Up to 10,000 new landscape trees could be planted over the next 12 months thanks to a new South of Scotland Tree Planting Grant launching this week. Community Groups and Landowners across the South of Scotland are being encouraged to…
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Eco action does not have to involve gathering in huge crowds to wave banners at the government. Over lockdown, smaller, local, land-based actions have felt more empowering (and possible!). These changes start from a small point and ripple outwards. Reclaiming…
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Like many organisations, the Dumfries and Galloway branch of the Scottish Green Party has taken to the internet during life under lockdown. Branch meetings are being held using Gotomeeting, a remote meeting platform similar to Zoom. This enables our widely…
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New Galloway Community Shop is looking forward to welcoming customers to its first Green Week in February. Since being saved from closure in 2017, the Royal Burgh’s only shop has been committed to an expanding policy of stocking locally produced…
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The word retreat suggests withdrawal or moving away from something. It can also mean a place where one goes for peace or sanctuary. Both are relevant: you can retreat on a retreat! People attending a retreat will be physically leaving…
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