We are nearing the end of our Local Place Plan surveys and consultation so thank you to everyone who has taken their time so far to share their comments and views. From the 14 initial themes we have identified the top six themes and we would like to hear how important these themes are to […]
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Thank you to all of those who contributed to our initial Local Place Plan survey. The next step is to gather more detailed views and opinions to be able to identify the priorities in the town. This is a chance for you to share your voice on how you feel about Newton Stewart and Minnigaff
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NSI will be holding it’s annual AGM on Wednesday 5th July from 7pm at the NSI Centre, Church Street. This AGM is for all members and volunteers. This is a great opportunity to find out about the work and projects in the town that Newton Stewart Initiative has been involved in over the last 12
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Would you like to see change in Newton Stewart? Do you feel strongly about the future of the town? If so, we want to hear from you Thank you so much to everyone who filled in an initial survey for the Local Place Plan. We had 183 responses and a lot of comments/ideas on how
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Our trustees and volunteers, Allan Marshall, Linda Woodfield and Lauren had the pleasure of being invited to attend the The Holywood Trust‘s Spring Gathering and Award Night held in The Usual Place in Dumfries. The funding from the Holywood Trust allows us to run youth groups both in the Newton Stewart Centre and detached and has helped with
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On Saturday April 1st, Douglas Park in Newton Stewart was heaving with families enjoying an Easter Fun Day. Newton Stewart Initiative, in collaboration with Youthworks DG and Galloway Hillbillies came together to put on a fantastic event. Over 150 picnic lunches were handed out to children, Douglas the Clown entertained the kids with plate spinning
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We are holding not one but two events on Saturday April 1st at Douglas Park. Working with Youthwork DG, Galloway Hillbillies and funding provided by Holywood Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund. Between 1-4pm we have lots of activities lined up for the family and under 11’s. We will be having an easter egg
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We are so grateful to everyone who has far completed the initial survey for the Local Place Plan. After a successful drop in at McMillan Hall in February we are holding another drop in session. This time at the Newton Stewart Initiative Centre on Thursday 23rd March 6-9pm. Come along and share your views on
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We nipped down to Douglas Park to meet representatives from the The Holywood Trust who have been extremely supportive of us for a number of years. We thought it would make sense to meet them at the park so they could see for themselves how amazing the park is looking now! The recent funding we
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We (NSI) have been awarded some funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council to develop a Local Place Plan for Newton Stewart. A Local Place Plan allows for residents in the community to have their say on how they would like to see Newton Stewart in the future. Doing a Local Place Plan will involve a
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