On Saturday April 1st, Douglas Park in Newton Stewart was heaving with families enjoying an Easter Fun Day. Newton Stewart Initiative, in collaboration with Youthworks DG and Galloway Hillbillies came together to put on a fantastic event. Over 150 picnic lunches were handed out to children, Douglas the Clown entertained the kids with plate spinning […]

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 lined up for the family and under 11’s. We will be having an easter egg

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 Stewart Initiative Centre on Thursday 23rd March 6-9pm. Come along and share your views on

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 could see for themselves how amazing the park is looking now! The recent funding we

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 to see Newton Stewart in the future. Doing a Local Place Plan will involve a

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 local community by way of grants, including groups and individuals who may need some financial

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 had teas, coffees and delicious cakes. Thank you to the trustees and employees of NSI

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, including groups and individuals who may need some financial support to grow their groups. The

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 bikes and earlier in the year helped redevelop the track. You can find out more