Re:Dress 23 The Scottish Slow Fashion Festival

Join us for fabulous fashion with a festival atmosphere at Re:Dress 23, the 3rd annual Scottish Slow Fashion Festival! Taking place at the wonderful Easterbrook Hall, we present a fashion event with a twist: all clothes are vintage, preowned, locally produced, or custom made. There will be laughter, music, slow fashion info, and maybe even…

Quartz Forest Church

What does Quartz Forest Church look like? “A simple definition might be a group of people, outside, connecting with nature and worshipping God – but I don’t think that quite captures the magic, so a bit more detail is needed. Forest Church isn’t just normal church happening outside; instead it attempts to participate with creation. We aim…

Living well with MS – Connecting our MS community

MS Society Scotland and MS Scotland Council invite you to join us at this free event where we will be joined by a variety of speakers and host a selection of well-being workshops, exhibitors, and much much more. This event is for anyone affected by MS, including family, friends, and carers. In the morning we…

D&G Unpaid Carers Conference 2023

To explore challenges faced by unpaid carers, and the support available that would improve their quality of life and those that they care for. Anyone who is an unpaid carer or has an interest in supporting and improving the role of unpaid carers. If you have any dietary requirements, Please let us know when completing…

Unpaid Carers Assertiveness

Unpaid Carers Assertiveness (Dumfries) Join us for an empowering information session tailored specifically for unpaid carers. This workshop-style session aims to equip carers with the valuable skill of assertiveness, helping them navigate their everyday lives with confidence and effectiveness. Session Goal The goal of this session is to provide unpaid carers with a comprehensive understanding…

Unpaid Carers Assertiveness Course

Unpaid Carers Assertiveness (Dumfries) Join us for an empowering information session tailored specifically for unpaid carers. This workshop-style session aims to equip carers with the valuable skill of assertiveness, helping them navigate their everyday lives with confidence and effectiveness. Session Goal The goal of this session is to provide unpaid carers with a comprehensive understanding…

Plant Sale for Nith Inshore Rescue

Join Nith Inshore rescue to help them continue their vital work within the community. Donation can be made on the day.  Whether you want to buy, sell or donate come along and tell all your green-fingered friends. Tables can be hired for £15 and you can sell your own plants and crafts To find out…

Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing

Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing 5 week Block Dumfries Week 1 – 4 – Baby Massage & Parent Wellbeing Week 5 – Tummy Time Workshop *Learn Baby Massage *Postnatal care for you *Neal’s Yard Remedies Grapeseed oil to take home *Hygge & calming environment *Refreshments *Treats & Goodies along the way *Certificate & Photo Prop…

On the Move for Carers Week

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

Coronation Celebrations at The Crichton Saturday 6th May 2023, 10am – 6pm Join us at Crichton Central to celebrate the Coronation… 10am – 12noon: Royal Tea Party  Watch the Coronation live on the big screen in the lounge or on the lawn at Crichton Central. Tea, coffee and cakes available to purchase on the day.…

Recruitment Open Day at The Crichton

*** RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY: THURSDAY 2ND MARCH, 3-6PM *** We are currently recruiting casual workers to join our Venues Team covering: // Crichton Central (Cafe) // Easterbrook Bistro (Bistro and Pool) // Easterbrook Hall (Events) // Hours and shift patterns vary // Experience preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided DROP-IN RECRUITMENT…

Make In A Day 2023 – Friday Nights Throwing bowls

Have a session on the Potters Wheel – MAKE A BOWL! ‘Throwing’ is a therapeutic, satisfying and mesmerising way to make with clay. You will make 2 small bowls which will be glazed & finished for you so you can enjoy them at home for use in the kitchen or as a decorative piece/s in…

MAKE – CLOCK with Jenny Finch

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with Ceramic Artist & Painter, Jenny Finch https://www.jennyfinch.co.uk and spend the afternoon in Clay Works studio. During this workshop Jenny will guide you through the process of making a Ceramic Clock which which will be a wonderful piece of functional artwork in your home, or you might want to make…

Stress Awareness

This short course will develop your resilience in being able to cope with stressful situations. Please note: This is for unpaid carers only. If you are a paid carer you cannot attend this training.

Different Situations and Conversations

As a carer you will come across many new situations and challenges this short course will give you confidence to address new challenges. Please note: This is for unpaid carers only. If you are a paid carer you cannot attend this training.

Manual Handling Training for Unpaid Carers

The aim of this exciting new service at Care Training Consultancy is to ensure safe practices and techniques when using manual handling equipment, increase confidence and raise awareness across the region. This training is for unpaid carers based in Dumfries and Galloway. An unpaid carer is defined as a carer, unpaid, who cares for family…

Charity ball in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Why ARUK? Without effective treatments, one in three children born today will die with dementia. Today, there are no dementia survivors but research can change this. Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way…

Christmas Day Service

A short Christmas Day Service will be held in The Crichton Memorial Church on Sunday 25th December at 9.15am with well known Bible Readings and Carols.

Weekly Church Service

A short Sunday Service is held in The Crichton Memorial Church every Sunday at 09.15am. The service lasts 30 minutes and all are welcome to attend. These services are provided by The Vestry of St John’s Church. Lay Preacher, David Matheson leads worship on a Sunday, with the exception of the 4th Sunday of each…

Future Global Shocks Seminar

The session will be the third in a series led by the University of Glasgow which seeks to address potential future global shocks and understand what more we can do as a society to build resilience into the future. The first session, on 3rd October focused on the health lessons we can learn from the…