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Scottish Blood Transfusion Service Launches Festive Appeal

Dec 7, 2023

This festive season, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) are asking donors to book their festive appointment early, and ensure blood and platelet...

£8 Million UK-backed A75 by-pass study For Crocketford and Springholm Announced

£8 Million UK Backed A75 Bypass Study for Crocketford & Springholm...

Dec 7, 2023

Scrolls and smiles at DG College Graduation Day 2023

Scrolls & Smiles at DG College Graduation Day 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Heritage Exhibition and Design Award for Stranraer Harbourmaster's Building

Heritage Exhibition and Design Award for Stranraer Harbourmaster’s Building

Dec 7, 2023

NHS looks towards partner working to address winter pressures

NHS Looks Towards Partner Working To Address Winter Pressures

Dec 7, 2023

Lockerbie Air Disaster 35th Anniversary Commemorations Announced

Lockerbie Air Disaster 35th Anniversary Commemorations Announced

Dec 7, 2023

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Community Focus

Good Connections Initiative Paves the Way for Autistic Adults in Dumfries...

Dec 8, 2023

A revolutionary information service has emerged in Dumfries and Galloway, catering specifically to Autistic...

The Glenkens & District Trust, working in partnership with Foundation Scotland, is delighted to announce that the Blackcraig Community Fund has now paid out £1 million since the Fund launched in 2019, supporting projects across the Glenkens & District area.

Local Fund In Glenkens & District Reaches One Million Pound Milestone

Dec 8, 2023

£1000 Grants Made Available By Solway Coast and Marine Project

£1000 Grants Made Available By Solway Coast and Marine Project

Dec 7, 2023

A tree-mendous Christmas for local charities

A Tree-mendous Christmas for Local Charities

Dec 5, 2023

DGMHA Introduces Mindfulness Benches in Dalbeattie, with Plans for Castle Douglas

Dec 4, 2023

Traffic & Weather

Turning Colder With A Possibility Of Snow

Nov 27, 2023

D&G Council Spends Over £300,000 Extra Investment To Fix 6,600 Potholes

Nov 23, 2023

Essential Bridge Expansion Joint Replacement On The A76 At Auldgirth Commences Monday 27th November 2023

Nov 22, 2023

Sports

Pitbulls Take Revenge After Sharks Victory

Dec 5, 2023

Sharks Bite Phantoms But Feel The Steeldogs Wrath – Ice Hocky Round-up

Nov 29, 2023

Big Scores See Sharks Lose Out By Single Points Against Steeldogs & Phantoms

Nov 22, 2023

Toe Poke Celebrates Scotland’s Qualification for the 2024 European Football Championships

Nov 21, 2023

Rural & Farming

Public squirrel sightings soar in 2023.

Public Squirrel Sightings Soar in 2023

Dec 7, 2023

New projects to support agri-food industry reach net zero

Dec 5, 2023

Major Report Reveals Large Growth In Scottish Land Value

Nov 29, 2023

SRUC Joins New Centre Tackling Food Security & Climate Change

Nov 22, 2023

Business

Aldi Gives All Colleagues in Dumfries & Galloway New Year Pay Rise

Dec 8, 2023

Cunninghame Housing Association Honors Dedicated Staff with Milestone Awards

Dec 8, 2023

Wheatley To Build 800 New Homes Across Dumfries & Galloway

Dec 5, 2023

SOSE purchase land at Chapelcross to help unlock site’s potential

Dec 5, 2023

Music & Festivals

Eden Festival Nominated At UK Fest Awards!

Nov 20, 2023

D&G Musicians Nominated In Prestigious National Awards!

Nov 13, 2023

The Gallovidian Gathering Returns to Castle Douglas Town Hall in December

Nov 10, 2023

Coach & Horses Pub Sets The Scene For New Music Video

Nov 6, 2023

Entertainment

Cairndale Hotel Presents: An Exclusive Evening of Comedy with Still Game’s Paul Riley

Dec 7, 2023

Donkeys, Local Superstar DJ’s, Fairground Rides & Choirs All At Dumfries Christmas Lights Switch On

Nov 15, 2023

Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook To Bring Festive Cheer To Dumfries This December

Nov 6, 2023

Comic Con Returns to Dumfries this Saturday

Oct 27, 2023

Arts

Creative Activities Explore Future Of Future Of Stranraer Waterfront

Creative Activities Explore Future Of Future Of Stranraer Waterfront

Dec 7, 2023

Top Award For Local Amateur Photographer

Nov 30, 2023

Four Hundred Trees to be Planted Across Dumfries and Galloway To Honour Those Lost To Covid

Nov 30, 2023

Local Artist’s Work Goes On View At New Dumfries High Street Exhibition

Nov 14, 2023

Food & Drink

Dumfries and Galloway wins Sustainable Food award

Dumfries and Galloway wins Sustainable Food award

Nov 16, 2023

Stranraer Oyster Festival 2023 Delivered £2.3 million Economic Boost

Nov 14, 2023

SOS: New Campaign Launched To Save Scottish Hospitality

Nov 10, 2023

Service As Usual For Dumfries Farmers’ Market During Train Station Improvement Works

Oct 31, 2023

Out & About in DG

Santa’s Grotto & Festive Delights at Glaisters Christmas Tree Farm Shop, Kirkgunzeon

Nov 25, 2023

Forth Bridge Stars In New Campaign Celebrating Scotland’s Rich Heritage

Nov 22, 2023

Thornhill Gets Set For Christmas With Shopping Event

Nov 14, 2023

Wigtown Market Has Christmas All Wrapped Up

Nov 14, 2023

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Big DoG Spreads the Love of Reading in Schools Across Dumfries and Galloway • Post-COVID - one in four primary pupils below target reading levels • Chance for children to hear stories from three super authors • Author Eve Wersocki-Morris says love of reading can change young lives With a quarter of Dumfries and Galloway primary pupils below the Scottish attainment targets for reading, Big DoG is going back on the road to promote a love of books and stories. Between 27 November and 1 December, three children’s authors and storytellers will visit 37 schools to engage with over 2,000 pupils and donate 100 books. The Big DoG Schools Tour, a spin off from the Big DoG festival of children’s literature organised each year in Dumfries by Wigtown Festival Company (WFC), will feature Eve Wersocki-Morris, Holly Sterling (an international karate champion) and Sarah Coyle. The tours, which began last year, use the power of stories to inspire young minds. Schools across the region from Port William to Moffat are taking part (see below). Eve said: “I’m really looking forward to sharing my latest book The Wildstorm Curse with the children of Dumfries and Galloway. “Visiting schools is one of the most important and rewarding parts of being a children’s author - inspiring kids to become readers can change lives; not only because reading improves literacy but because reading improves empathy, confidence and imagination. “I’m dyslexic - just like the main character in The Wildstorm Curse - and reading, even though I found it tricky, gave me the courage to never give up on my dreams, just like the heroes in the stories I loved.” Department of Education research shows that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than family circumstances, parents’ educational background or income. Scottish Government figures show that following the pandemic one in four of the region’s primary pupils are below national targets for reading and writing. Teachers across the region are working hard to get primary pupils back on track and this programme aims to provide them with an extra resource to help. Andy Stewart, WFC Producer (Children and Young People), said: “The Big DoG Schools Tour has quickly become one of our annual highlights. We really look forward to working with schools of all sizes and in many different communities – helping teachers with the challenges they face after the disruption to education caused by COVID. “Encouraging a child to enjoy reading is just so important – one of the most valuable investments you can make to help them achieve success in later life, as well as opening the doors to a whole universe of amazing stories and experiences.” With many families facing challenges in getting children to WFC events in Wigtown or Dumfries, the schools tour takes the benefits of festivals like Big DoG direct to them. The 2022 tour saw authors cover more than 100 miles as they visited dozens of schools. One was Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany, who said: “The Wigtown schools tour was a real delight. It was a fabulous week of stories and silliness.” Alex Foulkes, author of Rules for Vampires, added: “The tour was fantastic with even more fantastic people, meeting students and staff in wonderful schools across Dumfries and Galloway. “It was so great to share our love of reading, stories and adventures with the young people of D&G. Thank you for being so funny, sparky, clever and kind. I was blown away.” The Big DoG Schools Tour is supported by Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company, Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company and Baillie Gifford. The hospitality partners are Gretna Hall Hotel and The Cairndale Hotel.

Big DoG Spreads the Love of Reading in Schools Across Dumfries and Galloway

Nov 27, 2023

Charity To Gift Books Through Food Banks This Christmas As Demand Increases

Nov 8, 2023

Competition Launch at Kirkcudbright Halloween Spooktacular Event

Oct 29, 2023

Creative Writing Project For Young Talent To Continue Into Second Year

Oct 6, 2023

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