A free full-day conference for charities, community groups and social enterprises across Dumfries and Galloway.

The Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) hosted an Education and Learning event in the Glenkens last week (July 11th), on behalf of the Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group. The event was set in the context of the Community Action Plan goal that the Glenkens will be a connected, resilient and carbon neutral place, where people will want to live, work and bring up their families.

Balmaclellan Village Hall are looking for people who like to give a little and people who like to give a little more - both are more than welcome!

Supporting native tree planting across the region with grants of up to £1,000, scheme recipients last year varied from farmers and landowners through to community groups and schools, all of whom benefitted from the flexible and easy scheme to make their small scale tree planting ambitions come true.

We asked for your help to build a Citizens’ Agenda - and you delivered!

The Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group is pleased to announce a significant event focused on the future of education and lifelong learning in remote-rural Scotland.

Saturday 15th June was a milestone for the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland Site, near Corsock. New paths have been cut enabling access around the site and 250 trees were planted by a band of volunteers.

Feedback event scheduled to discuss the findings of recent land use reports and next steps.

The second round of the Hub’s Seed Fund is now open to support community climate action in Dumfries & Galloway with grants worth up to £1000.

Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands is a new initiative looking to support trees, habitats and the people that depend upon them across the region. With support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and a whole range of partners, the Summer Programme of Events sets out to look at trees in many different ways, celebrating what we know and don’t know about our woodlands.

Volunteers are sought to come and try their hand at tree planting, and can hear more about plans on the site. Tree Planting will be between 11am-3pm on Saturday 15th June, with light lunch provided for those on site at lunchtime!

From Saturday 6th July for 4 weeks, the club is offering FREE coaching sessions for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 16. These will be group sessions and clubs, balls etc will be provided.

We want to know what issues are most important to you this general election, to build a citizen's agenda which makes sure politicians are answering to their constituents.

Built in the late 19th century as a school, the Glenkens Community Centre in St John’s Town of Dalry has weathered challenges, closures, and transformations. Discover its rich history, dedicated volunteers, and pivotal role in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Crossmichael resident Jim McLelland will be spending the day in Carlingwark Park, Castle Douglas, on Sunday 28 July to raise funds for local NHS staff and services.

Glenkens and District Trust has appointed the community research organisation, CoDeL, to research and report on developments in rural education

Families from across the Glenkens and beyond continue to come together and join in the fun filled sessions provided by Bairn Banter in Carsphairn.

Carsphairn held their inaugural Eden Project Communities Scotland Big Lunch on Sunday 2nd June 2024.

Search Underway for the new Muirdrochwood Forestry Apprentice

The Scottish Government has announced a £5.5 million funding package for communities to improve resilience in the face of climate change, with £200,000 allocated to the D&G Climate Hub.