What's on Moniaive?

Rigg | Lemke

Rhythm & Rime

Saturday 10th October - 8pm

£5 at the door

Weekly quiz night.

Every Sunday starting at 5pm.

Max 6 members per team.

No need to book.

Teams given until 6.30 to answer questions

Free furniture upcycling workshop

Glencairn Memorial Institute
Thursday 15th October, 10am–3pm
See info below for what to bring.
Free to attend – everyone welcome.

Please book in advance
Book: katie.moniaiveinitiative@gmail.com

Give tired furniture a new lease of life in this friendly, practical workshop. Learn simple repair, painting and creative upcycling techniques – perfect for beginners and seasoned DIY-ers alike.

Do you have a piece of furniture that needs a new life, or simply want to learn a new skill?

Excursions for Autumn / Winter 2026

Come and join us

Friendly talks, creative workshops, demonstrations, outings and good company.

Usually on the third Wednesday of each month
1.00pm - 3.00pm | Glencairn Bowling Club, Moniaive

Annual membership: £25 · Open Meetings: £5 for non-members · Facebook group
Alternatively, for more information, please contact Aimee Donaldson on 07725 623 401.

Programme:

16 September 2026 | 1.00–3.00pm
Mostly Ghostly
Kathleen Cronie
Witches of Glencairn
Open meeting — £5 for non-members

21 October 2026 | 1.00–3.00pm
Gelli Printing Workshop
Julie Stephen
Members only

18 November 2026 | 1.00–3.00pm
Artemis Scotland
Simply Marvellous Muriel & Jasper
Open meeting — £5 for non-members

16 December 2026 | Time TBC
Knockenhair Christmas Meal
Festive meal
Members only

20 January 2027 | 1.00–3.00pm
Cooking Demonstration
Margaret Irvine
Simple Fayre — three courses
Members only

17 February 2027 | 1.00–3.00pm
Lost Dogs Dumfries & Galloway
Lee Herron
Open meeting — £5 for non-members

17 March 2027 | 1.00–3.00pm
The World at 15mph
Naomi Johnson — author and cyclist
Open meeting — £5 for non-members

21 April 2027 | 1.00–3.00pm
Wet Felting Workshop
Fiona Moir
Members only

19 May 2027 | 1.00–3.00pm
Annual General Meeting

16 June 2027
Summer Trip
Details to be confirmed
Members only

Moniaive Players proudly present: The Curse of the Willoughby Diamond

by Gary Simpson

A Murder Mystery Play

Saturday 24th Oct 2026, 7pm
Glencairn Memorial Institute, Moniaive

Tickets £20 inc dinner (BYOB)

Optional Dress Code: 1920's

This is an amateur production performed with permission by Murdernights

Traditional Scottish & Irish music jam in cosy surroundings - all players welcome.

Last Sunday of the month.

3-6pm.

Music | Stand-up | Poetry

Sign up on the night from 7.30pm

A warm community lunch at the church

Last Saturday of every month - 12–2pm

St Ninnians Church

A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing

What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?

Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like:

• Extreme weather
• Food security
• Health
• Cost of living

The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.

After the film there will be an open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.

We will be inviting our MP, MSPs and Councillors, and are optimistic that they will join with constituents for this important discussion about our future.

Seats are free but limited so please book in advance. 

If after booking you are unable to attend, we’d be very grateful if you could let us know so that we can re-allocate your ticket to someone else.

Bring a friend, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome.

Learn more at https://www.nebriefing.org

The Repair Cafe is where volunteers offer their skills for free to help repair broken stuff.

Every first Saturday of the month in the GMI from 10am-1pm

Volunteers offer their services for free to mend your broken items.

Bike dusted off for spring?

Found broken items during your spring clean?

Need advice on how to mantain your item?

Does your PC/Laptop need a spring clean?

• Everyone welcome
• Refreshments available

StaceJam

A completely improvised musical by Stacey Smith

With one suggestion, Stacey will create a world with dozens of characters and tell their stories through scenes and songs.

Instagram: staceysmithcomedy

Saturday 14th November
8pm
The George, Moniaive

£5 on the door or book through Eventbrite

(Arts & Dumfries and Galloway logo, plus a QR code, bottom corners)

Moniaive Primary School Christmas Fayre

21st November 2026

10am - 1pm