In the first six months of 2021 there was a total of 25 suspected drug-related deaths.
Significant rise in region’s drug deaths in first half of 2021
Month: July 2021
Communities get active across the region thanks to volunteers
Volunteers have undertaken various training to ensure a range of walks are on offer to people of all abilities.
Welcome to the Multiverse – Two days of music at spectacular venue
Crawick Multiverse, near Sanquhar, is a 55-acre visitor destination featuring standing stones, great sculpted mounds and other breath-taking features.
Grow well in Dumfries and Galloway with new App launch
The aim of the free app is to provide information on food and physical activity for expectant parents and families with children under five.
Free support launched for social enterprises in Dumfries and Galloway
A team of five specialists can offer one-to-one support or an independent perspective on a social enterprise’s vision or structure.
Grassroots arts and cultural season brings communities ‘Together Again’
Towns and villages across Dumfries and Galloway are set to stage nine-months of events to celebrate the region and its talent.
Castle Douglas Bike And Food Festival needs volunteers
People of all ages and abilities are needed to help deliver a fantastic weekend of action.
Update on Changes to Employment Law from Citizens Advice Service
Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service detail ‘significant’ changes to employment law.
The Edge – Free gambling education workshops for young people
The six-month pilot project is aiming to raise practitioners skills and knowledge around gambling education.
Social Media and Communications intern moves on to a bright future
Modern Apprenticeships are focussed on the workplace and students receive remote support from College tutors using digital technology techniques.
Consultation on draft South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy
The consultation on the draft first ever South of Scotland Regional Economic Strategy is open now and runs until Monday August 16.
See your organisation benefit from a fully funded part-time employee
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway (TSDG) is acting as an approved Kickstart Gateway to help organisations in Dumfries and Galloway to access funding through the Kickstart Scheme. The scheme encourages employers to create job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit. Funding covers wage and NI contributions for 25 hours per week for six… Read more »
Scottish Government hand over Shambellie House to local Trustees
It is planned to start to deliver a range of courses in January delivered by local artists, makers, photographers and practitioners.