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Dumfries young person’s project celebrates World Refugee Day

Dumfries Young Person’s Project Celebrates World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day was celebrated recently in Dumfries with a vibrant community event highlighting the strength and resilience of refugees.   Wheatley Homes South’s Young Person’s...

DGMHA Mindfulness Bench addition to the Sandside Community Gardens

Sandside Community Gardens is a large outdoor space which is located at the bottom of Sandside and is run by a small group of...
Wheatley launches graduate campaign for next generation of housing leaders

Wheatley launches graduate campaign for next generation of housing leaders

Wheatley Group is on the lookout for Scotland’s talented and ambitious university leavers to join its graduate scheme.   Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management group...
17,000 households given vital support by Wheatley Foundation

17,000 Households Given Vital Support By Wheatley Foundation

More than 17,000 tenants of Scotland’s largest social landlord received support through one of Scotland’s leading Foundations.   Wheatley Foundation, part of Wheatley Group, invested £6.7...

Dumfries and Galloway Communities to Benefit from New Funding Opportunities

Region’s communities given advance notice about the fund's next round The next round of the Community Led Local Development Fund in Dumfries and Galloway is...
MARK WALKS THE LENGTH OF UK TO HELP SAVE ASIAN BEARS

Mark Walks The Length Of UK To Help Save Asian Bears

Mark Neil, a local business man from Borgue in Dumfries and Galloway has spent the last year virtually walking the entre 874 miles lenghth...

Ellisland Farm Recreates World’s First Burns Supper at Sunny Burns Celebration

The world’s first ever Burns supper, which was held in summer, will be recreated next month at Ellisland Farm and Museum. The Sunny Burns...

Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland Site Celebrates Arrival of Paths and Trees

Saturday 15 th June was a milestone for the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland Site, near Corsock. New paths have been cut enabling access around...
COUNCIL SIGNS OVER MORE ASSETS OVER TO COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP

Council Signs Over More Assets Over To Community Ownership

Elected members gave four community asset transfers (CATs) and the lease of land at Agnew Park, Stranraer, the go-ahead at the Tuesday 18 June...
Volunteers Tree Planters Needed For Upper Barr Community Woodland

Volunteers Tree Planters Needed For Upper Barr Community Woodland

Saturday 15th June is a milestone for the Upper Barr Community Woodland Site, near Corsock, which will receive its first trees! They will be...