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SUMMARY:Migration Exhibition: Wildlife\, Journeys\, & Plastic
DESCRIPTION:Solway Firth Partnership \n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition will be in place and open to view at The Stove Cafe daily\, excluding Sunday’s. \n\n\n\nRoutes taken by wildlife and plastic to and from the Solway shore often follow close parallels. This exhibition compares and contrasts the often remarkable journeys taken by the migrating wildlife and floating litter that rely on ocean currents and prevailing winds.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/migration-exhibition-wildlife-journeys-plastic/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solway Firth Partnership":MAILTO:info@solwayfirthpartnership.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Watch wildlife at the Robert Burns Centre
DESCRIPTION:(Closed Sunday’s & Monday’s) \n\n\n\nHave a go at wildlife watching in Dumfries. \n\n\n\nOne of the best places to watch wildlife in Dumfries is the Robert Burns Centre\, situated on the River Nith.  Visitors (and staff) regularly see otters\, herons\, kingfishers and more.   \n\n\n\nDuring the Wild Goose Festival\, there will be binoculars and wildlife identification guides available for you to use.  Drop in during opening hours\, Tuesday to Saturday\, 10am – 1pm\, 2pm – 5pm and see what wildlife wonders await in the centre of Dumfries. \n\n\n\nFree\, no need to book.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/watch-wildlife-at-the-robert-burns-centre/
LOCATION:Robert Burns Centre\, Mill Road\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG2 7BE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Burns Centre":MAILTO:rbcft@dumgal.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:Halloween and Weird Geese Trail at Mersehead
DESCRIPTION:RSPB Scotland \n\n\n\n\n\nThis activity is available every day from 12th October – 27th October\, 10am. 4pm (excluding Tuesday 15th October and Tuesday 22nd October) \n\n\n\n\n\nStrange sounds and creepy features\, explore the trail for spooky creatures!  \n\n\n\nFollow our Halloween activity trail to create your own spell\, discover some mystery and magic about nature and who knows what weird and wonderful things you will experience? With some activities on mysterious facts about our special Barnacle Geese\, Mmwhaaaahhh!  \n\n\n\nBooking not essential\, you can drop in any time on dates when this event takes place.  \n\n\n\nAll children must be accompanied by adults. Additional car park charge applies for non-RSPB members. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Outdoor  \n\n\n\nEvent: £3 per activity booklet \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Firm\, mostly surfaced path along route and garden. Distance: 1.2km \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: n/a \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: For all ages from 3 years \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Booking not essential \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/halloween-and-weird-geese-trail-at-mersehead/
LOCATION:RSPB Mersehead\, RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve\, Southwick\, Dumfries\, DG2 8AH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPB Mersehead":MAILTO:mersehead@rspb.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Hub Programme 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Wild Goose Festival Hub this October for fun and creative events\, science workshops\, and activities. Learn all about our feathery friends\, the Wild Geese\, and discover why they visit us here in Dumfries & Galloway every year. Meet some of the people helping to protect our natural resources and get crafty with our artists.  \n\n\n\nAll our activities are FREE\, drop-in\, and suitable for all ages. \n\n\n\nOpen daily from 10am – 4pm\, 16th – 26th October (closed Sunday) at the Loreburne Centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme of Activity\n\n\n\nFriday 18th October \n\n\n\nStories Just in Case \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin the master puppeteers from Clyde Built Theatre for a day of storytelling as they take over our hub with shows at the top of each hour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nG(r)oosem Tales: an Illustration Workshop \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin local illustrator Korey Patterson as he asks “What if Geese grew on trees”? Drawing inspiration from ancient myth and folklore\, come conjure up some wild and monstrous geese to perch on our Goose tree.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 19th October\n\n\n\nBarnacle Goose Monitoring  \n\n\n\n10:00am – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the RSPB Mersehead team as they lead an activity on Barnacle Geese grazing\, its impacts\, and how they are monitored. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPuppet Making \n\n\n\n11:30am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin the puppet makers from Clyde Built Theatre as they walk participants through how to make their very own goose puppet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFun Family Folktales \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin international storyteller Allison Galbraith as she captivates the whole family with her hilarious Scottish tales.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 21st October\n\n\n\nBuild a Goose  \n\n\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the NatureScot reserve team as they answer your science questions and lead a workshop building cardboard geese planes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday 22nd October\n\n\n\nJourneys \n\n\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin Solway Firth Partnership as they hold a “Where did the duck go?” competition and a “Where did that come from?” beach find session suitable for both children and curious adults.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMapping Geese: a Print Workshop Exploring the Geese’s story from Svalbard to Dumfries \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm \n\n\n\nUsing tetra pack relief printing\, artist Emily Tough will guide the co-creation of a large-scale map of the Geese’s journey to us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose Call Identification \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the WWT team as they lead a sound activity identifying the four most common geese in the region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday 23rd October\n\n\n\nSalt Marshes & Goose News \n\n\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin SCAMP as they bring a miniature interactive Saltmarsh and lead a child-friendly eco-journalism activity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlying Geese\, Make your own Flapping Mobile \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin artist Emily Tough as she leads a workshop on decorating and assembling your own flapping mobile goose to take home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSonic Safari \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin Species on the Edge as they explore animal sounds! Manipulate field recordings of geese\, bats\, wading birds\, and amphibians to create a real-time safari symphony. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 24th October\n\n\n\nJourneys \n\n\n\n10:00am – 1:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin Solway Firth Partnership as they hold a “Where did the duck go?” competition and a “Where did that come from?” beach find session suitable for both children and curious adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose Talk  \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin Dr Larry Griffin as he leads a kid-friendly event exploring how different sites celebrate the geese while shining a light on their yearly adventures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoose Call Identification \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \n\n\n\nJoin the WWT team as they lead a sound activity identifying the four most common geese in the region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday 25th October\n\n\n\nMove! \n\n\n\n11:00am – 3:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin Paragon as they celebrate migration with marvellous music and movement! Come on a journey across the world and explore what migration looks like\, how it sounds and how it feels.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 26th October\n\n\n\nBarnacle Goose Monitoring \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 4:00pm  \n\n\n\nJoin the RSPB Mersehead team as they lead an activity on Barnacle Geese grazing\, its impacts\, and how they are monitored. \n\n\n\n\n\nWG Hub Programme V2 2024 DigitalDownload
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/hub-programme-2024/
LOCATION:The Loreburne Centre\, High St\, Dumfries\, Dumfries & Galloway\, DG1 2BD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse
DESCRIPTION:Pink Footed Geese | Photo by Brian Morrell\n\n\n\nEvent Type: Indoor (possibly outdoor on patio if weather allows)  \n\n\n\nEvent cost: no booking cost but you will have to pay for breakfast \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: n/a \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: 20 \n\n\n\nAge Restriction? (eg 12+ etc): 10+  \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Call the Boathouse to book on 01387 770 673 or through the website: https://theboathouseglencaple.com/
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/goose-breakfast-at-the-boathouse/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, Quayside\,\, Glencaple\, Dumfries\, DG1 4RE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Optics Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:WWT Caerlaverock (with Viking and Swarovski) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in a new pair of binoculars or a telescope? \n\n\n\nOptics greatly enhance your experience of watching geese and other birds\, helping you see the stunning plumage and watch their fascinating behaviour. \n\n\n\nExperts from Swarovski and Viking are visiting WWT Caerlaverock to demonstrate and sell a range of optics. Take this opportunity to try them out and get all your questions answered. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Indoor \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Step free access to visitor centre \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: n/a \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: n/a \n\n\n\nBooking Details: No booking necessary as this is a drop in session
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/optics-demonstration-4/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Whisky Tasting with Glengoyne Distillery
DESCRIPTION:Experts from Glengyone Distillery will talk you through their range of whiskies while you sample them in the comfort of our visitor centre.  This means you can try before you buy from the range in our shop! \n\n\n\nEvent Type: Indoor \n\n\n\nAccessibility Details: Step free access to visitor centre \n\n\n\nEvent Capacity: n/a \n\n\n\nAge Restriction: Over 18s only. \n\n\n\nBooking Details: Drop in session\, no booking necessary
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/whisky-tasting-with-glengoyne-distillery/
LOCATION:WWT Caerlaverock\, WWT Caerlaverock\, Eastpark Farm\, Dumfriesshire\, Scotland\, DG1 4RS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="WWT Caerlaverock":MAILTO:info.caerlaverock@wwt.org.uk
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SUMMARY:The History of Gypsy Roma Travellers in Dumfries & Galloway
DESCRIPTION:Join Museum Curator\, Judith Hewitt\, as she talk’s about the latest exhibition in Dumfries Museum: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOn 4th February\, Andrew Kennedy died in The Crichton Hospital. He had been in the institution for several years receiving treatment following a mental collapse.  \n\n\n\nHe could not bear to be inside\, claiming that he could not sleep behind a locked door. Andrew was the ‘last of the Kennedy’s’\, a long-established Dumfries and Galloway Tinkler Gypsy family.  \n\n\n\nLearn more about this hidden history – the culture of Gypsy Roma Travellers in our region alongside their persecution. \n\n\n\nFree to attend\, no need to book.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/the-history-of-gypsy-roma-travellers-in-dumfries-galloway/
LOCATION:Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service\, Dumfries Museum\, Rotchell Road\, Dumfries\, DG2 7SW
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dumfries and Galloway Council Museums Service":MAILTO:dgculture@dumgal.gov.uk
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SUMMARY:EVENT POSTPONED TO 2025 -ZOR\, Presented by The Stove and Dumfries & Galloway Museums and Heritage Network
DESCRIPTION:This event was originally programmed for the 26th of October 2024\, but has been postponed to Spring 2025. More details to follow – please keep an eye on The Stove Network’s social media channels and the Wild Goose Festival event page for updates. \n\n\n\nZOR is a fresh\, energetic Roma band that burst onto the scene in 2019\, infusing traditional Roma beats with the latest music trends. Their youthful\, innovative sound breaks the mould\, appealing to young listeners and keeping Roma culture alive and kicking. \n\n\n\nZOR is all about connecting with their roots in a way that feels right now. Through their music\, they’re not just playing tunes; they’re throwing a bridge across generations\, making it easy for everyone to dive into the rich Roma heritage.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re into traditional or crave something new\, ZOR’s got the vibe that brings everyone together.
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/zor-presented-by-the-stove-dumfries-museum/
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