
Glenkens News
Glenkens Food Month returns for 7th year
The annual Glenkens Food Month is a fantastic partnership of local organisations and businesses celebrating the amazing food and drink of the Glenkens and runs throughout September featuring a range of food-related events and activities from local producers, establishments and communities.
Balmaclellan residents - don't miss the opportunity to spell out your views on Balmaclellan's future development
Balmaclellan Community Council wants to hear from all residents about what is good and what could be better about Balmaclellan.
Chief Executive role advertised at GCAT
The Chief Executive of the Glenkens Community and Arts Trust, Helen Keron, has decided to step down from her role as after three and a half years in post, following nine years as a Board member.
A community-driven vision for education and learning in the Glenkens and rural Scotland
Over the past 18 months, significant work has been undertaken within the Glenkens to explore the future of education and learning in the area. This work, led by the Community Action Plan Steering Group and supported by the Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT), has reaffirmed what previous commissioned research has shown: a strong educational provision is vital to supporting thriving rural communities and sustaining population levels.
Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders launching
Loch Ken Trust are launching the Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders Group, in association with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
Stroanfreggan hill-fort excavation planned
Carsphairn Heritage Initiative, in conjunction with the Glenkens Story are delighted to announce the launch of a new project investigating the ancient sites of Stroanfreggan fort and the nearby Smittons Bridge kerbed cairn!
Power Shift - Introducing a collaborative investigation into the impact of Scotland’s green energy boom
From island wind farms to grassroots energy ownership, The Power Shift is a bold new collaborative investigation into how communities across the country are navigating the promise, pitfalls, and politics of renewables.
Volunteer registration form launched by Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway
To help organisations to recruit more volunteers and showcase your opportunities, Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway have just launched a new registration form for promoting volunteer opportunities on their platform.
Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland celebrates the arrival of three benches inspired by the local landscape
Friday 23rd May saw 40 people join the formal ‘unveiling’ of three new benches at Glaisters Bridge Community Woodlands, near Corsock. The creator of the benches, Phil Daube, told the story about their inspirations and construction, and the unveiling ceremony included poetry from artist Helmut Lemke.
Glenkens Pollinators Project
Dalry Community Council and Propagate present a new and exciting project – and we want you to be involved!
South of Scotland Enterprise confirms funding for UNESCO Biosphere
The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) Partnership has welcomed a new funding package from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE).
Young voices bring the Glenkens to life
The Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) is proud to showcase the breadth and talent of young people living and working in the Glenkens through a new project, Our Glenkens.
D&G Heritage Young Researcher Competition 2025
Calling everyone in years S4, S5 and S6 for a summer holiday project which offers a prize of £250 for the winner!
Raiders’ Road closed 17th-18th May
As well as the forest drive, this closure also affects all 'Stay the Night' car parks on the drive.
Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme supports 73 projects across the region
Through the 2024/2025 planting season, a total of 73 small scale native tree planting projects have been supported across the region through the Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme.
Help needed for Dalry Producers Market Café
The team who run the popular Producers Market Café in Dalry Town Hall are looking for bakers to help at the monthly cafés.
Carsphairn Local Place Plan at final consultation phase
Carsphairn's Local Place Plan (LPP) is the result of community engagement over the last year and sets out the community's vision for the next 10 years.
Simnel cake and daffodils at Carsphairn SWI
President, Melissa Ade welcomed a good turn out to the SWI meeting on Thursday 17th April 2025 in Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn.
Carsphairn Primary School Survey
Carsphairn Primary School has been mothballed since 2019. A group of Carsphairn residents and parents would like to formally close the school so that they can renovate the building and offer holiday clubs and sports activities for local families.
Glenkens Community Spaces Network celebrates its second year of operation
Year 2 report from Glenkens Community Spaces Network, now available to download.
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