Glenkens Hub

02/09/2026

Therapeutic Gardening Taster Sessions designed for those with mental health issues at Lothlorien Therapeutic Community - Rokpa Trust 👇

Therapeutic Gardening Taster Sessions at Lothlorien Therapeutic Community - Rokpa Trust near Corsock (DG7 3DR).

These sessions led by Propagate are designed for those with mental health issues to come and connect with nature, meet new people, and nurture their wellbeing through gentle therapeutic gardening sessions in a supported and welcoming space.

Free to attend! Email [email protected] to book a place for yourself, or someone you support (with their consent, or course).

Fridays, 25th September and 2nd October, 2-4pm.

02/09/2026

Part-time shop jobs available at Carsphairn Village Shop 👇

If anyone wishes to apply for our part time shop roles, we are currently taking applications for weekends and some week day hours. Please email [email protected] for a job description in the first instance.

Thank you

02/09/2026

Horse logging demonstration at Carsphairn Community Woodland on Sunday 13th September 👇

Horse Logging

Sunday 13th September - 10am to 3pm

We’re pleased to announce our upcoming Horse Logging event!

David & Steffi from Teamwork Horse Logging will demonstrate the skill of horse logging as a viable and sustainable option within modern forestry, showcasing the benefits to woodlands and the environment.

There is also the opportunity to get more “hands on” with the demonstration, participating with the horses and equipment – places will be limited so book now to avoid disappointment!

General tickets are £10 each, “Hands on” tickets are £20 and under 16’s are free. There will be a lunch provided so please let us know when booking of any dietary requirements.

Hope to see you there!

02/09/2026

Job opportunity with Restoring Upland Nature. Closing date: Sunday 13th September. More info at: https://www.restoringuplandnature.co.uk/jobs

🌿 Are you an experienced policy or advocacy professional with a passion for nature restoration, partnership working and community engagement?

We’re looking for a Policy and Advocacy Officer to help transform red squirrel conservation in the South of Scotland and beyond.

Working with a committed network of individuals and organisations, you’ll help shape and influence improved policies and practices for red squirrel conservation – building partnerships, strengthening engagement and helping create lasting change for this iconic species.

🐿️ Could this be you – or someone in your network?

02/09/2026

FREE transport offer for Glenkens Skills & Jobs Fair on Thursday 24th September in Dalry School Hall. Email by Friday 18th September to book: [email protected] 👇

01/09/2026

September issue of the Glenkens Hub newsletter out now: https://glenkens.scot/campaigns/view-campaign/LX36yPG8kuNXg4qFKo8Rz2Thq1fJih9EdUKyRpphIT2-cMl4Xtu1twATVaq9Jp_Cv-uS7Zou8cjePDdoeDGNXfuxl1BF7F2W or subscribe here: https://glenkens.scot/newsletter

01/09/2026

What's next for CatStrand Creatives? After delivering a huge range of creative activities, they want to hear from young people to find out what YOU want to learn, make, perform, try or change 👇

YOU SAID. WE DID. 💬🎨🎭🎶

Over the last few years, we’ve been continuously listening to children, young people and families about what they want from CatStrand Creatives.

We been using that feedback to shape what we do, and to help us raise the funding to actually make it happen.

Over the last few years, we’ve brought in funding and support through organisations including Glenkens & District Trust, YouthLink Scotland, Young Start and the Youth Music Initiative, helping us turn some of those ideas into actual activity in the Glenkens.

There’s still plenty we can do yet. That’s why the next part matters just as much:

What should we do next?

If you’re a child or young person locally, we want to hear what you’d like to learn, make, perform, try or change.

You said. We listened. We did. Now tell us what’s next.

01/09/2026

Property for sale in Mossdale

01/09/2026

Meeting TONIGHT (Tuesday 1st September) in Parton Village, Dumfries and Galloway to progress the development of plans for the Kirk following a positive meeting last week 👇

31/08/2026

Road updates for abnormal load deliveries to Wind Standard III between Dalmellington and Carsphairn this week, beginning Monday 31st August 👇

Please see below an update on anticipated transport movements to facilitate the construction of WSIII wind farm. Day Description WSIII HGV Movements Monday Aggregates and site equipment 18 Tuesday Aggregates and site equipment 18 Wednesday Aggregates and site equipment 18 Thursday Aggregate...