The village of Carsphairn in Dumfries & Galloway has been announced as the newest addition to the Biosphere Communities scheme, the pioneering sustainable development initiative led by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership.

Carsphairn Community Council need  an experienced cook or team to provide our Christmas meal for the senior members of our community.

Saturday 24th August was The Great Corsock Show, with exhibitors and visitors coming from far and wide to attend a vital feature in the Stewartry’s event calendar.

The Ken Bridge Hotel changed ownership in September from that of long-time proprietors who we wish well in their retirement. New owners are Alistair and Tatiana Elder who will be helped by their two sons, Leo and Owen

Looking for an adventure in 2024? Why not join the fantastic team of drivers at Galloway Community Transport!

There has been a lot of creativity at the Glenkens Youth Group over the past few months. The members often choose to paint or draw, and they are a very talented group. The space is always filled with music, with their own playlist setting the scene. An informal sing-a-long is a common occurrence!

The festive season was made even more enchanting for children in the Glenkens in 2023, thanks to a Christmas Wonderland event at the CatStrand in December.

What’s all the Hubbub? Have you heard? There is a lot going on at New Galloway Town Hall lately.

I can hardly believe we are over halfway through The Together in the Glenkens project! I would like to thank all our deliverers who continue to make all the activities so vibrant and highly beneficial, and of course our attendees, who we hope are benefitting from the programme.

When we pop into New Galloway Community Shop, we know that we will be greeted with a friendly smile from the hard-working shop team.

Joining Cubs in January we have Pippin, Hannah’s daughter, who is an inspiration before she comes to the door.

For many years, St Margaret's church in New Galloway have dedicated their collections at Christmas to a charity chosen by the congregation.