Galloway Members’ Group
What We Do he Galloway Members’ Group (GMG) raises funds to support the work of the National Trust for Scotland, through a Programme of social activities for its members. Membership of the GMG is open to all members T of the National Trust for Scotland, or the National Trust, on payment of an individual subscription of £5 each year. You have access to an annual Progamme of Events, organized Outings and Winter Talks, and abi-annual Newsletter. Events and Outings (3 or 4 a year) often include access to private houses and gardens and exclusive guides. The 2019/20 Programme began in October 2019 with the launch of our 5 “Winter Warmer’’ Talks. All (5) Talks of this monthly series are held at Threave Visitor Centre on Mondays at 2.00pm, even when the Visitor Centre and Gardens may be closed to the public.
Please see our Programme of Talks & Events Schedule overleaf for more information. Joining Forms for the Galloway Members’ Group are available in the NTS Shop or from the Secretary
Chairman Secretary Treasurer Mrs Amanda Herries Mr John K Brown Mr Richard Andrews Herriesdale House Ardlebank Lochbank Haugh of Urr Academy Street The Buchan Castle Douglas DG7 3JZ Castle Douglas DG7 1EE Castle Douglas DG7 1TH [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 01556 504862
Galloway Members’ Group of the National Trust for Scotland is a Charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC026207
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You are invited to Join the Galloway Members’ Group
All 5 TALKS are held at Threave Visitor Centre, Castle Douglas
14 October 2019 (Monday), 2pm. Talk by Sir Malcolm Ross GCVO OBE GCStJ :‘A Glimpse of Royal Life’.
11 November 2019 (Monday), 2pm. Talk. The What, the Why, and the How of the Kirkcudbright Artists Remembered Project 2017-19: by Hilary Alcock. 11 December 2019 (Wednesday), 12 noon. Winter Gathering at Threave House, Castle Douglas. Festive Drinks,Canapés and Carols. (Bookable Event)
13 January 2020 (Monday), 2pm. Talk. Romancing the Stones: Scotland’s Rock Art Project in Galloway: by Lisa Allen.
10 February 2020 (Monday), 2pm. Talk. Hysteric Scotland: The Work of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in Dumfries and Galloway: by Dr Janet Brennan.
2 March 2020 (Monday) (following AGM at 2pm). Talk. Cally Gardens, the Latest Chapter in the Fairy Tale: by Kevin Hughes. N.B. THIS IS THE NEW & REVISED DATE 27 May 2020, (Wednesday) 11.00am. Visit to Galloway House Gardens; Galloway House; and the Walled Garden, Garlieston, DG8 8HF. (Bookable Event) 3 July (Friday) 2020, 7.30pm. Summer Extravaganza, ‘Bollywood’-Themed Evening, at Anwoth Church, Gatehouse of Fleet, DG7 2EF. (Bookable Event)
10 September (Thursday) 2020, 11.00am. Visit to Crawick Multiverse, Sanquhar, DG4 6ET; and Durisdeer Church, DG3 5BJ. (Bookable Event)
We welcome your enquiries The Secretary, Mr John K Brown, Ardlebank, Academy Street, Castle Douglas DG7 1EE. [email protected] or 01556 504862 www.ntscentres.org.uk/galloway
Galloway Members’ Group of the National Trust for Scotland is a Charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC026207