.tedleeming.com

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rjfintmpbsss C8 D .__.§;.; ,. ._ _ _ Q.0OF.’=_ %—_ Glenkens Gazette page 3 The Royal Burgh of New Galloway at Kells Parish Community Council Corsock Village Market Anyone who ventures into the We were sorry to note that our community policeman, PC wonderful world ofViIlage Markets Wilson, is retiring in August and as the iuly meeting would will understand when I say there be his last, the chainrran and all the councillors wished him are times that you think "why am all the best for his retirement and thanked him for working I doing this?" I'rrr sure that the so closely with the community council during his time iir the answer is the sairre each time; it is Glenkens and for his diligent attendance at oirr irreetirrgs. because we believe we should all It was noted that the new houses at Carson's Krrowe were be thinking about supporting good progressing well and that the first phase should be ready for !‘ \1_p _. local food producers and we need , _ occupancy in September. to be aware of the environmental n-' __- Grass cutting around the burgh was still not being done issues e.g. the carbon footprint A V, as frequently as iir previoirs years although a letter had in delivery of produce aird J ‘. _ = ‘v-A '1. been received stating that all grass areas within the wholesome and organic food " ' ’ town boundary were being cut. Tire Burgh signs on versus fast nrass produced food. We also believe iir offering a choice of shopping the approaches from Newton Stewart and Laurieston, experiences and want it to be a fun family experience. however, were almost entirely obscured by long grass. One of the exciting things about conring to the market is not only the range and No further correspondence has been received regarding choice of food but the buzz. The stalllrolders believe iir their product and can the siting of the Red Kite Trail Infonnation Boards. help with cooking instruction aird recipe ideas. It's the personal touch that makes Quotations have been received to install electricity to a difference. There is also the sense of fun. Doreen Smith from Sunnyside Farirr the Burgh sign at the iunction of Kirk Road and Newton sells Gloucester Old Spot Pork and ethically produced Scottish veal. At the last Stewart Road. This would allow the sign to be lit and also market she arrived with a billboard proclaiming: "As seen on TV in Gordon would provide a power point for the Christmas Tree. It Ramsey's F Word". Sunnyside did appear on the programme in June and sire was decided to go ahead with the installation provided that thought it would be fun to bring the sign along. funding could successfully be obtaiired from the appropriate There is also the corrrmitirrent to provide the best produce - eggs collected the day council source. Arr application would be submitted. before the market, lam, pies and cake all freshly nrade aird, of course, you can't get It was decided that the beautiful framed montage of New better than Wigwam artisan bread and pies rrrade at 2.30am on the day of the market Galloway landmarks which was kindly donated to the arriving still wanrr! The range of foods is wonderful to see, from free-range chicken, Conrnrunity Council by Mr. Derk Pelly would be unveiled at organic lamb and Galloway beef, fresh flowers, salads and smoked fish and game. the Altenrative Ceilidh in the Town Hall on August lst. Prints The smells of cooked samples tempt you as you walk through the door. Meeting friends and would thereafter be on general sale. A specially inscribed catching up over a cup of tea and slice of cake or a bowl of soup all add to the experience. framed print was preseirted by Provost Margaret Sainsbury So yes, it is well worth the sleepless night before the market and the hard work and on belraif of the Conrmunity Council to Mrs. Plurrrnrer on preparation, all done by willing volunteers. Come and see for yourself! You will be giveir the occasion of her retireirrent from Kells School after 27 a wanrr welcome. The Corsock Market is tire 2'“ Saturday each month from 9.30am years of outstanding service as Head Teacher. — I.30pm and the next irrarket will be on Saturday 9th August. judi Shaw

A,-*"";" Glenkens Business Association fl"-are ”‘iIi'5"§ SL§’lZ.3l@Ll3 \/\ I. '3€ Post Of ice Closures: MP Russell Brown -1.Q_. has agreed to attend the next meeting to discuss the proposals for the future of the Post Offices. wide The The GBA Committee are concerned that whilst discussions with range of Postrrrasters and Postmistresses are taking place, there are no j fillings all Garage, * arrarrgeirrents for public consultations. The meeting will take place I freshly Dairy ; at Tire Kenbridge Hotel at 7pm on 5th August, open to all. I made, New Business Directory: The first directory of GBA rrreirrbers ’ in-esh salad Open has been really useful in encouraging local trade. To ensure your bowls, hot business is featured in the next issue due out soon join up or 8.30am renew your GBA membership now. Membership also provides l filled rolls, to I a listing on the GBA website and an opportunity to advertise. tea, coiiee Contact: Secretary Alan Rumble TeI:0I644 420250 email: 8 more... 2.30pm [email protected] \v Alien Crayfish: Members of the Committee have been talking to Cameron Stewart of Dirrrrfries at Kate says: "More and more people were asking l Galloway Council. Cameron is anxious to hear from local for sandwiches when they stopped in for fuel at businesses which are experiencing reduced iirconre because of the effect of the crayfish particularly on fishing (Tel: I the garage so I decided to make rolls to sell — and 01387 260145). Tire GBA Corrrnrittee have expressed here I am, three years on! I have loads of regular 5 the view that notwithstanding difficulties in ascertaining customers - both individuals and local businesses actual financial effects, the crayfish are an alien species and - and everyone seems really happy with the food, ought to be removed. Failiirg that, the regulations should r often commenting on the well-filled rolls.” E be changed to allow them to be caught for the table. I i Forestry Information Boards: Next time you are visiting Loch I. Customers say lCate’s are “the best Stroan picnic site look out for Visit Glenkens infornratiorr on the I sandwiches in Scotland!” ll forestry board. VisitGienkens is the GBA website promoting tourism within the area. Another reason for nrerrrberslrip of the I Come C3 see for yourself - stop in for great Glenkens Business Association. Rosa],-nd H,-/I 1 food, friendly service 8 cheerful banter. - Glenkens Gazette page 4 her roots by moving Enchanted Sounds Heard in the Forest here, as her father's If you were walking in the forest north of Dairy recently aird family carrre from thought you heard enchanted sounds of singing and harp playiirg, Glasgow and Great don't worry — you weren't heariirg things! And it wasn't the Ciinrbrae and her fairies! It was probably Fiona Shirra practiciirg her irrusic. Local mother's fanrily from professional Irarpist/singer songwriter Fiona moved to the forest just up the road in 3 years ago, and when not away touring, spends as rrruch time as Alloway, where they possible by the river in a small woodland at the end of her garden had a connection with which adioins the forest. Robert Burns’ fanrily. "lt's such a peaceful and beautiful place, it's just perfect for The name ‘Shirra’ is practising my music," Fiona told us. "Hours just disappear Scottish and means when I get down there, and its hard not to be creative when ‘Sheriff’ whilst ‘Fiona’ surrounded by such stunning scenery. I get so used to the luxury has Gaelic roots relating to fairness and iustice. So ifyou go down of being nriles from anywhere, with only the birds and red to the woods today, you'd better behave! And perhaps you'll hear squirrels to sing to, that I often forget that people walk in the a little enchanted nrusic in the forest! adjacent forest or fish by the river. I think I've startled quite a Fiona will be giving a solo concert at The CatStrand, New few people with irry singing!" Galloway, on Friday 19"‘ September. Please riirg 01644 420374 Although she grew up in Cheshire, Fiona is, in a way, returning to or visit www.catstrand.conr for more details. /i>IGrrAL cAMERA'.;\ Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries was-r PROFESSIONAL PRINTS? and Stewartiy Flower Clubs Present TOO FAR TO TRAVEL? [September Song! CANT WAIT? NOT ANYMORE. YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS An Autumn Floral Extravaganza PRINTED AT in Threave House, The National Trust for THE TOP SHOP Scotland, Castle Douglas 34 Main Street, Tuesday I6th September, Wednesday l7th St Johns Town of Dairy September and Thursday] 8th September Toi: 01644 430368 from 10am until 4pm - 6" x 4” prints with edit facility Tickets for members of the NTS and the NT £6 ~ remove red-eye at the touch of a button ~ enhance colours Tickets for non-members £10 to include ~ crop picture to remove unwanted items admission to Threave Garden ~ passport style photos An Evening Reception in Threave House, ~ index prints of selected photos Wednesday l7th September, 6pm to 8pm: ~ choose photos to print Flowers, Music and Wine! ~ print multiple copies Tickets £8 PRINT FROM CAMERA OR MOBILE PHONE MEMORY CARD Contact Threave on 01556 602575 . or email photos with instructions to: for further details or to buy tickets \[email protected] In Aid of the National Trust for Scotland

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To lind out confidentially vrrliat you no untitled to and horn lo apply cull: *5‘ 01644 430393 '3‘ ii I Ii/I -"i /IIJIII-I '/'/I C .; tel}.-, lArlr| r. —.~.--v, um r-_=| ‘é o'1ss4 321789 Glenkens Gazette page 5 l LOCAL IIISTQIIY i :Barsc05e anritfie Holy Linn by Helen Bolton Barscobe Castle, to the north of Balmaclellarr, was built in They then rrrarclred I648 by William McClellan and his wife Margaret Gordon, north, gathering nrore as the date-stone above the door tells us. In I664 their son supporters on the Robert inherited the estate and as an ardent Presbyterian found way, until, less than l himself deeply involved in the covenanting movement, being a fortnight later, they eventually forced to flee his home and hide in the met the Governnrerrt , _ to escape the predations of Sir ]ames Turner and his dragoorrs forces at the battle of . '_ '- who had been sent to Galloway to crush the covenanters. Ruilion Green and were G " -‘ On 13th. November I666 a party of dragoorrs from the Dairy defeated. Tire Pentland " garrison were out searching for those who had failed to attend church. Rising had ended. _ t Y‘ .=.—-’-' ' .1- One old farmer by the name of Grier was unable to pay his fine, and Many years later, in "" ' the four dragoorrs claimed his corn crop instead. The old man fled I682, after many nrore adventures, Barscobe was captured, and his fanrr but was caught and brought back into Dairy with his feet and being worn down by irrrprisonmerrt and ill-healtlr, ire was persuaded hands bound. The dragoorrs intended to strip him of his clothing and to abandon the Covenanting cause. Sadly, ire was murdered just over place him on a irot grid iron. a year later by a covenarrtirrg extremist who felt he had betrayed the However, Robert McClellan of Barscobe and three friends had left cause. During these cruel times, Rev. Thomas Vernor, who had been the sanctuary of the hills, driven out by cold and rain, and had the minister at Balmaclellan Church since I657, was replaced by a risked a visit to Dairy where they had a hearty breakfast at a local curate. Many local people refused to attend church, preferring instead inn. During their meal sorrre local people burst in and told them of to worship in secret at open-air sen/ices or conventicles, conducted the dragoon's intended torture of Grier. Barscobe and his friends by Rev. Vernor in hidden places in the wild moors surrounding the challenged the dragoons and heated words were exchanged. The village. Sen/ices were lreid by the fast-flowing waters of the Garpol soldiers drew their swords and Barscobe and his friends drew pistols, Burn, close to Barscobe Castle. Baptismal water was contained in a and fired. One pistol was loaded with bits of a clay pipe and several of lroliow basin at the edge of the burn, and people would bring their these penetrated the legs of Corporal Deanes who fell to the ground chlldrerr to be baptised by the Rev. Vernor. It is on record that Rev. wounded. The rest surrendered. Vernor, at one of his conventicles here, baptised thirty-six children at Realising they had overstepped the mark, Barscobe and his friends one time. This place becarrre known as the Holy Linn, a name which decided to throw caution to the winds and, gathering a group of it retains to this day. sympathisers, they marched to Durrrfries where they took Sir ]ames In 1690 Rev. Vernor was returned to his beloved church of Turnerbysurprise in the middle ofgettirrgdressed, and tooklrirrr prisoner! Balmaclellarr and remained there as its faithful minister until i7l 7. THE 2008 CONVENTICLE Sunday 25th May 2008 dawned fine and dry GLENKENS OB]ECT but with a chilly wind and jackets were donned as people parked their cars near Barscobe Famr in the OF THE MONTH aftenroorr and made their way up the track past the What might have been! castle. Through the lush, green woods the track led GLENKENS RAILWAY SUBSCRIPTION LIST to a beautiful clearing among big, old trees not far — Tire ‘Railway Age’ from the Holy Linn. This place had been the venue for a conventlcle in 1985 when a baptism reached Gaiioway also took place at the Holy Linn, and nrore recently, in 2000, Rev. Dr. David Bartholomew in 1359, when the held a convenricle In this idyllic spot. line from Durrrfries Dr. Bartholomew welcomed the gathering of some forty people to this year's open-air service I0 Cfl§i|E D°ll2i3$ to commemorate those brave souls of the area who, despite persecution, remained tnre to W85 blli|l- Thi$ mail! their faith during the cruel years of the Killing Times of the i7th century. Dr. Bartholomew "I16 W85 @Xi@"d@d also thanked Mr. Alastair Errrery, the owner of Barscobe, for his co-operation in aiiowirrg the I0 POYIDBIFICK in sen/ice to be held on his land. I861, and a branch As usual, only psalms were sung dun'ng the sen/ice, in keeping with the traditions of the iirre added to conventicles of old, and with Mr. Andrew Blackley’s fine coverranter llag flying proudly at the in I864. Further lines into the Wigtowrrslrire side of the clearing, the sen/ice opened with the psalnr "Ohl Come and Let Us to the Lord" to Maclrars, and to Portpatrick and Gin/an followed in I877. the tune "Kl|rrrarnock". Dr. Bartholomew then read of Robert McClellan of Barscobe and his The Vifiioliilll F3ii\\‘3Y $Y$iEl11 W85 3 Vilai @¢0"0miC 8539! part in the Pentland Rising. We also leanred of Rev. Thomas Venror, minister of Balrnaclellan PTO‘/idillg 8 B35! and Cflllveniefli H198!“ Oi il‘8I'l§P°Yiil18 parish during those troubled tirrres, and his popular conventicles held close to the Holy Linn, as‘-§Ti¢ll|il"'3i Produce, "W lllilieliais and liiflllllimllled and his baptising of thirty-six children at one service. goods throughout Britain, and the iandowrrers and More psalms were sung including the always popular "Tire Lord's My Shepherd” to the tune businessrrrerr of the Gierrkens were anxious to link into the "Crinrond", and "As Pants the Hart for Cooling Strearrrs” to “Martyrdom”. Prayers and passages developing network. The Portpatrick railway ran through from the Holy Bible were read and then the collection was gathered in the tirrre-honoured way in the lower part of the Glenkens with stations at Mossdaie a blanket. The sen/ice closed with psalrrr 46, “God is Our Refuge and Our Strength". (New Galloway Station) and Parton, but in I858 there was strong backing from Mr Wiiliarrr Forbes of Cailendar Tea, coffee, fruit iuice and biscuits were then sewed to refresh everyone and give the energetic (and Eatittouhi in patticuiat tot 3 scheme to httiid 3 branch members of the gathering the strength to walk through the woods dorvrr the steep path to the iihc tmm pat-tot-t to i)ahy_ Despite receiving extensive side of the Garpol Bum below the lovely waterfall. Amore idyllic place for baptisnr is hard to ptthiic ttthtiott . as can he tech from the names of the irnagirre, although during the coverranting times the occasions would be fraught with anxiety gtthtctiptiott Cohtmittec . the ptoposai ciici hot come to lest the dragoons should suddenly corrre upon the people at the bum side. Several snrall pools itttitiohl hot ciid 3 fttttitct ptoposai two yea,-S itttet to iihit were found along by the Holy Linn, and it was interesting to speculate as to which one was used Dahy with the heatct New Gaiioway gtatioh at Mc,t§cit,ie_ by the Rev. Thomas Vemor as a wonderful, natural font for the baptisms. We thank Dr. David Bartholomew for finding another beautiful and evocative setting Each month a ciffferent ‘Object’ from The in which to hold the Corrventicle, and we look forward to next year's service, where Stewartry Museum, Kirkcudbright, is on display at ever it may be held" @ Helen Bolton July 2008 The CatStrand, New Galloway Glenkens Gazette page 6

Exhibition: Hazel Campbell A family-frienclly lecture- CatStrand 1st Birthday from Sat 19 July, CatStrand opening recital with illustrations on Weekend hOUlS (see p2 for further info) the music and instruments Fri 26 to Sun 28 Sept of the renaissance, placed The Singing Sous’ Chefs in their This weekend is The - Alive garn it cultural CatSi.ran(l’s first . FOl\(.i. Conrecly, a 3) context rn birthday! To celebrate capella soul and " _ ‘ Scotland. we have the following time travel . ' ' jam packed programrne Play it by Ear including visual arts, Sat2Aug, 7.30pm, Every Mon from opera and potatoes! Conre along and help £8.00 I £6.00 ' 25 Aug, 1.30pm us eat cake! A comical, musical I ~ 2.30pm, £2 per Lecture : James Faed Junior interactive, historical adult/child future adventure. Fri 26 Sept, 6.30pm, Popular song and £5 Storytelling Café storytelling session Thurs 7 Aug, 7.30pm, for prc-school children Stuart Faed will give a donations on the door - every l\/lonclery during i short. lecture on the life ternr time. r and work of the artist This month’s guest host James Faed - his great is Anne Errington with Childrens’ Dance Classes with grandfather. Margaret Morris Movement the theme, “Gory and ‘ Exhibition: Gruesome Tales.” Every Mon from 25 James Faed Junior : A Glimpse Glenkens Young Arts Aug, 4pm-5pm, £3 per of Faed session Sat 9 Aug, 10am From Sat 27 Sept, — 12noon (5-9 years) A series of classes CatStrand opening hours designed to develop 1pm - 3pm (8-12 creativity and wellbcing. Of all the Faeds, James years), £4 With dance teacher Sara ‘Junior’ was the best Two-hour monthly Lockwood (age 8-12 known in New Galloway. workshops are run by years). An opportunity to see his paintings. professional artists Storytelling Café and teachers - expert War, Peace, Justice and tuition and lrands-on Thurs 4 Sept, Potatoes 2008 experience. 7.30pm, donations on the door Open Day, Sat 27 Painting Sununer Sept, 10am to 4.30pm, Hazel Campbell This month's guest host admission free is John Wheeler with Mon 11- Fri 15Aug, 10am —4pm the theme “Septenrber In this, The United Five clay watercolour painting summer Songs." Nations International school. Exhibition : i Year Of The Potato, the Friendship Festival with Cathy “lmpressrons of t CatStrand holds a day to Cassicly i ~ honour world peace and to the Glenkens_” celebrate the work being Sat 16 Aug, by Ted Leemrng and Morag done in 2008 by a great 2pm to 4pm, Paterson number of local school free admission From Sat 6 Sept, CatStrand opening children on the War, Peace, Justice and Glenkens hours Potatoes project that John Wheeler started children’s (see p2 for further info) three years ago. author, Cathy Land or Sea Opera on a Shoestring : A Cassidy, will he Vtennese Whirl r Sat 6 Sept, 8pm, £7 / £6 bringing her famous festival VW camper Sat 27 Sept, 7.30pm, van to the gardens of The CtrtStrand for an Well-krrowrr local musician £20 (ticket price includes afternoon of friendship and fun. Michael Haywood and his a champagne reception Animate! folkljazz band of AEL and light refreshments) award wirrnirrg rorgcr. Every Tues musicians. Glasgow based company, afternoon from 19 Opera on a Shoestring, Aug until 7 Oct, Creative Writing Classes with make their CatSt.rand 4pm — 5pm, 8-12 Rab Wrlson debut with A Viennese year olds, 5pm 10 Sept from 7.30pm till 9.30pm (see p7 Whirl. Four singers present ~ 6pm, 13-18 for further info) a gala performance of arias year olds, £3 per Fiona _Shirra, Celtic Harpist and ensembles with a Viennese connect-ion. session and Srnger Doors Open Day 8 weeks of Fri 19 Sept, 7.30pm, £7 / £6 (see pd for Sun 28 Sept, 12 animation workshops run by the artist and frrrtlror" info) noon to 4pm, free film maker Jo Hodges. Wigtown Festival @10 admission Exhibition: Brian Ellery and Caroline Stanley Sat 20 Sept, Preview, The thenre of this 7pm, £7 / £5 _ year’s Doors Open Day F1‘0m Sat 23 Aug, CatStrand opening will be water. Come l’tOUl'$ (see p2 for further info) The Sterra Wigtown Book W along and see behind Festival (26 Sept - 5 Is that a Cello? the scenes, take part Oct) is 10 this year, WIGTOWN in some taster events, Richard & Vivien Jones of The and has a jam-packed sign up as a volunteer, Galloway Consort progranrnre. To mark tho find out more about Sat 23 Aug, 3pm, £3 (£5.00 Family occasion, we're holding a preview evening what we do or just help ticket) at The CatSt.rand. us eat birthday cake! Glenkens Gazette page 7 T W _ 7 ' : f ;"_ * ——— — i 77-7 : 7 7‘ — — _r-_ ;-r-,¢--—-

COMMUNITY TIGHTEN YOUR BELTIE! PRO]ECT WORKER "Tighten Your Beltie" is a new healthy eating- healthy living cook book which has been devised by At a farewell event on Thursday I0 a working group of young and old over the course ]uly The CatStrand said goodbye to of six weeks. The fabulous new cook book has many Community Project Worker Liz Cole, recipes from using local M who has been with GCAT since 2005. trill produce, every one equally delicious. lllllilili Liz made a great contribution to both the The launch of the cook book proved immensely lilllllll organisation and the local community, and popular with a demonstration of a few dishes had become a well known, friendly face displaying just how easy it can be to cook tasty, \' _ , lpt‘1>-I around the Glenkens. Everyone wishes to healthy food. The "Tighten Your Beltie" project 9 1;, Tit-HTEN thank her for her hard work and we wish ‘-" YOUR was established at The CatStrand to bring together at3 8ll.1'|i her all the best for future projects. individuals from the community, together with a Liz will be replaced by the new Community nutrition support worker and an organic cook. The ml: 000 Project Worker, Catherine Phillips of New book is a culmination of a lot of hard work and also Galloway, who will take up her post at the a lot of fun — a true ’intergenerational' project which beginning of August. Anyone wishing to has given much pleasure to all members of the group. get in touch with Catherine can do so at It includes a varied range of healthy recipes from main courses to sweets and treats. The CatStrand on 420 374. “Tighten Your Beltie" is an essential for any household kitchen, the dishes included by talented organic cook Catherine Braid from the Green Tea House, can be used daily as Creative Writing Classes part of a balanced family diet as well as for special occasions when there are guests to Rab Wilson, the new Robert Burns Writing impress! The cook book is priced at £5.50 and is available to buy at The CatStrand and Fellow with Dumfries at Galloway Arts at numerous locations around the Glenkens. Association, is hoping to start a creative writing course at The CatStrand in the autumn. in the meantime he will be holding a one-off taster RSAMD DRAMA RESIDENCY Monday 2! ]uly saw the start of a week long drama residency at introductory evening in September to gauge The CatStrand by the prestigious Royal Scottish Academy of Music potential interest and where anyone interested in taking part on the course can come along and Dranra. With ten eager participants hungry for a challenge, the experienced tutors provided them with just that. and meet him and see what's on offer. if you are a writer, or an aspiring writer, and want to They asked: What are you waiting for? Who are you waiting for? Why leam new things, share your writing, get new do you wait? The group creatively looked for the answers to these inspiration or find out how to get published questions, using their findings to create and perfomr an original and then come along and meet Rab. new piece of theatre for friends and family. Rab Wilson's writing event will be on The workshop concentrated on character development and Wednesday i0 September from 7.30pm storytelling, using stories both real and imagined, characters till 9.30pm. Places are limited so please both shy and daring, activities both challenging and inspirational book in advance on 01644 420374. - culminating in a great perlomrance. homework? Then come along to these informal drop-in sessions for help. if this time is not convenient, contact the CatStrand Community COMMUNITY EVENTS/CLASSES Project Worker who will try to arrange a different time with the tutor. Tai Chi: Every Thursday, l0.l5am -l l.l5arn (until i4 Aug), ‘Silver Surfers‘: An Introduction £4/£3 conc. Classes are run by Tai Chi and Pilates instructor Elaine to the Internet: Get in touch with the Cameron. Open to all ages. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. world through computer technology! Friday Exercise to Music: Every Monday, l0 am — l iarn, £4/£3 conc. 5 September lOarn-i2noon, Monday 8 Classes are run by local Exercise and dance instructor Sam Hood and Septerrrber l0am-l2rroon. Free training are open to all ages. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not sessions on using the Internet aimed at giving those new to computing the chance to ‘go restrict movement and comfortable walking shoes. online’ and ‘surf the net’ in a tutor-led friendly, ‘Dancexercise' - Pilates Class: Every Tuesday from 2 relaxed environment. The sessions are open to September, 6pm - 7pm, £24 / £l8 for a six week course. anyone of 50 years and above who wants to Classically based Pilates Style Body Conditioning FOR FUN! Six week get a feel for what it's all about. Free copies course run by Dance instructor Elizabeth Richardson. Sessions must of ‘PCs, ]ust the Steps for Dummies’ will be be paid in full at the start. available. Advance booking is recommended. ‘Let’s Talk’: Thursday l l September 7pm - 9pm, free. Practise These classes are held at The CatStrand and run in partnership with Castle Douglas IT Centre and Age Concern Scotland and in conjunction speaking English and improve your grammar in an informal group with with Silver Surfers Week (8th-l2th September). Dumfries and Galloway Council tutor, Cate Murray. All nationalities Taking the First Step in Computing: Wednesday Evenings, welcome! Light refreshments available. 5.30pm - 7.30pm. An infomral introduction to computing. Courses ‘Do it better!’: Brush Up Your Skills with D8-G Council are run by tutors from the lT Centre in Castle Douglas in six week Community Learning & Development: Every Wednesday, blocks throughout the year. Please call for further details and course starts 20 August, l.30pm - 3.30pm. Reading, writing, Numbers, dates. Ages 18+. Basic Computing. Drop in for free, friendly help. Do you want to Taking the Next Step in Computing: Tuesday evenings, 5.30pm improve your English and Maths? Do you want to get a better job — 7.30pm. This course is for people aged l8+ and is ILA Scotland or go back to education or training? Do you want to get an SQA certificate? Do you want to get to grips with all the fonns and 3‘;'2i°".?e‘li'553??’t§f;L'i.r“’nfi§§i°t§3§'.l§' For further in T4* paperwork that life throws at you, or to help your children with their Shaw from the IT Centre, Castle Douglas. xfg buy tickets V_ 1‘ j _ _ rvriflr .catstranti.co Glenkens Gazette page 8 $7‘ CATSTRANDQr Glenkens 73 Club CINEMA CLUB Tire club are pleased to report that following a successful meeting held The CatStrand Cinema Club (CCC) aims in early july, the youth section of the drama club will be refonned and to bring a varied and popular series of film will meet from early September to commence rehearsals for their first to the Glenkens on a monthly basis. If you production. it is also intended to run various workshops during the year would like to get more involved, you can to cover all aspects of theatre. Confimration of details will be circulated join the CCC, which will meet informally on directly to those who have already registered their interest and will also a regular basis to discuss programme ideas be advertised again in the local schools. for the coming season. Membership benefits The adult section of the club will also be meeting again from will also include reduced ticket prices and, early September with a view to producing two One Act Plays to most importantly, the opportunity to stage before Christmas. support your community cinema. New members of all ages are always welcome, whether you want Ticket prices are £4.50 (non—members) and to act or help behind the scenes. For further information please £3.50 (members and concessions). Annual contact the club chairperson Marie Davie (OI644 430293). membership costs £10. If you're a fan of film and would like to join CCC or to find out more about the programme visit www.catstrand.com or call 01644 420374. Mr Mag0rium’s Wonder r.~I§"‘i1§1';;§§'i§?7*"s sf:<¥"-,‘*5’,I'* Emporium (2007) ll lI 1? Wednesday 6 August, 1.30pm Mr Mago1'ium’s Wonder Emporium is the LT{_B.f. I2 H , V strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world, but a dark and The Cross Keys j"jol:cl - New Galloway ominous change begins to take over the once remarkable Emporium. Cert U, 93 minutes. Dates For the Diarg The Darjeeling Qross K695 Quiz j\j ighizs Ltd (2007) Wednesday 27 August, 7.30pm Held cvcr-9 othcrvvccincsclatj; next quiz night is A year after the accidental death of their father, three brothers - each suffering from Wed Augtist 6th ~ Cicncral Knowlccigc anci l\/jusic depression - meet for a train trip across India. Cert 15, 91 minutes. Get a team together anci give: the grey matter a hit oi Fun! 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CASTLE DOUGLAS SURGERY HOURS Mon-Fri 2.00-2.30 pm & 5-6 pm ‘Mm Bus = cmms runners mrrwrm Sat 2-2.30 pm G.T.l. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION DALBEATTIE SURGERY nouns Mon, Wed, Fri 3-3.30 pm To celebrate the success of GTI and also to show to those people who are missing out Tues & Thurs 6-6.30 pm on some wonderful times we have decided to hold a photographic competition featuring FOR APPOINTMENTS AT BOTH SURGERIES all GTI Trips and activities. OR IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY The competition will be divided into a number of different classes including landscapes, '5‘ 552'5' personalities and humour etc and all entries will be on display in the CatStrand between VETERINARY SURGERY the lst and 8th of November 2008. OAKWELL ROAD We are delighted that Phil McMenemy, who has recently opened a gallery in Laurieston CASTLE DOUGLAS and whose cards are on sale in the CatStrand, has agreed to iudge the entries. Full details _ _ l ill lll Ill ill Ill l of classes etc will be given in the next issue of the Gazette in September 2008.

Recent trips to the Falkirk Wheel, the Mull of Galloway and to an excellent production of BARMURRIE Oklahoma at Annan Academy have all been very popular and show what a good range of Home oi genuine Free _ . _ places we get to. In the future we plan to visit Ayr and Ayr Flower Show (Sat 9th Aug), the Range hen, duck and quail ' World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow (Sat l6th Aug), Klrkcudbright Tattoo ( Mon I eggs, is now also taking orders 25th Aug) and Windermere Plastics (Monday 6th October) - other trips will be arranged for Free Range oven ready and advertised locally, and we are already receiving ideas for next year! chickens, farm reared on grass from day old chicks. WEDNESDAY BUS SERVICE (REGD. ROUTE): ALSO SEASONAL FRESH (0lI(ESS|0llARY BUS PASSES ARE AC(EPTED Oil THIS ROUTE, S0 PLEASE MAKE USE OF THIS EXTRA SERVICE VEGETABLES AVAILABLE Timings are as follows: The return journey : 1900 Dept Dairy (Underhill) 2045 Departs Castle Douglas (Tesco) Visitors welcome,come and see 1910 New Galloway 2047 Castle Douglas (Market Street) where your food comes from. 1925 Mossdale 2052 Townhead of Greenlaw 1935 Laurieston 2100 Laurieston E‘ 01644 420249 ‘E 1940 Townhead of Greenlaw 2110 Mossdale 1947 Castle Douglas (Market Street) 2125 New Galloway 1950 Arrive Castle Douglas (Tesco) 2135 Arrive Dalry IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK THE COMMUNITY-BUS OR IF YOU WANT ANY MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KEITH COOPER, GTI ADMINISTRATOR ON 01644 420374. Glenkens Gazette page I l TlIthe1 sW1 @@~@f§usin0 l Al ifernat2’ Vc @é1lrlJ@§.. Weeflsenar\ ell The ciank of the gird n’ cleek will soon be heard around New Galloway again as the annual world championship approaches. Hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder this time around although the addition ofsome natural water hazards certainly presented a new challenge to last year's runners. The tricky conditions didn't deter local girl Hannah McKenna who took the world title for the first time. Hannah also holds the distinction of being the first female ever to win the title and on last year's fomi it looks as if she will start as the bookies favourite. However, challengers will be descending on New Galloway from all over the world on the 3rd August to uy to take the world title away from Hannah. One year we had competitors from 2i different countries taking part but the title has only ever been taken out of Scotland once, in I98 7. The Tossin' the Sheaf competitors will be vying to win the stylish new trophy which has been presented in memory of the founder of the Games, Mr. Mtlngo Bryson. Mungo originally had the idea for the Altemative Games over 30 years ago when they were first held in Parton to celebrate the Queen's Silver iubiiee. They have been held almost every year since and moved to New Galloway in 200i. We hope that they continue to fulfil Mungo's original aim of providing “a good old fashioned family day out” for litany years to come. , Other events include Huriin’ the Curlln Stane, Baimaciellan Skittles, Tractor Pull, Tug o’War and of course the famous Snail Racing. Musical entertainment to fit the occasion will be provided by The Buccleuch at Queensberry Caledonia Pipe Band and there will also be the popular Classic Car and Vintage Tractor Shows, Stalls, Teas, Barbecue and Beer Tent. The profits this year will again be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support and the Maximum Attack Leukaemia Appeal. The weekend kicks off on the Friday evening with the Aitemative Ceilidh in the Town Hall. Dancing starts at 8.00pm to the five piece ceiiidh band "Whigmaieerie” and a Bums Supper will be served at 9.00pm. Prior to the supper the haggis will be piped into the hall and addressed in traditional fashion. Dancing will then continue after supper until "Auid Lang Syne" is heard at l2.30am. I I I I I I I I E »\ Glenkens Gazette : Advertising Rates 1008 ' & Advert Format Size Price per Discount for - - B -

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O 1 644 42 O 40 1 - PLEASE PHONE FOR AN APPOINTMENT - 07766 O79 964 - 01644 430468 Glenkens Gazette page i2 ¢0n]munity GLENKENS 1l)>IlAllRY FDR ALL EVENTS Extravaganza, Threave House, £6 NT members, £10 non- Fire Safety members, see p4 for info CatStrand, New Galloway Wed l7, An Evening Reception in Threave House — Flowers, Chimney Fires: ‘Dumfries and| Fri l, ‘Taste of Burns‘ Ceilidh, New Galloway Town Hall, 8pm Music & Wine, 6-8pm, £8, Threave House, see p4 for info Galloway Fire and Rescue Sat 2, The Singing Sous‘ Chefs — Alive Again, 7.30pm, £8/ Fri I9, Fiona Shirra - Celtic Harpist and Singer, 7.30pm, £6, The CatStrand, New Galloway £7/£6, The CatStrand, New Galloway Service wishes to remind all Sun 3, Alternative Games, 2pm, New Galloway Park Sat 20, Wigtown Festival @ l0 Preview, 7pm, £7/£5, The those who have a coal or wood Tue 5, GBA Meeting - discussions of the future of our Post CatStrand, New Galloway burning fire to ensure that it is Offices - MP Russell Brown & Gordon Mann, will attend, Fri 26-28, CatStrand lst Birthday Weekend, The swept prior to use. 7pm, Ken Bridge Hotel, open to all CatStrand, New Galloway Thurs 7, Storytelling Café, 7.30pm, The CatStrand, New Fri 26, Lecture : James Faed Junior, 6.30pm, £5.00, The With an increase in fuel bills Galloway CatStrand, New Galloway lwe have found an increase Sat 9, Corsock Village Market, 9.30am-l.30pm, Corsock From Sat 27, Exhibition: James Faed Junior - A Glimpse of in the use of open fires and Village Hall Faed, The CatStrand, New Galloway log burners, with more fire Sat 9, Glenkens Young Arts, i0am—l 2 noon (5-9 years), Sat 27, War, Peace, Justice and Potatoes 2008 Open lpm—3pm (8-l 2 years), £4, The CatStrand, New Day, l0om-4.30pm, admission free, The CatStrand, New places being opened up for Galloway Galloway use, and as a result an increase Sat 9, Glenkens Farmers Market, l0am-l 2 noon, Dalry Sat 27, Opera on a Shoestring - A Viennese Whirl, in chimney fires. Chimneys Town Hall 7.30pm, £20 (ticket price includes a champagne reception should be swept at least three Sat i6, Friendship Festival with Cathy Cassidy, 2pm-4pm, and light refreshments), The CatStrand, New Galloway times a year and even more free admission, The CatStrand, New Galloway Sun 28, Doors Open Day, l2naon-4pm, free admission, Sat l6, Glenkens Agricultural Show, from 9am, Standing The CatStrand, New Galloway depending upon the fuel that Stone Field on A713 between Dairy & New Galloway REGULAR EVENTS: is burned. in addition to Every Tues afternoon from I9 Aug-7 Oct, Animatel, Mother & Toddlers Group: New Galloway Town Hall, Tues preventing the possibility of 4-5pm for 8-l 2 year olds & 5-6pm for T3-l 8 year olds, 9.45 - ll.l 5 am - £l.5O per session chimney fires it also reducesl £3 per session, The CatStrand, New Galloway Scouts: Mondays, 7.00pm - 8.30pm, New Galloway Scout Hut the risk of Carbon Monoxide From Sat 23, Exhibition: Brion Ellery and Caroline Stanley, Beavers: Tuesdays, 6.30pm — 7.45pm, New Galloway The CatStrand, New Galloway Scout Hut poisoning. Thurs 21, 2-5.30pm, re-creation of famous T833 walk Cub Scouts: Wednesdays, 6.45pm — 8.00pm, New by Emerson and Carlyle, followed at 6.30pm with a wine Galloway Scout Hut TIMES OF WORSHIP reception at the CatStrand followed by David Howdle‘s Glenkens Farmers Market, 2nd Sat each month, i0am- lpm, Dalry Town Hall IN THE GLENKENS talk, £3 Sat 23 , Annual Flower and Vegetable Show, Dalry Town Hall Corsock Village Market, 2nd Sat each month, 9.30am- CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Sat 23, is that a Cello? - The Galloway Consort, 3pm, £3 l.30pm, Corsock Village Hall Sundays (£5.00 Family ticket), The CatStrand, New Galloway Cross Keys Quiz Night, every other Wed, The Cross Keys, Baimacleilan 12 noon 1*‘ Every Mon from 25 Aug, Play it by Ear, l.30pm—2.30pm, New Galloway Carsphairn 10.30 am 1*‘ 2"‘ £2, The CatStrand, New Galloway The Cai5rand, New Galloway (for more info see p7) Every Mon from 25 Aug, Children's Dance Classes with Tai Chi: Every Thurs, l0.l5om -l l.l 5am (until l4 Aug), £4/£3 (Sept) 3"‘ 4“ 5"‘ Margaret Morris Movement, 4pm-5pm, £3, The CatStrand, Exercise to Music: Every Mon, l0 am - l lam, £4/£3 Dairy 9.00 am 1“ 2"‘ (Sept) 3"‘ New Galloway ‘Dancexercise' - Pilates Class: Every Tues from 2 4"‘ (Aug) From Tues 26 Aug - Tue 9 Sept, Exhibition: Carlyle Sept, 6pm - 7pm, £24 / £18 for o six week course Dairy 12 noon 4“ (Sept) Connections, The CatStrand, New Galloway ‘Do it better!': Brush Up Your Skills: Every Wed, starts 20 I Kells 10.30 am 2~ are 4*" SEPTEMBER: Aug, l.30pm - 3.30pm Tue 2, GBA Meeting, guest speaker Howard Wilkinson Taking the First Step in Computing: Wed Evenings, 5.30pm Special Services and Events from Business Mentoring Scotland, 7pm, Ken Bridge Hotel - 7.30pm 4th - Bth Aug 10.30-12.20 Thurs 4, Storytelling Cofé, 7.30pm, The CatStrand, New Taking the Next Step in Computing: Tues evenings, 5.30pm Champion's Challenge Holiday Galloway — 7.30pm Club at Scout Hut, New Galloway From Fri 5, Exhibition : ‘impressions of the Glenkens‘ by CatStrand Playstation Tournaments: contact The CatStrand Ted Leeming & Morag Paterson, The CatStrand, New for info. 10th Aug 10.30am Galloway v Dalry Community Centre (for more info or to book United Family Service in Kells Fri 5, ‘Silver Surfers‘: An introduction to the Internet, contact Sarah McAdam on Ol 644 430393) Church l0am-l 2noon, The CatStrand, New Galloway Paint and Art: Mon 1.30-4.30pm 31 st Aug 1 0.30am Sat 6, Land or Sea, 8pm, £7/£6, The CatStrand, New Glenkens Playgroup: Mon-Fri, 9.15-l 1.45am Galloway Glenkens Mother & Toddlers: Wed l.30-3pm United Service with Glenkens Mon 8, ‘Silver Surfers‘: An introduction to the Internet, Good Neighbours Club: Tues 2pm Church Choir in Carsphalrn i0am—l 2noon, The CatStrand, New Galloway Craft Class: Thurs 2-4pm Church Thurs I i, ‘Let‘s Talk‘, 7pm - 9pm, free admission, The Drama Club: for info call Cathy Polkinghorn on I 28th September CatStrand, New Galloway Oi 644430393 Sat I3, Glenkens Young Arts, i0am—l 2 noon (5-9 Kickback Martial Arts: Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9pm, £3 entry Harvest Thanksgiving Service in years), lpm—3pm (8-l 2 years), £4, The CatStrand, New - adults welcome Dairy Church at 12 noon, Harvest Galloway Ballroom & Latin Dance: Mon - Beginners 7.30-8.15pm, Lunch in Dairy Town Hall at 1pm Sat T3, Corsock Village Market, 9.30am-l .30pm, Corsock lmprovers 8.15-9.00pm, lmprovers 9.00-9.45 Communion Service Village Hall Aerobic Classes — toning 8: conditioning: Wed 7.30- Sat T3, Glenkens Farmers Market, i0am—l 2 noon, Dairy 8.30pm, £2.50 24th Aug 10.30am Kells Church Town Hall Preschool Dance: Thurs 3.30-4pm SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL T6, l7 8. 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