Cyberbyte September 2026

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Cyberbyte September 2026 Hello,I trust this email finds you well. With schools well and truly back I wanted to share a resource produced by Europol which focuses on supporting the resilience of children and young people whilst online. The free resource called Cyber Defenders, centred around the popular Roblox platform, is an award-winning programme designed to … Read more

Bus Service Complaints

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My name is Wallace Kerner, and I’m the recently appointed Dumfries and Galloway Bus Users Group Observer, which is a volunteer position, on the council.  I have created a survey to record complaints across the region for a variety of bus services, and I was just curious if it would be possible if you could … Read more

Meet The Author – Wednesday, 16th September 2 to 4 p.m.

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Wednesday 16 September, 2pm to 4pm  Join us for a fantastic afternoon of stories, inspiration, and conversation at Castle Douglas Library. This special double bill event features two fantastic local authors, Mark Carr and May Rinaldi in one session, each sharing insights into their work, creative journeys, and the stories behind their books. Expect gripping … Read more

ElectHer – Be a Councillor

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Online workshop on Thursday, 3rd September from 7 to 8 p.m. Click on the image below to join. If you are passionate about your local community, we need you! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women, despite us making up 51% of the population. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of … Read more

D&G Draft Biodiversity Action Plan

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This Plan is for anyone who lives in, works with or cares about Dumfries and Galloway’s natural environment.The Plan provides a shared framework for nature recovery, supporting action at all levels — from strategic decision-making to practical work on the ground.Dumfries and Galloway is a place where nature is recovering, connected and resilient. Different people … Read more

Health & Wellbeing Marketplace

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8 September, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Castle Douglas Town Hall, St Andrew Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1DE The Marketplace will bring together third sector organisations, community groups, NHS services, council teams and other statutory partners supporting people’s health, wellbeing and social care. Organisations will have the opportunity to promote their services to one another … Read more