Castle Douglas Development Forum

30/05/2026

💥✨FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESSES✨💥
Hosting the UCI Pump Track World Championships in Dalbeattie on Sunday, 14th June, is an exciting opportunity for local and international businesses to gain exposure. We are seeking business partners to support this prestigious event with two promotional options available. Option 1 offers a promotional board strategically positioned at the pump track for maximum visibility, while Option 2 provides a stand to showcase your business throughout the weekend or on the main event day. You can also choose to combine both options for enhanced exposure. As this is an international event with a significant following, it's a prime chance to connect with a diverse audience. Please note, if you are interested in a promotional board, orders need to be placed by 4th June, so act quickly. For information on package costs, please contact us at [email protected]. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your brand at a globally recognised event!



photo by PAG Aerial Images

26/05/2026

Join us in person on the 13th June at the brand new Rocks and Wheels Pump Track in Dalbeattie for an awesome juniors coaching session (9 to 18 years old), ahead of the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships UK Qualifiers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Fells & Forest, Dalbeattie Community Initiative and Velosolutions UK have teamed up to produce 45 minute pump track coaching sessions where we will teach the basic skills of riding a pump track, focusing on the pumping technique and cornering.

This event is for P6 to S6 school age riders (9 to 18 years old) looking to start their riding journey!

Follow this link to book your free spot 👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/m6DgT

20/05/2026

We have an update for you - this looks prettier than all grass as the workers told us when digging up the perennials. Thank you CC for the info.

19/05/2026

UPDATE: pop over to the CC page to find out what's happening. It's not going to be all grass which is good!
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=castle%20douglas%20community%20council
Since June 2022, Castle Douglas Development Forum has helped maintain the perennial planting beds at the top of the town after council support for traditional bedding schemes was withdrawn. Over the last two years we have funded a gardener, plants and bulbs through the Town Charity Shop income, as volunteers unfortunately did not come forward in sufficient numbers to sustain the work. Earlier this spring, our gardener became seriously unwell just as the seasonal tidy-up was due to begin. We informed the Community Council of the situation and explained CDDF’s limited staff and volunteer capacity. At the same time, increasing pressure to return the area to closely mown grass and more traditional maintenance standards placed us in a difficult position. CDDF’s environmental and sustainability policies support lower-mow approaches, perennial planting and biodiversity-led management, which are now widely recognised across the UK as better for pollinators, climate resilience and long-term sustainability. As a result, we took the decision to withdraw from managing the flower beds going forward. We remain proud of the work done by volunteers to try to introduce a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to civic planting in the town. Here are some photos of the perennial planting day where the council's then head gardener helped us and the council provided the plants. Also some of the rich meadow flowers (should have photographed the four types of flower heads of grasses too) which were starting to return to the roundabout. fans

19/05/2026

🌲 JOIN CAMP DG AS A YOUNG CAMP LEADER! 🌟
Love the outdoors? Want to make a real impact this summer? We’re looking for enthusiastic young people aged 15–21 to join our team at Camp DG!

What We’re Looking For:
• Strong communication & leadership skills
• Positive, energetic team players
• Willingness to learn and get stuck in

What You’ll Do:
• Camp Leader Training Days: Thu 16 & Fri 17 July
• Camp DG Residential: Mon 20 – Fri 24 July
• Lead fun, engaging activities
• Help plan and organise camp events
• Be a role model for younger campers

What You’ll Get:
✨ A rewarding summer experience
✨ Leadership training & volunteer hours
✨ Camp merch (hoodie, T‑shirt & water bottle!)
✨ Transport, meals & activities included
✨ New friends and unforgettable memories

👉 Apply now and tell us why YOU want to be a Young Camp Leader!
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/NYY9atjAPf
📩 More info: [email protected]
⏳ Applications close Friday 12 June

19/05/2026

🌈 Want to make real change for young people? 🌈
📢 Dumfries & Galloway Youth Council By‑Elections are OPEN for sign ups!
If you’re aged S1–25, this is your opportunity to represent your area, share young people’s views, and help shape decisions that matter 🗣️✨

🗳️ We’re looking for Ward Youth Councillors in:
Annandale East & Eskdale | Annandale North | Annandale South | Lochar | Castle Douglas & Crocketford

👥 We’re also recruiting Nominated Youth Councillors, including young people who are:
• Young Parents
• Gypsy Traveller Young People
• New Scots
• From Ethnic Minority backgrounds

📅 Elections take place June 2026, with successful candidates serving until November 2027 as part of the 4th generation of Youth Councillors 🎉

🔗 Interested or know someone who should apply?
Sign up or get more info here 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/Th9ByZxBRk

19/05/2026

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19/05/2026