Queen’s Award for volunteers Galloway Mountain Rescue Service

Galloway Mountain Rescue Team was one of 230 diverse charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to be awarded the honour last year....
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British Empire Medal presented to community stalwart Mairi Ann

Mrs McIntyre has has been involved with charity fundraising projects in Wigtownshire for more than 50...
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Over £500,000 Lottery funding goes to 15 organisations across region

The Usual Place led the way with almost £250,000 to continue to run its skills and personal development...
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Town Hall to be brought back to life after £1million further support

The £2.65m project will see the creation of a 16-bed bunkhouse which will be predominantly for walkers travelling on the 143-mile Whithorn...
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Nurse of the year Jenny joins Blood Bikes’ fleet in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes has a tradition of naming its new vehicles and chose Nurse of the Year Jenny for its latest...
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Local art organisations to benefit from £50,000 funding

£50,000 funding is going to ten organisations across Dumfries and Galloway from the Regional Arts Fund...
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Renewables provide multi million boost for Dumfries and Galloway Communities

The investment has been provided through community benefit funds linked to onshore windfarms in the...
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Welcome to Ken Scott, the new Loch Ken Ranger

Ken Scott is a retired police officer now living in Kirkcudbright, and a frequent user of the...
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Spring Fling reveals line up of 2021 artists

Spring Fling is a visual art and contemporary craft open studios event in Dumfries and...
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New tree planting initiative takes root in South of Scotland landscape

Up to 10,000 new landscape trees over could be planted over the next 12...
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Can Do programme gives back to the community

The programme has been learning about activities to alleviate mental health and...
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New website to let lived experience lead how you develop mental health support

The website is full of free resources, ideas and insights to encourage people to work...
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Charity donates symbol of hope and remembrance in hospital grounds

The specially commissioned wood sculpture and accompanying bench will be sited on the green...
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YES to online support for youth work team

Young people can now access the website and chat...
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New Stepping Stones Project Manager for Forum

Stepping Stones helps people in crisis in the Stewartry via its food...
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