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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Friday, 14 October 2022 10:45
Young people in Dumfries and Galloway have released a new 1-year plan that seeks to create a region that is more free, just and equitable for all.
The movement, driven by local LGBTQ Young people and Allies better-known as ‘The Chameleons’,...
Friday, 14 October 2022 10:25
On Saturday 12th November, a regional Youth Work conference will bring together Youth Work practitioners from across Dumfries and Galloway. Working at the Coalface will take place in The Bridge, Dumfries from 10am-5pm, and the programme will feature a...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 11:03
Dumfries and Galloway Council has approved a new events strategy for the region, the Dumfries and Galloway Events Strategy 2023-2026.
The new Strategy, like its predecessor, which covered the period 2018-2022, seeks to position Dumfries and Galloway as...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 10:03
A new exhibition is now open in Annan Museum. ‘Washed Away: Commemorating Annan’s bridges and other things lost’ will run until late October. It includes contributions from Annan Art Club, Annan Camera Club and Solway Video and has been...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 09:43
A taxidermy corncrake in Dumfries Museum’s collection was the starting point for an exhibition which has been over two years in the making. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is running a nationwide project, ‘Corncrake...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 09:29
New exhibition for Autumns begin on the 8th October with two Dumfries and Galloway based artists: in Gallery 1 Katie Anderson presents Settling: a reflective exhibition bringing together a series of sculptural sound and installation works, many exhibited...
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 09:21
On Friday 23 September, young and adult volunteers who dedicated their time to Youth Beatz 2022 came together for the annual Youth Beatz Volunteer Celebration. The event was held at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries, as a thank you for the efforts and...
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 14:43
Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Social Work Services Committee met this week (4 Oct) and received the Chief Social Work Officer's annual report. Members were asked to review performance and achievements for the previous year.
Against a...
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 11:49
Much anticipated work to restore the historic Grade B Listed fountain on Dumfries High Street began this week (w/c 3rd Oct) with the aim of it being fully operational for next spring.
The fountain is an important part of the social history of the town....
Tuesday, 04 October 2022 08:10
The Communities Committee of Dumfries and Galloway Council will meet on Thursday 6 October, and receive end of year reports from each of the heads of service who make up the directorate.
The Community Services report (item 10 on the agenda) details the...
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