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Butchers, Bakers and Candlestick Makers - Wigtownshire Traders
20th June - 5th September
Do you remember shopping before the days of big brands and international stores? This exhibiton explores a lost world of local shops and trades.
Stranraer Museum Exhibitions,
55 George Street, Stranraer
Admission Free.
For more information, please call 01776 705088.
- Lochryan Sailing Club Fun Day
Sunday 5th July 2009
11am - 3pm @ Wig-Bay, Kirkcolm
Lots of activities for all of the family.
For more details, please contact Colin Dewar on 01988 402 414
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 26th July 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
2nd - 8th August 2009
Download the Lifeboat Week program of events as a PDF (21kb)
- Sunday 2nd August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- 12.30pm @ Harbour side
Rib Raid - Rigid inflatable boat race from Donaghadee to Portpatrick
- 2.30pm @ Harbour side
Open Air Church Service conducted by Local Clergy - Organist Mr I. Munro
- 3pm @ Ward Shore
Stranraer & District Pipe Band
- 3pm @ North Crescent
Live Music outside the Crown Hotel
- 7pm to LATE! @ Dunskey Golf Club
Cabaret Dinner with Stewart Coull and Celebrity Guest Speakers (Sponsored by Stenaline )
- Monday 3rd August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- 9am to 4pm @ Harbour side
Fishing Competition from local boats (weather permitting)
- 1.30pm to 3.30pm @ All-weather Courts
Under 13 Sports (soft shoes only )- Beat the Goalie! (Sponsored by Campbells)
- 7.30pm @ Village Hall
Race Night! Fun for all the family! Late licence (Sponsored by Jim & Betty Muir)
- Tuesday 4th August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- All Day @ Dunskey Golf Club
Golf Competition for Rita McCaig Salver
Ladies ring the Golf Club for times please - IMPORTANT ! Tel: 01776 810273
- 2pm @ Harbour side
Greasy Pole Competition.
- 6pm @ See Posters on Day
Wheelie Bin Race - Another fun event! (Sponsord by Environmental Infrastructure)
- 7.30pm @ Village Hall
Car Treasure Hunt - Fun for ALL the family! (Sponsored by A. Burgess & Family)
- Wednesday 5th August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- All Day @ Dunskey Golf Club
Men's Annual RNLI Golf Competition (Sponsored by A. McMillan, Stranraer)
- 2pm - 4.30pm @ Village Hall
Scruffs Pet Show
Class 1 - Dogs : Class 2 - All other animals. All animals must
be on a lead or otherwise confined. (Sponsored by Braefield Guest House)
- 7pm @ Village Hall
Family Quiz - Bring along ALL the Family! (Sponsored by Southwest Events)
- 9pm @ Crown Hotel
Music Evening (Sponsored by the Crown Hotel)
- Thursday 6th August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- 10.30am to 12.30pm @ Village Hall
Coffee Morning & Face Painting (Sponsored by J. McClintock & Simpsons Bakeries)
- 2pm @ Village Hall
Family Fun Run
Distance 4 miles. Ages 8 to 98! Entry Forms from LB Shop before race day and from 10.30am on Race Day in the Village Hall.
- 6.30pm @ Putting Green
Fun Putting (Sponsored by R. Erskine & Q. McKie our very own Cox'n/2nd Cox'n!)
- 8pm @ Harbour House Hotel
Quiz Night All adults welcome (Sponsored by Steve & Julie Reynolds & Family)
- Friday 7th August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- 2pm @ Putting Green
Fancy Dress Competition
Ages 0 ~ 12 (VENUE Village Hall if it is raining!)
- 6.30pm @ Harbour side
Raft Race (Organised by Stranraer & District Round Table)
- 9pm to LATE! @ Village Hall
Dance with Late Licence
- Saturday 8th August
Portpatrick Lifeboat Week
- 10am to 4pm @ Harbour side
Sea Safety Stand
Useful advice from Professionals with Flare Demo and Lifejacket Clinic.
- 2pm @ All Weather Courts
Cliff Rescue Demonstration with HM Coastguard [HMCG}
- 3pm
Combined Exercise with Portpatrick Lifeboat, Stranraer Inshore LB, SAR Helicopter & HMCG
- 8pm @ Lifeboat Shed
Wheel of Fortune & Balloon Race
- 8pm to 9.30pm @ Lifeboat Shed
Crew Bar-B-Que, Bonfire and Fireworks Display with
Stranraer & District Pipe Band
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 3oth August 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Order of St. John
10th - 19th September
Paintings, sculptures and ceramics by local artists. Held to raise funds for local pallative care. All the works are for sale.
Stranraer Museum Exhibitions,
55 George Street, Stranraer
Admission Free.
For more information, please call 01776 705088.
Emigration and Homecoming
10th September - 31st December
2009 is the year of the Homecoming, a worldwide call for emigres and their descendants to return to Scotland and celebrate Scottish culture. This exhibition looks at the fascinating story of Galloway's emigrants.
Stranraer Museum Exhibitions,
55 George Street, Stranraer
Admission Free.
For more information, please call 01776 705088.
Place, Identity & Memory - Books made by artists
26th September - 31st October
A travelling exhibition by IRIS. The aim of IRIS is to develop Dumfries & Galloway as a recognised center for book arts in Scotland and internationally.
Stranraer Museum Exhibitions,
55 George Street, Stranraer
Admission Free.
For more information, please call 01776 705088.
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 27th September 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 11th October 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 25th October 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Collecting The Past
7th November - 30th January 2010
Wigtownshire played an important role in the story of Scottish Archaeology. This exhibition looks at local antiquarians and their collections.
Stranraer Museum Exhibitions,
55 George Street, Stranraer
Admission Free.
For more information, please call 01776 705088.
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 15th November 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Royal Photographic Society (Scottish Branch)
21st November - 5th December
The Society's annual travelling exhibition and a chance to see some of the best in contemporary photography.
Stranraer Library, South Strand Street, Stranraer
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 29th November 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
Car Boot Sale
Sunday 6th December 2009
11am - 2pm @
The Millennium Centre, George Street, Stranraer
Clear out your clutter and make some cash!
Tables £7.00 each -
Phone 01776 706279 to book.
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