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Events flyer opportunity

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 […]

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Old Town Hall Update

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

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Grapes Hotel Update

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

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NSI held successful jobs fayre

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,

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NSI AGM 2025

It’s that time of year again folks! Our annual AGM will be held on Friday May 23rd at 7pm at Vibe 75. Not only will we be having our AGM, but we will be presenting our Community Shop Awards cheques to local groups, organisations and individuals AND we will be having complimentary cheese and wine

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NSI receives funding to hold local Jobs Fayre

Newton Stewart Initiative will be holding a jobs fayre at Vibe 75 on Friday 25th April from 10-3. Pop along to meet businesses looking for staff, apprenticeship opportunities, volunteering opportunities and signposting for careers/training. If your business/ organisation would like a FREE stall please email info@newtonstewartinitiative.net FREE to attend FREE lunch and refreshments All we

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Repair Cafe at Vibe 75

We have a repair cafe on in Vibe 75 on Saturday 5th April! We have a range of skilled people coming who can help repair and show you their skill! This includes small sewing alterations, knitting consultant, electrical repairs and PAT testing, small ornament repairs and more! Pop into Vibe and see what they can

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