21/04/2012 by admin.

Fun Day and Information sharing in Kirkcowan.
Come along to St Couan’s Hall on Saturday afternoon and find out what’s happening in the village.

Stalls, run by local groups, will include:
Arts & Crafts
Cake & Candy
Primary School’s 150th Anniversary Display

Information about Community Council, Healthy Living, Adult Learning, Youth Work, Bible Study, etc

Barbeque, Face Painting, Wii … and more.
Refreshments.
A Fun Day for the whole family!

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03/04/2012 by admin.

 Letter from Olive Caldwell Headteacher:
I am the headteacher of Kirkcowan School. In May 2012, the school will celebrate 150 years. A number of events have been planned to celebrate the event:

Tea Dance                                Saturday 12 May 2.00pm - 4.30pm   Adult £3  Child £1
St Couan’s Hall Kirkcowan

Time Capsule Ceremony       Friday 18 May - due to limited capacity this event is by  invitation only
Kirkcowan School

Ceilidh                                     Saturday 26 May 7.00pm - 11.00pm   Adult £5  Child £2
St Couan’s Hall Kirkcowan

Coffee Afternoon/ Showcase of Children’s Work/ Photo Display
Kirkcowan School                   Saturday 16 June 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Primary 6 & 7 pupils are preparing an unofficial history of Kirkcowan School and we are looking for amusing, heart-warming or inspiring stories about the school to put in our book ‘Tall Tales and Short Trousers’ - please contact the school with your stories.- contact details below.

A range of commemorative souvenirs will be available:
Canvas Bag - £5
Commemorative Medal - £5
Framed Print of School - £10
Tall Tales and Short Trousers, An Unofficial History of Kirkcowan School £ tbc

Contact the school at: koffice699@ea.dumgal.sch.uk or telephone 01671 830 234
(editor’s note : don’t forget to copy your stories to content@kirkcowan.info for inclusion on this website - thanks)

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11/03/2012 by admin.

Please see new ‘football’ photo on the ‘Photos’ page. I believe it is circa early 1940s and have two named players. If anyone knows the actual date or any other details about the photo, including names please let me know - thanks.

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11/03/2012 by admin.

Just heard the news of John McQuaker’s death. John was born in Kirkcowan in 1933 ad was a well known resident. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

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27/10/2011 by admin.

A new community website has been set up to let you know about the clubs and groups which meet regularly in the village.
It will also keep you informed of upcoming events throughout the year.

Why not have a look at www.kirkcowan.com - just click here

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12/09/2011 by admin.

Details added to ‘Little Known Facts’ about audio recordings made in the village in 1962 involving Tom, Pete, Agnes & Meg McGaw and in 1982 involving Margaret Muir and her brother David Laurie.
Also information about the latest developments in this story
Click here to go to page

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27/08/2011 by admin.

A new page ( Events) showing past events in the village had been added, with photos.

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26/08/2011 by admin.

More facts have been added to this page (click here)
The most recent changes to other pieces of text are also shown in blue

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12/08/2011 by admin.

I have added a new page entitled ‘Businesses’ (click here) which will, in time,  include details of the many businesses in Kirkcowan’s history. Some photos have already been added but I am looking for more.

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17/07/2011 by admin.

Nan McMaster (now Connell) has added her memories (click here). Nan was born and brought up in the village and also taught at the village school for nine years. I’m sure many of you will remember her. see Memories page

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