THE countdown to Christmas is well and truly on in the Doon Valley - as these pictures from two of Dalmellington's most popular annual events show.
First on the calendar this year was the annual Dalmellington Christmas Fayre, featuring carol singing by local primary pupils, raffles, refreshments and a chance to meet Santa in his grotto - as well as plenty of stalls giving those who came along the chance to get their Christmas shopping off to a great local start.
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
The Dalmellington Community Centre was the venue for both the Christmas Fayre and then, a week later, for the area's annual pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, staged by M&M Theatrical Productions of Ayr, with local Cubs and Scouts joining parents and other family members and friends for a memorable show.
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, was held at the town's community centre
Both the fayre and the pantomime were organised by the Dalmellington Community Association, whose busy programme of festive season events continued on Saturday, December 9 with the annual Christmas party for the area's older residents.
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, was held at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's Christmas fayre took place at the town's community centre
Dalmellington's pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, was held at the town's community centre
For more on the DCA's activities, see the 'Dalmellington Community Association (Community Centre)' page on Facebook.
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