A literary stocking filler!

Local writer A. R. Davis (Tony) has just published 'Geronwithit in the Stewartry' - a book recounting his experiences with the Stewartry Football League over the last six years.

Written with a huge enthusiasm for youth football and refereeing, Tony's book will be a great read for local football fans, and proceeds from it will be ploughed back into local clubs to ensure their continued success with young people.

Tony has previously published 'In the Saddle for the Saddlers', a true short story with a cycling theme.

If you would like to buy one of Tony's books, please contact him at anthony.davis3@homecall.co.uk

Alan Riach and Sandy Moffat in the Midsteeple this Friday

As part of their Arts in the Steeple series, Dumfries & Galloway Arts Association welcomes Professor of Scottish Literature Alan Riach, and artist, teacher and chair of the Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitions Committee, Alexander Moffat RSA, to the Midsteeple in Dumfries on Friday 11 December at 7pm. The free event takes the form of a dialogue between Alan Riach and Alexander Moffat, and promises to be a uniquely fascinating evening discussing the sources and interconnections of Scottish art and culture explored in their new book Arts and Resistance.

The event is free but ring 01387 253383 to book your seat. Complimentary glass of wine on arrival!