Events Around Stranraer

This talk by Peter Marks, will briefly explore the life of Vivaldi with some musical illustrations including the composer’s time at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice - a convent, orphanage, and music school.

NYOS Jazz Orchestra continues to enjoy prestigious performance opportunities nationally and internationally and this year is no different with the orchestra making its debut appearances at the Mac in Belfast and at the Sligo Jazz Festival, as part of a tour to Northern Ireland and Eire.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

After a sell-out run last summer the smash hit musical PAPERBOY is back! It’s 1975 and 12 year old Tony dutifully goes about his paper round. Belfast in the seventies is like the newspapers he delivers: everything is black and white, albeit Orange and Green.

Musical Theatre Summer Camps are fun-filled 6-day summer activity holidays providing intense, creative training for anyone aged 11-17 looking to explore their potential and develop their acting, singing and dancing abilities.

Scotland’s Favourite Zippos Circus is back on the road for 2019 with a new show titled The Magnificent Top Hat, celebrating 21 years since ringmaster Norman Barrett first appeared at Zippos Circus.

Big Prize Bingo Night at Crossmichael Memorial Hall. Great night for all the family. Bar, great prizes. Doors open at 7pm. Eyes Down at 7 30pm. Children welcome. Prize raffle - bring your own snacks.

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with family and friends, listening to the sweet sound of Jazz in a tranquil setting surrounded by 4 acres of mature Walled Gardens. Take a stroll around our ‘Fish Pond’ Lake, spotting our wildlife and taking in the scents of summer!

With thrashing waterfalls, mystical bathing pools, secret gardens and spooky woodlands, the National Trust for Scotland’s enchanted Brodick Castle in Arran is the ultimate place to enrol at Wizard School this summer.

Sign up to 3 days of fun outdoor sports activities. Children will be given the chance to try athletics, golf, orienteering, football, archery and other outdoor activities giving them an introduction to a variety of new and exciting sports. Booking essential – book online or at the Athletics Arena, contact info at back.

Join us for the first 5k Ninja Assault Course in Scotland! If you are a fan of the Ninja Warrior TV show then this is the event for you! Unlock your inner Ninja and sign up for our fun 5k challenge with 10 different obstacles at Ayrshire Athletics Arena on Saturday 17th August.

Whether you have played before or are completely new to the game of golf, this 3 day sports coaching camp will teach you the skills required to play and enjoy the game. This is a great starting point for any young person keen to learn how to play. Booking essential.

Attention all creatives! Change is on the way… Look out for breaking news on the Imprint Writing Award competition for 2019. Check the website: eastayrshireleisure.com for updates and entry form - or ask at your local library.

This exhibition features a range of specially selected creative work from a variety of disciplines that have been developed and produced by students of Art and Design at Ayrshire College.

The Printed Line showcases the work of nearly 60 artists who have used a variety of printmaking techniques to exploit the potential of the printed line, from the thick velvety line of drypoint and the heavy cross-hatching of etching to delicate wood engraving and boldly coloured screenprints and lithographs.

An in-depth look at the Howard de Walden collection of arms and armour held at Dean Castle which is typical of a gentleman and scholar’s collecting. A mention will be made of Felix Joubert, an armourer and restorer of the Queen’s collections and those of London Museums, from whom de Walden commissioned items.

For the 13th year running we are delighted to host the hilarious MZA comedians’ Fringe preview season. It’s a night of comedy with a difference – headline comedians trying out their brand new material – off notes & off adrenaline!!

For the 13th year running we are delighted to host the hilarious MZA comedians’ Fringe preview season. It’s a night of comedy with a difference – headline comedians trying out their brand new material – off notes & off adrenaline!!

For the 13th year running we are delighted to host the hilarious MZA comedians’ Fringe preview season. It’s a night of comedy with a difference – headline comedians trying out their brand new material – off notes & off adrenaline!!

This year EAYT will be running a two week performing arts summer school, perfect for aspiring performers of all abilities who want to experience all aspects of musical theatre.

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Strictly over 18+ as my Spongebob jokes are savage! Well 2018 was nuts! I went from gigging in the back room of a pub to selling out five theatres, the country’s best comedy club and biggest comedy club plus a tour of Cyprus! The dream is well and truly alive thanks to all of you!

The country park is home to plenty of secretive creatures, so put your senses to the test and uncover the hidden world of our most elusive wildlife.

Join Ruby Rainbow and Pierre the Painter as they discover nature’s kaleidoscope of colours on our crafty woodland adventure.

Discover more about these impressive flying mammals. Learn about their fascinating lives and listen in on them as they hunt for midgies and moths. Bat detectors provided.