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31/07/2012

Solway Book's Bev Chadband will be out and about around the region this week attending agricultural shows with the great Splashpoint range. You can...

Melton Mowbray Pork Pie

18/07/2012

Solway Books' very own cycling superstars Gary and Michael Chadband made their way through the highways, byways and off road routes to get to Melton...

300 Miles And Counting

17/07/2012

Team Chadband have put more than 300 miles on the clock during their charity cycle challenge. Gary and Michael Chadband with their friend Joseph...

Chadband's Charity Cycle Starts

12/07/2012

Solway Books owners Keith and Bev Chadband set off for London's Great Ormond Street Hospital yesterday in support of their sons who are cycling to...

Great Children's Book By Shalla Gray

27/06/2012

A wonderful new children's book that features the outstanding natural beauty of Dumfries and Galloway will be launched next month. The book has been...

Events

23rd June to 13th October - Kirkcudbright Lifeboat: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

30th June to 27th August - Annual art exhibition at Kirkcudbright Town Hall, 10am to 5pm daily Admission Free. Gifted, a selection of inspiring art works bequeathed or donated to the Dumfries and Galloway Collection.

Saturday July 7th 2012 - The Box of Frogs, Wigtown, launch of Charlotte's Woolly Yarn by Shalla Gray published by GC Books.

Wednesday July 11th - Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart. Gary Chadband begins his cycle to London to raise money for Great Ormond Street, Hospital.

Thursday July 12th - Pipe Band Night, Kirkcudbright. Harbour Square starts 7.30pm.

Saturday and Sunday 14th 15th July - Garden and Country Fair, The Carse, Tongland Bridge. Annual event featuring specialist nurseries from the region and beyond.
19th July to 23rd August - Thursday night is Scottish night at the Harbour Square 7pm. Family entertainment including music and dancing.

Friday 20th July - Riding of the Marches beginning at Dee Walk 7pm.

Friday 20th July - Wickerman Music Festival begins.

Friday 27th July to 17th August - Maggie's Tour starting at the Selkirk Arms, 7pm. Tickets from Solway Books and Summer Festivities Shop.

Friday 3rd August to Monday 6th August - Arts and Crafts Trail. 150 exhibitors at 60 venues in the town. The trail will take you to houses, studios and gardens not normally open to the public. Get a behind the scenes view of the artist at work. Solway Books will be featuring textile artist Linda Woodfield and illustrator Pauline James.

Sunday 5th August - Children's Fancy Dress. Harbour Square 1pm. Also Songs of Praise, Harbour Square 3pm.

Saturday 11th August - Galloway Recycle Sportif. Event featuring two cycle routes, 102 miles and 76 miles organised by Kirkcudbright Rotary Club.

Wednesday 22nd August - Tolbooth Art Centre, Times Past with David Devereux curator of the Stewartry Museum. 7pm.

Saturday 25th August - Parade Day. Leave Millflats at 2.15pm.

Sunday 26th August - Classic Car Rally. Harbour Square. 12 noon.

Monday 27th August - Kirkcudbright Tattoo, An evening of entertainment featuring the Black Rock Llamas, Trim the Velvet, four pipe bands and highland dancers. The evening ends with a spectacular firework display. St Cuthbert Street, 7.30pm.

20th 21st October - Food Festival, Kirkcudbright Town Hall.