Saturday, 4 February 2012, Launch event; 7.30pm until 10.30pm, then a further viewing day on Sunday 5th February from 1pm – 4pm

Kings is playing host to an exciting one night, one day pop-up gallery, showcasing some great up-and-coming young talent. Following the great success of the Big Burns Supper, last weekend, Kings is proud to be enable people to see some more great budding artists.

Peter Smith, one of the organisers of the event says, “Saturday evening is our opening event, where all the artists will be present and the normal coffee tables will be cleared back, allowing for a proper gallery experience and hopefully some free drinks. Sunday afternoon will allow people who can’t make in on the Friday night, to still enjoy the experience, and enjoy a nice cup of coffee at the same time”.

There’s just one rule however: No Landscapes!

Peter and the team of young artists decided they wanted to show a different side of what art in Dumfries can be: more interesting than just pretty scenery. “We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, so it’s not surprising that many local artists lean towards representing that, but there’s more to art than landscapes, so we felt our pop-up gallery should focus on works beyond landscapes”, continues Peter. “We found 7 young, local artists with a voice and something to say:

Rachel Speedie

Adam German

Blossom Mccuaig

Sophie Wilson

Fraser Irvine

Peter Smith

Dave Miller

We’re really excited to welcome the public in droves, to visit our pop-up gallery this weekend … and it’s free!”

As part of an intelligence led operation Police Officers from Annandale and Eskdale and the Force Drug Squad uncovered a cannabis cultivation site within the Westerkirk area near to Langholm on Friday 27 January 2012. Cannabis plants with a maximum potential street value of £114,000 were recovered. As a result a 41 year old man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal at Dumfries for offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Detective Sergeant Dean Little of The Force Drug Squad stated that this operation was instigated as a result of information received from the public and resulted in a substantial amount of controlled drugs being recovered. He added, if anybody else has any information regarding the misuse or supply of controlled drugs in their area to get in touch with Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary on 0845 600 5701 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

It’s all about the bugs! Tune in tomorrow for Interior Design and Home Furnishings expert Pauline Jack.  More great home tips!

Queen of the South FC manager, Gus MacPherson, expresses his delight at the 2:1 league victory over Morton at the weekend, and looks forward to the next crucial games:

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We regret that there will be no  Breakfast Show on Sunday 29th January 2012 due to unforeseen circumstances.

But dont worry Dave Macfarlane will be back next Sunday as usual.

In its place we will have some EXTRA Sunday Southern Gospel!

Here are a few clips from the setup and presentation of the Big Burns Supper launch, on the Mill Green, viewed from the Whitesands, Dumfries, 27th Jan, 2012:

Police are again appealing to members of the public to be alert to the activities of bogus workmen after an incident in the Leswalt area of Stranraer. Over the last couple of days two men in white van called at a house offering to do tarmac work. Prior to any agreement being made about the price the men returned and carried out the work, and on completion demanded an extortionate fee for the job. Money was eventually paid to the workmen but clearly the work was not to the standard expected. Police again warn the public not to enter into negotiations with cold callers offering to do work. Use local tried and tested tradesmen whom you know.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact police on 0845 600 5701 or any police officer. Information can also be left with the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court. Crime prevention advice can be found on the police website www.dg.police.uk

Bibliographic Data Services, based in the Crichton Business Park have chosen for us two great DVD’s to review at 1.30pm today.

The moive that gave Gary Oldman his Oscar Nomination – Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy.

Plus an Eastern European film that has stood the test of time since 1999 – Black Cat/White Cat

Live broadcast of the Big Burns Supper Launch event and Red Red Rose production on the Whitesands, Dumfries, on Friday 27th January 2012. The event starts at 6pm, and uses multi-media, film, dance, and music through the characterisations of four people from Dumfries; J.M Barrie, Robert Burns and Calvin Harris, who are stuck in time, and they don’t know why. You can see it all live as it happens, here on our Alive TV channel.

Click here to link to the TV page, or use the Alive TV button above.

 This week is Dumfries and Galloway’s local Sexual Health Week – ‘Let’s talk about Sex – what’s new 4 u?’

 Alive radio is working with NHS D&G to encourage you to consider your sexual health and what could be new for you.

 Don’t be afraid to talk about it, it’s your body and you must always be happy and safe in how you approach sex and relationships.  Check out what is new in contraception and STI testing on http://www.c4urself.org.uk/