WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMER IN DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY. - MORE AS WE GET IT.

17th March - 26th October: Carrick Forest Drive.
Six mile drive between Loch Doon and loch Braden. Adventure Play Area overlooking Loch Riecawar.
Cost: £2 per vehicle. Contact forestry Commission for more details on 01671 402420.

21st March - 13th April. Dumfries & Galloway Wildlife Festival.
Red Squirrel, Peregrine Falcons, Red Kites, Deer. Open days at the Wildlife Hospital, visits to the seashore and a range of family activities for Easter. See their website for more details: www.wildlifefestival.org.uk

Castle Kennedy Gardens Easter Egg Hunt. More at www.castlekennedygardens.co.uk

Karting Club Race Meeting. 30th March. 27th April. 25th May. Cults airfield, just east of Castle Kennedy.
Heats start from 10.30am, with the finals from 13.45pm. All age groups from 8 years old to seniors.
More at www.cultskartsclub.co.uk

19th April. Beach Clean Up, Port Logan. 10.10am at the Fish pond car park.
Soup and rolls for all helpers. Let's get the plastic off the beach!

The Whithorn Story. Audio visual, artefacts, re-instated dig site, Priory ruins. Tearoom gift shop.
Op-en daily April 1st until 31st October. 1030am - 1700pm.
More info: www.whithorn.com

Portpatrick Craft Fair. Village Hall. May 25th.
Hand crafted goods across a range of disciplines by 20 of the regions best craft-workers.
Starts at 1100am and ends at 1630pm. Lots of hand made pieces.

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Dumfries Model Railway Exhibition

17 and 18 May 2008

Ice Bowl, King Street, Dumfries, DG2 9AN

Approximately 20 layouts. Comprehensive trade support. Free parking and programme
Modern, spacious, fully accessible venue. Refreshments available
Easy to find: just follow temporary yellow signs from the A75/A76 roundabout, or "Brown" tourist signs for Ice Bowl

Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm. Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Adults: £3.50; Child/OAP: £2.50; Family (2+2): £9.50

Website for further details: www.dumfriesmodelrailway.org.uk

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Cat's Moustach Gallery, Creetown.

2008 Exhibition Programme

14 March - 4 April
Anne Donald
"Dreamboat"- Images and reflections in pastels

23 May - 13 June
Gaynor Murray
Glass inspired by Coast, Mountains and Lochs

27 June - 18 July
Jennifer Edwards
"Driftwood" - Calligraphy and Lettercutting inspired by Galloway's shoreline

8 August - 29 August
Andy Poval
"Flavours of Galloway" - a collection of digital art

28 November - 28 December
Jewellery Extravaganza!!