Connecting the Communities of the Glenkens NEWS Glenkens News A first for Carsphairn at the Stewartry SWI Spring Show Community comes together to celebrate Glenkens & District Trust's seventh anniversary Fishing season 2026 is nearly upon us! Help put the Glenkens on the digital map Community input sought for Good Practice Principles for renewables Carsphairn SWI learn about the Stroanfreggan dig Options for Dalry Secondary School The Glenkens urges Dumfries and Galloway Council to collaborate on repopulation Glenkens and District Trust celebrates seven years and £1.5 million of community benefit funding Steering Group reports on achievements of 2025 and challenges ahead in 2026 Galloway Retold with Angela Miller - Stravaiging in the Glenkens Glenkens & District Trust seeks a new Chair Celebrating Our Glenkens Galloway Glens legacy continues Games night at Carsphairn SWI Local Place Plan for The Royal Burgh of New Galloway and Kells enters formal consultation period Consultation report on the closure of Carsphairn Primary School published Musical treats at Carsphairn's 55th Burn Supper Learn about the winter sky at Mossdale Village Hall £18,000 funding award supports vital Glenkens community projects Join the Wassail at Dalry Library Micro-Orchard Glenkens Community Action Plan consultation for local organisations now open Tracking landscape changes Glenkens Pollinators' dispersed orchard Carsphairn SWI’s 90th Birthday Party Cutting off our rural communities Citizen science in the Glenkens Skills fair highlights range of local employment opportunities Taking a fresh look at the Glenkens Community Action Plan Carsphairn SWI Christmas Quiz Place holder for Glenkens Hub's Facebook page. NOTICEBOARD JOBS & VOLUNTEERING Jobs and Volunteering Glenkens & District Trust seeks a new Chair Arts Engagement & Events Intern Minibus driving for Galloway Community Transport CatStrand Weekend Catering Assistant Lochinvar bar/front of house and kitchen staff Galloway Fisheries Trust Internship Admin Support Required Maintenance and Support Operative - Barwhillanty Estate St John’s Town Services - vacancies Help Galloway Food Hub grow Kitchen Assistants and an Assistant Kitchen Supervisor Office dog seeks new office human (Receptionist at GAC) Calling for Volunteers Sessional Support Worker Freelance cleaner - Balmaclellan Village Hall Volunteer for Watson Birds Ranger Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer Helms needed Glenkens Producers Market cafe helpers Volunteer at Glenkens Youth Group Glenkens Scout Group - Scout and Beaver leaders needed Glenkens Community Cardiac Responders Balmaclellan Village Hall Treasurer Volunteer needed to join the Pamela Young Trust board Volunteer Loch Ken Ranger New Drivers Needed - GCT Driving Team Loch Ken Trust Trustees Needed Food Hub Volunteer – food packer The Glenkens Community Shop - volunteers needed! Glenkens Community and Arts Trust Volunteering ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS … FOR FREE! Email glenkenshub@hotmail.com to be added to the local directory. Latest businesses and services added ROADS & TRANSPORT View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize