Glenkens Hub

18/07/2025

Give your views on living alongside renewables developments/carbon capture in terms of commercial forestry...

The Scottish Beacon – a collaborative of independent, community-based media outlets – is investigating the impact of the renewables industry on communities across Scotland.

18/07/2025

New Galloway Town Hall open for tea and cake this afternoon (Friday 18th July) from 12.30pm - 2.30pm 👇

The Town Hall will be open for a few hours tomorrow afternoon 🚪

We can promise you coffee, tea and cake - so do come and make yourselves at home! 🍰☕

17/07/2025

Lots of interesting land related events coming up in August, including this FREE walk on 15th August from 9am-11am 👇

Do you have a treasured place in the Glenkens landscape, somewhere that is special to you? Land Notes Festival is a new festival of art, live music, talks, poetry, film, and events celebrating our cultural richness, land connection, intangible heritage, and treasured landscapes. Recognising that th....

17/07/2025

FYI from CatStrand Cafe, Shop & Community Activities. The Cafe and Bar will still be open from 4pm-7pm on Friday 18th July 👇

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE – FRIDAY 18th JULY 📢

⏰ We’ll be closed to the public from 11:00AM to 4:00PM on Friday 18th July for a private function.

🍷 The BAR will be OPEN from 4:00PM to 7:00PM

Thanks for your understanding — we’ll be back to welcome you later that day! 😊

17/07/2025

Brilliant work by Vanessa and Local Initiatives in New Galloway LING - tasty, free meals from what would have become waste. Pop in to the Hubbub today from 12pm - 3pm 👇

Look at this spread! 🤯 To prevent good food from going to waste, the Co-Op donates surplus to local community groups at the end of each day - including us! 🥦

Some of this food will go straight into Glenkens Community Larder, while the rest will be cooked into delicious takeaway meals by Vanessa! 🥑

You can find takeaway meals and desserts in the Community Larder freezer, or you can drop in to Hubbub tomorrow at any time between 12pm and 3pm to get some food while it's hot 🥣😋

16/07/2025

Did you know there is a grant available for 16 - 19 years old who stay in education? The grant is £30/week (term-time) and is means tested. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply:

Financial support for 16 to 19-year-olds from low-income families who stay on in full time education after their statutory school leaving date.

16/07/2025

Melissa knows what she's talking about! Maybe the Glenkens could be your next move?

16/07/2025

Wild Medicine Walk at Lochhill Farm, Crossmichael on Saturday 26th July 👇

Join us for some Wild Medicine: a Walk and Workshop at Lochhill Agroecological Farm near Crossmichael (DG7).

We will be lead by renowned local herbalist Alex Ross, from 2-5pm on Saturday 26th July.

Tickets are priced at a sliding scale. Bookings below: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lochhillagroecologicalfarm/1778397

Hidden Veg - Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere - Glenkens Hub - Castle Douglas Development Forum - Loch Ken Trust - Crossmichael & District Community Council

15/07/2025

Two fantastic contract opportunities in the Glenkens:
🖊 Glenkens Nature Networks - Feasibility Study & Baseline Monitoring https://glenkens.scot/jobs-and-volunteering/glenkens-nature-networks St. John’s Town of Dalry Community Council
🖊 Climate Hub Engagement - https://glenkens.scot/jobs-and-volunteering/climate-hub-engagement-opportunity Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere
plus GCAT are still looking for a new Chief Executive: https://glenkens.scot/jobs-and-volunteering/gcat-chief-executive GCAT

Dalry Community Council has secured Inspiring Scotland funding to establish Glenkens Nature Networks as a group of communities working together on a whole catchment basis, for the benefit of nature and people.

15/07/2025

Still time to add to your order or make a new one! Orders close at 12noon TODAY (Tuesday 15th July) 👇

We have some ⭐️⭐️NEW⭐️⭐️ veg on the Hub for you to grab before noon tomorrow!!

Miniature white cucumbers from the Galloway Croft and The Plant Farm has popped some more rhubarb on!

No problem if you’ve already put an order in, drop some more things into a new basket and we will collate it all into one order for you to get on Friday 18th! 😎