Subscribe to get notifications of all our latest postshttp://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blogCOMPETITIONWIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WIN WINENTER OUR COMPETITION TO WIN YOURSELF A STUNNING MOUNTED LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPH BY LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER, LEEMING + PATERSONDay of the Region has teamed up with local photographers LEEMING + PATERSON PHOTOGRAPHERS to offer one lucky person the chance to win a magnificent landscape picture of somewhere in Dumfries and Galloway!The landscape image below is a fantastic prize for this FREE ENTRY competition! One luck winner will win this limited edition mounted photograph which is valued at £195!Ted Leeming and his wife Morag Paterson are landscape photographers based in Dumfries and Galloway in southwest ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2013/04/competitionDAY OF THE REGION - CELEBRATION DOUBLES!Day of the Region is happening again this year in Dumfries & Galloway! This is the final year of support for this exciting initiative, supported by D&G LEADER programme. The concept is already spreading across the region, with double the number of communities participating than in 2011. Interest continues to grow across Europe with initiatives being developed in the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Austria, Finland and Ireland.Dumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme have confirmed the celebration of rural community life will be launched in participating communities on Friday 4th October with the 'Day of the Region' ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2013/03/2013-communities-announcedFOR RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY!'DAY OF THE REGION' 2013 - GET INVOLVED AND BE PART OF IT!CONNECT | BE ACTIVE | TAKE NOTICE | KEEP LEARNING | GIVE "Thank you for giving our community the chance to shine..!" 2012 PARTICIPANT EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY NOW!Dumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme is delighted to announce the launch of the 2013 search for communities to take part in 'Day of the Region'; an exciting initiative aimed at rural towns and villages across Dumfries and Galloway.- Could your community get involved and benefit from a showcase of the many groups, organisations, ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/11/2013-be-part-of-itThe official Day of the Region programme has been launched which promotes the various activities and events being delivered in the 6 participating communities; Castle Douglas, Crocketford, Dalbeattie, Kirkconnel & Kelloholm, Moniaive and Sanquhar Download it now from www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/events or request a free copy by post by emailing dayoftheregion@dumgal.gov.uk ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/09/2012-programme-launchedOver 250 events, activities and promotions have been announced as part of this years Day of the Region celebration being held across the region on 5th - 7th OctoberFind out full details in a participating community near you at www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/events   ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/08/day-of-the-region-events-announcedDuhallow, County Cork Ireland launch their Day of the Region programme.IRD Duhallow are a partner in the transnational co-operation project which links all of the celebrations across Europe together!Visit http://www.irdduhallow.com/day-of-the-regionor search Facbook for Discover Duhallow a day of the region ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/07/discover-duhallow-programme-launchFriday 5th October - Day of the Region launchThere will be a procession of community groups, including Brownies, Rainbows, Cubs, Scouts, Beavers, Sea Cadets, Army Cadets parading to Colliston Park led by the Galloway Pipes and Drums. This will be a lantern procession and will culminate with country dancing displays and an official launch at the pavilion in Colliston Park - ALL WELCOME!Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October - Day of the Region Weekend!Throughout the weekend there will be various themes 'Hedgehog Trails'! Did you know the hedgehog features in the Dalbeattie Crest..... do you know why??These trails will encourage ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/06/dalbeattie-proposals-announcedSO WHAT IS PLANNED IN SANQUHAR!?!Saturday 18th AugustAs part of the Riding of the Marches celebrations and Day of the Region promotion there will be a special Balloon Race, with the release taking place at Lorimer Park. Balloons will be on sale throughout the Riding of the Marches week!Friday 5th October - DAY OF THE REGION LAUNCHThere will be a ceremony in the Town Hall to formally launch Sanquhar's participation in the 2012 Day of the Region celebrations with a possible video link with another participaint country! The winner of the Balloon Race will be announced and the formalities will ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/06/sanquhar-proposals-announcedDay of the Region is happening again this year in Dumfries & Galloway! This exciting initiative is supported by D&G LEADER programme and is part of a bigger European community project, being delivered in a similar format in other countries across Europe including the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Austria, Finland and Ireland. Dumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme are delighted to announce the 2012 participating locations for Day of the Region 2012; Castle Douglas, Crocketford, Dalbeattie, Kirkconnel & Kelloholm, Moniaive and Sanquhar who are now developing a full and active programme of activity which will promote the many community groups and organisations ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/06/region-to-have-its-day-communities-announcedThe geocaching sites as part of Day of the Region are encouraging people to explore parts of the community they never knew existed, or hadnt been for a while - GET INVOLVED! visit www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/getinvolved/geocachingNever been to the King & Queen Sculpture near Crocketford?Ever stopped at the Dalbeattie Welcome sign?Have you seen the community allottments in Kirkconnel/Kelloholm?Have you visited the picnic area in Moniave?Driven past Threave Estate in Castle Douglas but never visited?BE PART OF IT - EXPLORE YOUR COMMUNITY - FEEL BETTER CONNECTED! Find out more about geocaching and register for other cache's at www.geocaching.com ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/06/geocachingThere are many ways in which you can get involved in Day of the Region in your community - check out your community pages on this website and get in touch with the local volunteer co-ordinator.There are also opportunities to take part in the bigger project - find our more by following this link; www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/getinvolved ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/05/opportunities-to-get-involvedTHERE IS LOADS PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMME ALREADY - Is your group part of it?!?!?!Balloon Races, Ceilidh, arts and crafts sessions, have a go sessions, food and drink, film shows, guided walks, cycle routes, heritage trails, local concerts, mini tattoos, barbecues, street entertainment, youth group promotions, special franking from the oldest post office in the world, community calendars, dog training, cup cake workshops, folk music, flower shows, comic book art, 18th century manners workshops, fishing, handbell ringing, sheep dog displays, dance lessons, zumba, holistic therapies, camera lessons, family photographs, comedy night, genealogy, drama workshops, village Olympics..........and even belly dancing!!!!These ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/05/wow-whats-on-offer-for-2012-day-of-the-regionDumfries and Galloway LEADER are delighted to announce the first 6 communities flying the flag as part of Day of the Region 2012!Kirkconnel & Kelloholm, Sanquhar, Moniaive, Crocketford, Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie have all been approved to develop activities and events ranging from treasure hunts, open days, arts and crafts, music and much much more during the Day of the Region celebration weekend - 6th and 7th October 2012!More details will follow soon, register now for updates direct to your mobile handset - 07797 80 40 30 ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/04/first-six-communities-announcedDumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme are pleased to announce its support of the 'Day of the Region' project for the next 2-years. This will allow the concept which was delivered for the first time in the UK in rural communities across Dumfries and Galloway in October 2011, to be developed and strengthened across the region.Part of a bigger transnational European community movement, the project is being delivered in a similar format in other countries across Europe including the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Austria, Finland and Ireland. The Steering Group have confirmed that the celebration will again take place the first weekend ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/03/region-to-have-its-day!We are still seeking communities to come on board and be part of the 2012 Day of the Region celebration!So if your community has lots to shout about or perhaps it would welcome the platformt o find out what is actually available in the community - get in touch now!!Closing date for proposals in mid day on 9th March - so contact us as soon as possible to receive your proposal form. Guidance can be found here: www.dayoftheregion.co.uk ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/02/be-part-of-itThe Day of the Region Steering Group have been working on a framework which takes in to account lessons learnt from the 2011 celebration DOWNLOAD THE GUIDANCE HERE and REGISTER YOUR COMMUNITY INTEREST NOW!BE PART OF IT!!If you have any questions, queries or comments - get in touch derek.hextall@dumgal.gov.uk  ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/02/2012-guidance-releasedDAY OF THE REGION - BE PART OF IT! Communities in Dumfries and Galloway took part in the first ever Day of the Region celebration to be delivered in the UK on 1st and 2nd of October 2011 with an investment of over £30,000 going directly to participating rural communities.The evaluation report was very encouraging and revealed 95% of people surveyed felt the celebration was a success.The main focus of the initiative, which was managed by Dumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme, was to encourage people to explore what was going on in their communities. Research conducted during the October weekend revealed ...http://www.dayoftheregion.co.uk/day-of-the-region-blog/2012/01/day-of-the-region-2012