THIS ISSUE: News | Focus on Regular Activities | March Events
Welcome to the fifth 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.
Spring on the banks of Loch Ken from Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership. See more lovely Glenkens images and find out how to submit your own in the Glenkens Gallery
“No school means be careful the post office, surgery, garage and arts centre next and then an oldie lonely community with just a few contractors coming in looking after the trees and wind farms.”
UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont has visited New Galloway to tour the refurbished Town Hall and meet representatives from community groups.
Between 13th – 15th March the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere (GSAB) are hosting a Pop-Up Hub at the Samphire Gallery on King St in Castle Douglas.
Propagate has been asked by Lothlorien Therapeutic Community to carry out a feasibility study, looking at the potential for groups to use the land there for activities and workshops.
New Galloway launched a fundraising appeal with a book and baking extravaganza in its historic Town Hall, raising more than £600 for the purchase of a community freezer.
Bruce Haggerty who is a vet with the Stewartry Veterinary Centre in Castle Douglas, told members and friends about his journey towards and within his life as a vet.
Did you know there are at least 44 regular weekly and bi-weekly events going on in our area? That’s over 6 a day! If you fancy trying something new, here are a few of the most recently added. You can see the full list at www.glenkens.scot/calendar.
A warm place to meet and share! Join us every Monday afternoon from 3-6pm for fun activities, warm drinks and meal provided. No charge - donations welcome.
Join us every Thursday from 9:30-11:30am at Haugh of Urr Village Hall for lots of opportunities for developmental, open ended, and sensory play, as well as socialising, snack, and games.
