DGMEFM Network

Monthly meet up
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-01 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Zoom
Join us for a social meet up online. Have a chat with other members – bring your own cuppa and snacks if you wish.

Hope to see lots of you there!

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063674933?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 820 6367 4933
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Fascinator Workshops (x2) in Newton Stewart
2025-03-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Newton Stewart Initiative Centre, Church Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6ER, United Kingdom
Emma Mitchell will lead 2 x 2 hour workshops, teaching you how to create your very own fascinator. All resources will be provided each day.
As our members are likely to tire, we have set up 2 sessions, a week apart, rather than one 4 hour one.
Workshop 1 – …Continue Reading→

Stranraer lunch meet up
2025-03-20 01:00 - 15:00 | Stranraer Library, N Strand Street, Stranraer, DG9 7LD
Join us for a social meet up.
Have a chat, share experiences, make friends…
Please note – this event is not funded. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.
At this meet up, local Massage therapist, Tigger MacGregor, will be joining us and offering short, …Continue Reading→

Watercolour Workshop
2025-03-24 13:15 - 14:30 | Annan Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Annan, DG12 6DS, United Kingdom
Come along and learn how to use watercolour paints to create effective artwork. Tutor Laura Aitchison will teach you how to use your skills to create a greetings card to take away with you.

Book this event on Eventbrite using the link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/watercolour-workshop-annan-tickets-1232809960779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monthly meet up
2025-04-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Join us for a social meet up online. Have a chat with other members – bring your own cuppa and snacks if you wish.
Our speaker will be Zoe Graham from HEAT & Handyvan projects
Hope to see lots of you there!

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063674933?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 820 …Continue Reading→

Castle Douglas Meet Up
2025-04-07 13:15 - 16:00 | Gordon Memorial Hall, 68 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN, United Kingdom
DGMEFM Network Lunch and Social at Gordon Memorial Hall, Castle Douglas.
Monday 7th April @ 1.15pm
Contact: paul@dgmefm.org.uk
Tea and coffee (including decaf), cow’s milk, sugar, and sweeteners will be available. You are of course welcome to bring anything else you might need. As this meet up is not funded, …Continue Reading→

Iris folding workshop
2025-04-07 14:15 - 15:30 | Gordon Memorial Hall, 68 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN, United Kingdom
DGMEFM Network Lunch and Social at Gordon Memorial Hall, Castle Douglas.
Monday 7th April @ 1.15pm
Contact: paul@dgmefm.org.uk
Learn a paper folding technique to create a beautiful card to take away with you. Paul Thompson will teach you the skills you need and all resources will be provided.
This workshop …Continue Reading→

Dumfries Lunch Social Meet up
2025-05-16 12:30 - 14:30 | The Stove Network and Cafe, 100 High Street, Dumfries, DG1 2BJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a social lunch meet up.
Have a chat, share experiences, make friends…
This meet up is not funded so each individual will need to pay for what has been ordered.
Please be sure to cancel if you are unable to attend on the day. You can cancel …Continue Reading→

Decluttering with care
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter but unsure where to start? Join Professional Organiser, Mel Carruthers from More Organised, for a gentle and encouraging online workshop.
You’ll discover simple, low-energy ways to reduce overwhelm and create calmer, more comfortable spaces, at your own pace. Whether you’re tackling your whole house, a single …Continue Reading→

Annan Lunch Social Meet up
2025-05-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Powfoot Golf Hotel, 2 Links Avenue, Powfoot, DG12 5PN
Join us for a coffee and cake meet up.
Have a chat, share experiences, make friends…
This meet up is not funded so each individual will need to pay for what has been ordered.
Please be sure to cancel if you are unable to attend on the day. You can …Continue Reading→

Monthly meet up
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
Join us for a social meet up online. Have a chat with other members – bring your own cuppa and snacks if you wish.
Our speaker will be Carolyn Cluness from SHAX who will be telling us about what their organisation has to offer the community.
Hope to see lots …Continue Reading→

Stranraer Lunch meet up
2025-06-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Driftwood Restaurant, Agnew Crescent, Stranraer, DG9 7JZ
Come and join us for a social lunch meet up.
Chat to people who understand what you are living with over a lovely lunch.
This is not funded so each individual will need to pay for what they have.
Please be sure to cancel if you are unable to attend …Continue Reading→

Castle Douglas Meet Up
2025-06-16 13:15 - 16:00 | Gordon Memorial Hall, 68 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN, United Kingdom
DGMEFM Network Lunch and Social at Gordon Memorial Hall, Castle Douglas.
Monday 16th June @ 1.15pm
Contact: paul@dgmefm.org.uk
Tea and coffee (including decaf), cow’s milk, sugar, and sweeteners will be available. You are of course welcome to bring anything else you might need. As this meet up is not funded, …Continue Reading→

Iris folding workshop
2025-07-11 02:15 - 15:45 | Annan Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Annan, DG12 6DS, United Kingdom
Learn a paper folding technique to create a beautiful card to take away with you. Paul Thompson will teach you the skills you need and all resources will be provided.

Iris folding workshop
2025-07-11 14:15 - 15:45 | Annan Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Annan, DG12 6DS, United Kingdom
Learn a paper folding technique to create a beautiful card to take away with you. Paul Thompson will teach you the skills you need and all resources will be provided. To book you place click this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1360388070339?aff=oddtdtcreator or email christine@dgmefm.org.uk

Annan Lunch Social Meet up
2025-07-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Our Place, High Street, Annan, DG12 6AD

Swimming session - Solway swim
2025-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Solway Swim, Blythewood, Whitesprings, Annan, DG12 6RD, United Kingdom
Come for a splash or a swim at this privately booked swimming pool. Please note the pool is accessible by steps and a handrail and while the changing rooms are accessible, individual cubicles are not. Maximum of 10 people per session so book quickly to avoid disappointment. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swimming-session-tickets-1544472451679?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please be …Continue Reading→

Dumfries Lunch Social Meet up
2025-08-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Dumfries Baptist Church, Gillbrae Road, Dumfries, DG1 4EJ

Annan coffee and cake meet up
2025-09-19 15:00 - 16:30 | Powfoot Golf Hotel, 2 Links Avenue, Powfoot, DG12 5PN
Join us for a social meet up. Have a chat, share experiences, make friends…all while enjoying some sweet treats. One drink and one cake will be paid for using funding provided by The National Lottery Community Fund. Please email christine@dgmefm.org.uk if you have any allergies or intolerances.
Please be sure …Continue Reading→

Geli Printing - Wigtownshire
2025-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | South Machers Community Centre, Castlehill, Whithorn, DG8 8PN
Come and do some messy, fun and creative, Geli plate printing with Kalpana and Diana.

Perfect for people looking for quick impressive prints.

No prior experience of art or printing needed.
All materials provided

Mandala Dot Painting - Dumfries
2025-10-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Lochvale house
Join me, Kalpana in a dotting good time!

We will be making a mandala out of dots and using this as a mindful exercise for those who want to.

Time permitting we will finish up with a guided relaxation.

Light refreshments provided.

Looking forward to seeing …Continue Reading→

Lunch - The Station, Kirkpatrick Fleming
2025-10-31 12:30 - 14:30 | The Station, Kirkpatrick Fleming, B7076 Kirkpatrick-Fleming, DG11 3AU
Come and chat to other members, make friends and enjoy lunch together. Thanks to funding, we can offer a meal and one drink paid for by us. Any extras must be paid for individually.
If you have any intolerances or allergies, please email christine@dgmefm.org.uk
Please let us know if you …Continue Reading→

Mandala Dot painting - Annan
2025-11-26 14:15 - 16:00 | Annan Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Annan, DG12 6DS, United Kingdom
Kalpana will teach you how to make a mandala out of dots and using this as a mindful exercise for those who want to. Time permitting we will finish up with a guided relaxation.
