Connecting the Communities of the Glenkens News Glenkens News Carsphairn SWI Garden Share and Say Free Biosphere Guide Training Course to run at St John’s Town of Dalry, 27th & 28th April Carsphairn’s musical heritage at the SWI Shining a Spotlight on the Glenkens Local YouTuber brings Glenkens walks to life online New lease of life for Corsock's 'Auld Village Garage' Future of CatStrand Arts programme assured The CatStrand goes carbon neutral Celebrating energy efficiency in the Glenkens Rural education: A foundation for thriving communities Paper flower making at Carsphairn SWI Galloway Glens Legacy Scheme makes first awards Online event explores the history of national and local Dumfries & Galloway Apples New Galloway and Kells Community Council Area Local Place Plan Questionnaire Carsphairn’s 54th Burns Supper The Glenkens Story - a time for celebration Community Action Plan Annual Report published COP30 call to action Tender Opportunity: Glenkens Gazette Special Edition Thriving Together - Visions for Nature & Communities in South West Scotland Moving forward in education discussions Considering Cairngorms National Park Journeying towards a positive future Turning a blind eye to biodiversity loss Finding the best solution for Galloway A Galloway National Park? Stewartry SWI Federation Bowling Competition Balmaclellan residents: have your say! 80% of the Dumfries & Galloway Crab Apple trees tested are found to be ‘pure’ Carsphairn becomes 14th designated 'Biosphere Community' Find us on Facebook NOTICEBOARD View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize LOCAL PLACE PLANS Balmaclellan Local Place Plan Crossmichael Local Place Plan Carsphairn Local Place Plan New Galloway and Kells Local Place Plan Dalry Local Place Plan Offer from GCAT re Local Place Plans Dumfries & Galloway Council Local Place Plans JOBS & VOLUNTEERING Jobs and Volunteering 21 Mar 2025 Modern Engineering Apprenticeship - Glenlee 21 Mar 2025 21 Mar 2025 14 Mar 2025 Cultural Glenkens Project Lead 14 Mar 2025 14 Mar 2025 6 Mar 2025 Balmaclellan Village Hall Treasurer 6 Mar 2025 6 Mar 2025 5 Mar 2025 Gardener required for St Margaret’s Church, New Galloway 5 Mar 2025 5 Mar 2025 26 Feb 2025 Support Officer for Loch Ken Trust 26 Feb 2025 26 Feb 2025 13 Feb 2025 Appointment of Trustees - Scottish Dark Sky Observatory 13 Feb 2025 13 Feb 2025 1 Jun 2024 Volunteer needed to join the Pamela Young Trust board 1 Jun 2024 1 Jun 2024 15 Mar 2024 Community Action Plan Steering Group members needed 15 Mar 2024 15 Mar 2024 3 Feb 2024 Volunteer Loch Ken Ranger 3 Feb 2024 3 Feb 2024 16 Jan 2024 New Drivers Needed - GCT Driving Team 16 Jan 2024 16 Jan 2024 13 Sept 2023 Loch Ken Trust Trustees Needed 13 Sept 2023 13 Sept 2023 31 Mar 2023 Food Hub Volunteer – food packer 31 Mar 2023 31 Mar 2023 19 Mar 2023 The Glenkens Community Shop - volunteers needed! 19 Mar 2023 19 Mar 2023 13 Mar 2023 Glenkens Community and Arts Trust Volunteering 13 Mar 2023 13 Mar 2023