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We offer support, services and information to local communities, community organisations, local charities and visitors to the area of Mid Galloway.

We have a variety of services available. Please visit our website for more details. Machars Action was set up in 1995, to provide community development support and information to an area of high rural deprivation and low wages. The project was originally staffed and resourced by the Economic Development Department of the then Regional Council, but was soon developed as a Company Limited by Guarant

ee with charitable status. The Directors are drawn from the Community Councils and Business Associations of Mid Galloway, plus two elected members of Dumfries & Galloway Council (since the Council has been the main funder of Machars Action’s core activities) and up to three independent members. The Company’s work has changed over the years as needs have changed and has been influenced by the development of Wigtown as Scotland’s National Book Town (an initiative nurtured in its early stages by Machars Action). The Company is the only organisation in the Council’s Mid Galloway area that gives local communities access to affordable support services, a ‘one stop shop’ point of contact, a comprehensive guide to local events and community resource centre. We are passionate about promoting the area and act as a Visitor Information Point (VIP) assisting visitors to the Machars, and providing a comprehensive Events Guide which lets visitors and residents know what's happening in the area. We offer a number of services - please explore our page and website to find out more information.

24/05/2024

This letter has been issued to all members today:
F.A.O. Machars Action Members

23rd May 2024

Dear members,

Further to recent speculation, I would like to clarify the following with regards to Machars Action;

Due to a continued period of unsuccessful funding applications which has created an ongoing cash crisis, the Board of Directors of Machars Action have made the difficult decision to sell the Machars Action building, 26 Main Street,
Wigtown, Newton Stewart, DG8 9EH. It will be placed on the market at the end of May 2024, and interested parties are
advised to contact Machars Action for more information.

Additionally, Carol Lochrie the office manager and Margaret Mcpherson the office administrator, have been issued with redundancy notices. The office will remain open until Monday 1st July 2024 when all remaining tenants and staff will vacate the building.

A final decision regarding the future of Machars Action will be made in the coming weeks, as the Board of Directors decide the best way forward for this community based charity.

Yours sincerely,

Nicole Court
Chairperson Machars Action

17/05/2024

NEW OPENING HOURS

As from Monday 20th May Machars Action office at 26 South Main Street, Wigtown will be open Monday-Friday from 9am - 1pm.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

25/04/2024

The Machars Observer, April-May-June 2024 edition is out now. Due to increased costs it is not being delivered to individual houses but is available in local shops throughout the Machars and of course from the Machars Action office in Wigtown. The digital edition is on our website now - www.macharsaction.com .

25/03/2024

Its here! The Great Machars Action Easter Treasure Hunt

Collect an entry form from Machars Action. Count the number of rabbits you can find in the windows of shops around Wigtown and write the number on the form. Decorate and colour in the egg then hand your entry in to Machars Action before 3rd April 2024. Great prizes of Easter Eggs and Book Tokens, including a creme egg for every entry.

Don't worry if we are closed - just write your phone number on, pop the entry form in our letter box and we will make sure you get your prize

Many thanks to Jack Sloan for designing the rabbits and decorating our window. Also to Craigmount Bed & Breakfast and Foggie Toddle Books for donating the prizes.

Address

26 South Main Street
Wigtown
DG89EH

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

441988403450

Website

http://www.macharsaction.com/

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Machars Action was set up in 1995, to provide community development support and information to an area of high rural deprivation and low wages. The project was originally staffed and resourced by the Economic Development Department of the then Regional Council, but was soon developed as a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status. The Directors are drawn from the Community Councils and Business Associations of Mid Galloway, plus two elected members of Dumfries & Galloway Council (since the Council has been the main funder of Machars Action’s core activities) and up to three independent members. The Company’s work has changed over the years as needs have changed and has been influenced by the development of Wigtown as Scotland’s National Book Town (an initiative nurtured in its early stages by Machars Action). The Company is the only organisation in the Council’s Mid Galloway area that gives local communities access to affordable support services, a ‘one stop shop’ point of contact, a comprehensive guide to local events and community resource centre. We offer support, services and information to local communities, community organisations, local charities and visitors to the area of Mid Galloway. We are passionate about promoting the area and act as a Visitor Information Point (VIP) assisting visitors to the Machars, and providing a comprehensive Events Guide which lets visitors and residents know what's happening in the area. We offer a number of services - please explore our page and website to find out more information.