WORLD OCEANS WEEK 2011
Dumfries and Galloway
5th June 2011 Rockcliffe
12th June 2011 Port William
With events throughout the week
A celebration of everything to do with the sea.
World Oceans Day is designated by the United Nations as
the 8th of June each year.
For more details of World Events
Click on this link to the main World Oceans Day site
Our celebrations in Dumfries and Galloway last for a week surrounding the 8th of June and start by bringing together organisations connected with the sea, be it conservation, commercial fishing, angling, birds, rocks, seashells, lifeboats or sub-aqua clubs to bring to the attention of the public how important our oceans are to the planet.
Contact us at info@macharsaction.co.uk
or
world-oceans-day@talktalk.net
This page will be updated as we finalise the events for the week.
If you want to get involved, please contact us
PHOTO COMPETITION - WIN JESSOPS VOUCHERS
More info at the bottom of this page
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Sunday 29th May 2011
Open Day and Car Boot Sale
Port William Inshore Rescue Service Action Committee
The Harbour Port William 11.00 am
Sunday 5th June 2011 - Thurs 30th June 2011
"SEA POOLS AND SEA BIRDS"
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by
JOHN BUSBY SWLA RSA RSW
One of the most pre-eminent wildlife artists in the UK
His pioneering paintings of rockpools engage with our imaginations
10am to 5pm each day
The Rockcliffe Gallery, Rockcliffe, Colvend Coast
All Week 4th - 12th June 2011
Stewartry Museum Kirkcudbright
Displays of Marine Life
Fish, Shells and other invertibrates
Mill on the Fleet, Gatehouse of Fleet
Fascinating display of locally found seashells
Saturday and Sunday 4th & 5th June 2011
Birdathon at RSPB Mersehead
Saturday 4th June 2011 10.00 - Noon
Rockcliffe Beach Clean
(Part of Beach Blitz - A week of cleans
around the Dumfries & Galloway coast)
Volunteers very welcome
Sunday 5th June 2011 11.00 - 4.00
Join us in our marquees on the beach at Rockcliffe
for a day celebrating our oceans and the creatures that live in them. Featuring walks, talks, activities and a chance to learn more about the fantastic marine environment of Dumfries & Galloway. A great fun-filled day for all the family
Try Sea Kyaking with qualified instructors
from Galloway Activity Centre
Scottish Wildlife Trust are leading a coastal path walk looking for coastal plants and birds, suitable for adults and families and for the kids there will be beach art using shells and pebbles.
Details from NTS Ranger 01556 503702
Location Rockcliffe Beach NX 847537
Tuesday 7th June 20119.30 - 1.00
Photo Walk from Castlehill Point to Rockcliffe, join Ranger Keith Kirk for a leisurely walk looking at different ways to photograph wildlife.
Booking essential 01556 505479 (answerphone)
Tuesday 7th June 2011 10.00 am
Beach Walk with Jim Logan Cardonness Beach , Cardonness Caravan Park. Meet in the Car Park
Tuesday 7th June 2011 1.00
Join the Mull of Galloway RSPB Guided Walk at 1.00 looking at the Mulls wildflowers and birds with the Warde as part of their Marine day
Details 01776 840539
Location Mull of Galloway Lighthouse NX 155304
Beach Clean at RSPB Mersehead
Call 01387 780579 for details
Wednesday 8th June 2011 11.00 - 12.00
Explore the seashore with an RSPB guide in this Beachcomber Walk
Details 01776 840539
Location New England Bay Public Car Park
NX 119420
Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th June 2011
11.00 - 1.00
Dune Delights
(Different walk each day)
Birds, Butterflies & Beach!
A guided walk going off the beaten track to discover the wildlife of the dunes on the Mersehead reserve.
You will even get the chance to stand on the summit of Mersehead
For more details 01387 780579
or e-mail mersehead@rspb.org.uk
Sunday 12th June 2011 11.00 - 4.00
Join us in our marquees on the beach at Port William for a day of celebrating our oceans and the creatures that live in them. Featuring walks, talks, activities, celebrity
"Can't Cook - Won't Cook" and much more.
A chance to learn more about the fantastic marine environment of Dumfries & Galloway. A great fun-filled day for all the family
New for 2011
Sea Kayacks and Canoes
Free taster sessions with full instructions
Learn to Beachcast
with instructors from
Angling for Youth Development
Location Second Sands Port William
Meet Larry the Lobster and his Friends
Go Rockpooling with Dumfries and Galloway Rangers
(Nets and buckets provided)
Jump on an Inshore Rescue Boat
Or Join in with one of the many activities available
Like making creels last year
Or join in with top chef Douglas Lisi in cooking sustainable seafood dishes, then get to taste them afterwards. Douglas will be joined by two celbrities in a "Can't Cook - Won't Cook" demonstration
Or enjoy the beach as in this photo from the 2010 Rockcliffe event
Stange sights to see - this is a Minke Whale skeleton washed up at Port William
Lots of things for the kids to do like shell pictures in the sand
Or join in one of our many beach cleans through the week
PHOTO COMPETITION
Dumfries & Galloway marine themed photos
Win Jessops Vouchers
Under 16's and over 16's classes
Top 5 entries in each class will be displayed at
both Rockcliffe and Port William
Entries to Machars Action 26 South Main St Wigtown DG8 9EH
By 18th May 2011
Full details from info@macharsaction.co.uk
Organisations supporting or taking part in events.
The Oceans Project
The international body coordinating World Oceans Day projects all over the globe
The Crown Estates
The Crown Estates have been keen to support World Oceans Day for a number of years.
Dumfries & Galloway
Ranger Service
Promoting the countryside, its wildlife, history and heritage.
Link to Dumfries & Galloway Countryside Rangers
Eon Climate & Renewables
As the company running Robin Rigg offshore wind farm, Eon supports World Oceans Day
Link to Eon Climate & Renewables
Galloway Fisheries Trust
Restoring and maintaining aquatic biodiversity in Galloway
Tanks of young salmon appeal to children of all ages
Link to Galloway Fisheries Trust
Galloway Static Gear Fishermens Association
Representing the static gear fishermen whose conservation measures result in a sustainable fishery for future generations
Geo-Diversity
A volunteer group dedicated to the education, interpretation and conservation of the regions top geological sites
The Green Blue
A joint environmental programme by the Royal Yachting Association and the British Marine Federation making the environment second nature
Jim Logan
Brings a huge collection of seashells collected in the Solway estuary
Marine Conservation Society
The UK charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife
Link to Marine Conservation Society
Marine Stewardship Council
Working to transform the worlds seafood markets to a sustainable basis
Link to Marine Stewardship Council
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas
Link to Maritime & Coastguard Agency
National Trust for Scotland
Protecting and promoting Scotlands natural and cultural heritage
Link to National Trust for Scotland
Newton Stewart Angling Assn
Creating wildlife corridors on the Cree, Minnoch and Penkiln and Palnure burns to increase habitat biodiversity to encourage water voles, otters,dippers,lamprey, smelt and through their hatchery project, salmon and sea trout
Link to Newton Stewart Angling Assn
Newton Stewart Sub Aqua Club
Explore the seabed and wrecks in Luce Bay and Wigtown Bay with the sub aqua club, who also carry out seasearch surveys for the Marine Conservation Society
Contac Phil on 01671 402615
or Chris on 01671 404318
or follow this link to their website
Nith District Salmon Fisheries Board
Protecting, conserving and enhancing migratory salmonoids in the Nith and its tributories
Link to Nith District Salmon Fisheries Board
Port William Community Assn
Providing refreshments
at Port William
Port William Community Council
Facilitating local services and providing this web platform for World Oceans Day
Port William Inshore Rescue
Service
Protecting Luce Bay and Wigtown Bay, the Inshore Rescue Boat and crew will be attending
the Port William day.
Port William Primary School
Curriculum for Excellence
at Port William School
They will be showing how they use the local environment in the new curriculum.
RSPB
Speaking out for birds and wildlife
Scottish Natural Heritage
All of Nature for All of Scotland
Link to Scottish Natural Heritage
2011 European Year of Volunteering
Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network
Working to conserve sport fishing stocks, SSACN carry out a Shark Tagathon each year in Luce Bay to provide valuable information on species, sizes and migration
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Proecting Scotlands wildlife
for the future
Link to Scottish Wildlife Trust
Solway Firth Partnership
Securing an enviromentally sustainable future for the
Solway Firth area
Link to Solway Firth Partnership
West Galloway
Scottish Ornithologist Club
Meet regularly for talks and field trips around west Galloway
Links to community sites where WOD events are taking place
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Cycling, hill walking, fishing, gardens, golf courses, horse riding and pony trekking, bird-watching, bingo, loch, river and sea angling and bridge club...something for all ages and interests. (More)
ACCOMMODATION
Self catering cottage holidays, caravan parks and camping, guest house/bed and breakfast's and hotels. Plenty of choice to suit all budgets. (More)
LOCATION
Where is Port William? Local maps, travel links and directions to Port William. (More)