Local Initiatives in New Galloway LING

03/09/2026

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02/09/2026

☕ The HUB is opening its doors again this Thursday! 🥣

Come along, warm up, grab a cuppa and enjoy some good food and good company.

The HUB is a warm, welcoming space where everyone is welcome, whether you’re coming for a chat, meeting friends, or simply looking for somewhere to spend a little time.

🍵 Tea & coffee
🥣 Homemade soups
🍮 Delicious snacks
♻️ Food rescued from supermarket waste
🔥 A warm space
💬 Friendly faces and good conversation

No need to book — just come along and join us!

📍 New Galloway Town Hall
📅 Every Thursday
🕗12noon - 3pm

Everyone welcome

02/09/2026

Cheese, wine & a lot of community spirit!

Our annual Cheese & Wine Night (Friday 28th Sep) was a lovely evening of good cheese, great conversations and people coming together.

Tables soon became mixed as everyone chatted and made sure nobody was left out. We also welcomed a new friend and two new LING members! ❤️

A simple evening that captures what community is all about.

Read the full story on our website 👇

https://ling.org.uk/2026/08/31/cheese-wine-and-community-at-the-town-hall/

01/09/2026

SPORTS EVENING IS BACK TONIGHT!

Carpet bowls and table tennis make their return to the hall this week.
This is one of the many weekly projects we run at LING, and everyone of any age is welcome to come along and join in. A great way to keep the mind sharp and keep physically active - also some good company there too!

📅Tuesday 1st September
🕗7pm
📍New Galloway Town Hall

31/08/2026

🧠 Nibbles & Natter – supporting good brain health

Our next Nibbles & Natter session is coming up at New Galloway Town Hall, and everyone is welcome.

This group isn’t just for people who have a dementia or memory-loss diagnosis. It’s also for anyone caring for someone who might be experiencing some memory loss, becoming more forgetful, or struggling to remember things.

Perhaps you’re wondering:
💭 What can I do to help?
💭 Are there things we can do to support good brain health?
💭 How can I make everyday life a little easier?

There’ll be practical tips, information and support, as well as the chance to have a cuppa, some nibbles and a relaxed chat with others.

And if the person you care for isn’t able to attend, you can still come along yourself. You don’t have to bring them with you.

Of course, there’s also support for people who already have a diagnosis, with practical ideas and a chance to talk about what matters to you.

📅 Tuesdays
🕐 13:30-15:15
📍 New Galloway Town Hall
🧠 Nibbles & Natter
☕ Come along, have a chat and find out more.

Everyone is welcome – whether you’re coming for yourself, supporting someone else, or simply interested in keeping your brain healthy.

31/08/2026

The community cafe is open for business!

Another Monday has come around and after the wonderful cheese and wine night on Friday the hall has been transformed into business as usual.

Here's What's on offer today - everyone is welcome

🥣 - Lentil soup

🍽️- Baked sweet potato w/ Black bean, sweetcorn salsa and coriander, Cumin, avocado and yoghurt sauce
-Orzo with roasted Mediterranean veg + almond + basil pesto

🍨- Orange and almond cake
- Pear and Chocolate Puddings
w/ Ice Cream or Custard

And as always a massive thanks to our staff and volunteers
Soups and Sweets - Vanessa
Mains - Harriet
Kitchen volunteers - Rhoda and Clare

30/08/2026

Sports evening is back at New Galloway Town Hall after the summer break.

New faces are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. The group is especially keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up table tennis 🏓. Of course, new carpet bowlers are also encouraged to join and learn from the group.

📅 Tuesday
🕗 7pm
📍 New Galloway Town Hall

27/08/2026

Just over 24 hours until our friends gather at the hall to enjoy some cheese and wine!

We still have space for anyone who wants to book, or you can simply turn up on the night.

We hope to welcome you all then! 🍷🧀

Only one week left to book your tickets for our Annual Cheese and Wine Night. 🎟

Tickets are priced at £12, but if you are a Friend of the Town Hall, this event is free!

You can book your tickets online at 🔗 ticketsource.co.uk/ling.

📅 Date: Friday, 28 August
🕖 Time: 7:30 PM - late
📍 Location: New Galloway Town Hall

25/08/2026

Happening today in the hall.
Why not pop in and visit?

You can also join the Tai Chi session in the upper hall afterwards 😊

Next week we welcome a new group to the Hall. For the next 6 weeks we will host Alzheimer Scotland's Nibbles and Natters sessions.

The first session is
📅 Tuesday 25 August
🕧 13.30–15.15
📍 Lower Hall, New Galloway Town Hall

The group is free to attend. If you or someone you care for has a diagnosis of dementia, has memory issues or want to learn more about good brain health, this group is for you!

No need to book; just come along, join in the refreshments, and have a chat.

24/08/2026

Community Cafe day!

Our volunteers are ready to welcome everyone in the Town Hall for a spot of lunch.

So why not come join us!

📅 Monday 24th August
🕕 12:30pm - 2:00pm
📍New Galloway Town Hall, Lower Hall

Thank you to our cooks and volunteers this week:-
🥣 - Vanessa
🥘 - Harriet
🍰 - Vanessa
👥 - Sharon and Ginny