Events & Activities in and around Wigtown Book Town

ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS:

Wild Goose Chase
At reserves across the region, spotting the different geese that overwinter in the south of Scotland.
Throughout March 2010. Special Events. Tel: Ranger Elizabeth Tindal 01988 40240
Web: www.dgcommunity.net/wblnr

Newton Stewart Walking Festival
7th - 13th May 2010
Guided Walks throughout Galloway Hills and coast
Web: www.newtonstewartwalkfest.co.uk

Spring Fling
29th - 31st May 2010
Scotland's premier art and craft open studio event
Web: www.spring-fling.co.uk

Wigtown Community Festival
9 days of events, activities, sports etc at the beginning of July
Web: www.macharsaction.com

Wigtown Agricultural Show
4th August 2010
Web: www.wigtownshow.org.uk

Bladnoch Folk and Blues Festival
in August

Creetown Country Music Festival
17th - 19th September 2010
Web: www.creetown-countrymusic-festival.com

Wigtown Book Festival
24th September - 3rd October 2010
Book Town's major festival of the year with a programme of over 170 events, for adults & children.
Web: www.wigtownbookfestival.com

YEAR-ROUND EVENTS:

Wigtown Street Markets / Indoor Markets (Saturdays, 10am - 3.30pm)
Outdoors weekly from Easter to October | From 10th October, fortnightly in the County Buildings
Further details from Tommy Henry on 01988 403378 or check website for exact dates.
Web: www.wigtownmarket.com

Wigtown Walks and Talks (Tuesdays, throughout the year)
Walks from April to September |
Talks from October to March, on natural history and other subjects.
Wigtown & Bladnoch Golf Club, everyone welcome, tickets available at the door £2.

Guide in the Hide at Wigtown Harbour Birdhide (every Wednesday)
6pm - dusk, April - October, free | 2:30pm - 5pm, October - April
Birdwatching with a ranger, telescope and binoculars, to help spot & identify birds in the Nature Reserve, including geese, swans, ducks and birds of prey.
More information from Elizabeth Tindal, tel 01988 402401

WIGTOWN CLUBS & GROUPS:

Tai Ji Quan Dao
Chinese martial art, suitable for all abilities, relaxation, posture & concentration for improved health
10am - 12noon, Tuesdays in Main Hall, Wigtown County Buildings.
Telephone Susie Casswell 01988 500380

Tambourelli
Thursdays in term time, in Wigtown County Buildings
5pm - 6pm for primary school children & parents, free after-school club.
8pm - 9.30pm for secondary school children & adults, £2 young people, £3 adults, £5 families.
Telephone Elizabeth Tindal 07842241141

Vinyasa Yoga
7pm, Wednesdays in Wigtown County Buildings
Mixed levels, beginners welcome. Private & group classes are also available.
Telephone Jessica Fox 01988 402499

Wigtownshire U3A
University of the 3rd Age, membership open to anyone who is no longer in full-time employment.
Monthly talks in Supper Room, Wigtown County Buildings, at 10am, on the last Friday of most months.
Numerous interest groups, from bridge to family history, music appreciation to psychology.
Web: www.wigtownshireu3a.org.uk

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