Can Survive - Walk by the Moon Charity Walk Great Sucsess

Can Survive Wigtownshire Held the fundraising day in aid of St Johns on Friday the 1st Sept ,Can Survive Wigtownshire is a project initiative supported by Building Healthy Communities ( West Wigtownshire and Macmillan Cancer Transfer Care After Treatment ( TCAT ) programme initiative


Members of the group spent the day in the town centre fund raising ,and in the evening had arranged a sponsored walk around Agnew Park,




The evening activity started with a demonstration by Building Healthy communities Tai Chi for Health group followed by a   warm up exercise at 8pm  delivered by Ross Bark ,who provided some musical entertainment and motivation to those participating throughout the evening , the walk was  led off by Piper  and African drummers

Food and hot drinks were available provided by the Macleod Family  and free fruit provided by Morrison's to keep the crowd going
The final walker  Jane Brown crossed the line at midnight with approx. £3000 been raised from the days event

We would like to thank all who participated , organized & supported this years event which was enjoyed by all and raised over £3000.00 in sponsorship and donations

Move More Curcuits going from strengh to strengh

Move More circuits programme, provides the opportunity for individuals who have experienced Cancer to participate in physical healthy activity at the Ryan Centre gym once a week , the group meet on Monday  from 1pm -2pm  and is facilitated by Trained Sports and Leisure Staff ,who have completed Macmillan Cancer awareness training  , to support individuals attending  in this light exercises programme

The programme is open to individuals who have experienced Cancer , Carers and families , for further information Contact Gary Small Move More  Development worker ( West )  Tel no 01776700632 or email Gary.small@nhs.net

Stranraer 400 Historic Exhibition Event launch At North West Castle Stranraer

Building Healthy communities ( West Wigtownshire ) Arts Group  were pleased to support the launch of the Stranraer 400  Historic Exhibition  which is been facilitated at the North West Castle Stranraer

Johnny & John Rice  BHC Arts Group Representatives attending the Launch of the exhibition

The Art group provided the Backdrop Art  banners which they produced as part of the towns Commonwealth Games Celebrations  development , which were presented and mounted in the
Ice Rink where the exhibition is been displayed  over the next 10 days for the public to view  ,As part of its legacy the Exhibition will be part of a history presentation taken around the schools in the area in the fourth coming months ,to promote awareness to school children the History of their community

The Evening had Guests entertained by the Stranraer 400 Choir and Highland Dancing and guest speaker the Lord Lieutenant John Ross ,who spoke about the achievements of Stranraer past and present and the future development of its community

Bosum Buddies Re-named CanSurvive

The local cancer support group formerly known as Bosom Buddies has now reformed and changed the name of the group to CanSurvive.  The name change demonstrates the group's intention to appeal to all people affected by cancer, male and female.

Building Healthy Communities and the Regaining Wellbeing Project are supporting the group to become re-established and providing a service to local people affected by cancer. Can Survive is a self help, support and social group which also intends to support and where possible raise funds for local cancer services.

  The group are planning a small function to support Marie Curie and a sponsored walk is planned for Agnew Park, Stranraer on 1 September, 2017.  Donated monies for this event will help the local branch of The order of St. John and help the group's start up costs.

Can Survive has been welcomed in to Sam's Shabby Chic Café in Station Street, Stranraer.  The proprietor has made the premises available after closing time every second Tuesday for evening get togethers.  Currently these start at 6 p.m. and last for around 2 hours. Already group members have been entertained by The Body Shop / Marie Curie and Willie Waterson from The Order of St. John.

The group are keen for anybody who has been affected by cancer to join them and take part in their activities. This includes patients, family, carers, friends and anyone who wants to support the group and it's members. If you would like more information please contact Gary Small or Murdo Macleod at Building Healthy Communities (West Wigtownshire), tel .no. 01776700632 or gary.small@nhs.net..  Can Survive have a Facebook page and regular announcements are made on this blog and The Wigtownshire Health and Social Care Integration Facebook page.

The next group get-together takes place at Sam's Shabby Chic Café, Station Street, Stranraer at 6 p.m. on Tuesday 5th September    (and fortnightly thereafter) .  Please come along and support the group and feel free to bring along anyone who is interested iattending or supporting the group

Tails on the Trail Sponsord Dog Walk Sept 16th 2017 - Stranraer

Building Healthy Communities Volunteers are organising a sponsored walk for Families and Pets on the 23rd Sept  (Tails on the Trails )   The event is supporting the Scottish SPCA Pound for Paws 2017 programme ,which aim is to rescue and re-homing Scotland`s abused , abandoned and injured animals

We will be posting up further details next week on how to register and pick up sponsor sheets

Phillip Goes for his World Record at Agnew Park

Philip Millar  started his World Record attempt in his Mobility Scooter last night at 9pm at Agnew Park and will finish his journey Monday evening at 9pm ,his effort is also supporting a local group Hooves to raise funds.

                                                                 Pit stop to change Scooters

The Pit stop team

going strong !

We welcome the  community to  come down  tonight to Agnew Parks  to celebrate   Phillip`s  achievements ,  by mid day today Phillip has already completed over 500 laps non stop of  Agnew park and on target to make his world record

A Wet but fun day As " Pop Up Youth Village" Event in Stranraer

After all the sunshine we had ,Saturday turn of weather coincided with the arrival of the Pop up youth Village at Agnew Park this weekend , But this did not prevent the young people coming out to have fun .Unfortunately for Building Healthy Communities ( West Wigtownshire ) Tai Chi for health  Group ,the weather prevented them delivering their workshop due to safety concerns identified , this was disappointing for them ,but nerveless , it provided a social gathering of the group and having a hot chocolate at Agnew Café was enjoyable for all .

There was some very young talented singers who kept the crowd upbeat in the wet weather ,with craft stalls and park fun activities for all to enjoy .