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Upcoming Events

Nov
25
Mon
1:10 pm Poetry competition @ No location
Poetry competition @ No location
Nov 25 2024 @ 1:10 pm – Jan 15 2025 @ 2:10 pm
We are having a poetry competition which will be independently judged by Pam Mellor, a local published poet.  Your poem can be on any topic you wish and take any form or length – let your creativity flow!  Entries should ideally be typed and emailed to christine@dgmefm.org.uk.  If you will have difficulty with this, send me an email and we can arrange an alternative option.  Entries may be included in future newsletters.   The prize will be a £20 gift voucher which can be used in local garden centres.   Entries should be with Christine by Wednesday 15th January 2025.
1:13 pm Recipe competition @ No location
Recipe competition @ No location
Nov 25 2024 @ 1:13 pm – Jan 15 2025 @ 2:13 pm
We are having a recipe competition.   We would love to start including ‘Quick Fix’ recipes in our newsletters – easy to prepare and make meals which we can make on ‘bad’ days when energy or pain stops us from achieving much.  They should be yummy and have some kind of nutritional value!  The entered recipes will be included in the next few newsletters.  A winner will be picked at random.   Entries should ideally be typed and emailed to christine@dgmefm.org.uk.  If you will have difficulty with this, send me an email and we can arrange an alternative option.   The prize will be a £20 gift voucher which can be …

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Dec
4
Wed
1:15 pm Fabric Christmas Bauble Workshop @ Annan Old Parish Hall
Fabric Christmas Bauble Workshop @ Annan Old Parish Hall
Dec 4 @ 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Come along and learn how to make a fabric bauble for your Christmas tree! The workshop will be led by member Myra Little. All materials will be provided and you can take your bauble away with you.   To book please email christine@dgmefm.org.uk or book on eventbrite using the link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fabric-christmas-bauble-workshop-tickets-1040773309987  
Dec
5
Thu
2:00 pm Monthly meet up @ Zoom
Monthly meet up @ Zoom
Dec 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for a social meet up.  Have a chat with other members – bring your own cuppa and snacks if you wish. Hope to see lots of you there! Our speaker will be Jamie Crook from Social Security Scotland. Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063674933?pwd=VjJ3RjVDY3VnUGpkSGVUQWQzR1RGZz09 Meeting ID: 820 6367 4933 Passcode: 2024
Dec
6
Fri
12:30 pm Annan Festive lunch meet up @ Westlands Country Park
Annan Festive lunch meet up @ Westlands Country Park
Dec 6 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for a Festive social lunch meet up.Have a chat, share experiences, make friends…Thanks to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, we’re able to offer a Festive meal or a soup and sandwich meal for free. Drinks/desserts will be also be available but will have to be paid for by the attendee.A maximum of 2 places can be booked by one member.Please be sure to cancel if you are unable to attend on the day. You can cancel on Eventbrite or by emailing: christine@dgmefm.org.uk  
Dec
10
Tue
12:30 pm Dumfries Festive Lunch Social Me... @ The Hitching Post
Dumfries Festive Lunch Social Me... @ The Hitching Post
Dec 10 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for a Festive lunch meet up. Have a chat, share experiences, make friends… Thanks to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, we’re able to offer a Christmas meal for free. Drinks/desserts will be also be available but will have to be paid for by the attendee. A maximum of 2 places can be booked by one person. Please be sure to cancel if you are unable to attend on the day. You can cancel on Eventbrite or by emailing: christine@dgmefm.org.uk
Jan
10
Fri
2:00 pm Emergence: Creating Mixed Media ... @ Zoom
Emergence: Creating Mixed Media ... @ Zoom
Jan 10 @ 2:00 pm – Jan 24 @ 3:30 pm
Mixed media art is made using a variety of mark making media (pencils, oil pastel, paints, marker pens, ink stamps, etc.) and a variety of collage materials (paper, magazine or book pages, photographs, stickers, cards, etc.).   For this particular activity we have three goals in mind.  First, we are offering it as an online wellbeing activity to boost our sense of self-confidence, belonging, as well as our right to be seen and to take up space in the world.  Second, we want to raise awareness about hidden conditions and disabilities like the ones we cope with. Third, we want to raise awareness of DGMEFM Network and attract new members. …

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Feb
3
Mon
1:15 pm Castle Douglas Meet Up @ Gordon Memorial Hall
Castle Douglas Meet Up @ Gordon Memorial Hall
Feb 3 @ 1:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Castle Douglas Meet Up @ Gordon Memorial Hall
DGMEFM Network Lunch and Social at Gordon Memorial Hall, Castle Douglas. Monday 3rd February, 1.15pm Contact: paul@dgmefm.org.uk Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/castle-douglas-meet-up-tickets-828615440087?aff=oddtdtcreator Booking closes on 27th January.   Thanks to a grant from the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, the Network will provide refreshments, supplied by a caterer who will need our order a week in advance. Please contact paul@dgmefm.org.uk by 27th January with your food requirements from the options below. 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. Soup Single option (vegetarian & gluten free), TBC Sandwich Choice of white roll, sandwich or …

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Feb
6
Thu
2:00 pm Monthly meet up @ Zoom
Monthly meet up @ Zoom
Feb 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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 Mandy Cairnie from Capability Scotland. Hope to see lots of you there!   Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063674933?pwd=VjJ3RjVDY3VnUGpkSGVUQWQzR1RGZz09 Meeting ID: 820 6367 4933 Passcode: 2025
Mar
6
Thu
2:00 pm Monthly meet up @ Zoom
Monthly meet up @ Zoom
Mar 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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=VjJ3RjVDY3VnUGpkSGVUQWQzR1RGZz09 Meeting ID: 820 6367 4933 Passcode: 2025
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