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
Paddy Line Documentary & Talk
The Paddy Line opened on 7 November 1859 and was substantially closed, under the Beeching Axe, on 14 June 1965. Alan McLellan has always had a passion for the old railway lines, wondering whether they could they be reopened or
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
Winter Fayre 19th November 2022
Our winter fayre is back on Saturday 19th November 10-4pm. All of our stalls are now filled for our winter fayre. We are super excited to be back again this year. We have some amazing stalls for you including homemade
Douglas Park update
The benches have arrived! We are pleased to announce that the much asked for benches and picnic benches have arrived and been installed at Douglas Park! Many thanks to Solway Recycling Ltd for providing and storing the benches for us,
Community Grants Applications – Now Open!
Every year we take a percentage of the profits from our Community Shop and give them straight back to the community. If you or your organisation would like to apply for a Community Grant, collect a form from the NSI
NSI Winterfayre
Newton Stewart Initiative’s annual Winter Fayre! Come along to the McMillan Hall for a range of crafts and goods from local sellers. Find that perfect Christmas present, something for yourself or just support a local seller. Pop in and get
Winterfayre 2022 – Sat Nov 19th 10-4 McMillan Hall
All of our stalls are now filled for our winter fayre. We are super excited to be back again this year. We have some amazing stalls for you including homemade candles, handmade crafts, ceramics, sweets, mead, soaps and much more.