Issue 94

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June/July 2015
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Festival, Film and Folk
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Photo: Sue Grant
Sue Grant
Photo: Sue Grant
After being shortlisted for our Creative Scotland bid
Moniaive Festival Village had to produce a short film, to
supplement the Stage 2 application. Judging takes place on
June 10th in Falkirk when we’ll find out how we’ve done.
Filming was set for Sunday 3rd May but torrential rain
stopped this attempt and so the sunny Monday the village came
together to show off!
The film comprises of three parts. Firstly to the sound of
Scotty, playing his own composition ‘Glencairn Lullaby’, on the
pipes, we have aerial shots of the village and Cairn pool and a
section showing Moniaive Playcare children planting the
flowers they made, in the John Corrie Wildlife Garden. Then to
Annie Laurie, sung by Rodney Gibson, we have a little history...
Paterson, Renwick, Rumer Godden, The Magdalene Sisters and
Charlie Chaplin’s son eloping to Moniaive, brilliantly portrayed
by Griff and Geri being chased over the bridge by an irate
Benjamin ‘Charlie Chaplin’ McMillan! Then we move to the
main event ‘The gathering’ Starting in Dunreggan we filmed
people coming together to form a small parade, streams came
from all streets to meet at the Cross where everyone gathered to
show their particular skills... spinning, quilting, crochet, Fishing
Club, Evergreens, motorsports, nuns, samba band, dancers,
musicians, singers, model makers, painters, History Group,
writers, Noky’s disco, DJ Ollie, skateboarders, Carnival Clan,
and many many more....
The film then focusses on the 3 streams – art, literature and
music. Art was covered by Silvana, Sarah, Melville, the Quilting
Group and workshops. Literature by Alan Grant and a brilliant
Batman (Ben again) and Mike Staples and his books. Music was
covered by shots from various events and the Samba Band. Then
to workshops to show what we could do if we had the money for
a suitable space to bring groups together to share their expertise.
All of this was set to one of the catchiest tunes ever written...
‘The Moniaive Song’ written especially for us by Alex
Kapranos. Once heard you’ll be singing it for days.
There are too many people to thank for this impressive
movie. Obviously the main thanks go to everyone who took the
time to take part and who threw themselves into the filming so
enthusiastically. The camera operators, Seb, Rachel, Sue and
Rob. David Blair for this expertise in directing. Ray Farish for
the fantastic aerial shots and photographs. Tom Telfer, Fiona
McMillan and others for their photos. Tim for hospitality during
the shoot and for dressing as a nun! Julie for the use of the
costumes. Campbell for climbing the clock tower dressed as
Batman – and posing for pictures after! Wendy Stewart for
organising the musicians and arrangement and recording of the
songs together with Pete Garnett. Rodney for singing, Scotty for
piping and Alex for the song. Moniaive pupils who painted the
large paper fish for the fishing Club. Playcare children for their
flowers and planting in the wildlife garden. Graham for setting
up a street disco. Those who allowed filming in their premises.
Michelle and the Carnival Crew for the use of the May Queen,
Green Man and lots of other props. Rob for teaching me how to
use the film programme. I edited the film so any ‘bloopers’ or
omissions are mine and mine alone.
The film can be seen on www.moniaivefestivalvillage.org.uk
or on our facebook page.
Photo Sue Grant
Filming...
Photos: Ray Farish and Sue Grant
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The Britlings Saga
May saw the launch, at the Ewart Library in Dumfries, of
not one but four novels by local author Su Palmer-Jones,
well known for her dynamic articles in The Green
Handbook.
The books have been meticulously researched by this prolific
author who was once interviewed by Vogue Magazine.
The saga begins with ‘Wildcat Glen’, followed by ‘Trials and
Tribulations, next is ‘Letters from Lucy’ and last, but only for
now, is ‘The Roman Fort’. Two more books in the series are
planned.
The Britling series of books are set in prehistoric Dumfries
and Galloway and tell the everyday story of Iron Age folk: their
loves and hates, their hunting, feasting and festivals and their
reaction to the coming of the Romans.
The books are currently available as E-books to download on
your Kindle, i-pad or tablet.
Anne Maxwell
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John Corrie
Wildflower
Garden
Photos: Sue Grant
One hundred and five years ago John Corrie, a minister here
in Glencairn, published a book documenting the life,
religion, archaeology and natural fauna and flora of our
parish.
In 2004, volunteers worked hard to establish a wildflower
garden along the river bank, near the Geo-dial; the land being
generously gifted for this use by Robert and Alison Wilson. The
garden now needs some attention to make it a beautiful place for
Moniaive folk and visitors alike to enjoy.
To achieve this we are looking for your help to rejuvenate the
garden. Already people have come forward by donating their
money, time and professionalism: Linda and Keith Bolland at
Ardnacloich have given a very generous £60. Dr John Marshall,
a botanist, is advising the group and documenting the
wildflowers. Fraser Dykes has offered to put in a substantial
path, at cost, which will open up the garden for us all to walk
around and see the wildflowers and beautiful scenery. Jock
Murray has drawn up a superb plan of the garden incorporating
the proposed path and Paul Henshaw is working on a logo and
membership cards for the Friends of John Corrie Wildflower
Garden.
So far we have six volunteers to weed and garden the area:
Graham Hunt; Pete Garnett; Grace O’Sullivan; Tim O’Sullivan;
Johnny Payne and myself. We will also remove litter and weed
and keep the geo-dial tidy. More volunteers are needed. All we
ask is one hour per week. Why not join us!
Furthermore we will be seeking charitable status for this
cause to provide funds for maintaining the garden for the good
of us all.
Membership is £5 per annum or £200 for lifetime
membership, although all donations are welcome. There is a
membership form inside this Gazette, please help us move on
Moniaive Playcare children made paper flowers to plant in the
wildlife garden as part of the Moniaive Festival film. This was
to show how the garden could be rejuvenated.
Left top: Ragged Robin
Left below: Meadow
Cranes-bill
Above: Globe flower
with this project. By raising funds ourselves we are able to apply
for grants and so far have applied to DGC, and Funding for
Sotland@the National Lottery Fund.
Importantly no plant will be taken from the countryside; the
plants to be planted in the garden will come from my own stock
at Caitloch where I have been growing wildflowers for six years,
or from Diane Rafferty of Dumfries who grows wildflowers
from seed. Diane has already donated five Ragged Robin, they
are the pink flowers on the John Corrie sign! Also Roddy Fairley
is going to give us Globe flowers, the yellow flower on the sign,
so we are on our way.
Many, many delicate wildflowers are already present in the
wildflower garden, they just need to be cared for as they are
presently choked by invasive weeds.
Presently, in the John Corrie Wildflower Garden there are
millions of Celadine, the starry yellow flowers are carpeting the
garden and look lovely as the nettles have not yet grown up to
mask them. In flower this month are Wild Violet, Cuckoo
flower, Wood Anemone, Birds Eye Primrose, Daisy, Butterbur,
Wood Stitchwort, Water Avens, Red Campion, Dandelion,
Cowslip x Primula and Narcissus (Pheasant Eye). A new sign is
proposed for the roadside to highlight the gardens presence.
If you have any queries regarding this project please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Anne Maxwell: friendsofjcwg@gmail.com.
Thank you and please consider becoming a friend of the John
Corrie Wildflower Garden.
Anne Maxwell
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Scottish musician, Sean McCole, and world famous DJ
Calvin Harris, met at school. Calvin got an early record deal
and asked Sean to join him on keyboards. A few years later
Calvin set up alone and Sean started his own band in
Dumfries.
Sean has had the privilege and opportunity to work with some
of todays biggest names as a session musician. Touring the
world and performing in front of thousands of people became
part of his weekly routine and this helped him fully realise his
passion for performing live music.
He started Sean Vs The Robots (SVTR), in a bedroom studio
and the band has evolved over the years from experiments with
8-bit samples, broken ghetto blasters and acoustic guitars to
something far more complex and accomplished.
SVTR have undergone a transformation with the addition of
bassist, Scott Irving from Moniaive, and drummer Craig Flint.
Scott plays bass and sings backing vocals for the band.
“We play alternative electro pop/rock,” said Scott, “we all
have jobs but still practice weekly in Dumfries. Sean writes the
basics and the band add to it during the sessions,” he explained.
The band are presently working on new material with
influences ranging from anarchic electronic acts and their
glittering ambient soundtracks to mammoth stadium rock bands
and their anthemic grandeur, SVTR creates a colourful blend of
distorted rock guitar hooks peppered with spells of electrosynthesis.
Scott has been playing guitar since he was 12.
“Roy Marchbank who also lives in Moniaive has been an
inspiration to me,” explained Scott, “Roy has played with some
big name bands all across Europe and that’s what I wanted to
do.”
Mum, Rosemary, attended her first gig and loved the
experience, as did his dad and brother Martin.
And how did Sean find Scott?
“I knew a few local guys from Calvin’s band and on a night
out got chatting to Sean who said he was starting a band and
looking for a bassist. I told him I played and he invited me over
to a rehearsal,” said Scott.
Obviously he liked what he heard and that was that.
“Our goal would be a record deal, we are getting noticed so
hopefully it will happen sooner rather than later.
“We are recording a new EP and it will be out soon. Our
songs are already on -tunes and Spotify as a self titled EP,” he
said.
It is hoped that Sean Vs The Robots will be playing in
Moniaive @ The Craig some time soon so we can hear yet
another local musician who’s made good.
SVTR have a facebook page and webpage: www.seanvsthe
robots.com
Sue Grant
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Photo courtesy Scott Irving
Sean vs The Robots
Rural Gardeners!
Our April meeting took us to Garden Wise where we were given a very
interesting talk on plants for indoors and out of doors along with some
valuable tips on how to keep them healthy and blooming. I have to say I
bought a clean air plant and it is still alive which in my case is a BIG bonus.
Our thanks must go to Rozanne for driving us and for showing her usual
patience as we all got back on the bus with out purchases of various shapes and
sizes. Also a big thank you to Garden Wise for their hospitality much appreciated
by all of our members
Our May meeting was our AGM where we summed up the years events and
voted for our new committee as well as having a bit of fun with crazy card bingo.
A big thank you to Nan Tait for coming along and counting the votes for as.
Our summer trip is our next event where we will head of Dargavel Mill
Kilwinning
Val McNeil
How others see us!
Botanist John Marshall lives in Western Australia and here
gives his thoughts on staying in Moniaive.
OFTEC Registered Installer
These comments come from an unabashedly biased source!
They record how I found Moniaive on first encounter over June
and July 2014.
While I have had a soft spot for the south west of Scotland,
as far as I can remember, it was not until last year I was able to
spend some time here, based in Moniaive. So, I was predisposed
to your appealing countryside, sweeping from the alder-lined
river banks and mixed woodlands, across sheep-grazed pastures
and conifer plantations to the moorland surrounding
Wanlockhead and Leadhills. And I had the opportunity to travel
and sample some appealing food and sights across Dumfries and
Galloway.
In this setting however, Moniaive remained a magnet. And
that attraction came from the people here: warm, open, friendly,
welcoming and giving. The folk I met at the Craigdarroch Arms
and those in the street gave the message that they are part of a
cohesive and caring community. I can’t really say much more. It
is a special community, the like of which the world would be a
better place if there were more communities espousing the
values readily to be found here.
There are no rose-coloured spectacles here. I grew up in a
small village on the East coast and am aware of the
characteristics and dynamics of small communities. These
doubtless exist here too. But there is also an impression made by
Moniaive which is appealing above and beyond just a wee
village. The ingredients which make up that impression are
difficult to define but I, at least, sense them here. Obviously
appealing is the vibrancy of the community with music and
jollity evident; with group and society activities, with young
folk making their ways through life; with a wide range of skills
and talents here – not dormant – but each, active and
contributing. All making this a very special place.
This doesn’t pretend to be a comprehensive list. Should you
not be able to find a place for you here omission is not
intentional – it is by ignorance. If there is a message it is that I
am delighted to have found Moniaive. With the consequence
that I’ve returned for eight months, an action I fervently hope
Moniaive won’t live to regret!
Ian Hay Heating & Plumbing
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New Term
Cairn Chorus – your
local community choir.
We are a friendly bunch who love to sing.
We provide music and a learning CD for the
term and perform at the end of each term.
Whether you’ve sung a lot in your life or
whether it’s completely new for you, come
along to our full day rehearsal.
Sing through the songs for the term and see
if you want to join us.
Full day rehearsal Sunday 13th
September 10.30-3.30 Bring lunch to
share. £10 for the day.
Term starts Thursday 18th September
7.30-9.30 and each following Thursday at
Glencairn Memorial Institute £6/£4 per
week payable half term in advance.
Photos courtesy Sharon Irvine
Sierra Leone and Ebola…
Sharon Irvine, as reported in previous Gazette, spent time as
an NHS volunteer in Sierra Leone helping to fight the Ebola
outbreak that threatened the lives of many. Here she reports
on some of the things she was involved in. Sharon has since
returned Sierra Leone to continue the fight against this
deadly disease.
“Due to a delay in declaring the rise in Ebola cases as an
‘outbreak’, the situation spiralled out of control. When WHO
declared the outbreak to be a “public health emergency of
international concern” action was finally taken and in
September 2014, when there were hundreds of new cases each
week, DFID appealed for NHS volunteers to travel to Sierra
Leone to work in the treatment centres. I was one of those
volunteers.
“In Sierra Leone there was increased social unrest.
Thousands marched on an Ebola treatment centre after a former
nurse alleged that the deadly virus was invented to conceal
‘cannibalistic rituals’ at the ward and patients were ‘liberated’
from hospitals. Outreach workers were murdered in Liberia.”
The UK government put £325 million worth of aid into Sierra
Leone, in a response coordinated by DFID. Working together
with the UN, WHO and wider international community the
support package supported medical help on the ground; training
and deployment of medical experts; 1,400 treatment and
isolation beds; the training of frontline workers; community care
units; safe burials; help to find hidden cases; emergency
supplies; scientific research and testing, vaccine trials; military
support and support for SL health services and public
information.
“We left for Strensall military base on 9th November to
undergo intensive military, safety and humanitarian training to
prepare for working in an Ebola treatment centre. The military
were the first to be deployed under ‘operation Gritrock’. We
trained in the mock field hospital where they could turn the
temperature up to 30 deg to acclimatize us to the African
temperatures. 35 NHS volunteers – a combination of GP’s,
hospital doctors, nurses and paramedics from all over UK. We
were the first NHS group to be deployed.
“Our group was split in to two – 14 of us went initially to the
NGO Emergency who were running a 30 bedded treatment
centre in Lakka, with the aim to take over one of the large DFID
ETC’s with 100 beds with a combination of Italian, Serbian, UK
and Sierra Leone staff. Over 200 National staff were trained.
“After two weeks we moved to the larger ETC in Kerrytown
run by Save the Children – large number of Cuban Medical
Brigade there.
“Daily duties included 6-8 hour shifts, 37 deg heat. Taking
handovers from the previous shift, organising teams to cover
the wards. Ensuring tasks are allocated appropriately as each
entry into the red zone with the patients heightened the risk of
catching Ebola.
“Putting on the entire PPE (protective suit) takes 30 minutes
and by the time the whole suit is on you already feel exhausted
and claustrophobic. Its tight mask and goggles do not allow any
form of ventilation and inside the suit the temperature is much
higher and goggles steam up within 30 minutes which makes
vision really difficult. Some people weighed themselves before
and after entering the red zone and found they lost around 2.5kg
in weight. Once inside, you would always have to go with a
buddy incase you collapsed or felt unwell. The heat only
allowed you to stay in for 45mins to an hour. Duties included
taking blood, IV access, medication, collecting new patients
from the ambulance, feeding the children and weak patients,
washing patients and general nursing care. As time was so
limited with the patients you had to do everything to make sure
they were safe and prioritise once you were on the ward. So very
different from a hospital ward.
“Often you would have to leave if you, or buddy, felt unwell,
or your goggles steamed up or suit tore.
Continued overleaf
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Photo Eileen Thomson
“Undressing also took 30 mins. You had to be sprayed down
with 0.5% chlorine by a trained wash team member. The mask
was the last thing to be removed, often just before you were
about to collapse.
“When we arrived, there were not enough staff to give basic
patient care. Locals thought that they were coming in to the
ETC’s to die. When we arrived the mortality was around 80% Ebola is a disease which causes diarrhoea and vomiting leading
to kidney failure and liver impairment. One of the reasons
mortality had been so high in previous Ebola outbreaks was due
to lack of basic resources. Patients have very painful mouths,
sore throats and are unable to keep oral fluids down.
Haemorrhage was very rare. If given basic treatment such as IV
fluids, these patients have a very high chance of survival. In
fact, with good basic care, the mortality fell to just over 30%.
Every day we saw 5-10 discharges including children who had
come in very unwell. Just as we were leaving there were some
survivors came back to work in the treatment centre which was
amazing to see – they were able to speak to other patients and
help them see that survival and discharge is a very strong
possibility.
“Each and every member of the group felt this was one of the
most amazing and worthwhile experiences of their lives. We are
all desperate to go back out to help in any way possible given
that time was invested in us to train us for working in such a
difficult environment. I am going back out in May to work in the
Ebola survivor study in Kerrytown.”
The Gazette would like to thank Sharon for the time she took to
write this piece and wish her every success and safety on her
return trip.
An interesting find
This was found this in one of the fields at Ingleston Mains when lifting stones.
Information provided by Dumfries Museum is that this is an Early to Middle Bronze Age plain axe hammer, 1000 - 2000 BC.
Size 12 inches X 5 inches x 3 inches deep and weighing approximately 9 pounds.
Battle axes are not practical as a weapon at that size but used more as a status symbol, it is said that there are Bronze Age Cairns
in the vicinity.
Eileen Thomson
Gala Concert
On Friday 26th June there will be another Gala Concert in
Glencairn Church.
Courtesy of Moniaive Arts Association, internationally
renowned musicians, Abigail Young (violin) and Sophie
Rahman (piano) are returning to delight us with their
performance.
This year Abigail has led the Scottish Chamber Orchestra on
both its New Year and a Spring Tour. She is the leader of the
Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa, Japan’s most versatile chamber
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orchestra and has led them on several acclaimed international
tours.
Sophie Rahman was the winner of the Royal Overseas
League’s Accompanist Award and the Liza Fuchsova Memorial
Prize for chamber music pianist. Sophia acts as official
accompanist for many groups including The Lionel Tertis
International Viola Competition and the Barbirolli International
Oboe Competition.
If previous years concerts are anything to go by this will be
another evening of beautiful music, beautifully played.
Tickets are available on the door or from Moniaive and
District Arts Association. £12 which includes a glass of wine.
Glencairn Memorial Institute
As one of the major players in the community the Institute provides an important venue for local
community groups, members of the community and their families. It is also very popular with
visiting groups.
It is used by Windfarm companies, amongst others, for presentations and public consultations and
is ideal for speakers who require room to accommodate large audiences. It is also the polling site on
election days. It hosts concerts, ceilidhs and the book sale amongst other things.
Facilities include a committee room, snooker room, pool table, kitchen with extensive facilities, large
upper hall, sports equipment, storage rooms, table and chair hire facilities and books (with an honesty
box) in the front hall. There is also a lift for disabled visitors.
The Institute supports local trades and volunteers help is keep the place in good order. However, the
building needs constant attention and the Management Committee keep the building under constant review to ensure we can provide
a high standard of facilities for members of the community and visitors.
To this end we require support from the community, please consider becoming a member of the Institute. In addition to the
income from membership and hires the committee is actively seeking funds for the ongoing maintenance, improvement and
refurbishment.
If you would like to show your support by becoming a member of the Institute and/or by volunteering (we still need help with
the tubs at the front door) please fill in the membership form below or visit our website.
The Institute needs you, and your friends. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Yours sincerely
M. Anderson
Contacts for the Institute are
Treasurer
Frank Hall (Chair) email: jfghall1@gmail.com.
GMI Committee
Fiona E Mcmillan (Secretary)
Email: m.anderson.gmi@gmail.com
email: fmcmillanm@aol.com
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Folk Festival
“It was bigger, better and so very friendly,” seems to be
the phrase on everyone’s lips.
Everyone noticed the number of visitors to the village
during the folk festival had increased, the campsite was
busier, the hotels, cafe, restaurant and shops reported an
increase in sales.
But most interestingly it was the number of families
attending that everyone noticed. These families added to
the ambience and gave the festival a different buzz this
year, and this was in no small part due to the improved
and expanded kids programme put on by the committee.
This year’s parade was not only bigger than previous
years, but better attended and wowed just about everyone who
attended. The Secret Dancers were amazing and the Carnival
Crew had pulled out all the stops with their props and amazing
May Queen and Green Man. Well done everyone.
The concerts were a sell out and warmly received. Workshops
well attended and the open mic sessions saw some excellent new
emerging young talent. The session musicians kept everyone in
the hotels entertained and the addition of the new improved
Coach House sessions went down a storm. The acoustic set in
the Institute was busier than usual as people relaxed after the
concerts.
There were, as expected, a few issues with parking and the
parade, which went on longer than planned caused a small
backlog of traffic. These are issues that will be addressed.
Sue Grant
Musicians in Coach House, Marquee and pup sessions. All photos courtesy Tom Telfer and Ray Farish.
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Moniaive Initiative
We would like to thank everyone who came to our first AGM
last night. Bill McLarty gave the chair's report in which he
outlined our aims and objectives, the role of the trustees and
the role of organisation within the community.
Olwen Staples, the project officer then gave an in-depth
report on our activities this year, outlining some of the
challenges and celebrating some of our successes, including the
launch of our two new projects – consultation into a community
hub/charity shop and consultation into the regeneration of the
High Street. She also introduced Karen Donald, who will be
covering for Olwen on her maternity leave, and Deborah Iden
who is the new Project Support Worker. They will be leading on
these new projects and will keep you updated on what's
happening next.
Finally Wendy Wall gave the treasurer's report where she
outlined our current funding successes and our short, medium
and long-term strategy for sustainability. There was then the
retiral and re-election of office bearers, followed by a chance to
ask questions and have an informal chat with the board and staff.
All of us at Moniaive Initiative (SCIO) would like to thank
those members of the community who came along and
supported us last night, and they would also like to thank
everyone who has supported us over the last 18 months.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page, our website
moniaiveinitiative.org.uk and watch out for posters with
upcoming events.
Excursions with Cairn Valley
Community Bus
There are four more trips planned for this season with the
community bus.
Friday 5th June Alnwick with a visit to the castle and gardens
£12 leaving 8.45am.
Friday 19th June Keswick for shopping and sightseeing £10
leaving at 9am.
Friday 26th June North Berwick for shopping and
sightseeing £10 leaving 9am.
Friday 3rd July Largs and Cumbrae for sightseeing £10
leaving at 9am.
If you would like to go on any of these trips please call Chris
on 01387 820401 or Archie 01387 820236.
There is a minimum requirement of 8 passengers per trip and
the deadline for booking is 3 days prior to travel. Go on take a
break and see a bit more of the country from the comfort of your
community bus.
Castle Douglas scheduled trips
Every other Thursday the community bus goes to Castle
Douglas for shopping or a trip to Threave Gardens.
Dates are: 4th and 18th June; 2nd, 16th and 30th July; 13th
and 27th August and 10th September. Bus leaves Moniaive
11.15am leaving CD at 3.05pm.
Logs and kindlers for sale
Will deliver
Wanted
Dead/dangerous trees – will cut and remove.
Stephen Forteath 01848 200676
AMD
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NEWTON ROAD, LOCHSIDE
DUMFRIES SCOTLAND
Tel: 01387
720819
www.dykesplanthire.co.uk
mail@dykesplanthire.co.uk
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Photo courtesy Jack Ewart
Horse Show present cheque
Chairman of Moniaive Horse Show, Jack Ewart, travelled to Barend Riding Centre to present a cheque for
three thousand pounds to the Stewartry Branch of Riding for the Disabled. The money raised was from the
raffle held on Show day last July. Jack is pictured presenting the cheque, along with helpers and riders.
Wee Glebe
Sarah and Mark Lancaster moved to Glebe Cottage in
Kirkland last year. Outside was a garage/workshop in a bad
state of repair.
“We didn’t really need a garage,” said Mark, “and so decided
to see if we could get planning permission to turn the building
into a one bedroom cottage for holiday lets.”
Planning permission was granted and Mark set about
converting the premises with the help of local contractors. And
they have made a beautiful job of the property, both inside and
out. “It took around 9 months to complete, said Sarah, “but we
have been booked every weekend since we opened at the end of
March.”
Inside the cottage there is a single bedroom, bathroom with
shower and underfloor heating, open plan living room and
kitchen with door to the private back garden. The cottage
contains a wood burning stove, Smart TV with netflix package,
WiFi, Bluetooth speakers, dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge
freezer and oven.
Outside in the very private garden there is a hot tub which
gives wonderful views over the countryside, a built in BBQ and
slabbed seating area.
The whole cottage is finished to an extremely high standard
and furnished using local items.
“We spent time going round the SpringFling studios last
week, choosing prints and items for decorating,” explained
Sarah.
Mark and Sarah both encourage their visitors to visit
Moniaive and to use the local shops and restaurants.
“I would like to thank everyone for their support and help
during the rebuild,” said Mark. “They know who they are!” he
added.
A plasterer by trade Mark has proved he can do more in the
way of building works. Sarah works for Natural Power in
business development.
You can find the aptly named ‘Wee Glebe’ on various
booking agency sites including Cottages for You who have
given the couple a 5 star rating. They also have a facebook page
and twitter account @WeeGlebe.
They can be reached on 01848 200679.
Mark mobile: 07913819758 or Sarah 07467946998.
We would like to wish them both every success with their
new venture.
Sue Grant
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St Ninian’s Book
Group
So far 2015 has seen some exciting
afternoons for the Book Group.
In January and February members
chose their own books, firstly biographies
then travel which were shared with the
rest of the group. This always brings a
great variety of taste for all to enjoy.
March brought a general discussion on
Anita Desai’s The Zigzag Way. Not every
member would recommend this as ‘a
good read’ but it engendered a lively
discussion.
Each year, since our formation, we
have devoted one month to an
appreciation of poetry, mostly our own
choice. This year we all studied T.S.
Eliot’s The Wasteland, ably led by Su
Palmer-Jones. A complex poem full of
allusions to both ancient and modern
literature, The Wasteland led to more than
an hour of exhaustive analysis.
This month we are reading Khaled
Husseini’s And the Mountains Echoed. he
is best known for The Kite Runner and
once again Afghanistan looms darkly
over all of the novel.
Muriel M.R. Young
WANTED
NEW MEMBERS
A beginners class is being
held in the Paterson Rooms,
North Street, Moniaive
The Bells of St Ninian’s AGM meeting on 30th March 2015, was held in the
Paterson Rooms where reports were approved from The Chairperson, The
Treasurer and the Musical Director.
The Chairman’s report highlighted the many voluntary performances given, during
the year April’14 to March’15 as follows:
Georgetown Friends & Neighbours Club,
XYZ Friendship Club Parkgate,
Young at Heart Club Summerhill,
Dumfries Baptist Church Friendship Club
Penpont Friendship Club,
Tynron Rural,
Family Christmas Service St Ninian’s,
Loreburn Retirement Group.
Two big events during June - our annual ‘Senior Citizen’s Afternoon Tea and
Handbell Tune Ringing’ in St Ninian’s – over forty having attended.
‘The Scottish Handbell Autum Regional Ring’ held in Moniaive Memorial
Institute in November where handbell ringers attended from the Stewartry, Jordanhill,
Dunblane Cathedral, Cumnock and hosted by ‘The Bells of St Ninian’s’.
We have done a great deal of travelling around by car and by music. Muriel and
Elna took the groups on a musical journey:
Scottish group: included Bunessan, Ye banks & Brae, Songs of the Isles, Skye Boat
Song etc.
Fairs: Strawberry and Scarborough.
Dances: Caribbean, Ragtime, and Mango Walk. Classical: Pomp and Circumstance
and Royal Fireworks.
New pieces: First World War Tunes, Aura Lee - Elvis Presley–‘Love me Tender’
and Gypsy Rover.
Peals: Bell Peal and Trinity Carillon.
Muriel has introduced percussion to our repertoire and poems. Quite a journey, and
most enjoyable by both audiences and bell ringers.
Besides the sound of the bells, handbell ringing is fascinating to watch and now that
we are established ringers we are in the process of purchasing new uniforms, which
will not only look good but will help us to focus upon the team rather than individuals.
Handbell concerts should be special and our ringers strive to achieve this.
Our thanks to all who support us...
Nan Tait, Secretary
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Monday evening
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• Suppliers of all types of Smokeless Fuels and House Coal •
Stockists of Fire Parts, Fire Accessories and Coal Bunkers
All welcome
Call us and we’ll deliver
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Fax: 01387 254494
Names to:
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01848 200403
TUESDAY DELIVERIES TO MONIAIVE AREA OR AS
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ALLISON &
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CONTRACTORS
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Tel: Steve on 07855 255705
or 01848 332297
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to Homes, Farms and Industry
Suppliers of plastic and metal tanks
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Fax 01848 330378
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Horticulture machinery
Welding and fabrication
General maintenance
Air-conditioning service
on cars, tractors etc.
Tel: Greg 07590 906023 or 01848 332297
Moniaive • Thornhill • Dumfries
Jim Lamberton
Local General Builder
No Job Too Big or Too Small
Howat Electrical Contractors Ltd
Iain Howat
Whitedyke, Dunscore
Dumfries DG2 0SS
Tel: 01387 820330
Mobile: 07710 779994
graphic design
• posters • flyers • magazines • brochures
• calendars • logos • cards • leaflets etc.
Sue 01848 20031
suegrant23@me.com
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Tel: 01387 209566 Mob: 07787238638
Email: lamberton2011@gmail.com
References available
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Moniaive Primary School
Pupil’s Page
Welcome to the new page in the
Gazette designed, written and
drawn by Moniaive Primary
School Pupils.
This issue we feature an
informative piece by Sonny Riddell
(with a clever illustration by Alex
Ogilvie) who are part of the
School’s Eco-group and a cartoon
by Lewis Phillips, part of the
Pupil’s Health and Safety group.
Any pupil wanting to get involved
in the Gazette should speak to
Mrs Moyes or Mrs Watson.
SAVING ENERGY by Sonny Riddell
Picture by Alex Ogilvie
Saving energy is good for the environment and saves you money.
Here are 10 ways to save energy in your home.
1. Stop draughts by sealing off windows
2. Turn down your heating by 1 degree
3. Close your curtains when it gets dark
4. Only use as much water as you need in the kettle
5. use energy saving lightbulbs
6. Turn off appliances – don’t leave on standby
7. Wash clothes at 30/40 degrees
8. Get loft insulation
9. use energy monitors
10. Get cavity wall insulation
By doing these things you can save hundreds of pounds on your bill
and reduce your carbon footprint.
HEALTH AND SAFETY by Lewis Phillips
The sad tale of Bob who was
busy texting on his mobile
while crossing the road...
v
...instead of watching and
listening for cars...
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c
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...and ended up in hospital where he wasn’t
allowed to use his mobile anymore...
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Glencairn Gazette 94 • June/July 2015 • 19
LOCAL HISTORY
The 73rd Regiment at Waterloo
The second battalion of the 73rd (Highland) Regiment of Foot
was raised in 1809 at a time when the regular army was
desperate for new recruits. Highland dress was abandoned to
encourage men from all over the country to join up.
Volunteers from the Militia were enticed to enlist by
recruiting posters – ‘now is your time brave lads of the Militia,
hasten and enrol yourselves... brave bold and undaunted young
heroes of the Militia whose Hearts beat high in the warlike
sound of a Drum, this is the moment, Do not lose it.’
Between 1810 and 1813 several Dumfriesshire Militia soldiers
volunteered to serve in the 2/73rd Regiment. What might be
called the ‘Dumfriesshire contingent’ consisted of 18 men from
the Militia including James Walker, a carpenter from Morton and
William Smith from Glencairn. Smith enlisted on 1 April 1813,
the same day as Walter Murray, a weaver from Langholm and
Archibald Elliot, a hosier from Hawick. Another four men from
the area joined direct from civilian life.
In 1813 the 2/73rd, commanded by Lt. Col. William Harris,
was sent to northern Europe, including the Netherlands, where
they took part in the siege of Antwerp where John Reid, a weaver
from Langholm was wounded.
On 15/16 June 1815 the 2/73rd made a forced march to the
crossroads at Quatre Bras in Belgium. Napoleon’s army was on
the move and had to be stopped here to enable the Duke of
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Wellington to assemble the allied army at Waterloo.
The men were not in good humour. The weather was hot and
by the time the battalion reached the crossroads the battle had
been raging for two hours. They formed line to advance through
standing corn only to have to form square to defend themselves
from being cut down by French cavalry. After some confusion the
2/73rd continued their advance and charged a French infantry
formation. Once again they had to form square in some haste, but
saw off the cuirassiers with a well timed volley.
On 17 June the 2/73rd withdrew to the ridge of Mont St. Jean
south of Waterloo, to take their place in a composite unit with the
30th Foot. Several times during the great battle of the 18th June
they were subjected to artillery fire which thinned their ranks. For
a time they were ordered back to shelter behind the reverse slope,
but had to return to their place in the line when cavalry
approached. They are said to have survived eleven such charges.
Endurance has its limits and the 30th/73rd lost so many of their
officers and senior NCOs that they were about to crumble.
Wellington seeing the confusion sent a staff officer, who
happened to be from the 73rd, who managed to restore order but
sent the colours to the rear for safety.
Writing in 1844 William Siborne wrote” ‘Of all the troops
comprising the Anglo-allied army, the most exposed to the fierce
onslaught of the French cavalry and the continuous cannonade of
their artillery were... the 30th and the 73rd, acting together as one
Corps.’
Losses over the three days have been calculated as: killed in
action + died of wounds 12.5%; wounded severely + slightly
33.5%.
Among the 22 men in the ‘Dumfriesshire contingent’, two
were killed in action – James Walker and Richard Foster, a cooper
from Dumfries. Three died of wounds – Corporal Thomas
Cummings, a shoemaker from Peebles, James Irving from Annan
and Corporal William Warden, a weaver from Buchan. Drummer
John Wilson, a tinsmith from Edinburgh, was taken prisoner but
rejoined on 20 June.
Five men were wounded, among them William Smith from
Moniaive (see Glencairn Gazette June 2009). His best move was
to get discharged in June 1817, ‘in consequence of a contracted
thumb arising from a gunshot wound received at Waterloo.’ The
battalion disbanded in 1817. The effective men were transferred
to the 1/73rd in Ceylon, while the others were discharged.
Accident and Cholera depleted the ranks of those who went to
Ceylon.
‘Reform your square,” our General cried,
we soon obeyed this word,
And made the Frenchmen soon retreat
from the loyal seventy-third.
Sources: The Battle of Quatre Bras 1815, Mike Robinson 2009
The 2/73rd at Waterloo, Alan Lagden and John Sly 1998
Original Recruiting Poster 1814, Black Watch Museum, Perth
The Battle - A History of the Battle of Waterloo, Alessandro
Barbero
A.B. Hall
McINTYRE JOINERY
Campbell McIntyre
Parkview Cottage, Moniaive
07761758094 or 01848 200653
c.mcintyre1316.com@gmail.com
FAMILY SPORTS EVENING
Wednesday 3rd June
Craigdarroch Arms Hotel Marquee
Under 12s 5-6pm
Over 12s 6-7pm
Skittles and Table Tennis
This is a try out for a more structured and
regular sports evening. Come along and let
us know what you would like to play...
FAMILIES WELCOME • FREE
Village Tubs
Moniaive village tubs were first put in place by the late
Sharon Henshall, with a view to making our village an
attractive place to live.
Dorothy Irvine continued to care for the tubs with her
planting skills and gardening knowledge and, with the help of
Margaret Thomson the village tubs were kept alive with colour.
After their retirement the tubs fell into disrepair. We hope that
they will now become attractive again and the advice and
encouragement we have received from Dot Irvine is much
appreciated. We have received support from many individuals
and would like to thank Dalwhat Garage for their gift of
compost and the Craigdarroch Arms for their donation to help
with the cost of planting. Thanks also to Anne Maxwell for her
tireless help in sourcing the plants and housing them until ready
for potting. Finally thanks to Clive Stevens without whose help
the tubs would not have been completed... varnishing, resiting,
preparing the soil and planting were all skillfully carried out.
Thank you to everyone who in any way assisted this
refurbishment.
Edwina Fletcher
Councillor Gill Dykes
You can contact me on
07736 255423
or email
Gill.Dykes@dumgal.gov.uk
Representing the Mid & Upper Nithsdale ward
Glencairn Gazette 93 • April/May 2015 • 21
An apple a day...
Moniaive Surgery Opening Hours
Mon/Wed/Fri
8.30am – 5.50pm
Tues/Thursday
8.30am – 1pm
Saturday/Sunday
CLOSED
Closed for lunch between 1-1.30pm
Drs Consult from 9am -10.30am every day and 4pm-5pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday
EMERGENCY CALL ARRANGEMENTS 01387 820266
There is a leaflet available detailing all services. Please ask for one at the surgery.
SURGERIES
Kirkgate, Dunscore
01387 820266
Rosevale, Chapel St, Moniaive
01848 200244
12-28 Lochfield Road, Dumfries
01387 262012
CLINICS • Asthma • Diabetic • Wart • Well
Woman • Mother & Baby • Healthy
Lifestyle • Minor Surgery. Held at all
surgeries. All doctors qualified to provide
a full range of services i.e. Maternity
Medical Services, Contraceptive,
Child Health Surveillance & Minor Surgery
Spring Fling
Another busy weekend for the village as Spring Fling got
under way.
Silvana McLean, Vaughan Trower, Sarah Keast and Melville
Brotherston all featured on the Green Route this year.
Painter and printmaker Silvana showed her love of the Far
North with her eclectic range of handmade prints, paintings and
sketchbooks.
Vaughan’s workshop and tools
New this year saw violin maker Vaughan open his workshop.
Completed violins and instruments under construction could be
seen and Vaughan was happy to talk about the processes
involved, wood used and special varnishes.
Sarah, printmaker and mixed media artist showed her
printing presses, sketchbooks and completed work from her
artist in residency on Iona earlier this year.
Melville’s superb use of colour tone and texture was shown
in his oils and watercolours. Dramatic landscapes of Scotland
dominated.
If you didn’t get the chance to visit all of these you missed
something special.
Sue Grant
Silvana’s work
R & M Logging
Hardwood/Softwood logs
Barrowed to your log shed
or store
No mess!
Call Ross 07748029533
or Mark 07587595255
Camling Farm, Penpont
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Completed works by Sarah
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£5 PRIZE CROSSWORD
Marathon Thanks
Sarah Lancaster would like to thank everyone who sponsored
her for the Manchester Marathon which she ran on 19th April in
memory of her father. Sarah raised £2,600 for Pancreatic Cancer
UK. She completed the 26 mile race in 5 hours 1 minute. Well
done Sarah.
Sponsored by Michael Forteath,
Painter & Decorator 01848 200462
Crossword 94
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Bowling Thanks
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Kilnhouse CBC would like to thank the people who gave prizes
and donations throughout the season. New members are
welcome when bowling starts again in October 2015.
Scott McMillan, Secretary
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Across
5. Where the boys kick
about? (8,5)
8. Short for identification –
informal or technical use.
(5)
9. Produced or generated
(7)
11. The cost (7)
13. Joyous (6)
14. Bones can and needles
can ____ (4)
15. Follow your nose (5)
16. Black cat (4)
17. Whisk till this (6)
19. See 2 down
21. Still on shelf (3,4)
23. Referred to (5)
24. Doing this to a daily
(8,5)
Down
1. Steinbeck classic (2,4,3,4)
2. and 19. down Mistress?
(1,3,2,3,4)
3. A pal (4)
4. Ground with tiers of seats
(6)
6. Coal in fresh air (4,3)
7. A tense (7)
10. Purveyors of the night?
(5,7)
12. A happening (5)
15. Teaches (7)
16. Impress on paper (5,2)
18. Watery beasts (6)
20. Get away (6)
22. Clammy, cold (4)
Crossword issue 93 answers
Across: 5. Summer holidays; 9. Borage; 10. Resorts; 11.
Trundle; 13. Carer; 14. Isle; 15. Miaow; 16. Ride; 17. Abider;
19. Tuesday; 21. incline; 23. Onions; 24. An alpine meadow.
Down: 1. A Scottish bairn; 2. Resend; 3. Char; 4. Adorer; 6.
Measure; 7. Last cow; 8. Yesterdays news; 12. Exact; 15.
Martini; 16. Redried; 18. Ducals; 20. Eloped; 22. Even
Matt Williamson & Sons
Closeburn Industrial Estate
Deliveries made fortnightly to Moniaive and
surrounding areas
Suppliers of Peat Briquettes, Bags of Turf
Peat, Bio Logs, Eco Logs, Blazers,
Hardwood Logs in nets & tote bags, Kindlers
PHONE
01848 331344 OR 07585009325
Caption Competition No 77
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“Fishing Rab style”
Can you come up with a
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Moniaive Quiz Winner
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Crossword issue 93 Winner
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Glencairn Gazette 94 • June/July 2015 • 23
GLENCAIRN & TYNRON DIARY DATES
JUNE
Wednesday 3rd Family Sports Evening
Marquee, Craigdarroch. Under 12’s 5-6pm,
over 12’s 6-7pm. Skittles and Table Tennis.
Families welcome. See advert page 21.
Friday 5th Hard of Hearing Group Drop-in
Moniaive Surgery.
Friday 5th Alnwick trip Cairn Valley
Community Transport. 01387 820401. See
page 15.
Saturday 6th Steve Dowling & the Obliviates
@ The Craig 8pm. All welcome. Tim 01848
200205.
Sunday 7th Service St Ninian’s Church 11.45.
All welcome.
Wednesday 10th Announcement of Creative
Place winners.
Saturday 13th Cup ‘O Joe @ The Craig/MM
Bluegrass Festival All welcome. Tim 01848
200205.
Sunday 14th Service St Ninian’s Church 11.45.
Cup ‘O Joe will be playing Gospel Music. All
welcome.
Thursday 18th Parent Teacher Association
AGM Moniaive primary School 6pm. Pot luck
supper, raffle and family games. All welcome.
Friday 19th Keswick trip Cairn Valley
Community Transport. 01387 820401. See
page 15.
Sunday 21st Service St Ninian’s Church 11.45.
All welcome.
Friday 26th Gala Concert in Glencairn Church
7.30pm. Abigail Young - Violin, Sophie
Rahman - Piano. Tickets £12 (glass of wine
included).
Friday 26th The Knotty Pine String Band @
The Craig/MM Bluegrass Festival All
welcome. Tim 01848 200205.
Friday 5th North Berwick trip Cairn Valley
Community Transport. 01387 820401. See
page 15.
Saturday 27th Paul Thompson’s Beautiful
Britain Tour @ The Craig 8pm. All welcome.
Tim 01848 200205.
Sunday 28th Celebration of Holy Communion
Glencairn Church 11.45 and St Ninian’s Church
6pm. All welcome.
JULY
Friday 3rd Largs and Cumbrae trip Cairn
Valley Community Transport. 01387 820401.
See page 15.
Saturday 4th Beer festival Craigdarroch Arms
Hotel with Deadmans Stand, Monkey Shoulder
and Roadhouse. Starts 12pm. Tim 01848
200205.
Sunday 5th Service St Ninian’s Church 10am.
NOTE CHANGE OF TIME. All welcome.
Sunday 12th Service St Ninian’s Church 10am.
All welcome.
Saturday 18th Noky’s Disco plus Simple
Minded Best of the 80’s from 7pm.
Craigdarroch Arms Hotel. Tim 01848 200205.
Sunday 19th Service St Ninian’s Church 10am.
All welcome.
Saturday 25th Coffee Morning with music St
Ninian’s Church 10am-12 noon. All welcome.
Sunday 26th Service Glencairn Church 10am.
All welcome.
AUGUST
Sunday 2nd Service St Ninian’s Church 10am.
Saturday 15th Moniaive Gala.
Saturday 29th 136th Moniaive Flower Show.
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MONIAIVE REGULAR EVENTS
Moniaive Initiative Olwen Hughes 01848
200203 moniaiveinitiative@gmail.com.
Crochet Club Tuesdays 7-9pm Memorial
Institute. £3/£1 kids.
Moniaive Arts Association Third Thursday of
month in Masonic Hall, Moniaive. 7.30pm. All
welcome. Alison Wilson on 01848 200207.
Yoga Carol Godridge 01848 200681.
Glencairn Bowling Club Sweep Every Tuesday
and Saturday in summer at 7pm. Scott
McMillan 01848 200482.
Kilnhouse Carpet Bowling Club Every Monday
night October to April. 7.30pm start. Scott
McMillan 01848 200568.
SWRI Third Wednesday of the month. St
Ninian’s Church 7.30pm. New members
welcome. Elaine Wilson 01848 200727.
Jam sessions Every Tuesday (trad) &
Wednesday evenings. Craigdarroch Arms
Hotel. Tim 01848 200205.
Walk yourself fit! Every Tuesday 11am from
Cherry Tree, Moniaive. Linda McDonald 01848
200469.
Badminton Club Every Tuesday 9.15am in the
Memorial Institute. New members welcome.
Frank Hall 01848 200263.
Breakfast Club Moniaive Playcare.
The Bells of St Ninian's James Paterson
Rooms. 7pm for 7.15pm Monday evenings.
Nan Tait 01848 200403.
Cairn Chorus Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm
Memorial Institute 01848 200526 for details.
Nuts Poker League Craigdarroch Arms Hotel
7.30pm registration 8pm start. Every Tuesday
and Thursday. Beginners welcome. Sue 01848
200331.
Darts Craigdarroch Arms, Moniaive. Tim
O’Sullivan 01848 200205.
Fishing Club Lottery every Monday 9pm.
Tickets available from George, Craigdarroch or
members. Brian 01848 200467.
Easy-obics Thursdays Institute 11am-12pm.
Glencairn Community Council First Monday of
month, Memorial Institute 7.30pm. All
welcome. Sue Grant 01848 200331.
Glencairn History Group First Thursday of
month to April 2014, Memorial Institute
7.30pm. Elizabeth Hall 01848 200256.
Glencairn Memorial Institute Committee
Fourth Thursday of month in Institute. All
welcome.
Evergreen Club Tuesdays 1.30pm Green Tea
Room. Community bus collects. New members
very welcome. Delitia Knowles 01848 200314
or Mabel Forteath 01848 200676.
Brownies Memorial Institute, every Tuesday of
term. 6-7.30pm. Olwen Hughes 01848 200419.
Episcopal Service Fourth Sunday of every
month 9.30am Maxwelton Chapel. Tony
Freeman 01848 200150.
Toy Library St Ninian’s every Thursdays 1.30 3pm during term-time. £1 per family. Una Wilson
01848 200111.
Skitter Lane Youth Club (SLYC) Mondays School
Term. Memorial Institute from 7.15 to 9.15.
Secondary school ages. Dean 01848 200348.
Articles, photos, stories,
adverts, competition entries
etc can be left in Gazette Box
at Moniaive PO.
TYNRON REGULAR EVENTS
Art Classes Every Tuesday pm. Alastair Davies
on 01848 200774.
Tai Chi Mondays 11.45am - 12.45pm Angela
Johnstone 07808503091.
Tynron Carpet Bowling Club Thursdays 7.30pm.
Tynron Hall. Frank Irvine 01848 200355.
Tynron Community Council Last Monday, odd
months. George Freeborn 200439.
Tynron SWRI 1st Monday of the month. Madge
Rorison on 01848 200305.
Ceilidh Dancing Classes Every Tuesday 7.30 9.30 pm. £4 adults, children free. Mary Newbold
on 01848 200379.
BOOKING CONTACTS
Cairn Valley Community Transport Chris Whittle
on 01387 820401.
Glencairn Memorial Institute Fiona McMillan
01848 200475.
Tynron Hall Hilary Osborne 01848 200219.
Email: osborne_hilary@hotmail.com
Wallaceton Hall Wendy Stewart 01387 820 241.
Masonic Hall, Moniaive John Cowdery 01848
200441.
Moniaive Playcare: Breakfast Club and The
Zone (Afterschool Club) 07874 216784.
CASTLE DOUGLAS BUS SERVICE
Cairn Valley Community Transport Chris Whittle
on 01387 820401. Alternate Thursdays, bus
leaves Moniaive 11.15 returns 3.55pm. £3.50.
Bus passes accepted. Under 16 half price.
Future dates:
June 4th/18th.
July 2nd/16th/30th.
August 13th/27th.
September 10th.
COMING AND GOING
Little family to Dunreggan • Diane and
Keith Hinton to Chapel Street from
Dunreggan.
DISTRIBUTION
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mailing list please call Tim O’Sullivan on
01848 200205.
EDITORIAL CONTACT
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Please help by supplying diary dates,
advertisements, articles, photographs and
letters. These can be placed in the Gazette Box
found in Watson’s Grocers or emailed to Sue.
• Sue Grant, Seaforth, Chapel Street,
Moniaive 01848 200331
suegrant23@me.com
• Sandy Hall, Craiglearan, Moniaive
01848 200292.
DEADLINE FOR AUGUST/SEPT ISSUE IS 20TH JULY.
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