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Community Focus

Primary School Christmas Card Designs Outstanding

A Listening Ear, D&G Befriending Charity recently invited students from Kirkcowan and Wigtown Primary Schools to participate in a Christmas Card design competition. The response...

Aldi Makes Changes To Its Too Good To Go Food Bag Service In Dumfries...

Aldi has extended its reservation window to pick up surplus food bags via Too Good To Go.    The move will now mean customers in Dumfries...
Cunninghame Housing Association Support Eastriggs & Dornock Bowling Club

Cunninghame Housing Association Support Eastriggs & Dornock Bowling Club

Alan Somerville, Senior Development Officer of Cunninghame Housing Association recently presented a cheque for £500 to members of the Eastriggs and Dornock Bowling Club. Eastriggs...

Poppy’s Card Design A Christmas Cracker

EAGLESFIELD school pupil Poppy Muir has won a bike after capturing the character of Christmas by painting a colourful farmyard scene. The 11-year-old’s work caught...

From Penpont to Thornhill: Excitement Builds as Nithsdale’s Active Travel Path Progresses

Local school children attend Safety Session on new Nithsdale active travel path On the 12th of December, pupils from Penpont Primary School attended a path...
ARe you a Young Person (Aged 16-24) and Live in Dumfries and Galloway?

Are you a Young Person (Aged 16-24) and Live in Dumfries and Galloway?

You are invited to take part in the study about young people’s social connections in rural Scotland being undertaken in Dumfries and Galloway. The...

Good Connections Initiative Paves the Way for Autistic Adults in Dumfries and Galloway

A revolutionary information service has emerged in Dumfries and Galloway, catering specifically to Autistic adults. Named "Good Connections for Autistic Adults," this initiative aims...
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

The Glenkens & District Trust, working in partnership with Foundation Scotland, is delighted to announce that the Blackcraig Community Fund has now paid out...
£1000 Grants Made Available By Solway Coast and Marine Project

£1000 Grants Made Available By Solway Coast and Marine Project

What would your Community like to do for your Coastal and Marine Environment? For Nature? For Wellbeing? For Wildlife? For Underwater Marine Life?, for...
A tree-mendous Christmas for local charities

A Tree-mendous Christmas for Local Charities

Help local charities this Christmas by purchasing your tree from Dumfries Lions Club and give back to your community. Proceeds from this year’s annual Christmas...