This year will be the biggest yet, with 10 communities from across rural Dumfries and Galloway taking part and the celebrations being sponsored by SRUC.
The ten participating communities are:
- Crocketford
- Dundrennan
- Kirkconnel
- Kelloholm
- Lochmaben
- Moffat
- Penpont
- Keir
- Tynron
- Sanquhar
Already, local volunteer co-ordinators are planning a variety of activities and events which will be delivered as part of the Day of the Region celebration in Dumfries and Galloway including ceilidh dancing, arts and crafts sessions, food and drink, film shows, guided walks, cycle routes, heritage trails, concerts, youth group promotions, community calendars, dog training, folk music, DJ sets, flower shows, fishing skills, sheep dog displays, dance lessons, zumba, holistic therapies, camera lessons, family photographs, comedy night, drama workshops . . . and even belly dancing!
Organisers are keen to ensure that there is something for all ages, abilities and interests and encourage you to get involved and be part of it over the coming months to ensure there is something for everyone.
To be kept up to date with all the latest information as part of this project and to find out what is planned as part of this celebration visit www.dayoftheregion.co.uk follow on Twitter @DayoftheRegion, find us on Facebook or email dayoftheregion@dumgal.gov.uk
If you are interested in finding out how you can get involved in your community have an idea for an event or represent a group operating on any of the 2013 locations, please contact Derek Hextall, Project Officer, Derek.hextall@dumgal.gov.uk or contact the LEADER team on 01387 850 228.
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