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,

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

How can Newton Stewart Initiative help your business? NSI may be a community charity but at the heart of our charity is you. Our vision is to see Newton Stewart thrive and grow and we want to help support local businesses as well as local residents. Newton Stewart Website NSI manages the Newton Stewart.org website

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

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

NSI are extremely grateful for the funding from the Communities Health and Wellbeing Fund for Happy Daze. Happy Daze was set up in May 2023 by Ken Barlow, a trustee of NSI and local author. A reminiscence group that brought together people of a certain generation to remember how Newton Stewart used to be through