Community Focus

Need support to apply for benefits? Visit VoiceAbility’s pop-up shop in Dumfries town centre next week

Need support to apply for benefits? Visit VoiceAbility’s pop-up shop in Dumfries town centre...

A pop-up shop will open in Dumfries town centre next week to spread the word about the support available to people applying for benefits.    Voice...
Sight Loss Group

Dumfries sight loss group returns people’s “purpose and independence”

A volunteer from Dumfries says she lost her identity and sense of purpose after losing her sight, but has hailed the life-changing local support...
SPOTLIGHT ON THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF UNPAID CARERS

Spotlight On The Lived Experience Of Unpaid Carers

Unpaid carers will take centre stage at a conference aimed to support their health and wellbeing at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries on 10th October A...
Portpatrick and Stranraer RNLI crews welcome RNLI – 911 Challenge.

Portpatrick and Stranraer RNLI crews welcome RNLI – 911 Challenge.

Belinda and James from London are both big fans of the RNLI. Recently retired they decided to put their new found freedom to good...
Free digital support helpline provided by People Know How

Free Digital Support Helpline Provided By People Know How

A Free Digital support helpline provides digital support to anyone in Scotland. It is free to call and is open from Monday to Friday,...
Congratulations to Ciara

Congratulations to Ciara

Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service (D&G CAS) would like to congratulate Ciara McQuarrie in successfully completing her Modern Apprenticeship and achieving an SVQ...

Community Effort Breathes New Life into Children’s Ward Garden at DGRI

Sick children’s garden makeover delight Gratefeul thanks have been expressed to volunteers who have helped transform a garden for poorly children. The garden hidden...

Annan & District Rotary Donates Mindfulness Colouring Kits to Local Community Clubs

Annan & District Rotary has donated specially curated mindfulness adult colouring kits to several community groups in the Annan and Gretna areas. These include...
NHS D&G Charity

Jim Still Needs Help to reach his 100k Target for NHS D&G Charity

Local 71 year old Crossmichael man Jim McLelland has been working very hard to try and raise £100 Thosand pounds for The Aleaxandra unit...

Cottage Hospital Consultation Drop-In Sessions Start Next Week  

DROP-IN consultation events on the role of four of the region’s cottage hospitals begin next week.   Consultation is taking place on options for cottage hospitals...