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October 2006

Menshies - Comic Book Blast Off

Menshies - Comic Book Blast Off

19 Oct 2006

"Menshies" is Scotland's first 3D comic. It tells the story of a group of local kids who, through a series of strange events one dark night as they hang around outside the Dick in Kilmarnock, realise how leaving their mark, of 'menshie' on the building can have unexpected and terrible consequences...

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Eyepoppers

Eyepoppers

06 Oct 2006

Part of Amplify '06, Eyepoppers is a chance to see works by some of art's big names at the Dick Institute.

Tuesday 3 October - Saturday 16 December 2006

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The Big Draw 2006

The Big Draw 2006

04 Oct 2006

Every year the Big Draw is co-ordinated by the Campaign for Drawing and encourages people of all ages to have a go at drawing – but maybe not always in the conventional way. There will be opportunities for everyone to try something new with Big Draw activities at Dumfries Museum and Gracefield Arts Centre throughout the October school break.

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Smugglers Ahoy at Dumfries Museum

Smugglers Ahoy at Dumfries Museum

04 Oct 2006

The Solway smugglers of olden days are described in the Dumfries Museum’s latest exhibition created by historian Frances Wilkins. A cargo of activities are planned for the October school holidays exploring smuggling and the work of the excisemen in the time of Robert Burns. Lots of fun new quizzes, challenges and activities.

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National Knitting Week at Dumfries Museum

National Knitting Week at Dumfries Museum

04 Oct 2006

If there is one week in the year that will inspire a new generation of knitters, it's got to be National Knitting Week! Knitting needles will be clacking all over Britain and the Click Talk knitting and crochet group are inviting folks to drop in to Dumfries Museum on Tuesday 17 October any time between 2pm and 6pm.

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