Business Directory

 Updated 30/8/10

General

Chapel Street Chocolatiers

Hand made chocolates from Chapel Street Chocolatiers, Moniaive in a newly refurbished shop. Using only fresh, organic, seasonal and fairly traded ingredients we produce quality, individual great tasting chocolates.Orders can be taken for special occasions, birthdays, events or just a self indulgent treat. Chapel Street Chocolatiers, High Street, Moniaive DG3 4EJ 01848 200 000

Human Design System

Jayne Ward www.jaynewardhumandesign.co.uk.

Galloway Falconry

A national award winning organisation. Displays at the Royal Highland Show, based just outside Moniaive. www.Gallowayfalconry.co.uk. Galloway Falconry, Blackmark, Dalry, Castle Douglas DG7 3UG
01644 460228

Julie Richards Hair & Beauty Mobile Salon

Cut and finish, perming, colouring, special occasions, wedding parties,eyebrow shaping, nail extensions. Eyebrow andlash tinting. Eyebrow waxing. The new mobile service can be accessed by calling: Kimberley Mindham  01848 200001 or 07599235928; Liz Laidlaw 01848 200529 or 07713899159 or Julie Richardson 01848 200257 or 07944593947.

The Green Handbook

The Green Handbook for South West Scotland gives you:
a Directory of alternative & complementary therapists, counselling, organic food, vegetarian cafés, health products, eco-products, martial arts, meditation, personal growth, sustainable crafts, green businesses;
a Diary of groups, courses, workshops and events;
articles on some of the therapies, services and products advertised;
articles on local eco- initiatives.
The Green Handbook for South West Scotland comes out four times a year and is distributed free all over Dumfries & Galloway, from Sanquhar to Wigtown, from Stanraer to Gretna Green.
Visit Moniaive and pick up a copy of The Green Handbook at Watsons’ Grocers, The Green Tea House or Hotchpotch Crafts. Visit www.greenhandbook.co.uk

Catherine Braid - The Organic Country Cook

Home made food for your freezer, parties and other events catered for. Telephone 07752099193 or email Catherine.Braid@tesco.net

Lizzie Ann Bags

http://www.lizzieannbags.co.uk

Dalwhat Garage

Servicing, Repairs and MoT, oils, fuels, tyre, batteries, wheel balancing & alignment, car accessories. The garage is located at the bridge in Moniaive. Calor gas supplier. JohnWilson 01848 200216

Imperial Business Systems

For accountancy, bookkeeping, VAT and general taxation advice.Mike Davies, Imperial Business Systems, Dalwhat Farmhouse, Moniaive, DG3 4JE. Tel: +44(0)1848 200689, Fax: +44(0)1848 200248, Mob: +44(0)7977 145056, Web: ibs2002.co.uk 

Nigel Marsh - Silkscreen Printer

T-shirts, sweatshirts etc. No job too large or too small. Competitive rates. Tel: Nigel on 01387 740488 or email nigel-marsh@tiscali.co.uk

Mr Mac Books

We specialise in books related to Scotland, but also sell a wide range of general and academic books. You can search our stock at www.mrmacbooks.co.uk. We are always interested in purchasing good quality books, especially anything associated with Scotland. Please contact Ranald McDonald on 01848 200469.

Must Wines Ltd

Moniaive based suppliers of New Zealand wines.
Please see our wine list at www.mustwines.com. Phone Debbie Trower on 05603 100776, email service@mustwines.com

JCC - Computer Support & Training

Software and hardware support, Mac specialist, upgrades, backups, training. For IT peace of mind call Tim Jones on 01848 200622 or email tim@jonescc.com

Yule's Buses

Local man Wattie Yule runs his own bus/coach company and does the shool run to Thornhill. Wattie has a 49 seater coach available for hire by local people and groups. Ideal for group trips to events, shopping, excursions etc. Competitive rates. Call Wattie Yule on 01848 200373

ALANSOUND - Sound System

The Name To Be Seen And Heard With. Audio Video & Lighting Support - Conferences - Seminars - Product Launches. A Temporary Loop System Can Be Installed And The Proceedings Recorded If Required. Indoor And Outdoor Sound Systems, Jazz Concerts - Fashion Shows - Quiz Nights - Agricultural Shows - Horse Shows - Moto X - Gala Days - Weddings - Garden parties. Amplification and Loop Installations For Churches Etc. Visit www.alansound.co.uk Email: alansound@aol.com Phone 01387 820880

McConnel Wood Products

Solid harwood flooring, Beams and Timber Cladding, Hardwood, Kitchen Worktops, Mantels, Fencing and timber for garden and landscaping. Cairnmill Sawmill nr. Penpont. 01848 331 662. Email info@mcconnel.co.uk. See http://www.xylodom.com

JRK Campbell & Co

Pet food and accessories from dogs to wild birds. Clothing; fleeces,boots, waterproofs, socks, wellies etc. DIY materials; cement, bricks,sand gravel etc. Gardening equipment; flower tubs, compost, furniture,moss etc. Camling 01848 330419 www.jrkcampbell.co.uk

Hillhouse & Hunter

Ironmongers, hardware and houseware, DIY andgarden. Calor Gas. For all your ironmongery needs and more! 42-43Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, 01848 330267. 

Allison & Hunter Oil

Prompt efficient deliveries of domestic, agricultural and industrial fuels and lubricants. 126 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill. 01848 330398

Allison & Hunter Coal

Suppliers of all types of smokeless fuels and house coal. Stockists of fire parts, accessories and coal bunkers. Leafield Road, Dumfries. 01387 252486

Builders & Contractors

Alasdair Mclean - Top Quality Ceramic Tiling

Walls, Floors, Bathrooms, Showers  Conservatories, Worktops, Steps, Marble, Slate etc. Will tile anything that stands still……Happy to do small jobs….Really! Design assistance available.
Can offer estimates by phone or email when job details are available, otherwise visits possible.
Address: Tower House, Moniaive, DG3 4HN
Tel: 01848 200321, Mobile:07875 076571, Email: alzeramix@talktalk.net

AMD Contract Services

Dykes of Wallaceton. Groundwork Services. High Street, Moniaive. Tel: 01848 200750 Fax: 01848 200570 Mobiles: 07711 545 638/644 Email: mail@dykesplanthire.co.uk web: www.dykesplanthire.co.uk

George Leech - Joiner

Window replacement and general joinery. Tel: George Leech 01848 200611

S Snape and Son - Digger and dumper hire with operator

Mini digger JCB 801.5. Latest model. Dumper hire with High tip for skips. Liability insurance and 32 years experience. House and garage foundations. Water, utility, drains, garden work. Moving soil, rocks, sand or stone. Ground works. Road and tracks. Call Steven Snape 01848 200319 or 07855 255705 and see www.snapeplanthire.co.uk

Gavin Kilgour - Building and Project Management

Tel: 01387 820201/01848 200534

Charles McNeil - Builder

Tel: 01848 200545

Iain Howat - Electrician

Tel 01387 820330, mobile: 07710 779994

Michael Forteath – Painter/Decorator

Tel: 01848 200462

John Stott - Joiner

The Dominies House, Ayr Street, Moniaive. 01848 200325

John Robertson - Fencing Contractor

Cleeve Cottage, Ayr Street, Moniaive DG3 4HP. Tel: 01848 200544. Mobile: 07714 218463. ESTIMATES FREE

Allan Davidson - Fencing Contractor

All types of fencing - agricultural & domestic timber gates made to fit any requirements, garden or driveway, single or double choice of styles & materials. Timber Garden Features: decking, pergolas, benches Tel/ Fax: 01848 200 200 Mobile : 07775690624 Email: Adfenco@aol.com Website: www.Adfenco.com

Cairn Valley Tree Services  

Logs for sale, hedge trimming, tree surgery, tree felling, strimming and leaf clearance. For details Telephone Stephen Forteath: Evenings 01848 200676 Daytime 07786 733836 Email: sjf.treesurgeon@talk21.com

Arts and Crafts

Liz McMillan

Paintings and handpainted cards. Commissions taken. Cards/Notelets available from Green Tea House, Moniaive. Tel: 01848 200367

Fiona McMillan

Handpainted mirror designs made in Moniaive, commissions taken. Mirrors can be personalised with names, date of birth etc. The perfect present! Also handpainted and personalised clocks and plaques. Tel: 01848 200273

Quantum Chainsaw Carving

Craignee, Monaive. Chainsaw Carver Rodney Holland produces wonderful wooden statues using a chainsaw. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Commissions welcomed. Display at workshop. Tel: 01848 200271. See also www.chainsawcarving.co.uk

Scottish Traditional Knitting

Rowan Reid, Galloway Tryst Archive, Telephone 07801 669912.

Hotchpotch

Gifts, Crafts, Prose & Poetry. Hotchpotch stocks only high quality arts and crafts produced locally, or personally imported by local people who know the producers personally. 1 Chapel Street, Moniaive. 01848 200157

Badger Bags

Handmade bags of all shapes and sizes, using luxurious upholsetery fabrics and best quality fittings, handmade luxury, quality and style. Custom made to suit the individual. Jane Taylor, 01387 740405. Email: Jane.A.Taylor@ukgateway.net www.badgerbags.biz

Training & Counselling

Unique Solutions

Unique Solutions are an established company which provides unique solutions and flexible options for Corporate training needs. We use an interactive energetic person centred approach to all out training programmes. We understand how cruical the correct training is to your company. Custom designed programmes will inspire your employees and in turn unleash your companies potential. Training areas include: Customer Service, Stress Management, Time Management, Effective Telesales, Leadership and Management Courses, Conflict Management, Project Management, Creative problem Solving, Coaching mentoring, Developing Customer Loyalty, Recruitment Selection and Interviewing, identifying Training needs, People Management Skills, Improving Personal Efficienct, Implementing Assertiveness, Scottish Vocational Qualifications. Complementary services offered include: Employment Legislation Advice, Counselling, Recruitment, Market research, Typing and Copying services. Unique Solutions, Blairoch, Cairnhead, Moniaive, DG3 4JE. Contact Lynne Armitage 01848 200218 or Linda McLachlan on 01387 261003. Fax: 01848 200218. Email: UniqueLL@aol.com Web: http://www.unique-solutions.co.uk

Graphic Design/Copying/Scanning

Cairnvalley Graphex

Afton, Dunreggan, Moniaive. For all your graphic needs. Scanning and photo restoration work a speciality. Tel: Paul Henshall on 01848 200778 Email: pcfixr@hotmail.co.uk 

Twenty 3 Crows Ltd

Glenluiart House, Moniaive. Design, typesetting and artwork. Clients include: British Red Cross, Médecins sans Frontieres, Leonard Cheshire Disability, Yoga Scotland, John Deere, The CatStrand. Leaflets, logos, magazines, books, posters and more. Designer and publisher of the Glencairn Gazette. For a free, no obligation quote contact Sue Grant on 01848 200401 or 200331, Email: sue@badpress.demon.co.uk

JCC Design

Web site design, printed materials and business identity. Call Tim Jones on 01848 200622 or email tim@jonescc.com

Culture & History

Artemis Bringing History to Life

Historical characterisation and role play. Object and costume handling within an educational setting. Resource packs and reminiscence work. For details contact Jackie Lee Tel: 01848 200222. See also http://www.artemisscotland.com

Galloway Tryst Network

Organisation which promotes awareness of the links between culture and environment. It has an oral and visual archive of folklore and folk life traditions of South West Scotland. The archive is available for consultation, research, publication and teaching. Extracts are available in exhibition form. Alyne Jones, Director Tel: 01848 200035. Email: alyne@vanishingscotland.com

Courses

Art Classes with Melville Brotherston

Tutor Melville Brotherston runs art classes and courses from his studio, Mill Studio, Craigdarroch, Moniaive. Daytime, weekend, and Summer painting schools for beginners and experienced student. Original paintings on view. For further details contact Melville Brotherston on 01848 200673.