James Hutton Institute - Private Water Supplies
Calling all households and businesses on Private Water Supplies!
On Thursday evening from 4-9pm, we are hosting a workshop led by researchers from the James Hutton Institute. They will be investigating the types of support which would benefit the users of private water supplies. This is to inform policy advice with the aim of improving PWS user's resilience against water quality and quantity issues. Refreshments and a light dinner will be served at the workshop; if you are interested in attending, please register at: https://hutton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gV71l5DwZ5ky1M
Lee Concannon Pop Up Restaurant
Sunday 21st September at The Glentrool Hive
2 Courses £25.00 - 3 Courses - £33.00
Pre-order and non-refundable £10 deposit required to secure booking.
We are thrilled to welcome Lee Concannon who has been working as a chef for over 26 years to the Glentrool Hive. Lee has worked professionally for chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and James Villiers, and with his recent move to Scotland has decided to work on his own producing pop up restaurant food that highlights his culinary experience.
Lee will be showcasing his passion for food, leaving you wanting more with the aim to use local produce and suppliers to bring exciting food to your table.
Coffee Get Together
Coffee Get Together
Every two weeks
From 10am until 12pm
Drop in event for all the community
Qigong
Gentle Movement Qigong sessions At the Glentrool Hive
Returns on Thursday 25th September 2025
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th October
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November
From 10:30am, Cost: £2.50 (including tea/coffee)
No need to book, just come along! Classes can be done seated or standing.
Indoor Bowls
Come and meet our friendly club, find out what’s involved, try a new activity and have some fun!
From 7pm until 9pm
Thursday 18th January, Thursday 1st February and Thursday 15th February.
Community Lunches
We received such amazing feedback for our Community Lunches as part of our Warm Hub Project 24/25, we have decided to continue this valuable community event once per month. The dates are:
Saturday 22nd March - Saturday 19th April - Saturday 10th May - Saturday 7th June - Saturday 5th July - Saturday 2nd August - Saturday 13th September - Saturday 4th October
From 12pm until 2pm
Glentrool Unplugged
An evening of music and spoken word at the Glentrool Hive.
6-9pm.
All performers and listeners welcome. This will be an informal evening where anyone can play or just hang out and enjoy some tunes. There is no admission fee, but please feel free to bring some refreshments.
knit and natter
Do you enjoy stitching, knitting, crocheting?
Join our friendly knit and natter group. Come and meet new friends and swap tips and ideas, all ages and abilities welcome!
Dog Training
Kit Clow KCAI (CD) (Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Companion Dog) will be hosting dog training sessions every Wednesday from 9:30am until 11:30am. Call her on 07715977466 for more information
Dark Skies Tour (Copy)
Join Elizabeth Tindal, GSA Biosphere Certified Freelance Ranger to explore the stars! We can start looking for stars in the only village in the Dark Sky Park, Glentrool. Then we will go out and experience the dark of the Galloway Forest looking for more stars. Bring warm clothes and wear something that you are happy to walk through the forest in.
There is a wet weather alternative indoors and a warming cuppa and slice of cake await you on your return.
Outdoor Art Therapy
Outdoor play therapy is the practice of interacting with our environment in a way that nurtures and supports us as we process whatever we bring to the session. Connect with your environment, community and heritage in a shared and individual art therapy workshop at the White Cairn. You do not need to be an artist to take part! The process of working with clay helps us to physically release tension and feel grounded. We will be using found and foraged materials to make a collaborative mandala, as well as creating a personal clay guardian or token.
Bird Feeder Willow Workshop
Craft up some joy using natural material, learn the basics of working with willow. Learn how to weave your own stunning willow bird feeder to take home with you.
8 places available.
Japanese Stab Book Binding
This workshop will guide you through the process of making a Japanese stab bound book to use as a nature journal, a simple process which will allow you to explore your creativity in a practical task. You can use it to press flowers or leaves, draw, paint or write in.
Walk With The Forest
Join Christy from Way of the Wild on a walk through the forests surrounding Glentrool. Learn about tree identification, their medicinal uses and edibility. Finish your walk with a traditional Shinrin Yoku Sit Spot and tea ceremony.
10 places available.
Dark Skies Tour
Join Elizabeth Tindal, GSA Biosphere Certified Freelance Ranger to explore the stars! We can start looking for stars in the only village in the Dark Sky Park, Glentrool. Then we will go out and experience the dark of the Galloway Forest looking for more stars. Bring warm clothes and wear something that you are happy to walk through the forest in.
There is a wet weather alternative indoors and a warming cuppa and slice of cake await you on your return.
FLS Kirroughtree & Glentrool Forest Consultation
In February, FLS showed you their ideas. Thanks to the feedback from groups, individuals and organisations in and around Kirroughtree and Glentrool, we’re ready for the next step.
The National and Regional Visitor Services team representatives are coming back, to show you our updated ideas for Kirroughtree and Glentrool forests and discuss the ongoing consultation process.
We Remember, An Afternoon Tea
We Remember...
An Afternoon Tea to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
The Glentrool Hive
Saturday 16th August 2025
From 3pm to 5pm.
August 15th marks VJ Day, Victory over Japan, and the end of WW2. We invite you to join us for an afternoon tea.
Do you have any family photographs of the period of the 2nd World War, family members who served or family events around this time?
It would be wonderful if we could share some of these in a photo display at the Hive. Any photos can be left at the Hive over the next week or so - please mark them clearly so we know who they belong to.
CANCELLED Green Health Workshop
This free Green Health Workshop is delivered by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership. The indoor session explores the meaning and benefits of green health and active living, and looks at locally available activities.
We will spend some time outdoors, so please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Refreshments will be provided. Please book on Eventbrite:
Swift, Swallow or House Martin?
Can you tell the difference? Swift, Swallow or House Martin?
Identification Workshop
An outdoor session followed by a walk to practice your new skills. Bring your binoculars!
Free to all.
Glentrool & Bargrennan Hive Community Meeting
Following our Community Meeting on 5th March, we invite you to our follow up meeting on 21st May at 6:30pm.
New Community Archive for the Dark Sky Park
Our Dark Nights: A New Community Archive for the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park
Sat 26 April, 10:30am - 3:30pm & 6 - 8pm
Are you interested in dark sky heritage and sense of place? Would you like to be involved in the creation of a new community archive that explores the rich social, cultural and ecological pasts, presents and futures of Galloway's dark skies?
As part of International Dark Sky Week, artist-researcher Natalie Marr and researcher Mirjami Lantto Klein will be running a creative workshop during the day followed by a public event in the evening to launch the project.
WORKSHOP
10:30 – 15:30
An excellent way to get directly involved in the project, learn more about community archiving and enjoy some creative making including cyanotypes (blue prints) and DIY film slides. To find out more and book your free place, click here.
PUBLIC EVENT
18:00 – 20:00
The public event will include a quick intro to the project and an informal exhibition of initial archive ideas and materials with further information about how to get involved with the project.
To RSVP, click here.
Community Lunches
As part of our Warm Hub Project this year, we are hosting Community Lunches for residents of Glentrool and Bargrennan & Friends. Join our friendly volunteers at the Glentrool Hive and enjoy some warming soup, homemade bread, tea, coffee and some cake.
This project is only possible through the funding received from the Dumfries and Galloway Council Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Fund.
Glentrool Gather
Sunday 13th April from 6pm until 9pm
Join us for another Glentrool Gather! All Glentrool & Bargrennan residents and friends welcome.
Quiz hosted by local Quiz Master John afterwards.
As always, please RSVP with any dietary requirements, allergies or intolerances.
Heart of the Biosphere Screening
Heart of the Biosphere, A year in the life of Merrick-Kells & Silver Flowe.
Sunday 26th January 2025, 1pm until 2:45pm at the Glentrool Hive.
Take a walk to look at winter ecology such as tree buds, tracks and signs of red squirrels and pine martens. Return to the Hive to watch ‘Heart of the Biosphere’ at 2pm.
Booking not required.
For further information contact Faith@gsabiosphere.org.uk
Destash Day
Cancelled
Join us for our annual clear out and Destash Day!
This is a great opportunity for crafters and creatives to sell or trade unused supplies, and
possibly pick up some new inspiration.
Call 01671 407 416 to reserve a table - £10 per table
Explore Our History
Help us to research the rich history of Glentrool and Bargrennan. We have boxes of material saved from FLS and the old primary school and are keen to discover the stories of our area.
Bring along your old books, pictures and articles.
This group will meet every month. Tea and coffee included.
Forestry and Land Scotland Glentrool Community Consultation
FLS know how important Kirroughtree and Glentrool forests are to the local communities and visitors. Representatives from the Visitor Services team will be holding drop-in sessions to discuss in person any queries you may have regarding the consultation process, answer questions, take feedback and discuss any ideas and concerns.
Wonders of the Night Sky
Join the Galloway Forest Astronomical Society at the Glentrool Hive to explore the wonders of the night sky!
We will be observing Saturn, Neptune, Venus, Jupiter and Mars along with the Moon, bringing these celestial objects to life with our telescopes.
We will also have a fascinating presentation to introduce you to stargazing, guiding you through the night sky even if you don’t have a telescope.
Note that the talk will go ahead indoors starting from 7:00pm, even if the weather is against us for outdoor observing.
Christmas Community Lunch
Join us for a community Christmas Lunch at the Glentrool Hive. Free to all, please collect a ticket at the Hive reception. The Hive will be open into the evening for those who want to enjoy some drinks, nibbles & games.
Christmas Fayre
Join us for our annual Christmas Fayre, locally produced gifts and treats, support small businesses and our community hub this festive season!
Gift Stalls, Woodcraft, Jewellery, Cakes & Bakes, Original Artwork & lots more…
Kids Festive Craft Table (take home some handmade decorations!)
Hot Street Food, Bar & Music
Sunday 8th December from 10am until 4pm.
We are calling all artists, producers and makers. If you would like to host a stall for our Fayre, email manager@glentroolhive.co.uk and register. £10 per table.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
From Sally Bourne of Flowers of the Forest
£40 PER PERSON - Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December from 2pm until 4pm
I don’t use any floral foam or other plastics. My wreaths are made on a wire base covered with moss. The moss helps to keep the foliage fresh, and the wire base can be reused. I use a selection of traditional fresh foliage, berries and cones. Everything you need to make your wreath will be provided, but if you have any foliage in your garden that you would like to use, please bring it with you. If you would like to add a bow to your wreath, bring some ribbon along. If you have secateurs or flower snips that you like to use, feel free to bring them with you, but I can lend you some if you don’t have your own.
www.flowersoftheforest15.co.uk
Call 01671 407 416 or email manager@glentroolhive.co.uk to book your space.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
From Sally Bourne of Flowers of the Forest
£40 PER PERSON - Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December from 2pm until 4pm
I don’t use any floral foam or other plastics. My wreaths are made on a wire base covered with moss. The moss helps to keep the foliage fresh, and the wire base can be reused. I use a selection of traditional fresh foliage, berries and cones. Everything you need to make your wreath will be provided, but if you have any foliage in your garden that you would like to use, please bring it with you. If you would like to add a bow to your wreath, bring some ribbon along. If you have secateurs or flower snips that you like to use, feel free to bring them with you, but I can lend you some if you don’t have your own.
www.flowersoftheforest15.co.uk
Call 01671 407 416 or email manager@glentroolhive.co.uk to book your space.
Open Door Day
We invite you to join us at a time which suits you on Thursday 14th November between 12pm until 4pm.
Tour our fantastic facility including our gallery & craft shop, self-catering apartment and community garden project. Learn about our community-led enterprise, our social housing project, what we have achieved in our first two years of operations and our future plans.
Homemade soup and bread available throughout the afternoon. Homemade cakes and tea/coffee/soft drinks available.
Free to attend event, however please follow the link to let us know you plan on visiting: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-door-day-tickets-1064346361619?aff=oddtdtcreator
Women's Wellness Day
Welcome to my Women's Wellness Day, a day brimming with serenity, reflection, and uplifting energy which promises to be a harmonious blend of nature, mindfulness, and self-care.
Begin your day with an immersive experience from Christy at Way of the Wild forest bathing. Bask in the tranquil ambiance of ancient woodlands, engaging all your senses and allowing the serene environment to wash over you.
This will be followed by a revitalizing session of Cold Water Immersion with myself; Sarah of Swim the Lochs: a practice that invigorates the body, mind, and soul.
Lunchtime; enjoy a wholesome and delicious communal lunch which will provide the perfect opportunity to foster new friendships and engage in conversation with like-minded women. The day’s tranquillity continues with a deeply therapeutic Sound Bath with Annie of Ground Sound Grow. Let the harmonious vibrations dissolve any lingering stress and promote inner peace.
End your day with a restorative session of Yoga from Justine at Yoga Venture Scotland, easing out tension and fostering a sense of equilibrium and presence.
Secure your spot today and experience the power of self-care! Book Here
Glentrool Gather
The Glentrool Gather - Halloween Edition
Saturday 26th October from 6pm until late.
Join us at the Hive for some delicious food and great company! Followed by a spooky quiz from Quiz Master John.
Special prize for best dressed!
Why Not Scotland? Screening
We are delighted to be hosting a screening of SCOTLAND: The Big Picture’s brand new feature-length documentary, Why Not Scotland? on 19th October at The Glentrool Hive.
As we stand at a vital crossroads in the future of our land and seas, Why Not Scotland? explores the Scottish landscape through the eyes of Flo, a young Scot from Glasgow. Seeing the depleted state of nature across her own country, Flo feels dispirited and, like many of her generation, increasingly fearful about an uncertain future. However, on a journey around Europe, Flo encounters a different story, finding places where nature is making a dramatic comeback, revitalising human communities.
Encouraged by these stories of hope and renewal, she is prompted to wonder: if this is possible elsewhere, then why not Scotland?
Watch the Why Not Scotland? trailer here.
Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-not-scotland-screening-tickets-1021527575477
We really hope to see you for this informative and inspiring event.
Outdoor First Aid Course
This will be run by Adamson Adventures.
The course will last for 2 days; Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October, 9-5pm each day.
You will come away with a 2-day Outdoor First Aid certificate under the auspices of REC - https://recfirstaid.net/course&course_id=6
Much of the course is outdoors, especially on the second day when we will do lots of scenarios. These are good learning experiences and also enjoyable. However, you do need to come prepared for whatever the weather brings, and you need to be prepared to walk over rough ground. There will be some outdoor activity BOTH days.
Refreshments will be provided. Please bring your own lunch (there is a microwave and kettle available).
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: Find tickets here.