Community Focus

20th Februrary is Adult Support and Protection Day 2025

Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection Partnership will acknowledge Adult Support and Protection Day on 20 February by highlighting resources to help the public engage...
Wigtown Based Therapeutic horsemanship Charity Gets Funding

Wigtown Based Therapeutic Horsemanship Charity Gets Funding

Horses4Help Therapeutic horsemanship Charity based in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway, have recently received two funding grants to help them continue their great work. Julie...
Perfect Storm - Financial Pressure for The Usual Place

Perfect Storm – Financial Pressure for The Usual Place

As The Usual Place in Dumfries prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary in June 2025, it faces an undeniable financial challenge that threatens its...
ILS staff & trustee – Treasurer Graeme Galloway

Local Mental Health Charity Wins £159k Lottery Funding to Support Young People

A local D&G grassroots charity, Independent Living Support (ILS), is today celebrating after being awarded £159k by the National Lottery Community Fund to continue...
Kippford RNLI seeks new volunteers

Kippford RNLI Seeks New Volunteers

Have you got what it takes to save lives at sea? Kippford RNLI are looking for new operational volunteers to join the lifeboat and...

Young Cyclist Josh Stewart Secures Three-Year Sponsorship from Cunninghame Housing Association

Kelly Smith, Housing Officer of Cunninghame Housing Association, recently presented a cheque for £1,000 to Josh Stewart as part of a three-year sponsorship award. Josh,...
LOCHARBRIGGS

Locharbriggs Stalwart Thanked By The Community

Mrs Ruth Emmerson of Locharbriggs was presented with flowers on behalf of the Community for her dedicated and selfless service to Locharbriggs, at the...

How Glenkens Community Buildings Are Leading the Way in Energy Efficiency

Celebrating Energy Efficiency in the Glenkens Community buildings across the Glenkens have made significant strides in improving energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint over...
Galloway Action Team Presented The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Galloway Action Team Presented The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Galloway Action Team (GAT) has been presented with the highest award a local voluntary organisation can achieve – The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Regarded...
Galloway Glens Legacy Scheme makes first awards

Galloway Glens Legacy Scheme Makes First Awards

The Galloway Glens Scheme came to an end in September 2023 after a fantastic 5 years supporting the communities of the Ken/Dee valley. The...