What's On in the Stranraer Area

2008

Castle Kennedy Horse Driving Trials and Country Fair
Friday 15 - Sunday, August 17, 2008
@ Stranraer, Castle Kennedy
Bigger and better than ever with plenty to keep the family occupied throughout the whole weekend. Saturday and Sunday feature Falconry, Terrier Racing, Flycasting, Dog Agility, Vintage Vehicles, Trade Stands and a Craft Marquee. Also Friday - Dressage, Saturday - Carriage Driving, marathon, Horse Show and Showjumping. Sunday - Dog Show, Sticks, Cones Driving, Private Driving and Clydedale Horses.
Contact: Jane McDowall Tel: 01581 500 327 / 0771 775 8638
Celtic Feet
Saturday 16 AUGUST 2008
Irish Dance and Theatre Company present an internationally acclaimed show with roof raising routines, music and song.
7.30pm @ The RYAN CENTRE Stranraer
£17.50, Telephone 01776 703535 for tickets
A Unique evening of hypnosis
Saturday 23 AUGUST 2008
With master hypnotist, Acari.
7.30pm @ The RYAN CENTRE Stranraer
£12.00/£10.00, Telephone 01776 703535 for tickets
Craft Fair
Sunday 24 August
@ Portpatrick, Village Hall
An exhibition of crafts produced to a high standard and produced only by craftspeople with particular attention to detail which ensures originality and makes for an interesting show.
Tickets: 50p - Contact: Catherine Voak Tel: 01465831076 Email: acvee@aol.com
The Belhaven Best Portpatrick Folk Festival
Fri 5 to Sun 7 September 2008
@ Various locations within Portpatrick
Portpatrick is the splendid harbour side venue for this bijou Folk Festival - a mixture of performance and sessions. Beautifully small, beautifully located and beautifully friendly.
Tickets: TBC, Contact: Harry Harbottle Tel: 0772 461 8855
The Alan Barr Walk of Life
Saturday, September 27, 2008
16:00 - 19:30 @ Stranraer, Agnew Park
Walking Relay and entertainments in Aid of Cancer Charities
Tickets: £10.00 per head Registration
Contact: Morven Barr / Marion McHarg Tel: 01776 703894 / 01776 870214
Craft Fair
Sunday 28 September
@ Portpatrick, Village Hall
An exhibition of crafts produced to a high standard and produced only by craftspeople with particular attention to detail which ensures originality and makes for an interesting show.
Tickets: 50p - Contact: Catherine Voak Tel: 01465831076 Email: acvee@aol.com
Discovery Cycle Ride at Ardwell, Sandhead
Saturday, October 04, 2008
13:00 - 16:30 @ Sandhead Village
Criss-crossing the South Rhins Peninsula, we visit the coast both sides, an important port that never was and savour the delectable scenery. Grade: fairly easy, 13 - 15 miles (1.5 off tarmac)
Tickets: To be confirmed - Contact: John Taylor Tel: 01556 670 395
Dominic Kirwan
23 October
@ The RYAN CENTRE Stranraer
Telephone 01776 703535 for tickets and further information.