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Glenkens Hub
 

NEWSLETTER JULY 2026

THIS ISSUE: NEWS | SUMMER 2026 | WHAT’S ON JULY

 

NEWS

 

Galloway Food Hub open weekly throughout July.

 
Nature Restoration in the Glenkens

Nature Restoration in the Glenkens

GCAT has recently been awarded funding to develop a nature restoration strategy for the Glenkens. Working with farmers and land managers, this will set out how the landscape could change over the next ten years to improve it for nature and people.

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Carsphairn SWI Summer Outing

The theme for the day turned out to be ‘Connections, Past and Present’.

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Carsphairn SWI Summer Outing
Coastal Woodland Quests

Adventurous participants sought for a summer of Coastal Woodland Quests!

Summer events designed for both under 8-year-olds or over 8-year-olds, and aim to give our region’s young people the ability to enjoy and better understand our Coastal Woodlands.

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The Solway Coast needs your help!

Galloway Rivers Trust (formerly Galloway Fisheries Trust) are raising awareness of invasive non-native plant species (INNS) affecting coastal environments and to ask for your assistance in reporting any sightings.

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Galloway Rivers Trust INNS
Cultural Bridge project

Cultural bridge: from Dalry to Cologne

This summer, a new international exchange will link the Glenkens with Sülz in Cologne, Germany, exploring what keeps volunteers showing up and how shared spaces shape community life.

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RISE OPEN 2026 - call for submissions

RISE OPEN 2026 is now open for submissions from visual artists under 25 living in Dumfries & Galloway. This is a FREE opportunity for emerging artists working across 2D and 3D visual art.

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RISE Open 2026
Loch Ken Junior Rangers

Loch Ken Junior Rangers Summer Programme 2026

Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors? Join the Loch Ken Junior Rangers and take part in an exciting programme of practical conservation activities, outdoor skills this summer.

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SUMMER 2026

 

WHAT’S ON JULY

 
 

The Glenkens Hub Newsletter rounds 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.

Next edition of the Glenkens Gazette - August / September

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