Since the UK curling team’s successes at the Sochi Winter Olympics, curling has become a much talked about sport. Now here’s your chance to discover more about it, and why granite from Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde is the most popular stone used in the making of curling stones.

On Saturday March 15 at 7.30 pm, A’ the Airts, Upper Nithsdale’s own arts centre, will be showing a documentary film called Living on the Craig, showing what was life was like for people who lived there and quarried granite. Film-maker Kenny Caldwell of Being There Media will also give a short talk on how the film was made.

The Sanquhar Curling Club was founded in 1774, and after the film, the club secretary, Kenneth McLean, will give presentation about the club’s history and achievements.

This is an evening not to be missed, and tickets, costing £5, are selling fast, so book early and reserve your seats! Phone A’ the Airts on 01659 50514, or call in at 8-12 High Street, Sanquhar.

Pre-event meals will be available in the arts centre cafe from 6pm, for which booking is essential. There will also be a licensed bar from 7 pm and during the interval.