Are you looking for something do in water, on horseback, on foot or in a seated position this summer? The Galloway Glens Scheme has this week published the final summer programme of events.

The Scottish Childminding Association is leading a recruitment drive to train and support new childminders in Glenkens communities.

This project builds on an initial study in 2021 and helps us better understand the challenges being faced by young salmon as they head out to sea. Some cutting edge, nationally significant science taking place right here in Galloway.

The project is led by Galloway Fisheries Trust, supported by a range of partners as detailed in the attached. Many thanks to all. The Galloway Glens Scheme is an initiative of the Council’s Environment Team, primarily funded by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Event: 31st May, 7.30pm in Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall

Since 2019, Dr John Burns has been investigating the changing language, voices and words of Galloway. From ‘blether’ to ‘wabbit’, and everything in between! At a public event on 31st May, John will give an overview of the project, talk about the initial findings and what the work has shown.

The developer of Scotland’s largest onshore wind farm currently under construction will be in New Galloway on Thursday 1st June to connect with more local businesses.

Glenkens & District Trust, working in partnership with Foundation Scotland, is delighted to announce a further seven awards in its spring round of funding, with a total sum of £158,966
awarded.

At the start of May the Board of the Scottish Land Commission came to Galloway to meet land use agencies and partners, and visit examples of innovative responses to land use pressures.

A group of S6 pupils from across Dumfries and Galloway were at Vattenfall’s new South Kyle Wind Farm last month to learn more about wind turbine design and opportunities in the green economy.

Did you know Galloway Glens are running a Public Survey? All feedback on the Galloway Glens Scheme – whether positive or negative – is sought. And one lucky person who completes the survey will win a £50 delicatessen voucher.

The world premiere of Geoff Davidson’s The Passion was performed at Dalry church on Easter Saturday. A capacity audience of over 150 people enjoyed a dramatic performance of the new choral work from the Glenkens Parish Choir with church members taking the spoken roles of Pontius Pilate, the high priest Caiaphas and choir members reading Peter, Judas and ‘Doubting’ Thomas.

Local Glenkens children’s group Bairn Banter, along with Carsphairn Heritage Centre, organised an egg-cellent fun-filled weekend of free Easter-themed activities.

The Glenkens Food Hub are carrying out a survey to find out what the local community know about food hubs and whether they would use a food hub to purchase their food.

The latest Galloway Glens supported Intern started in post at the beginning of April. Andrew Murdoch secured a six-month Internship working with Drax Group, owners of the Galloway Hydro Scheme. The role will give Andrew an introduction to work in the hydro-electric sector and supporting a range of tasks across the overall Hydro Scheme.

The ‘Can You Dig It’ community archaeology project – part of the Galloway Glens Scheme – has worked with hundreds of volunteers over the last 4 years to inspire and understand the archaeology and history of the Ken/Dee valley in Galloway – showcasing archaeological processes and approaches. From digs to field walks, from self-led covid friendly study work to the phenomenally popular series of online events, the project has been wide ranging.

Quantans Hill Wind Farm developer announce their upcoming Open Day.