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Community Focus

Lincluden greener and cleaner thanks to Wheatley’s environmental team

Lincluden greener and cleaner thanks to Wheatley’s environmental team

A community in the north-west of Dumfries is greener and cleaner thanks to the efforts of the region’s largest social landlord.   A day of activity...
New health and wellbeing service to support people into work launched in Dumfries and Galloway

New health and wellbeing service to support people into work launched in Dumfries and...

A new health and wellbeing support service to help people into employment has been launched in Dumfries and Galloway. Designed for people who want to...

Cunninghame Housing Boosts Future Curlers with £1,000 Donation to Lockerbie Ice Rink

Alan Somerville, Senior Development Officer of Cunninghame Housing Association recently presented a cheque for £1,000 to Marion Murdoch, Tom Smith & Ted Hills of...

New Chief Appointed To Lead Homeless Support Charity In Dumfries & Galloway

SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has recently appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief. Colin, who has a strong retail...

Kirkcudbright Trades Celebrate Deacon Convener Kirkin

The Annual Kirkin' of the Deacon Convener took place on Sunday in Kirkcudbright. The procession was led along the High Street the Parish Church by...
Introducing The Cabin: A New Creative Hub for Lochside

Introducing The Cabin: A New Creative Hub for Lochside

LIFT D&G gets set to launch The Cabin - an inclusive and welcoming space for the community in Lochside, northwest Dumfries. To mark the...
£1220 birthday present for DGRI neonatal unit

£1220 Birthday Present For DGRI Neonatal Unit

THE DGRI NEONATAL UNIT received a welcome birthday present last week – a £1220 cheque from a former patient.   Hazel Porteous, who now lives...

AccessArt Turns St. Michael’s Church into a Creative Canvas with Big Blue Bunting Installation

If you’ve passed by St. Michael’s Church recently, you may have noticed a striking new feature: the Big Blue Bunting adorning the church railings. Unveiled...

A Remarkable Ten Years as Joyce Harkness Bids Farewell to SHAX

An Impressive 10 Years At The Helm Of Shax After 25 years working in third sector roles in Dumfries and Galloway, Joyce Harkness retired from...
RIVER NITH GROUP TO CELEBRATE BECOMING A CHARITY

River Nith Group To Celebrate Becoming A Charity

A local community-led group has recently become one of Dumfries & Galloway’s newest charities, and is holding a launch event to celebrate.   Nith Life is...