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Grapes Hotel Update 08/01/2026 The story so far…. The owner of the Grapes Hotel, Newton Stewart, bought the Grapes at auction.He approached NSI in 2023 and offered to sell it to NSI to put to community use. An agreement was drawn up between NSI and the owner to buy it for £45,000 subject to acquiring […]

Newton Stewart Initiative are looking to employ a part time project worker to help develop Vibe 75 into an inclusive community facility incorporating youth work, in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council Youth Work Team, and a Community Space suitable for use by community groups and other local organisations. The post will extend over a

Max Heughan started volunteering with Newton Stewart Initiative when he was 11 years old. Below is his account of volunteering and what he has learnt on his volunteering journey. I started volunteering with Newton Stewart Initiative (NSI) when I was 11 years old, I am now 15. I struggle to remember why I started to

Newton Stewart Initiative received £29,975 of funding from the fourth round of the Scottish Government funded programme, Community Led Local Development Fund. This funding is to contribute towards wages, expenses, half of the feasability studies and community consultations, which are currently ongoing. Funds have also been allocated for fixtures and fittings in the upstairs of

Newton Stewart Initiative is a locally owned and led charity, working to regenerate Newton Stewart. Vibe 75 was a former café on Victoria Street, which would have been left empty were it not for the kindness of the owners who wanted to see the building put to good use. The building has been leased to

The annual NSI Winter Fayre is back on Saturday 15th November at MacMillan Hall from 10-4pm. With plenty of stalls selling locally made goods and xmas gifts, Santas Grotto open 10-2 and hosted by Alexandria Sweet Treats, refreshments available downstairs with NSI Youthwork and the Newton Stewart and District Town Twinning Association, come along and

NSI has been chosen as one of three local causes in the area to receive funding from the Co-Op Local Community Fund, but we need your help. To win the maximum fund Co-Op members need to vote for our cause. The more votes we receive the more funding we receive to a maximum of £6000.

NSI has recently received funding from the Community Led Local Development Fund and the Scottish Land Fund to engage the expertise of Community Enterprise to engage with residents on what they would like to see from Vibe 75. Our vision is to create a community hub downstairs and a dedicated youthwork space upstairs. Whilst we

Newton Stewart Initiative have been working closely with the Newton Stewart and District Town Twinning Association to create a new website, flyer and logo for the group. The Newton Stewart and District Town Twinning group was established in 2013 and has been run by volunteers for the last twelve years. With trips to Marcoussis and

If you are looking for a venue to hire in Newton Stewart have you thought about Vibe 75? Located on the high street it is accessible and has free parking on the main street, and at the nearby Riverside Car Park. Ideal for events, workshops, classes, fayres, presentations or meetings. The ground floor can accommodate