This year, the Big River Watch takes place from 24th - 30th April, and those who would like to take part only need to spend 15 minutes watching the river, as well as (optionally) testing the water quality for nitrate and phosphate levels.

Tracy Starks, of the Galloway Fisheries Trust (GFT), delivered a talk about the Trust's work in tackling Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) at Parton Village Hall on March 19th, as part of the Glenkens Community Spaces Network's 'Citizen Science' talks programme.

The D&G Climate Hub, hosted by the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Partnership and part of the Scottish Government’s national network of community climate hubs, has launched a new funding programme which offers local charities and constituted groups up to £15,000 to support projects that help achieve climate resilience in Dumfries & Galloway.

Glenkens Community Action Plan Steering Group are updating our Glenkens Community Action Plan and are inviting submissions to undertake this work.

Free Riverwoods film screening and river sampling activity: April's Glenkens Community Spaces Network Citizen Science Event

Glenkens Arts and Community Trust (GCAT) have teamed up with The Crichton Trust on two new projects aimed at improving life in the Glenkens.

President, Irene McCreath welcomed a very good turnout to the meeting on 19th March 2026. She introduced Ernie Budd who invited members to sit in a circle of chairs that he had arranged. Low volume, relaxing music was playing in the background and Ernie explained that we were going to join him in gentle movement, tai chi for health.

April marks a special milestone for Heart of the Glen’s Forest Learning Sessions as we celebrate one whole year of monthly collaborations with Bairn Banter.

Carsphairn SWI took home the “Mrs Jessie Picken Trophy” for the first time for their Community Work entry.

Thursday 26th February saw over 75 people attend a celebration of seven years of community benefit funding from Glenkens & District Trust, in partnership with Foundation Scotland, with funds from Blackcraig and Windy Rig Wind Farms.

Did you know Glenkens residents have the ability to access to some fantastic fishing for amazingly reasonable prices?

Poor signal? Dropped calls? No data when you need it most? Let’s change that.

The Scottish Government’s Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy Developments is undergoing a refresh to ensure it is fit for the future.

President, Irene McCreath welcomed everyone to the meeting on February 19th 2026 and introduced Ben Ade from Carsphairn Heritage Initiative to talk about last year’s dig at Stroanfreggan.

The survey outlines a number of options for the school and incorporates ideas received during the two consultation days.

Dumfries and Galloway Council have published reports on depopulation in D&G. The reports contain 26 recommendations to help build sustainable rural communities – so let's make sure Dumfries and Galloway Council acts by working collaboratively with communities across the region.

A celebration event is being held at Dalry Town Hall on Thursday 26th February to recognise the difference that the Glenkens & District Community Fund has made in supporting the hard work of volunteers and organisations over the last seven years.

The Glenkens Community Action Plan Steering Group has published its 2025 Report on delivery of the Glenkens & District Community Action Plan (CAP).

For the last few months I’ve been working with Jo from the CatStrand and Andy Kaye, of the YouTube channel Stravaiging with Andy, on some exciting Cultural Glenkens projects.

Our current Chair is stepping down as her term of office concludes under our Constitution. Do you have a strong commitment to our purposes and the skills and qualities to be our next Chair?