Cansurvive Present their Cheque to St John`s

CanSurvive a local self help, support and social group for people affected by cancer presented a cheque for £2374.43 to Kenny Patterson and Willie Watterson of St. John's this week. The group raised the money during a sponsored  Moonlight Walk at Agnew Park and street collection in Stranraer town centre on 1st September. The total raised was £3392.04 with 30% going to CanSurvive to help with the development of the group in the area.

    




 Celia Hughes, Chairperson of CanSurvive remarked on the excellent work done by St. John for local people and how many of the group members were very thankful for the excellent service they have received from St. John. 
Celia also thanked everybody who participated in the event and everybody who sponsored the walkers. The main focus of the local St. John is the provision of services for palliative and cancer care in the district, in co-operation with NHS Dumfries and Galloway. 
Kenny and Willie gave a talk on the local work of St John and the kind donations made by a number of local groups. They mentioned that without funding it would  be difficult for St. John to provide the service.  Both wished CanSurvive well for the future and hoped that this relationship will be maintained for years to come.

Building Healthy Communities / Macmillan TCAT Cycling for Health Gets underway

A pilot project Cycling for Health has been established as part of the Building Healthy Communities ( West Wigtownshire )  and Macmillan Cancer TCAT programme .these free cycling taster sessions are available for those effected by Cancer , including family members. Friends, and Carers  

The Group meet at the Cancer Drop in Centre at the Galloway Hospital every Thursday from 3.30 -.4.15 pm ,so why not come along and participate , the group are led by experienced Bike lead volunteers ,who will guide you on an enjoyable cycle route around Stranraer  

For more information on how to join contact Gary Small, TCAT Development worker on 017767000632 0r email gary.small@nhs.net

New Community Gardens Initiative Established

A new Community Garden Initiative  has been established in Stranraer , Working in Partnership with  Building Healthy Communities West Wigtownshire, Macmillan Cancer Support and Potters Community  Garden Centre Stranraer 

An initial 4 week pilot programme has been established to support the development of a  planned Sensory Garden at Potters Garden Centre  and  develop or enhance  skills of individuals  in Garden development


Anyone interested  in coming along who are interested in gardening or have gardening skills to share are most welcome  to come along
The group meet weekly on Wednesday morning 11am -12.30pm at Potters Garden Centre  ,which is  located in Stair Park  Stranraer.

Rhins Men Shed - Christmass Sale of work

Rhins Men Shed are holding a Christmas  Sale of work on the 25th November at the Stoneykirk Community hall  between 10am -2pm

a Range of Gifts, Novelties and Christmas items will be available for sale ,and free tea & coffee will be available ,come and have a browse and meet its members  

Sucsessfull Day Had by all with Tails on Trail Sponsord walk

The damp weather did not put off Owners and dogs attending Torwood Forrest near Glen Luce  this weekend  in support of Tails on Trail  The event is supporting the Scottish SPCA Pound for Paws 2017 programme ,which aims  to rescue and re-home Scotland`s abused , abandoned and injured animals
A big thank you to Michelle Graham .Linda Ward and all the BHC volunteers and Path walk leaders  who assisted in making the day a success ,   a really enjoyable walk for all dogs and Owners, and we would like to convey our thanks to Emma Harper (MSP) who came out to support our cause today.

A well deserved coffee and cake followed courtesy of the County Golf Club Glen Luce to end our days event  with over £800 been raised supporting the SPCA  pound for paws programme

 
Further interest was indicated to have more family Dog walks developed in the future and we will keep you informed of their progress

SCDN Conference and AGM 2017 – Community Development Unchained

Our FREE conference this year will take place on Wednesday 25th October from 10am to 4pm at Townhead Village Hall, 60 St Mungo Ave, Glasgow, G4 0PL. Our members are always telling us that the most beneficial part of our events is when they have time to discuss practice issues in detail and learn from one and other so this will be an important part of the programme.


Our keynote speaker is Andy Milne, Chief Executive of Surf and our workshops will be facilitated by our members who will present a real life piece of work, showing it’s context, exploring practice issues and any challenges and how they dealt with them. During the afternoon workshops there will be time for you to relate this to your own practice and look at ongoing support and solutions. We are also looking to offer more innovative ways of capturing your feedback this year so as to further strengthen your voice as our members. Our AGM will take place at the end of the conference.
Places are limited and are going fast so register at the below link. Please ensure if you are unable to attend you cancel your place. As our funding is limited, a fee will be charged for any uncancelled places to cover our costs. #BecauseofSCDN #BecauseofCommunityDevelopment
https://form.jotformpro.com/72183053785965


The Scottish Community Development Network (SCDN) is a member led organisation, for community workers / community development workers, paid or unpaid, full or part time, from the community, voluntary or public sectors, who support the principles and practice of community development. SCDN is open to anyone with an interest in community development in Scotland.

Tails on Trails Sponsored Walk

Building Healthy Communities volunteers are organising a sponsored walk for families and pets on Saturday  14^th October  at 10.30 am  (Tails on the Trails )   The event is supporting the Scottish SPCA Pound for Paws 2017 programme ,which aims  to rescue and re-home Scotland`s abused , abandoned and injured animals

We welcome all our community to come along for an enjoyable three mile walk with (or without) their pets, starting from the Torrs Warren Forest, Ringdoo Point, Dunragit (accessible via A75 then railway crossing at Dunragit) or turn on to the B7084 from the A75 near The County Golf Club (map ref. NX143 563). Car park is signposted.

    County Golf Club at Glen Luce   are providing a facility for those interested to purchase  and a  hot coffee/ Tea afterwards ,and we will have a raffle after the Walk ,with some lovely donation prizes provided by local businesses and members of the public

                                      Look forward to seeing you all there !

Building Healthy Communities West Wigtownshire ( Action Planining Day ) 28th Sept 2017

The Area Partnership held their Action Planning and Review event at Green Valley Golf Academy  Castle Kennedy on the 28th Sept, The morning was spent reviewing the present 17 project/ initiatives  presently been delivered in the area .
Where presentations were provided by the Lead BHC Volunteers highlighting the value of the initiatives  they deliver within the community , A Special mention has to be made to James Rice and Katie Louise  two young  Service users from the BHC Arts group ,who were only asked if they wished to present on behalf of the Art group on the day ,and provided a wonderful verbal  report in the value of the art group and what it provides ,  

 

After lunch Presentations were provided by Julie Currie  Health Improvement Practioner  and Manager of the Wigtownshire Health & Wellbeing Team  on the progress of Health & Social Care  in the locality and by Linda Greenhill Youth Development Worker who spoke on Youth development strategy in the area and present work been delivered for youth

Julie Currie

Linda Greenhill

The final part of the day was an engagement with those attending to identify was there other areas of need in the community  that Building Healthy Communities  may possibly support or explore

A full  review report on the days events will be provided to all partners in the fourth coming weeks , On behalf of the Partnership  , I would like to thank all who attended , our Guest speakers ,to the Volunteers  who play such a vital role in the delivery of partnership action plans  and to those from the community