Young people, career changers, entrepreneurs and anyone interested are invited to meet employers and find out about the wealth of careers available in and around the Glenkens at the event, which takes place from 4-6pm at Dalry Secondary School on 30th September.

CatStrand Young Creatives are on the lookout for enthusiastic chorus members - speaking and non-speaking roles available - to join this year’s magical pantomime, Babes in the Woods!

Carsphairn's Local Place Plan was one of three adpoted by Dumfries and Galloway Council's Stewarty Area Committee meeting on 17th September 2025.

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.

Glenkens & District Trust, alongside Glenkens Community & Arts Trust and Glenkens & District Community Action Plan Steering Group, has joined organisations across Scotland in submitting an open letter in support of Scotland's good practice on community benefits.

As wind farms, pylons and battery sites multiply across Scotland, rural communities say the green energy rush is leaving them sidelined. Scottish Beacon readers tell us about the impact on landscapes, livelihoods and trust – and what they think needs to change.

Crossmichael Community Council will have the latest draft of the Local Place Plan available to view at Crossmichael Gala 2025 on Saturday 30th August!

Following a drop-in session in February and the circulation of a questionnaire, the Community Council has considered all the responses submitted, and now wants to hear the community's views on the draft Action Plan and Community Objectives.

Saturday 23rd August was a big day in Corsock, with the 2025 Great Corsock Show!

Lightsource bp will be outlining their proposal to fund and develop a 100MW/400MWh (4-hour duration) energy storage project connected into the local electricity network on 21 acres of land to the east of the A762. The project will facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, helping to support low-cost electricity and the enhanced reliability of the electricity grid.

Through the school summer holidays a programme of ‘Coastal Woodland Adventures’ events have been delivered along the Solway Firth. Aimed at a wide range of ages, these were based in five of our most special woodlands. Topics covered varied from tree ID and bug hunts through to bushcraft and survival skills.

Carsphairn Heritage Initiative needs volunteers to stewards in Heritage Centre which is an important resource for Carsphairn and has been for many years.

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership will be competing with other UNESCO Biospheres in the British Isles to collect the most wildlife and nature records in a special ‘BioBlitz’ event on 23rd August, and is inviting local people to take part.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have notified residents of two road closures in coming weeks.

After a review of bus network contracts, SWestrans and Dumfries and Galloway Council have announced updated arrangements for the region’s buses. The new timetables and in some cases routes, will begins on Thursday 7th August 2025.

July sees the launch of the 2025/26 Dumfries & Galloway Tree Planting Grant Scheme, offering support to small scale tree planting projects across the region.

Community Benefit Fund to provide long term benefit and create positive impact in local communities in the Glenkens and East Ayrshire.

Carsphairn SWI has discussed over recent years, a visit to The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels. On 17th July, this came to fruition when a minibus of members and friends set off from Dalry at 9am.

You may be eligible for the Education Maintenance Allowance of £30/week if you’re staying on at school. It's paid every 2 weeks, during term time (not in school holidays) and you’ll need to apply each academic year.

Saturday 23rd of August is a date for the calendar, with the return of the Great Corsock Show. This Galloway institution is now approaching its 20th year!