fbpx

Community Focus

SWRAGG DUMFRIES STATION

VOLUNTEER GARDENING GROUP ON THE RIGHT TRACK AT DUMFRIES STATION

The South West Railway Adopter Gardening Group (SWRAGG) look after the gardens at Dumfries Railway Station providing a haven for wildlife and a colourful...
KIRKCUDBRIGHTS YOUNG PEOPLE

KBTFEST A SUCCESS FOR KIRKCUDBRIGHTS YOUNG PEOPLE

KBTFEST, launched in Kirkcudbright recently, had a fantastic turnout with approximately twenty 10-12 year olds at the first session and seventy 12-17 year olds...
Capturing the Story of New Galloway

Capturing the Story of New Galloway

This week saw the launch of the ‘New Galloway Story’ project which will see Local Initiatives in New Galloway (LING) working in consultation and...
Shambellie House

£3,735.93 Raised for Shambellie House by Quilt Festival

Over 1200 people visited the region’s first ever Quilt Festival held at Shambellie House over Easter. Organised by the local Quilting Groups throughout the...
Region’s volunteers honoured 2019 VOscars

Region’s volunteers honoured at the 2019 VOscars

The 2019 Dumfries and Galloway VOscars have been held to celebrate the impact of volunteers and volunteering on the region.   Eight winners were chosen at...
Youth Beatz benefits Food Banks

Youth Beatz benefits Food Banks

Youth Beatz 2019 is now only days away, and preparations are under way for a new initiative for Youth Beatz 2019: the involvement of...
Joan McAlpine Praises Charity Kate’s Kitchen

Joan McAlpine Praises the work of Annan Charity Kate’s Kitchen

South of Scotland  MSP Joan McAlpine has praised Kate's Kitchen in Annan after a visit to the charity last week. However the MSP said the...
National Award For Local Charity

National Award For Local Charity

A Dumfries based charity has been presented with a nationally recognised Volunteer Friendly Award. SHAX is based at The Crichton in Dumfries and has been...
Youth Beatz Needz Youz

Youth Beatz Needz Youz

Youth Beatz is on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June in Dumfries. It's Scotland’s largest free music festival and around 40,000 young people will...
Dance Vault - Newton Stewart

Dance The Distance for The Vault – Newton Stewart

On Sunday 2nd June dancers from Emma Louise Dance Club and Popdance Fit, Isle of Whithorn participated in Dance The Distance to raise funds...