Volunteers’ Week is about celebrating and thanking those who give up their time to make a difference. Volunteers’ Week celebrates the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK. The celebration starts on the first Monday in June every year. It’s a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank the UK’s incredible volunteers for all […]
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Newton Stewart Initiative, Cree Valley Community Council and Cree Valley Area Development Trust worked together in 2023/2024 to put together a consultative draft Local Place Plan (LPP) for Newton Stewart and Minnigaff. Within the LPP are residents views and opinions on what the priorities for the town should be and how we can work together
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Newton Stewart Initiative are a local charitable organisation whose vision is based around the sustainable regeneration of the town and surrounding area. We currently have a vacancy for a full time Business / Project Manager to oversee the future development of the organisation, including a number of major current and future projects. This is a
Background Information: – Research carried out by South of Scotland Community Housing in 2022 and our Place Plan consultations in 2023 showed that there was a demand for affordable housing in Newton Stewart. – Collective Architecture is leading on the redevelopment of the building. – Community Enterprise is conducting the feasibility study. The former Grapes
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It’s that time of year again folks! Our annual AGM will be held on Friday May 17th at 7pm at Vibe 75, Victoria Street, Newton Stewart. 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
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Launching on May 20th 2024 is the Here to Help Fayre taking place in Vibe 75, Victoria Street, Newton Stewart. A variety of groups and organisations who support people in the town will be coming together under one roof. Newton Stewart Initiative have teamed up with No-One Dies Alone (NODA), the NHS Public Health Improvement
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The NSTTA committee are seeking new members to breathe new life into the twinning at our end. If you have an interest in promoting and sustaining cultural links between our two communities, we would greatly value your input. Speaking French is not essential! Please email ian@torhousemuir.co.uk For more details see the poster below
MP Alistair Jack has lent his support to Newton Stewart Initiative and has congratulated the Initiative on our projects so far and ongoing in Newton Stewart. He has recognised the need for redevelopment within the town and regeneration You can read his letter of support below
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Whether you are an individual, a family, a community group or an organisation you can apply for a grant of up to £500 from the Newton Stewart Initiative Community Shop. Every year we take 20% of profits from the shop and distribute them back into the community. You can pick up an application form from
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Newton Stewart Initiative are currently completing a Stage 2 Asset Transfer request to take over the Town Clock building.If successful, we will use the ground floor offices as our administration base. We intend to provide various services such as a local jobs board, tourist information point, community groups support desk, management office for Vibe 75,
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