Community Focus

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...
LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS ACROSS SOUTH SCOTLAND IN WITH THE CHANCE TO SCORE £2,500 FUNDING FROM ALDI SCOTLAND

Local Sports Clubs Across South Scotland In With The Chance To Score £2,500 Funding...

Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund has returned for its ninth consecutive year, giving local sports clubs in the South of Scotland the opportunity to receive...
TYPE 1 DIABETES

Mum And Daughter Organise Support Teddies For Local Children With Type 1 Diabetes

These bears will go home with a type 1 warrior to spend the week being their friend. The bear will then come back, ready...
Stranraer care worker recognised for 20 years of dedication

Stranraer Care Worker Recognised For 20 Years Of Dedication

A Stranraer care worker has been recognised for working in the sector for more than 20 years.   Alan Berry, a Visiting Officer at Wheatley Daar...

Eastriggs & Gretna Heritage Group Receives Funding to Expand Local Activities

Making Our Communities Better Places Fund Eastriggs and Gretna Heritage Group Joanne Gordon, Housing Officer of Cunninghame Housing Association recently presented a cheque for £1,000...