Building Healthy Communities Macmillan Cancer Walk Group West Wigtownshire

A wonderful first day was had with our Machars walking group at Kirroughtree Park  on Friday ,Supported by Volunteer Path walk leaders and members of the Building Healthy Communities  West Wigtownshire Macmillan walking group  .Two path walks were provided to meet the needs of the group

A coffee /lunch  opportunity followed at the centre, with  everyone reflecting their enjoyment of the days short walk.  taking in the winter foliage and Scenery , with  planned dates for future walks discussed for the group  

Community Road Show

Building Healthy Communities ( West Wigtownshire ) supported in partnership the delivery of a community road show this week in West Wigtownshire organized by Alzheimer's Scotland ,the event was supported by a range of agencies providing the communities of Drumore and Sandhead and surrounding villages information and awareness of services available to the community in the area

BHC Tai chi for Health West Wigtownshire Christmass lunch

BHC Volunteer Tai Chi for Health facilitators organised and planned a Christmas lunch for its  members at the Craigneleder hotel this week ,to celebrate together its successful year and to end the group meeting for the festive season

The Tai Chi for Health groups will recommence the start of the week 8th January2018 and we wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy new year

Tai Chi for Health Lochans

 Just to inform everyone that our group  are now on our Festive break ,Our Tai Chi for Health will recommence on Wed  10th Jan 2018 , As facilitators we would like to wish everyone in the group a festive Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in 2018

Cycle for Health

I little warm up around Agnew park this morning, with some members of the group today ,the sunshine did not last long but was enjoyable whilst it lasted ,the cold coastal wind reminded us all that winter is upon us.

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 So the hot tea and coffee to finish of our Healthy  Cycle run, went down well  to warm us all up, and we all looking forward for the next Cycle run ,next Friday ,new members are more than welcome to come along .

Garden for Health

We have now completed our four week pilot initiative, and pleased to report the group wish to continue the good work established at Potters Garden Centre Stranraer ,This week we have been busy weeding and replanting for winter bloom on the site .

Weeding the Planters

 Taking shape

Bedding

We  welcome any new members who would like to come along and support the project , bringing their own gardening skills or indeed wishing to develop their gardening skills, you will be made most welcome,  and after our session....... a  well deserved cup of Tea / Coffee and biscuit's  and chat goes' down well  

Jenny learning some new skills

Tails on Trails Present their Sponsor walk cheque to Scottish SPCA

Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Michelle Graham recently arranged and managed a sponsored walk with dogs to raise funds for the Scottish SPCA.
The walk took place recently at Torrs Warren Wood and was attended by MSP Emma Harper. £930 was raised for the Scottish SPCA. 
Macmillan Cancer Support - Move More and Building Healthy Communities Walk Leaders supervised the walk. 
Janet Proudlock, SSPCA Inspector for Dumfries and Galloway received the cheque and thanked Michelle and all involved for their fantastic effort in raising this money which will help in her work of preventing cruelty to animals.

 
The photo shows Peter Ross, Move More Walk Leader, Janet Proudlock, SSPCA Inspector for Dumfries and Galloway, Michelle Graham, Building Healthy Communities Volunteer, Lind Ward, Move More Walk Leader, Murdo Macleod, Building Healthy Communities, Community Health Development Worker and member of Wigtownshire Health & Wellbeing Team , and Leo the dog ! .