Over 50 application forms were handed out between August 2022 and October 2022. 26 applications were handed back in, one unfortunately missed the deadline. The purpose of the Community Shop Award grants is to give back to the local community, including groups and individuals who may need some financial support to grow their groups. The […]
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It was great to see the Galloway Hillbillies making use of the BMX track this weekend at Douglas Park. Thankfully it wasn’t too wet to stop them having a great time. Newton Stewart Initiative supported them with the loan of bikes and earlier in the year helped redevelop the track. You can find out more
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Our autumn newsletter is out now. We send out newsletters to our members to update them on what we have been doing here at Newton Stewart Initiative and the work we are doing in the local community. If you would like to become a member you can grab a copy from our office or community
Our winter fayre is back on Saturday 19th November 10-4pm. All of our stalls are now filled for our winter fayre. We are super excited to be back again this year. We have some amazing stalls for you including homemade candles, handmade crafts, ceramics, sweets, mead, soaps and much more. We will also have Santa
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The benches have arrived! We are pleased to announce that the much asked for benches and picnic benches have arrived and been installed at Douglas Park! Many thanks to Solway Recycling Ltd for providing and storing the benches for us, Any Slavin and Fam for putting in the concrete bases and to Dumfries and Galloway
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Dear MemberWe hope 2022 has been treating you well so far. We have been kept busy here at NSI with lots of various projects finishing up or getting started up. Our aim with these newsletters is to keep you as a member, user, or other associate with NSI updated as to what we are doing.
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Newton Stewart Initiative are looking to grow and develop a BMX Cycling Club. In the Spring of 2019, a 4 man BMX Track with start-gate and associated bikes and equipment was opened to the public. We are now looking to establish a cycling club and are looking for willing volunteers to fill several positions. It
