UCI donations to Summerhill Community centre for their young people that are camping, Lochduar nurses, local community members. We spent 3 hours from collecting the food to end distribution. Thank you 2 Adam @ the bank. Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 #unityinourcommunity #UCI23

Today we realised that colour was lacking in our community. We supplied our local that is on the route some world flags 2 display, showing support 2 those in the para cycling. Well done to all those taking part #Unityinourcommunity Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 Matt Baker #UCI23

2day we delivered 2 the nurses n doctors @ A&E Summerhill CC The ladies at Thursday club enjoyed sandwiches and sausage rolls. Ymcafe fed kids for free using sausage rolls. This is made possible by Adam at the bank and #pennineevents Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 Matt Baker

Another proud achievement. not only do we run an amazing community group, I am also a photographer, published in D&G Life magazine. Here’s selection of images from Derek Crichton Gillian Rooney wedding in December 22. It was an absolute privilege to their photographer ❤️💍👩‍❤️‍👨

#Unityinthecommunity at its best. Today The Crichton donated surplus fresh food to us, we shared with Summerhill Centre for their #YoungatHeart group tomorrow and the kids packed lunches. We can’t do community work without partners. #LoveDG Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹

I am one of the nominated for Scot’s speaker of the year. While I am happy to be nominated I am also very shocked to make it to finalist nominee. projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotslanguagea…

Fantastic write up about the upcoming awards ceremony. I am a nominee 🙈 The Scot’s culture in areas like ours is really important I’m proud to be a doonhamer. Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 Matt Baker dgwgo.com/community-focu…

Representing NWDumfries. Astounded I won this. Love my passion which is photography and passing it on to the young ones. Matt Baker Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹

What a day we had yesterday at Cash for Kids West Scotland Easterbrook. I spoke on the stage about the work we do at lift and our partnership with cash for kids. Absolutely nerve wracking but worth every grey hair it gave me 😂😂 Matt Baker Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹

Woody and buzz. You got a friend in me…. Today Stacey leaves us but is in her new job role and smashing it. Lifts loss is NHS gain. Absolutely love this lassie. Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 Matt Baker

Lochar’s players, management and committee members had a recent collection for LIFT D&G 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦹‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧🌟🛗🙂 Foodbank Appeal. Great to support the work Angie and the guys continue to do for areas in the region especially at Xmas time. #helpingthecommunity 🔴⚪️⚫️

Concerning lived experience... I am one of those people often referred to as having ‘lived experience’ – a label given to those of us who are not professionally qualified to assert the things we do who are instead authenticated by the adversities we have suffered. If you spend

LIFT D&G 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦹‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧🌟🛗🙂 Want the full story? Read the photo-essay here: holywood-trust.org.uk/in-our-region-…

vm.tiktok.com/ZGeu24mkt/ Here is our Easter activity. Creativity in communities is a must have. #UnityInOurCommunity

I was honoured to speak alongside these amazing humans. I’m a wee fidget on camera but still as passionate as the day I started LIFT. Just need some funders to offer us 3-5 year funding please and thank you 🥰 😂

Absolutely over the moon with the recognition our fantastic group of lassies are getting. Matt Baker Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 thank you for all your support over the years. Onwards and upwards. ❤️

It was lovely meeting dawn yesterday and all the partners from the new group for NWDumfries.

I would love to welcome baby Isaac to the world. My first grandbaby. Born on Friday. I will now be run off my feet helping with this bundle of joy. #HappyDays Derek Crichton 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 Matt Baker ❤️

So this happened. Speaking in parliament last night about creative placemaking. It was a huge opportunity for LIFT and it’s thanks to The Stove Network for inviting me along. The whole experience was surreal. #UnityInOurCommunity #WhatWeDoNow will echo an eternity. #LIFTLegacies