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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

The Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee met on Tuesday the 2nd of September and approved the stage two Community Asset Transfer request from Newton Stewart Initiative for the Old Town Hall, Victoria Street Newton Stewart. (The Clock Tower) Immediate access was requested and the legal process to draw up the 25-year lease

Our NSI Community shop is located on Dashwood Square. Housed in what used to be the old tourist information centre it is open six days a week, Monday – Saturday 10-4. Solely run by 15 volunteers, with trustee, Linda Woodfield at the helm. Inside is a treasure trove of second hand items, items once loved

NSI are currently planning our next events flyer and we are looking for events and advertisers to contribute and share what is happening in the DG8 area between end of September 2025-February 2026 Our last flyer was funded by Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company. The funding allowed us to get the last flyer designed, printed and

Following the approval of the Community Asset Transfer by NSI for the Old Town Hall, the decision was sent to the Economic and Infrastructure Committee to approve on Tuesday 3rd June. Unfortunately the committee chose to defer the decision until their next meeting on the 2nd September. This was based on ‘potential’ legal charges being

Banking Hub Details and Opening Times A temporary banking hub has been set up in Vibe 75 which will be open at the following times with the following banks Monday Royal Bank of Scotland 9-5 Tuesday- No bank Wednesday- No bank Thursday Barclays 9-5 Friday- Bank of Scotland 9-5 The services available from these banks

NSI CAT for Old Town Hall, Newton Stewart approved by Wigtown Area Committee The Community Asset Transfer by NSI for the Old Town Hall has been approved by the Wigtown Area Committee. It now needs to go to the Economy and Infrastructure Committee on the 4th of June to be rubber stamped. Paperwork and legal

The decision by the Scottish Land Fund last year to not fund stage two of this project has had a knock on effect for further funding opportunities. The stage two was rejected due to the flood risk and SEPA decision and high costs associated with the project. In effect, it was deemed high risk. The

NSI held it’s first jobs fayre at Vibe 75 on Friday 25th April 2025. This event was thanks to funding from DG Works employability and skills partnership. With 9 stalls offering a variety of training and volunteering opportunities for local residents including Third Sector D&G, Triage, Crossroads, Citizens Advice, Dumfries & Galloway College, CEIS D&G,