Stranraer lunch meet up
2025-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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→

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
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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.
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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.

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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
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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.

Dumfries Meet up - SnaQ
2026-01-16 14:00 - 16:00 | SnaQ, Queen of the South Arena, Dumfries, DG2 9BA, United Kingdom
Come and start the New Year with friends, coffee, cake and chat at SnaQ.
if you’d like to attend please either reply going to this invite or email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

Coffee, cake and chat - Powfoot hotel
2026-01-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Powfoot Golf Hotel, 2 Links Avenue, Powfoot, DG12 5PN
Come along to chat with friends over a cuppa and slice of cake at Powfoot Hotel. This event is fully funded. If you have any allergies or intolerances, please let Christine know in advance.
To book use the eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/947905198967?aff=oddtdtcreator
or email christine@dgmefm.org.uk

CD Meet up
2026-01-30 14:00 - 16:00 | threave gardens cafe
Come and join friends for coffee, cake and a catch up

Coffee cake and chat - Powfoot
2026-02-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Powfoot Golf Hotel, 2 Links Avenue, Powfoot, DG12 5PN
Come and chat over cake and a cuppa. This is a funded event.
Book your space through the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/947905198967?aff=oddtdtcreator or by emailing christine@dgmefm.org.uk or through the Annan What’s App group.

Sound bath - Dumfries
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Lochvale house
Come and join June for a relaxing sound bath.
Please wear loose and comfortable clothes. Bring a blanket and small cushion. Yoga mats will be available for people who want to get onto the ground but chairs will also be available for those who do not want to. This is …Continue Reading→

Mandala dot painting - Sanquhar
2026-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 | A’ the Airts Community Arts Centre, 8-12 High St, Sanquhar, DG4 6BL, United Kingdom
Come and join Kalpana for some dotting fun making mandalas.
There will be plenty of opportunity for coffee and chat as well as creating something in a mindful way. We will have a guided relaxation if time permits. This is a funded event.
To book email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

Stranraer lunch meet up
2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | The Swan, Stranraer, 17 Sheuchan St, Stranraer, DG9 0EA, United Kingdom
Come along and enjoy lunch whilst meeting and chatting with friends.
This is not a funded event.
To book email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk or via the Stranraer WhatsApp group.

Chair Yoga - Online
2026-03-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
Join Jill for some chair yoga to improve mental wellbeing. Jill has done yoga for the Network in the past and is very aware of the needs of the members. Jill is also a member of the Network.
This session will be delivered on Zoom. To book email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

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Mandala Dot Painting
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | South Machers Community Centre, Castlehill, Whithorn, DG8 8PN
Join Kalpana for a dotting good time with Mandala painting, with some coffee and a chat too.
email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk to book a place

Chair yoga for better sleep
2026-03-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Jill will be leading an evening session of chair yoga to help with better sleep.
Jill has offered yoga to the Network and is understanding of the needs of the members. Jill is also a member if the Network.
If you would like to book onto this workshop email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

geli printimg
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985578886901?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lino Printing workshop - Annan
2026-03-20 13:20 - 15:20 | Annan Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Annan, DG12 6DS, United Kingdom
Using a v-shaped tool to gouge spaces into a lino sheet and using rollers to apply ink, you can create your own printed design. This workshop will be led by Julie Stephen of The Artful Corner. This is a fully funded activity.
Parking is available directly outside the venue.
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Scottish Human Rights Commission Consultation
2026-03-23 10:00 - 11:00
Dr Alison Hosie a research Officer from the Scottish Human Rights Commission is going to be hosting and online consultation so that you can have your say on economic, social and cultural rights in your area.

See link below for further details.
https://www.scottishhumanrights.com/…/economic-social…/

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Coffee, Cake and Spring art activity - Dumfries
2026-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Lockards Farm, Lockerbie Road, Dumfries, DG1 3PF, United Kingdom
Come along for a chat with some cake and coffee with fellow members.
There will also be an opportunity to make a Spring book mark to take away with you.
Any food or drinks ordered will need to be paid for individually.
To book reply email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

Emergence self portrait exhibition - Kirkcudbright galleries (cafe)
2026-03-30 10:00 - 2026-04-30 16:00 | Kirkcudbright Galleries, Kirkcudbright Galleries, St. Mary Street, ,, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, DG6 4AA, United Kingdom
The 5 Emergence self-portraits created by our members will be on display at Kirkcudbright Galleries from 30th March for a month. Pop along to the cafe to have a look. Open Monday – Saturday: 10am – 4pm, and Sundays: 11:30-4pm

Castle Douglas Meet up and Spring activity
2026-04-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Gordon Memorial Hall, 68 St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN, United Kingdom
Come along for a lovely afternoon of chatting with friends over coffee and cake. We will also have a small Spring activity
If there is anything in particular you would like information on or discussed at the meeting let me know.
To book a place email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

Sound bath - Annan
2026-04-17 14:45 - 16:00 | Annan Old Parish Hall, Church Street, Annan, DG12 6DS, United Kingdom
A sound bath is a deeply immersive, meditative experience where participants relax, sitting or lying down, while being enveloped by resonant sounds from instruments like singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and drums. This is a fully funded activity.
Parking is available directly outside the venue.
Book using the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sound-bath-annan-tickets-1982674542930?aff=oddtdtcreator …Continue Reading→

Screen printing - Stranraer
2026-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Stranraer Library, N Strand Street, Stranraer, DG9 7LD
Come along and meet the lovely Diana for a screen printing workshop were you will decorate a tote bag to take away with you at the end of the session.
As always plenty of time for chat and coffee too.
If you’d like to book email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

Gelli printing - Dumfries
2026-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | St. John’s Church Hall, Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LW
Come along and meet Julie who will show you how to make some lovely prints using Gelli plates.
This work shop is free and all materials provided. No previous knowledge or skills required.
Time for coffee and a chat as well.
To book email kalpana@dgmefm.org.uk

Lunch meet up - Annan
2026-05-01 12:30 - 14:30 | Our Place, High Street, Annan, DG12 6AD
Join us for a social lunch meet up.
Have a chat, share experiences, make friends…
Lunch is funded but any drinks ordered need to be paid for by the individual. Please email christine@dgmefm.org.uk if you have any allergies or intolerances.
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Swimming session - Annan
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | 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. Please be sure …Continue Reading→

lunch meet up Dumfries - Gracefield Arts Centre Edinburgh Road, Dumfries
2026-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Gracefield Arts Centre, 28 Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, DG1 1JQ, United Kingdom
Hey there! Join us for a chill lunch meet up in the heart of Dumfries. It’s a great chance to catch up, make new friends, and enjoy some tasty bites together. No fuss, just good vibes and good company. Whether you’re local or just passing through, come hang out and …Continue Reading→
