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Anworth and Girthon War Memorial (Gatehouse of Fleet) was awarded ‘Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) Royal British Legion Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024. Councillor Archie

Anworth and Girthon War Memorial (Gatehouse of Fleet) was awarded ‘Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a>  Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024.

Councillor Archie
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Earlier today, our chief executive Dumfries and Galloway Council visited Lochar ward as part of her annual ward visits. She was joined by ward members and the local ward officer. Stops included: ⚽Greystone Rovers Foundation Greystone Rovers AFC – a community-focused organisation using sport and

Earlier today, our chief executive <a href="/dgcouncil/">Dumfries and Galloway Council</a> visited Lochar ward as part of her annual ward visits. She was joined by ward members and the local ward officer.

Stops included:
⚽Greystone Rovers Foundation <a href="/Greystonerovers/">Greystone Rovers AFC</a>  – a community-focused organisation using sport and
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Today, across our region, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. In Dumfries, there was a service at St John's War Memorial, attended by Lord Lieutenant Fiona Armstrong, representatives from Dumfries High School, St Joseph's College and Loreburn Primary School, Loreburn

Today, across our region, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

In Dumfries, there was a service at St John's War Memorial, attended by Lord Lieutenant Fiona Armstrong, representatives from Dumfries High School, St Joseph's College and Loreburn Primary School, Loreburn
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Lochmaben War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) Royal British Legion Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024. Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Armed

Lochmaben War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a>  Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024.

Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Armed
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Moffat War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) Royal British Legion Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024. Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Armed

Moffat War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a>  Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024.

Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Armed
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Langholm War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) Royal British Legion Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024. Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Armed

Langholm War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) <a href="/PoppyLegion/">Royal British Legion</a>  Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024.

Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, Armed
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Eastriggs and Dornock War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) Royal British Legion Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024. Councillor Archie Dryburgh

Eastriggs and Dornock War Memorial was awarded ‘Very Highly Commended’ in the National All Category (Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries and Galloway Area) of the Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) <a href="/poppylegion/">Royal British Legion</a> Best Kept War Memorial Competition 2024.

Councillor Archie Dryburgh
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🇬🇧 Dumfries and Galloway remembers: VE Day🎖️🎺 In Dumfries today, the community came together to honour our heroes and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE day. Armed Forces Champion Dumfries and Galloway Council Cllr Archie Dryburgh MBE welcomed a large crowd and dignatories which included

🇬🇧 Dumfries and Galloway remembers: VE Day🎖️🎺  

In Dumfries today, the community came together to honour our heroes and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE day.

Armed Forces Champion <a href="/dgcouncil/">Dumfries and Galloway Council</a> Cllr Archie Dryburgh MBE welcomed a large crowd and dignatories which included
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The Garden of Remembrance, situated opposite St Michael’s Church in Dumfries, was created by The People’s Project for The Royal British Legion Scotland, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. The Garden was officially opened on Sunday 11 May 2025 by Fiona Armstrong,

The Garden of Remembrance, situated opposite St Michael’s Church in Dumfries, was created by The People’s Project for The Royal British Legion Scotland, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

The Garden was officially opened on Sunday 11 May 2025 by Fiona Armstrong,
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There’s so much fantastic work happening right across our region and we can’t wait until Volunteers’ Week (2 to 8 June) to share this! Kirkmahoe Community Council and friends have been hard at work painting the play equipment at the playpark in Kirkton – brilliant show of

There’s so much fantastic work happening right across our region and we can’t wait until Volunteers’ Week (2 to 8 June) to share this!

Kirkmahoe Community Council and friends have been hard at work painting the play equipment at the playpark in Kirkton – brilliant show of
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The Dumfries Common Good Fund Small Grants Scheme is now OPEN! Are you a local group or organisation in need of funding? Apply now – applications are considered on a first come, first served basis until funds are fully committed. Please note: This fund is open to projects

The Dumfries Common Good Fund Small Grants Scheme is now OPEN!

Are you a local group or organisation in need of funding?

Apply now – applications are considered on a first come, first served basis until funds are fully committed.

Please note: This fund is open to projects
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Dumfriesshire Educational Trust – Bursary Applications Now OPEN! Are you a student living in Dumfriesshire and looking for financial support for your education? Bursaries are now available to help with costs. Full grant criteria and application form available at:

Dumfriesshire Educational Trust – Bursary Applications Now OPEN!

Are you a student living in Dumfriesshire and looking for financial support for your education?

Bursaries are now available to help with costs.

Full grant criteria and application form available at:
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WARD EVENT - HEATHHALL Last night, local Councillors Dumfries and Galloway Council hosted a Ward event to discuss concerns connected with housing developments in Heathhall following representation and support from Heathhall Community Council. A great discussion, facilitated by the local Ward

WARD EVENT - HEATHHALL

Last night, local Councillors <a href="/dgcouncil/">Dumfries and Galloway Council</a> hosted a Ward event to discuss concerns connected with housing developments in Heathhall following representation and support from Heathhall Community Council.

A great discussion, facilitated by the local Ward
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Quintinshill Rail Disaster – 110th Anniversary Memorial Service - 22 May 2025 It was extremely heartening to see such a large gathering who joined the local community for the Special Memorial Service marking the 110th Anniversary of the Quintinshill Rail Disaster—the worst rail

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Chief Executive’s Ward Visits continue - to Annandale East and Eskdale - accompanied by local Ward Members and Ward Officers. Star of Caledonia Trust – Gretna We met with trustees of the Star of Caledonia Trust, a local charity leading a landmark £8M public art project.

Chief Executive’s Ward Visits continue - to  Annandale East and Eskdale - accompanied by local Ward Members and Ward Officers.

Star of Caledonia Trust – Gretna
We met with trustees of the Star of Caledonia Trust, a local charity leading a landmark £8M  public art project.