Newsletter July 2024

NEWSLETTER JULY 2024

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Welcome to the Glenkens Hub Newsletter, rounding up news and events in the Glenkens every two months. If you’ve any comments or suggestions, please get in touch, email: glenkenshub@hotmail.com.

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NEWS

Hear from the D&G local candidates about what they would do for the Glenkens

We asked for your help to build a Citizens’ Agenda - and you delivered!

Education and Learning in the Glenkens: Pioneering New Models for Rural Scotland

The Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group is pleased to announce a significant event focused on the future of education and lifelong learning in remote-rural Scotland.

Education & Learning in the Glenkens poster

Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland celebrates arrival of paths and trees!

Saturday 15th June was a milestone for the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland Site, near Corsock. New paths have been cut enabling access around the site and 250 trees were planted by volunteers.

Two important reports on Glenkens land use published

Feedback event scheduled to discuss the findings of recent land use reports and next steps.

D&G Climate Hub Seed Fund Round 2 is now open!

The second round of the Hub’s Seed Fund is now open to support community climate action in Dumfries & Galloway with grants worth up to £1000.

From Schoolhouse to Community Hub: The Glenkens Community Centre’s Remarkable Journey

Built in the late 19th century as a school, the Glenkens Community Centre in St John’s Town of Dalry has weathered challenges, closures, and transformations.