It will take place on December 15 at 7 pm and is open to all as part of the RSABI’s #KeepTalking winter initiative.
The Castle Douglas site is one of a dozen auction markets in Scotland hosting such an evening.
Singing is very good for mental health and, during its 125th anniversary year, as a thank you to the agricultural community for the support given to the charity, RSABI is contributing to the cost of a hot drink and snack at each event.
The big message of this year’s #KeepTalking campaign is to encourage people in agricultural communities in Scotland to reach out and reconnect with friends, neighbours, relatives and others who might be feeling isolated this winter.
Chief executive Carol McLaren said: “Our message is for everyone to #KeepTalking as the nights become darker and longer and, in particular, to think about getting in touch with people of all ages in their communities who may be more vulnerable to loneliness and isolation this winter.
“This time of year is traditionally a tough time for farming folk, with mud and cold to contend with and fewer events and opportunities to catch up. And this year, with the additional pressure of cost-of-living worries and general uncertainty, we are particularly keen that people in the agricultural community feel as supported as possible.
The charity is launching a series of initiatives to support good mental health in people of all ages involved in farming.
People are being urged to look out for signs that someone may be going downhill in terms of their mental health and have the confidence to reach out and check that person is okay.
RSABI’s freephone Helpline – 0808 1234 555 – is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
