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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.
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 years.
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 programme.
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 Way.
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 addition.
Advice line to help tackle malnutrition among older people across region
Support for those aged 65+ will help with earlier intervention to stop physical and mental health problems from under-nourishment deepening.
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 2021/22.
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 region.
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 Loch.
Spring Fling reveals line up of 2021 artists
Spring Fling is a visual art and contemporary craft open studios event in Dumfries and Galloway.
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 months.
Can Do programme gives back to the community
The programme has been learning about activities to alleviate mental health and wellbeing.
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 together.
Charity donates symbol of hope and remembrance in hospital grounds
The specially commissioned wood sculpture and accompanying bench will be sited on the green field.
YES to online support for youth work team
Young people can now access the website and chat online.
New Stepping Stones Project Manager for Forum
Stepping Stones helps people in crisis in the Stewartry via its food banks.