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BBC Scotland Is Seeking Nominations For ‘Scotland’s People 2023’ With Jackie Bird

BBC Scotland is seeking nominations for ‘Scotland’s People 2023’ with Jackie Bird

BBC Scotland’s flagship entertainment programme ‘Scotland’s People’ presented by Jackie Bird, a heart-warming festive show that celebrates those people across Scotland who have gone above and beyond – unsung heroes who deserve recognition and thanks for the amazing work they do

Do you know an incredible person who’s gone that extra mile to help others?  Someone who has an inspirational story of kindness and caring? An unsung hero who deserves recognition and thanks for the amazing work they do?

Then please get in touch now to nominate them for Scotland’s People 2023.

All you have to do is click on the link below.

http://bbc.co.uk/scotlandspeople

Watch a short video about the programme by clicking HERE

Award Winning Dumfries & Galloway Collective Champions ‘Choose Local’ Rallying Cry

Award-winning Dumfries and Galloway collective champions ‘choose local’ rallying cry
The collective of makers and creators who are part of Flourish in Dumfries are supporting Scotland Loves Local Week. From left, Anne Radley of The Wee Shade Shop (Dumfries), Grace Rogerson from KGR Glass Design (Dumfries), Leah Halliday, of The Guild Dumfries and Flourish, Victoria Lane of Solway Blankets (Lockerbie), Penny Walker from Flourish and Helen Scott of The Wee Shade Shop (Dumfries)

Scotland Loves Local Week: Enterprise highlights difference that people can make by getting behind businesses in their community as poll highlights huge support

A trailblazing social enterprise is championing the charge for people across Dumfries and Galloway to choose local and build a stronger future for the region.

The Guild Dumfries has highlighted the profound difference that the simple decision makes as a new poll highlights huge support for local enterprises and the people behind them.

Figures released as part of the first Scotland Loves Local Week, which continues until Sunday (September 3), show that nine out of 10 people locally (87%) agree it is vital that people in their community support businesses on the local high street.

Statistics also show that 95% of those surveyed in the South Scotland Scottish Parliament region recognise that choosing local supports local jobs.

And 86% of people locally agreed that choosing local reduces unnecessary journeys and helps to tackle the climate crisis.

The findings have been welcomed by The Guild Dumfries, which operates gift shop and refillery Flourish on Dumfries High Street.

The store showcases creativity and entrepreneurship from across the region – with local support critical to the venture’s success.

Leah Halliday, a co-founder and director of The Guild Dumfries, said: “It’s really heartening to see that people realise how vital – and valued – their support is and the difference it makes to people and enterprises in our region. We’re one of many organisations across Dumfries and Galloway working hard to see that support grow.”

Scotland Loves Local Week, which has seen events take place across the country, is shining a spotlight on the impact people can make on building stronger, more sustainable futures for their community by supporting the businesses in their area, potentially injecting millions of pounds into regional economies. 

The Guild and Flourish are recognised nationally as an example of the power of choosing local.

Last year, it won the Enterprising Communities prize at the Scotland Loves Local Awards for its work, including opening Flourish in a formerly disused building, renting space from Midsteeple Quarter as part of its ambitious town centre regeneration project.

Leah added: “It’s so important that people choose local. When they shop locally they’re supporting the local economy, keeping money in our region. 
“When people support The Guild Dumfries and Flourish, they are supporting many local makers and producers who live and work here as well.
“We’re also employing people so you’re helping to create and protect jobs, as well as creating lots of volunteering opportunities, with lots going on not just in the shop, but with our community projects too.”

Flourish sells products from more than 50 creative businesses, mainly from across Dumfries and Galloway. It also recently launched a refillery department, including a range of zero waste and sustainable products.

Victoria Lane, of Lockerbie, is one of those who sells items through the collective, with the store providing a High Street presence that her Solway Blankets enterprise would otherwise be unable to have.

She said: “It’s brilliant that independent creatives like me have the chance to bring their products to the High Street through Flourish, giving our customers a chance to see and touch what they’re buying.
“Local support is so important. It’s nice when local people recognise business in the area and support them. It keeps their money locally, benefiting the wider economy and community.”

Scotland Loves Local is spearheaded by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), with support from the Scottish Government.

Kimberley Guthrie, STP’s interim chief officer, said: “Our high streets are not just about collections of buildings. They’re about people – people who work incredibly hard.
“The challenges they have faced in recent years have been relentless in many ways. But they continue to be there for us – adapting and evolving. We, though, must continue to be there for them if we are to ensure they can thrive, protecting jobs and giving our communities a platform from which they can flourish, allowing our local economies to grow.
“Scotland Loves Local Week is a terrific opportunity to showcase the tremendous dedication we see in running local businesses and creating communities fit for the future while reminding everyone of the incredible difference that choosing local makes.”

For more information, go to www.lovelocal.scot.

Lockerbie Disaster Memorial Room Robbed For Second Time

LOCKERBIE DISASTER MEMORIAL ROOM ROBBED FOR SECOND TIME

The suspect wanted in connection with a theft of donations from the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Memorial Room at Tundergarth, has returned and taken more money. The latest theft happened at 8.40am on Wednesday 30th August, just five days after the initial sum of money was stolen on Friday 25th August. A security camera once again captured the incident. The memorial room honours the 270 lives lost in the Lockerbie bombing on 21st December, 1988.

 

Donations are collected on behalf of Tundergarth Kirks Trust, who alongside the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legacy Foundation, work to keep Tundergarth Church open, as well as raise funds to build a Memorial Museum, on this iconic site.

 

Police Scotland say that they have identified the suspect and are working to trace him.

 

A spokesperson for the Trust said:

 

“We’re shocked and saddened that the thief who stole money from our donations box last week, has once again returned and carried out the same crime. We understand that Police Scotland has identified the suspect and officers are working to trace the person.
“We would of course like the suspect to hand themselves in, and return the stolen money. All of the donations we receive are vital in helping us to keep our church open, and allow us to continue our work with the Pan Am 103 Lockerbie Legacy Foundation to develop the site at Tundergarth.”

 

If anyone would like to kindly, donate, they can follow the link on the “Get Involved” section of the website, www.PA103LL.org

Commemorative Cross Restoration at All Saints Challoch: Honouring a WW1 Hero

Glen Marsh

A commemorative cross in All Saints Challoch churchyard, near Newton Stewart, belonging to a highly decorated local World War I hero, has been remade by a local craftsman working for Whithorn ReBuild – just in time for this year’s Doors Open weekend 2-3rd September.

Francis W. Armitage, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Hampshire Regiment, was killed in action in France on 22nd April 1918, aged just 34 years old at Pacaut Wood in the German offences on the Lys. He is buried at Gonnehem British Cemetery in France where his grave is marked with a stone memorial. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on 9 April 1917, mentioned five times in Despatches, and his citation quotes: “He commanded his battalion with utmost skill and determination. Subject to heavy shellfire throughout, he remained in close touch with the enemy counter-attack and held on until relieved.”

He was the son of Arthur Calrow Armitage and Alice Barbara Armitage, of Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire and husband of Eileen P. R. Armitage (nee Day). At the time of his death, his family had a memorial cross placed at All Saints, Challoch, near to where Colonel Armitage had lived . There is also a commemorative plaque to his memory in All Saints Church. However in recent years the original wooden cross had become rotten, and the Vestry were keen to replace if, with the support of Colonel Armitage’s grandchildren.and his descendants.

All Saints therefore commissioned Building Futures Galloway, to make a new oak cross replica and Glen Marsh was put in charge due to his artistic and practical skills. As well as the name, dates and regiment details, there was a detailed military badge to reproduce.

Reverend Dawn Matthew, Priest in Charge at All Saints, said: “Clearly Colonel Armitage was a very brave man and his family are understandably proud and want his memory preserved. We know that the Whithorn ReBuild team are using all sorts of skills in their project work, so we thought it would be a good idea to approach them with this task.

“We are extremely impressed with the work that Glen has carried out and we know that the family are really delighted to have the cross as a tribute to an important member of their family.”

Shaun Thomson, Team Leader for Whithorn ReBuild, said: “It was a great honour for us to be asked to carry out this important carving. Glen, one of our young team, used his artistic eye to lay out the lettering by hand as it was originally, and fit it to the spaces on the arms of the cross; he then carved the intricate badge for the Hampshires in minute detail. We are delighted to have been able to help the family and All Saints Church replace the old cross as closely as possible to the original and to mark the important occasion of its rededication”.

The cross will be re-dedicated at a special family service at All Saints Challoch on Saturday, November 11th.

Wilko Redundancies suspended Whilst Take Over Bids Considered

Wilko redundacies suspended Whilst Take Over Bids Considered

Redundancies at Wilko will not be proceeding while administrators consider further bids, GMB Union has said.

The union met with administrators this morning [Tuesday] to discuss multiple bids which have been made for the discount retailer.

Andy Prendergast, GMB National Secretary said:

“All redundancies at Wilko have been suspended while the administrator considers further bids.
“Whilst this is a positive development, Wilko is not out of the woods by any means and this is a time of incredible stress and worry for the 12,500 workers who face losing their jobs.”

Wallets Marts Weekly Sales Round-up 26th to 29/8/23

Wallets Marts Weekly Sales Round-up 26th to 29/8/23

WALLETS MARTS CASTLE DOUGLAS LIMITED

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST 2023

STORE LAMBS

 

Wallets Marts Castle Douglas on Saturday 26th August sold 2879 Store lambs.

A massive show of 2879 Store lambs continued to sell well selling to a top of £111 for Charolais’ from Messrs McCarthy, Cosy Cottage.

 

STORE LAMBS LEADING PRICES

 

Charolais

£111, £96 Cosy Cottage

 

Beltex

£109 Cullinaw

 

Suffolk

£101 Barnsallie; £101 Glenkiln

 

Texel

£101, £98 Lagg Farm; £99, £96 Chippermore; £95 Balker; £94 Glentoo

 

Cheviot Mule

£93 Slatehouse

 

Scotch Mule

£90, £88, £81 Miefield

 

Lleyn

£85 Auchenbainzie

 

Roussin

£79 East Kirkcarswell

 

WALLETS MARTS CASTLE DOUGLAS LIMITED

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST 2023

GIMMERS

 

Wallets Marts Castle Douglas on Saturday 26th August 2023 held their annual sale of Scotch Mule gimmers.

At our annual show we must thank Mr C Clarke, Airyolland Farm, Port William for judging and also to our continued sponsors Solway Agriculture.  Champion pen today was a pen from Messrs McKie, Finniness selling at £218 to the Judge with Reserve being Matt Ross selling at £200.

Overall, 2651 Scotch Mule Gimmers averaged £170.53 -£10.53 on the year for 419 more sold. Other breed gimmers sold well topping at £260 for Millenium Bleus from Messrs McDermid, Waterside.

LEADING PRICES

SCOTCH MULE GIMMERS

£218, £188, £178 Finniness; £200 Birchwood Way; £198, £190(x2), £188, £178 Porterstown; £198, £195, £192(2) £188, £182, £178 Mains of Collin £195 Hall of Drumpark; £195, £190 Balgray Hill; £192 Copelaw; £190 Dairy House; £190, £182 (x2), £180 Derrie; £188(x2) Marwhirn; £185, £180 Shangan; £182 Lagganpark; £182 Craigmuie; £180 Corsefield

MILL BLEU GIMMERS

£260, £210 Waterside

 

TEXEL GIMMERS

£208 Finniness

 

BELTEX GIMMERS

£178 Finniness

 

LEADING FLOCK AVERAGES

28 Birchwood Way      25        £200.00

Copelaw                      17        £192.00

Balgray                        50        £189.04

Marwhirn                    42       £188.00

Finniness                     104      £186.77

Porterstown                200      £184.69

Mains of Collin            294      £184.11

Shangan                        25      £180.00

Hall of Drumpark          55      £179.91

Craigmuie                     47      £176.26

Derrie                          278      £176.05

Lagganpark                   31      £174.19

Coatson                         50      £171.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Limited Monday 28th August 2023 continued their Scotch Mule sales when they sold 7082 ewe lambs.

 

At the pre sale show, sponsored by Solway Agriculture, the Judge Lewis Smith, Towiemore, Keith awarded the Champion rosette for the pens of 40 to Messrs Lockhart, Culdoach which sold for £202 with Reserve to Messrs Brown, Macqueston. The pens of 20 were won by Messrs Douglas, Barlaughlin which also made £202 with Reserve from Messrs McKie, Finniness. Backing up his decision all four pens were later purchased by the Judge.

 

Topping the sale at £212 was a pen of 40 from Messrs Brown, Macqueston.

 

The whole sale averaged £131.98 +£0.28 on the year for 436 less sold.

 

LEADING PRICES

£212, £205, £202, £182 Macqueston; £202, £155(x2) Culdoach; £202, £145 Barlauchlin; £202, £178, £148.50, £145 Farden; £195, £160 Finniness; £188, £175, £160 Tower; £180, £155 Knockiebae; £172, £150; £148 Sauchrie Mains; £160, £145 Ardoch, Dalry;   £155 Walton Park; £155 Upper Hardland; £155, £150 Ashmark; £150(x2) Upper Glenlair; £148, £145 Mains of Larg; £145 Burnfoot; £145 Glenrath; £145 Romesbeoch

 

LEADING FLOCK AVERAGES

 

Name                                       No. Sold                                  Average

Tower                                     168                                         £166.30

Macqueston                          386                                         £158.08

Finniness                                141                                         £149.67

Ashmark                                   99                                          £143.92

Ardoch, Dalry                                    117                                         £140.19

Walton Park                          181                                         £138.01

Mains of Larg                         275                                         £137.51

Barlauchlin                             180                                         £136.65

Farden                                    511                                         £136.54

Grimmet                                86                                            £136.10

 

WALLETS MARTS CASTLE DOUGLAS LIMITED

TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 2023

WEEKLY PRIMESTOCK SALE

 

Wallets Marts Castle Douglas Limited on Tuesday 29 August 2023 had forward 2093 prime and cast sheep.

 

1362 Lambs sold to average 252.4 (SQQ 255.7).  Top today was £131.50 and 312.4ppk for Beltex from Messrs Jardine, Upper Hardland.

 

731 Cast sheep sold to £257 for Texel ewes from Messrs Hendry, Rascarrel; Scotch Mules sold to £120 from Palmallet and Blackface to £85 from Craigdarroch, Sanquhar.

 

 

LEADING PRICES

 

Prime Lambs

 

53           32.1 – 39              Average 232.44                 Top 256.6

Texel

£97.50 Craigdhu; £97.50 Carleton

256.6 Craigdhu; 250 Carleton

 

 

 

899         39.1 – 45              Average 256.92                 Top 312.4

 

Beltex

£131.50 Upper Hardland; £124.50 Gelston Castle

312.4 Upper Hardland; 281.7 Gelston Castle

 

Texel

£118.50 Gelston Castle; £117.50 Upper Hardland; £117.50 Balminnoch; £117.50 Garrarie; £115.50 Ingleston; £114.50 Eastlands

267.9, 266 Low Arkland; 267.9 Borgue House; 265.6 Compstonend; 265.2 Balminnoch; 264.2 Killochy; 264 Garrarie

 

Suffolk

£117.50 Garrarie

259.4 Garrarie; 254.7 Shennanton; 251.1 Bennan

 

 

Charollais

£114.50, £113.50 Balminnoch; £112.50 Park of Tongland

266.3, 258 Balminnoch; 259.8 Park of Tongland

 

Cheviot Mule

£114.50 Low Arkland

263.2 Low Arkland

 

 

 

Kerryhill

£109.50, £104 Upper Dullarg

251.7 Upper Dullarg

 

 

Scotch Mule

£101.50 Shirmers; £100 Hannaston

235 Shirmers; 229.9 Hannaston

 

 

369         45.6 – 52              Average 246.63                 Top 270.7

Texel

£127.50 Shennantion; £127.50, £123.50 Kenmure, Dunscore; £125.50 Muircleugh; £123.50 Killochy; £123.50 Lagganorie

259.9, 258.8 Muircleugh; 258.5 Palmallet; 257.6 Gelston Castle; 257.3 Kenmure, Kirkcowan

 

Suffolk

£124.50 Palmallet; £122.50 Shennanton

250 Shennanton; 249 Palmallet; 244.8 Park of Tongland

 

Charolais

£124.50, £120.50, £118.50 Gelston Castle

270.7 Gelston Castle

 

Scotch Mule

£120 Culdoach; £115.50 Upper Hardland

240 Culdoach; 238.1 Upper Hardland

 

Beltex

£118.50 Gelston Castle

259.3 Gelston Castle

 

Cheviot Mule

£116.50 Low Arkland; £115.50 Gelston Castle

248.4 Gelston Castle; 245.3 Low Arkland

 

Blackface

£115 Castlegower

230 Castlegower

 

 

 

41           52+                         Average 228.75                 Top 242.9

Texel

£130.50 Muircleugh; £129.50 Lagganorie; £128.50 Castlegower; £127.50 Kenmure, Dunscore

242.9 Kenmure, Dunscore; 240 Muircleugh

 

Suffolk

£125.50 Palmallet; £122.50 Lagganorie

224.1 Palmallet; 222.7 Lagganorie

 

EWES

 

Texel

£257, £232 Rascarrel

 

 

Cheviot

£135 Borgue House; £125 Burn

 

Charolais

£121 Upper Hardland

 

 

Scotch Mule

£120 Palmallet; £111 Valleyfield; £111 Dornells

 

Suffolk

£105 Drumlane

 

Cheviot Mule

£99 Kenmure, Kirkcowan

 

Blackface

£85 Craigdarroch; £79 Drumbreddan; £77 Knockreoch; £77 Cullinaw

 

 

RAMS

 

BFL

£144 Shennanton

 

Beltex

£135 Corra

 

Blackface

£117 Milnmark

 

Texel

£101 Maryfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cricket: Dumfries close out West League Season

Cricket: Dumfries close out West League Season
Adam Malik scored fifty

In the final Saturday of league cricket, the Dumfries sides finished their season with two defeats. In Western Premiership One, Dumfries only reached 124 all out at Prestwick despite 52 by the Your Move Dumfries Player of the Match, Adam Malik, who finished as the side’s top run scorer this summer. Opening partner Alan Davidson scored 31 and the pair reached 75 for no loss. However, spinner Chaudhary then dismantled the Dumfries innings by taking five wickets and the side could only take the total on to 124 all out. That low total proved no obstacle as Prestwick went on to win by nine wickets with only McCutcheon successful in picking up a wicket.

At home in Western Championship One, Nunholm were not able to take their chances against St Ninians as the visitors totaled 260 all out. Trevor Newport took the first two wickets, but Morrison hit 59 and opener Kennedy scored 62. Spinner Harith Hassan bowled well to take 4 wickets for the Your Move Player of the Match Award. A wicket each went to Singh, Sharples and Sithole to bowl the Prestwick side out. After wickets tumbled early it needed the younger batters to enable a respectable Nunholm total. Junior Cory Dawson, on debut, was top scorer with 26, aided by Hassan in a fifty-run eighth wicket partnership, before Nunholm were dismissed for 116. After not managing to piece together enough wins this season these results mean that both Dumfries and Nunholm will be relegated to Premiership Two and Championship Two respectively.

The Dumfries Sunday Development XI remained in second place in the Eden Valley League with a win over Carlisle. Malik reached a ton of runs for the weekend scoring fifty retired as did Max Corbett-Byers. Cory Dawson scored 21 and fellow junior Billy Morgan contributed a further 13 as Dumfries reached 191 for 7.

Then both youngsters made an early impact with the ball. Dawson bowled one opener and Morgan bowled the next two for 16 for 3. Harith Hassan claimed seven wickets over the weekend by taking a further three. MacKenzie Sharples bowled well for his wicket and Lightfoot added another. Morgan returned to take the last wicket, and the James Hallam Player of the Match Award, as Carlisle were all out for 115.

Queens Ladies Shine in Giffnock

Queens Ladies Shine in Giffnock

Queens Ladies eased through to the next round of the League Cup with a hard fought win over Giffnock Ladies on Sunday.

Queens found themselves trailing early in the game when Giffnock scored with only 6 minutes played.  Queens equalised in the 21st minute through Jordyn Gallagher, Charlotte Bryden added a second in the 36th minute, and Jordyn Gallagher gave Queens a 3-1 half time lead with her second goal in the 38th minute.  Midfielder Anna Newbould got Queens’ 4th after 69 minutes and Charlotte Bryden rounded off the scoring with an 83rd minute goal.  Final score 5-1 to Queens and a place in the next round of the cup.

 

This Sunday Queens host Bonnyrigg Rose Ladies at NWCC in a National League 1 fixture, kick off 1400 hrs.

Children’s hearings seek volunteer Panel Members

Are you compassionate, empathetic and a good listener? Can you build trust? If yes, then you could be the right person to become a volunteer Panel Member for children’s hearings.

 

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), the organisation that recruits and trains Panel Members to serve at children’s hearings, is today launching a campaign seeking new volunteers.

 

More than 2,500 volunteers serve in Scotland’s unique children’s hearings, which are legal meetings set up when there are concerns about the wellbeing or care of an infant, child or young person.

 

At each hearing, three Panel Members listen and make legal decisions with and for the infant, child or young person. The Panel Member’s role includes making sure that the young person is at the heart of the decisions made.

 

Judy Brunton, a Panel Member in Renfrewshire, says: “I would encourage anyone to become a PM. It enables you to see how precious life is and how important it is that every child has a safe upbringing, the opportunity to be in a caring and loving family, and raised in an environment that gives them everything they require. It really makes a difference.”

 

Serving Panel Members are helping to launch the campaign, which runs until 3 October. Adverts for volunteers will run in print, broadcast and social media, featuring qualities that have been identified as needed for the role by young people with experience of hearings.

 

Elliot Jackson, National Convener and Chief Executive of Children’s Hearings Scotland, said: “Volunteering is so rewarding and you can really make a difference to young people in your area. It can also support your own personal development through the gaining of new skills such as leadership, decision making, effective communication, influencing and negotiating.
“This campaign is based on what young people who have experience of children’s hearings are telling us they want to see in their Panel Members – qualities such as being trustworthy, compassionate, empathetic and a good listener.
“If you want to make a difference in your local community, I encourage you to take the opportunity this year to apply to join our wonderful volunteer community.”

 

Panel Members must be 18 or over, and are appointed for three years. They receive comprehensive training leading to a Professional Development Award accredited at SCQF level 7 by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

 

Hearings take place during the working week but as they are statutory tribunals, employers have a duty to allow reasonable time off to serve at them.

 

To learn more and apply, visit the Children’s Hearings Scotland website.

DG College and Natural Power joins forces for new graduate placement scheme

Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is pleased to announce a special partnership with Natural Power — the leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider — as they launch the first graduate placement scheme in a bid to help tackle the industry skills gaps.

 

Thanks to the partnership, the first three placements: Jonathan Payne (Moniaive), Iain McColm (Dumfries) and Christopher Whitehead (Cargenbridge), graduates of the wind turbine technician course, are now under way with their work placements as part of the service operations team supporting Windy Standard Wind Farm in Dumfries and Galloway.

 

To ensure the sustained growth of the programme, Natural Power plans to replicate the initiative with other education providers in geographically-strategic locations throughout Scotland that will support renewable energy infrastructure by engaging and securing a pipeline of local talent to provide the skills and bandwidth required for service delivery as the industry works towards net zero targets.

 

James Hamilton, Service Delivery Manager at Natural Power, who has been instrumental in launching the programme, said: “Launching this transformative initiative is a significant accomplishment and marks an important milestone, not just for our organisation but for the industry at large – it is the culmination of extensive effort and dedication from all those involved.
“By welcoming new local talent, we are not only enriching our workforce but also fostering strong connections within our community. This initiative aligns with our unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and investing in the future of renewable energy.”

 

The six-month placement programme has been developed to provide candidates with a well-rounded experience on live projects – doing actual work – as well as learning softer skills such as interview techniques that will stand them in good stead to support this growing industry.

Joanna Campbell, Principal and CEO, Dumfries and Galloway College, said: “DGC is delighted to collaborate with Natural Power to deliver this innovative graduate placement scheme.
“As a college, we are committed to providing a pathway to employment for our students and this initiative is a roadmap to the future in renewable energy skills.”

To help ensure the sustained development of the programme, Natural Power is seeking support from Energy Skills Partnership (ESP), which aims to bring together Scotland’s college sector to work in partnership with Government, agencies and industry to meet national and regional skills needs.

 

Douglas Knox, Sector Manager at ESP, said: “Dumfries and Galloway College is one of the original members of the Wind Training Network, that has recently expanded to eleven colleges, to meet growing renewable energy skills demands.
“The development of this program is an excellent example of collaboration between the college sector and industry to meet specific skills requirements. By sharing best practices through the training network, we aim to replicate this model in partner colleges and move closer to meeting government net zero targets.”

 

To find a green energy course at Dumfries and Galloway College visit the course finder here.

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