What began as an idea raised through community surveys has become a reality, as Carsphairn’s village shop opens its doors once again. With a new name, a new look and a renewed purpose, the shop is ready to take its place once more at the heart of the community.

Parton Kirk, the burial place of the world-famous physicist James Clerk Maxwell, is being sold by the Church of Scotland.

A group of enthusiastic Crossmichael residents of all ages have come together to ensure that there is someone on hand to help the community in an emergency.

All are invited to join musicians, sound artists, and storytellers between 1.30am and 3.30pm on the banks of the River Urr to celebrate World Rivers Day and to look back at 12 months of community activity in the Glaisters Bridge Community Woodland.

Dalry Community Council are very pleased to announce the news of an additional defibrillator to the village.

The Glenkens Community and Arts Trust (GCAT) hosted an Education and Learning event in the Glenkens last week (July 11th), on behalf of the Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group. The event was set in the context of the Community Action Plan goal that the Glenkens will be a connected, resilient and carbon neutral place, where people will want to live, work and bring up their families.

Volunteers are sought to come and try their hand at tree planting, and can hear more about plans on the site. Tree Planting will be between 11am-3pm on Saturday 15th June, with light lunch provided for those on site at lunchtime!