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Duathlon for the 'airts this Sunday

9 May 19
by Nathon Jones
Some auld fella reaching the top of Knockman Wood

Into the final day's training before I tak' tae the hills this coming Sunday 12th May at the Galloway Hillbillies Kirroughtree Duathlon. I have just <s>£130.00</s> £20.00 left to raise so please head over to my JustGiving page and do all you can to help me reach my target.

I'm running/cycling 28km at the Galloway Hillbillies Kirroughtree Hillbilly Duathlon on Sunday 12th May to raise funds to support Scottish charity Trad Music Trust (SC048610) and their plans to develop a new arts centre in Newton Stewart which aims to deliver a year-round programme of music, dance, language, arts and crafts tuition, live performances and exhibitions.

Please help support The Vault Arts Centre in Newton Stewart and the on-going delivery and development of Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival.

You can donate online using the button below.  Thank you x

Donate Online at JustGiving

In Other News

Outstanding sponsorship support from Five Kingdoms Brewery

Serving local produce ensures that the project supports local businesses and the local community. A huge favourite are the beers from Five Kingdoms Brewery which are brewed in Isle of Whithorn. We are hugely grateful to Alastair and his team for their very generous support for this year's festival.  

12 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Workshops at this year's festival

With so many outstanding musicians in Newton Stewart this weekend it would be foolish not to take full advantage, and we've done just that with a superb programme of traditional music workshops which are included as part of the Weekend Pass ticket, £10 per adult or £Free for under 25s.  

11 Jul 24
Nathon Jones

Highland dancing competition unable to go ahead this year

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the postponement of this year's Highland dancing competition at Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival. Continued funding cuts have meant some very difficult decisions have had to be made, however we do hope to bring this back in 2025.  

26 Jun 24
Nathon Jones

More Trad News

Trad Music Trust

The 10th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival takes place over the 12th-14th July 2024. It's an incredible achievement. The charity has created a viable, sustainable, event that continues to grow and develop, proudly celebrating the very best in traditional Scottish, Irish and World music. Make sure you book early for what is shaping up to be the biggest event yet!

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