Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus

24/10/2026

24/10/2026

Hello everyone,

Does this catch your interest? For yourself perhaps - or even a friend or someone you know? There's more - do please head over to my events' page where you'll find all the information you need if you'd like to share and/or take it further. Maybe see you in January?com

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

Save the date for a fully accessible ceilidh in Gatehouse of Fleet.

Join us on Saturday 21 November 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at the Community Centre, Gatehouse of Fleet, for an afternoon and evening of music, dancing, community and fun.

Everyone is welcome and entry is free, with donations gratefully accepted.

There will also be craft stalls, food and drinks available to purchase, and a raffle with some fantastic prizes.

We look forward to bringing people together for an inclusive celebration that everyone can enjoy.

Please save the date and share with friends, family and community groups. More details will be announced soon.

Image description: A square graphic with cream background with a purple tartan-style border and decorative musical notes around the edges. Large text reads "Save the Date" and "Fully Accessible Ceilidh".

Event details shown on the poster:

Saturday 21st November 2026
4pm to 8pm
Community Centre, Gatehouse of Fleet
Everyone welcome
Free entry

The poster also highlights craft stalls and food and drinks available to purchase. Logos for the Improving Access Fund, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Age Scotland and Macmillan Cancer Support appear along the bottom of the poster.

The design uses large, clear text and a simple layout to promote an inclusive community event.

20/10/2026

Building Connections Beyond the Ward
NHS Dumfries & Galloway is delighted to be working with A Listening Ear to bring additional companionship and support to patients on the D7 Frailty Unit.
Volunteers from A Listening Ear will provide a friendly befriending service and Friendly Cup sessions, giving patients the opportunity to chat, enjoy some company and build meaningful connections. Importantly, these relationships can provide continued support when patients return home, helping them to feel connected within their community and reducing the risk of loneliness and isolation.
Agnes Thow, Frailty Nurse on D7, and Jane Martin, Volunteer Coordinator, are delighted to welcome the service and believe it will complement the new Ward Support Volunteer role currently being advertised.
Together, these volunteering opportunities will help ensure patients feel supported, valued and connected, both during their stay and when they return home.

If you are interested in volunteering with us here at A Listening Ear please complete the form here, we'd love to hear from you!
https://a-listening-ear.org/volunteer-with-us
NHS Dumfries & Galloway Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Networks Dumfries and Galloway Standard Dumfries & Galloway Life

20/10/2026

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or like your brain just won’t switch off, take a minute for yourself.

Sometimes we get so caught up in everything we need to do that we forget to check in with ourselves.

Here’s a little nervous system reset you can save and come back to whenever you need it. 🩷

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Scotland is creating a national social prescribing framework and Dumfries and Galloway has been chosen as one of just five areas across the country to help shape it.

Whether you run a community organisation, work as a link worker, or support people through social prescribing in any way, we want to hear from you.

Sign up to one of our events and join the conversation:

🗓️ Wednesday 28 October
📍 Moffat Town Hall
⏰ 11:30am start
🔗 https://www.tsdg.org.uk/event/social-prescribing-moffat/

🗓️ Wednesday 4 November
📍 Stranraer Millennium Centre
⏰ 10:30am start
🔗 https://www.tsdg.org.uk/event/social-prescribing-stranraer/

🗓️ Thursday 5 November
📍 The Standard, Dumfries
⏰ 1:30pm start
🔗 https://www.tsdg.org.uk/event/social-prescribing-framework-dumfries/

🗓️ Tuesday 10 November
📍 Castle Douglas Community Centre
⏰ 1:30pm start
🔗 https://www.tsdg.org.uk/event/social-prescribing-cd/

Make sure our part of Scotland is represented. Services work best when they’re shaped by the people who deliver them.

Hosted by Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway, supported by
Dumfries and Galloway Health and Social Care Partnership.

The Scottish Government

20/10/2026

Book online or by phone.
www.sexualhealthdg.co.uk/clinics.php
0345 702 3687