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
Local Place Plan Drop In- 23/3/2023
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
Funding received from Holywood Trust
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
Local Place Plan Newton Stewart
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
Winter Newsletter Jan 2023
Community Shop Awards 2022
Newton Stewart Initiative distributed over 50 application forms for their Community Shop Awards between September 2022 and October 2022 and 26 applications were returned. The purpose of the Newton Stewart Initiative Community Shop Awards is to give back to the
Winter Fayre 2022 update
Our Winter Fayre was a great success. Thank you so much to all of our fabulous stallholders who brought their amazing crafts and gifts. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped out with the refreshments and ensured everyone
Community Shop Awards update
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,
Galloway Hillbillies making use of BMX track
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
Autumn Newsletter
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