Moffat Events and Festivals ...

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Clan Moffat - The Moffat Gathering :

Gatherings held at intervals on a Saturday in June.

For more information contact Al Yougal, E-mail atlantatravel@earthlink.net

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Annual Events :

As befits its history, Moffat has a good range of local events.

Moffat Weekend of Music & Song :
Third annual event held April 11th to 13th 2008. Centred around the Annandale Arms Hotel, the Black Bull Hotel and the Buccleuch Hotel. With concert on the Saturday night at The Little Theatre featuring Hilary Bell and the Threlfel Trio.

Details from Rob Malaney Tel. : 01257 231463. Mobile : 07855 925724. E-mail : robert@robertmalaney.wanadoo.co.uk

Moffat Fun Day - Last Sunday in May.
1000-Duck Race, Raft Race, Fun for all the Children - Bouncy Castle - Face-Painting - Clown - Disco.

Gala Week - Second Week in July : Held in the same week as the Glasgow Fair. Includes the crowning of the Gala Queen, the choosing of the Shepherd and his Lass and a procession.

Classic Car Rally : Last weekend in June.
Open to all makes of classic cars. Scenic Run, historic competition road run, vehicle display, a ceilidh and massed pipe bands>.
Contact Gordon Bisset (phone/fax) 01387 710318.

South of Scotland Tennis Championships : From the last Monday in July. At the Beechgrove Tennis Courts on Academy Road.
More details on Annandale & Eskdale Sports & Leisure Trust website.

Moffat Art Exhibition : 10th August - 25th August 2007
Annual Exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings by local artists - plus jewellery and cards. Teas and home baking available.
Open every day at the Old Well Theatre from Saturday 10th - 25th August, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. Closes 1pm Saturday 25th. Admission FREE.

Moffat Show : Last Saturday in August. Dates its ancestry back to the old 'Hiring Fairs' and livestock sales held in Moffat for many centuries.

Moffat Walking Festival : Weekend event in October. Two days of walks of varying levels of severity, in the centre for walking in Southern Scotland.

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The Lord Dowding Memorial Service :

Held on the Sunday preceding 15^th September. Church Service and wreath laying at the Dowding Memorial in Station Park.

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Moffat's Christmas Festival : End of November :

Many and varied entertainments all round the town - from Handbell Ringers to a Jazz Quartet. Mark the date in your diary and watch this space for further information from mid-September.
Apply Andrew Armstrong 01683 220059.

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Other Events :

Old Well Theatre Scottish Concerts : Held once a week from July to September. Group Bookings : Tel. : 01653-220681 or 220581.

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