Community Focus

Community Survey Launched for Newton Stewart’s Grapes Hotel Redevelopment Plans

The former Grapes Hotel in Newton Stewart sits in the heart of the town on Victoria Street. The building has lain empty for many...

Funding for Access to the Social Care System in Dumfries & Galloway

Capability Scotland is delighted to have received a share of £9.2 million in funding from the Scottish Government, through Inspiring Scotland. The 'Support in the...

Health Walks Pave Way for Mental Health Conversations in Dumfries and Galloway

Scottish walking charity shines spotlight on walking and mental wellness SCOTLAND's walking charity is supporting the Scottish Health Walk Network (SHWN) to raise awareness of...

Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership Seeks New Trustees

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership, the charitable organisation delivering projects in conservation, enterprise, education and climate resilience across southwest Scotland’s UNESCO-designated area,...
Glenkens Communities move forward on Education and Learning

Glenkens Communities Move Forward on Education & Learning

March saw Dumfries and Galloway Council Elected Members approve a Motion to halt the mothballing of any secondary schools across the region until a...

Join Moffat Mountain Rescue Team Where Eagles Soar

Get Involved and raise funds for Moffat Mountain Rescue Team Annual Charity Challenge 2024 Thursday 09th May will leave just one month to go until...
A Fond Farewell for Elizabeth

A Fond Farewell for Elizabeth

It is a fond farewell to Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) for Elizabeth Sykes, who is retiring after sixteen years with...
Local charity buys land near Auldgirth for environmental project

Local charity buys land near Auldgirth for environmental project

Glenmidge Burn Project SCIO is delighted to announce that on Tuesday 5 th March 2024 it completed the purchase of 30 acres of land...

Aldi Donates Over 3,000 Meals To Good Causes In Dumfries & Galloway During The...

Aldi donated over 3,000 meals to good causes in Dumfries & Galloway during the recent Easter school holidays.   Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket pairs its UK stores...
Energy Advice on your Doorstep

Energy Advice On Your Doorstep

An exciting new partnership is set to take the fight against fuel poverty out on the road. Working in partnership with D&G HandyVan (SCIO),...