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Supporting communities as Ward Officer at Dumfries and Galloway Council. All views are my own (๐ณ). Retweets/Likes are not necessarily endorsements(๐ค)
Dumfries, Scotland
Joined December 2014
Congratulations Cllr Dryburgh @dgcouncil ๐๐ very well deserved ๐คฉ A true champion of communities, local government and indeed #APSE ๐ฅณ @apseevents @DGCEmpowerment @DorwardLindaJ
A huge congratulations to Cllr Archie Dryburgh OBE, who has received the Van Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to local government #apse25
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A fitting tribute not only to Frantisek Hekl but also the connection between countries & communities๐จ๐ฟ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Unfortunately I was unable to attend today with reps @dgcouncil who were delighted to join @jana_cernochova & her team well done ๐@ben_zour @dumgalaviation @EastAyrshire
ฤest Vaลกรญ pamรกtce, npor. let. Frantiลกku Hekle, nikdy nezapomeneme! Dlouhรก lรฉta existoval pamรกtnรญk Frantiลกka Hekla jen v literatuลe. V romรกnu House by the Loch skotskรก autorka Kirsty Wark popsala, jak jej mรญstnรญ rodina postavila, aby se vyrovnala s bolestnou vzpomรญnkou na pรกd
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Excellent recognition for colleagues and communities - WELL DONE D&G ๐
๐National Recognition for Innovation in Housing The innovative approach @dgcouncil to tackling the housing emergency in the region has been recognised as national best practice, winning the Innovation in Housing category @TheMJAwards 2025 by the Municipal Journal in London.
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๐ฌ๐ง Dumfries and Galloway remembers: VE Day๐๏ธ๐บ In Dumfries today, the community came together to honour our heroes and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE day. Armed Forces Champion @dgcouncil Cllr Archie Dryburgh MBE welcomed a large crowd and dignatories which included
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Earlier today, our chief executive @dgcouncil visited Lochar ward as part of her annual ward visits. She was joined by ward members and the local ward officer. Stops included: โฝGreystone Rovers Foundation @Greystonerovers โ a community-focused organisation using sport and
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Today, across our region, we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. In Dumfries, there was a service at St John's War Memorial, attended by Lord Lieutenant Fiona Armstrong, representatives from Dumfries High School, St Joseph's College and Loreburn Primary School, Loreburn
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Has #StormEowyn affected your household? You can access FREE hot shower for your family @dgcouncil Leisure Facilities ๐
Storm Eowyn is still affecting power to some of our communities. Our council leisure facilities can offer free hot showers during normal opening hours for anyone still without electricity. You can find your nearest council leisure facility here https://t.co/eBYUdw38qv
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As a Trustee,fantastic to @ScotParl yesterday to support @Burns_Ellisland & see the cross-party support for the SHALS project. Good to hear the debate & MSP's from our region lobbying @scotgov for sustained support & funding for this amazing initiative. #LoveDandG โค๏ธ
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๐ฅConnections and traditions are important to sustain thriving communities๐ @CllrLynneDavis @CllrGMacgregor @GBrydsonD_G @crichton_derek @StuartHam1 @Stevenwylie16 @ElisabethManson
Yesterday, Cllr Lynne Davis, Vice Chair of @dgcouncilโs Education, Skills, and Community Wellbeing Committee, warmly welcomed the Swiss Curling Association team to Dumfries and Galloway as part of their decennial Scotland tour - whoch has been taking place since 1970! ๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ A
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What a goal Tom ๐๐ @GretnaFC2008YA @GretnaFC2008
๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ โฝ Congratulations to Tom Hextall of Gretna U15 Colts who scored this week's goal of the week with an incredible dipping free-kick into the top corner in a 6-4 win over Greystone. ๐ฆ๐๐ฏ๐บ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ด๐ผ๐ฎ๐น๐ โถ๏ธ https://t.co/AT9tOtbCuz
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Winner of most improved performer in the Building Cleaning category isโฆ ย Dumfries and Galloway Council! Congratulations @dgcouncil #apsePN ย A big thank you to BBITS for kindly sponsoring this category
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Glad to advise that our #S4GI mast in New Luce, @dgcouncil, now provides 4G connectivity across all UK mobile operators. New Luce was the first community to get connected through the S4GI programme. Now, any UK SIM card can get 4G in this area. #Mobile #DigitalConnectivity
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Great day of Youth Football with both boys in action @GretnaFC2008YA Under 15s taking a convincing win at home v @Greystonerovers - continuing their unbeaten league run๐ U15 Colts took a draw away v @terregleyouthfc in a close fought match. well done all players & coaches โฝ๏ธ
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Over the coming weeks, communities across our region will continue to create that festive spirit with Christmas Light Switch on events ๐
๐ฝ๐๐คถ๐ผ. Good luck and thank you to all the volunteers and partners who make these wonderful events possible ๐
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Excellent use of the โWell Wishesโ in Dumfries Fountain ๐ @CllrGMacgregor @CllrLynneDavis @DorwardLindaJ @CllrFerguson @CllrThompson @jackie_mccamon @thirdsectordg @PovertyAlliance @povinequalscot @crichton_derek @ElisabethManson @DumfriesTown @
โฒ๏ธDumfries Fountain Funds Feed Families! During a recent maintenance clean of the Fountain, which happens several times during the year, ยฃ873.82 in โwell wishesโ was collected and donated to local food providers for emergency food provision ๐ Funds were awarded to:
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Ahh not to be sadly, but really proud of the team getting to this stage! Best of luck DUSC10s for the next round โฝ๏ธ โฆโฆ. It was a looooooooong drive home with the debrief! ๐คฃ๐
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The lads @GretnaFC2008YA U15 are on the road today for @ScottishYouthFA Scottish Cup 4th Round v @dusc08 (2010s) Well done both teams-look forward to supporting what is sure to be a great showcase of youth football! Safe trip to all travelling supporters๐ @GretnaFC2008
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๐World Pancreatic Cancer Day๐ In support of families and in memory of those affected by Pancreatic Cancer, @dgcouncil have lit up some of our buildings purple๐ช, like here in Annan. Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late, and it advances quickly. So itโs crucial that we
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Our Community Conversations on @dgcouncil budget continue this week - drop in and have your say! Later TODAY we will be in : ๐Annan ๐Castle Douglas ๐Stranraer For more information on the proposed saving options and to access our online survey visit https://t.co/QjwW2JUqqx
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