Annan Harbour Action Group require a client-side Project Manager or Project Management Services
Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG) has recently secured a significant grant from the Levelling Up Fund, via Dumfries and Galloway Council, Economic Development. This award, along with match funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council and others, will enable the group to undertake a £17m major regeneration of Annan Harbour including landscape remediation, creation of a tidal lagoon and regeneration of a derelict building to form a visitor attraction.
Suitably qualified consultants are invited to submit a tender to work on behalf of the AHAG to ensure that, within reasonable parameters, the civil engineering, building renovation and landscaping project that is Annan Harbour Regeneration is handed over to the client on time and on budget, by liaising and representing the client during the design, construction and handover stages.
The principal aim of the Project Manager or Project Management Services is to work for AHAG, supporting them to ensure the project is delivered with the expected quality, on time and on budget.
The Annan Harbour Festival 2024 was a wonderful success, filling the harbour with life, music, and fun throughout the day.
Blessed with good weather and the return of the Tall Ship La Malouine, the festival welcomed over 3,500 visitors, making it our most vibrant year yet.
The festival featured more than 40 stalls from local producers, crafters, and partners. Highlights included a fantastic cooking demonstration by Mike Evans and Christine Matthews, who wowed the crowd with a recipe of scallops with a tomato and pepper dip.
The day was brought to life by performances from Paragon Music, The Solway Pipers, and The Annan Town Band, adding to the joyful atmosphere.
Families and children enjoyed a wide range of activities, including a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, and games. There was also an inclusive jamming workshop, power boat rides, rowing trials, and a “Build Your Own Bat Box” workshop, followed by an evening bat walk. Visitors had the chance to engage with citizen science initiatives and gain valuable information from partners on environmental topics.
Our Coffee Shack served up delicious bacon rolls, sausage rolls, and burgers, all made using locally sourced meat from Hallsford Farm Produce and fresh rolls from Warwick Bridge Corn Mill – a perfect treat for visitors enjoying a full day of festivities.
Each year, the festival grows, and we’re excited to announce that we are already planning the next one for 2025. With hopes of redevelopment and exciting changes at the harbour, we aim to make the festival even bigger and better next year.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible volunteers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the day possible. Without their dedication and hard work, this event wouldn’t have been the success it was.
A huge thank you also to our stallholders, performers, and, of course, our wonderful visitors for making the day so special.
Annan Harbour Festival promises a day of fun for all ages this Saturday!
This Saturday, 21st September, Annan Harbour will come alive from 10 AM to 4 PM for the annual Annan Harbour Festival, with a full day of exciting activities, stalls, and entertainment for all ages.
With over 40 stalls, visitors can explore the best of local producers, crafters, environmental initiatives, and community partners. The festival will showcase a wide range of goods and services, making it the perfect place to support local businesses and discover new products.
Throughout the day, there will be:
Live music from Annan Town Band, The Solway Pipers, and Paragon, with a unique opportunity for festival goers to join in an inclusive jamming session with Paragon musicians – no experience necessary.
For the food enthusiasts, there will be a cooking demonstration, offering some tasty insights and tips.
A hands-on bat boxes workshop will take place during the day, followed by an exciting bat walk in the evening, giving visitors a chance to learn about and contribute to local wildlife conservation efforts.
For younger visitors, there will be a bouncy castle and face painting to keep them entertained throughout the day.
For the more adventurous, there will be power boat rides and opportunities to try rowing on the harbour.
Plus, if all goes as planned, the thrilling ship La Malouine may sail into the harbour once again!
This year’s Annan Harbour Festival promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire community, so don’t miss out!
Entry is free, and all are welcome to come and enjoy the festivities.
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Annan’s Local Place Plan should set out what matters to us and what we would like the place to be like in 20 years.
Following the initial consultation phase, the Place Plan Steering Group has now collated the responses and we are ready to move onto the second consultation stage: Priorities. You now have the opportunity to share your own priorities into the Annan Place Plan by completing a simple form, which will help us develop a final Action Plan for our area.
You are, after all, the experts in living in Annan!
All data will be collated and presented to the public. Then, it will be presented in report form to allow your views to be known to planners when they are preparing the Council’s Local Development Plan.
Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG) partners on this project are: Annan Rugby Club, Annan Athletic, Kate’s Kitchen, Annan Community Council, The Day Centre, Annan History Town, Annan Rotary Club, Annandale Observer and Annan Academy.
With assistance from Dumfries & Galloway Council, Architecture and Design Scotland and the Scottish Community Development Centre.
Annan Harbour Action Group (AHAG) are delighted to announce the launch of their new YouTube Channel
The channel will help us update you on our latest projects, events, and opportunities for involvement, along with our other social media profiles, Facebook and Instagram.
Subscribe to the channel to keep abreast of our journey of rejuvenation and transformation of Annan Harbour into a vibrant community hub.
Currently available to view on the channel are:
Key Moments of 2023/2024 Showcasing the events and initiatives organised by AHAG throughout the year. From Farmers Markets to community events, Men’s Shed, and rowing, we’ve been busy making a positive impact in our local area. This video celebrates the collective efforts and achievements of our community. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of our year together.
South West Scotland Environmental Information (SWSEIC) – Annan Harbour Talk A presentation by Malcolm Haddow of SWSEIC on the outcomes of the Adapting to Change citizen science project, focusing on biodiversity and sparrows, initiated by the Annan Harbour Action Group. This video includes ‘how to participate guides’ as well as insights into data collected.
Subscribe to our channel for more updates and initiatives from AHAG, and stay engaged in our community’s journey!
