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 2012.
Special Events. Tel: Ranger Elizabeth Tindal 01988 40240
Web: www.dgcommunity.net/wblnr
Newton Stewart Walking Festival
11th - 17th May 2012
Guided Walks throughout Galloway Hills and coast. 28 walks over 7 days, plus evening events.
Web: www.newtonstewartwalkfest.co.uk
Spring Fling
2nd - 5th June 2012
Scotland's premier art and craft open studio event throughout the region.
Web: www.spring-fling.co.uk
Wigtown Community Festival
July 2012 (dates to be confirmed)
9 days of events, activities, sports etc in July
Festival Co-ordinator Renita Boyle (01988402314)
Web: www.macharsaction.com
Wigtown Agricultural Show
1st August 2012
Web: www.wigtownshow.org.uk
Wigtown Book Festival
28th September - 3rd October 2012
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 | Indoors in winter occasionally, 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, 2.30pm
Membership - £10, covers all the talks with refreshments included, and a summer programme of walks. Non members are welcome - £2 at the door.
Phone Bill Stuart on 01988 403494 for more info, or check Machars Action Events pages:
Web:www.macharsaction.com
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
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
Forget-me-Not Cafe
County Buildings, Supper Room, 1.30 - 3.30pm
Informal monthly event, on Thursday afternoons, for those with dementia and their carers.
Come along for a chat, a cup of tea or coffee, entertainment such as quizzes or board games,
Information & advice available on a range of issues.
Contact Alzheimer Scotland at 01776 889181
Guides, Brownies & Rainbows
Details to follow
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