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Become an Ellisland volunteer and champion local history

Become An Ellisland Volunteer & Champion Local History

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust are looking for volunteers to welcome visitors, support education work or help with gardening and maintenance.   The heritage centre will...
New faces at Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

New Faces at Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The farm built by Robert Burns has secured more than £39,000 to employ new staff, run events and safeguard the museum collection in 2024 The...

Old School Thornhill (OST) Opens Its Doors

After several years of community engagement, fund-raising, design and quality building restoration by Lockerbie based contractors Broatch Construction Old School Thornhill (OST) is ready...
£80,000 Of Funding Made Available For Summer Fun

£80,000 Of Funding Made Available For Summer Fun

Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to announce that £80,000 of funding will be available for local third sector organisations in Dumfries and Galloway...

Annan Rotary’s Collaborative Effort Yields £1,200 for Guide Dogs and Rotary Initiatives

A recent collaborative effort between Annan Rotarian Jim Ferguson and Eastwood Rotary member Rob Wilkinson resulted in a significant fundraising success. The duo, along...
LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS RAISE £3000 TO HELP DISABLED CARRIAGE DRIVERS

Local Rotary Clubs Raise £3000 To Help Disabled Carriage Drivers

A presentation and celebration of the continued partnership between Sports Driving Unlimited and Rotary was held recently at Sports Driving Unlimited in Boreland near...
GREEN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LAUNCH FOR DUMFRIES SCHOOLS

Green Social Enterprise Launch For Dumfries Schools

More than 70 young entrepreneurs from Dumfries and Galloway schools attended a Dragons’ Den event on Thursday, 21 March, sponsored by Koehler Renewable Energy...
Dumfries woman raising funds for local lost dog group

Dumfries Woman Raising Funds For Local Lost Dog Group

A Dumfries woman is raising funds for a local lost dog group to help buy a thermal drone. Mum Julie Bowman has set herself a...
New Mural Unveiled at The Willows - Children Young People & Family Centre in Dumfries

New Mural Unveiled at The Willows – Children Young People & Family Centre in Dumfries

New Mural Unveiled at The Willows - Children Young People & Family Centre in Dumfries   A new mural has been unveiled at The Willows Children Young People &...

Award Celebrates The Value of Volunteers at Food Train

Older people’s charity secures Investing in Volunteers status Food Train has secured top marks for the way in which the charity supports its volunteers to...