Links of Interest: www.dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk

• 7th Walking Festival 2008, 24th - 25th May
  10 short and long walks arround or Royal Burgh and beyond incluing some self lead walks even an overnight stay, keep looking for updates of this walk
  
  Note we are easy to reach, 1 hour from Glasgow, 1 hour from Carlisle, 1 hour 30 minutes from Edinburgh. We are situated north of Dumfries on the A 76 trunk road
  
  Base is Fire Station, Leven Road, Sanquhar
  
  Come along and enjoy
  
  Only 2 days of walks this year, include an overnight stay in a BOTHY you must pre book this one
  
  Entrants must sign insurance disclaimer
  
  Contact: Duncan Close: telephone: 01659 50596
  Robert Abbott; telephone; 01659 50996
  
  e mail: norman.burns@dghp.org.uk OR robert@scot03.wanadoo.co.uk
  

• Bike Trail, 21st June
  Come along to this new event, easy guided trail this year, approx 18 miles on tar road from sanquhar Museum to Drumlanrig Castle
  
  Contact Robert for entry details
  
  You must sign insurance disclaimer
  
  contact: Robert Abbott: tel; 01659 50996
  
  e mail: robert@scot03.wanadoo.co.uk
  

• Best Garden Compettition, 16th August
  New event for all the nice gardeners
  
  More news to follow
  
• FLOWER / HORTICULTURAL SHOW, SANQUHAR, 30th August
  The annual Flower & Vegatable & Handicrafts Show is on Saturday 30th August 2008
  
  It is the premier show in Nithsdale
  
  Exhibitors contact show secretary: Elizabeth Burns, telephone; 01659 50551
  

• Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show, 7th September
  Upper Nithsdale's Annual Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show. A great day out for the family.
  Free entry. Plenty of parking.
  
  
  Sunday - Classic & Vintage Vehicle Procession round Kirkconnel, Kelloholm and Sanquhar. Display of all vehicles on Queensberry Square. Refreshment stands, Autojumble and selection of stalls.
  
  Individuals or Clubs interested in exhibiting their vehicles should contact us for entry forms and full details. small buffet reception for entrants.
  
  Contact: Robert Abbott: telephone: 01659 50996
  e mail: robert@scot03.wanadoo.co.uk
  

• Christmas Fair 2008, 30th November
  Date for this very popular event is Sunday 30th November 2008in the Town Hall from noon
  
  This event has all the table crafts avaible to purchase, from wooden toys, ornaments to paintings and local photographs, knitting, food and many more crafts, teas also available
  
  Tables can be booked by contacting Norman Burns: telephone: 01659 50551, 15 pound pre paid booking fee per table
  
  admission charge
  

• Inter Service Championships, Wild Water Racing Canoeing 12th to 14th February 2009, 12th - 14th February
  Come and see some championship canoeing at Sanquhar when the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force descend upon the river Nith
  
  

For more details please contact Upper Nithsdale Events Office on 01659 50191

Please note, events marked with an asterix are not run by Upper Nithsdale Events, however you can still contact us for the details!