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Raising a glass to the bard

ROBERT Burns enthusiast Wilson Ogilvie raised a toast to Scotland’s national bard as the traditional celebrations of the poet's birth get into full swing.Read

NHS Dumfries and Galloway wins prestigious award

HEALTHY OPTIONS REAP REWARDS: NHS Dumfries and Galloway has been recognised for making it easier for hospital staff and visitors to eat more healthily, by gaining a prestigious national award. David Matheson, catering Manager at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary picked up the healthy living award at the recent Promoting Health Service conference in Edinburgh.Read

AA rosettes for Sanquhar eaterie

THE BLACKADDIE Country House Hotel in Sanquhar, run by Michelin Star chef Ian McAndrew, has received another top award.Read

Interfaith Group enjoys special event

MEMBERS of the Dumfries and Galloway Interfaith Group have been learning about other beliefs and people’s life stances.Read

Dumfries and Galloway Council praises Food Train service

THE POPULAR food train service has come in for praise from council chiefs.Read

Lockside kids create calendars

YOUNGSTERS have helped create a colourful calendar for 2010 for the Children's Services Centre at Lochside, Dumfries.Read

A look inside Burns Howff Club

WITH a seven-year waiting list for new members, Dumfries Burns Howff Club has a certain reputation in the Burns’ world.Read

Closeburn Martial Arts Club To Celebrate 15th Year

CLOSEBURN Judo/Sombo Club is all set to enter into their 15th year.Read

Sanquhar panto gets modern twist

THE Sanquhar Pantomime Group’s Christmas 2009 ‘star studded’ production ‘Cinderfellas’ departed from the traditional tales with a more modern story line.Read

Apprentices sign up

FIFTEEN new recruits have been signed up as apprentices in a scheme to get young people into work and build more homes.Read

Dumfries Prince’s Trust team help out Annan youth centre

AN OLD tennis pavilion in Annan has been transformed into an eyecatching youth centre.Read

Egg producing champions

TWO husband and wife egg producer retailers have tied for top honours in this year’s Scottish Egg Quality Awards.Read

Dumfries Lions Club make hampers for elderly

DUMFRIES Lions Club members are hoping for tree-mendous support for a major fundraising venture this weekend.Read

Light Up A Life ceremony is great success

HUNDREDS of twinkling Christmas tree lights were switched on by Dumfries Provost Jack Groom on Saturday.Read

New bike for winner of MP’s Christmas card competition

LOCHMABEN Primary pupil Jacob Bell went home from school with a brand new bike on Monday – courtesy of MP David Mundell.Read

World first for Moniaive

A UNIQUE piece of new art in Moniaive could be a world-first.Read

Emma prepares for a trip of a trip of a lifetine

PRETTY Emma Ali is preparing for a trip of a lifetime.Read

Dumfries football girls get new tracksuits thanks to kind donation

DUMFRIES Girls FC are very grateful to Zoe Ziegler of the Body and Soul Company for her recent £500 donation to pay for tracksuits for the under 15s team.Read

Red Cross awards for dedicated volunteers

BRITISH Red Cross volunteers have been honoured for their dedicated service at a special awards ceremony in Lockerbie.Read

Sanquhar youngsters collect Duke if Edinburgh awards

DUKE of Edinburgh Awards have been presented to 11 very proud young people at a ceremony in the Community Centre, Sanquhar.Read

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