'Craiturs' Launch

'Craiturs: Snapshots of Life from Dumfries & Galloway and beyond'
Stories and Poems by Alex Berry and Elaine Palmer
Edited by Hamish MacDonald

Join Alex Berry, Elaine Palmer and Hamish MacDonald for the launch of 'Craiturs', a special anthology from Hamish's 'Writing from Life' work during his time as Robert Burns Fellow with Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association. Alex and Elaine will be reading poems and stories based on their own experiences, and Hamish will be introducing the book and giving a flavour of his own work during the past year. Free event.

Lochthorn Library, Dumfries
Wednesday 17th January 7:30pm

Bladnoch Distillery, Bladnoch, Wigtown
Thursday 18th January 7.00pm

Storytelling at the Farm

Stories, songs and music to see you through the long winter...
Castle Creavie Farm near Kirkcudbright is holding a series of monthly story gatherings by the fire. All are welcome to bring along a story, song or music, or just sit and enjoy the evening.

Dates and themes are as follows:
13th December - Deep Mid-Winter Tales for a Winter's Night
17th January - Deezing and Thawing
21st February - Candlemas, Flittings and Hirings
21st March - Ides of March: Madness and Hope
18th April - Birth and Youth

All evenings start at 7pm (refreshments) for 7.30pm
Suggested contribution: £5 (£3 concessions), including refreshments.
For more information, contact Charlie or Elaine Wannop 01557 500238 cwannop@ccrc.demon.co.uk or John Wheeler on 01664 450683

In the Saddle Hits the Spot

Castle Douglas author Anthony Davis has scored a big hit with football fans with his recently published story of a remarkable cycle ride. In the Saddle for the Saddlers describes his 184-mile round trip to Liverpool to support his beloved Walsall 40 years ago. The book comes with lavish illustrations and offers 'a delightful cameo of football following in 1961'. Copies are available from Tony Davis at 60 St Andrew St, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EN, price £4.95 + £1 p+p.