Wider Achievement at Whithorn School

Tambourelli

As part of their wider achievement programme at Whithorn School, BHC volunteer Tracy is again running a 4 week session of Tambourelli for the P4 + age group. 

8 children are benefiting from the chance to have a go at something new to them.This is a great opportunity to learn a new sport and keep active.

Arts and Crafts

New to the wider achievement sessions is a group for Arts and Crafts run by BHC volunteer Margaret. The group have shown much enthusiasm and have been painting shells during this week. Many thanks to Margaret for suggesting this activity for the children.

Healthy Eating - Newton Stewart Youth Club

Dave and Luke took the Healthy cooking initiative to Newton Stewart Youth Group on Monday and gave a demonstration on how easy it is to cook healthily in a short period of time.

Some 36 young people watched as the demonstration of  Pasta Verdure del Frigo took shape and everyone had a taste.

At the end of the demonstration, the young people were asked if they would like to participate in further individual cooking sessions.

As a result of the interest, 3 further sessions have been identified for later in the year where the young people will have the chance to cook a simple recipe themselves. Big Thanks to Luke for his help during the evening.

Boccia and New Age Curling

A great competitive spirit ensued when the men challenged the ladies at New Age  Curling on Monday. There was some great skills shown in wiping out the opponents stones resulting in a few no scoring ends. The men finally overcame their opponents and won 11 - 9. Really close.

In Boccia, the ladies were out for revenge but unfortunately, due to the skills of the men playing that day, they did not achieve their desired outcome. The men running away with a 7 - 3 victory, 

even though, as you can see, some ends required measuring. Great to see so many people having fun and being active.

Jills in the Community

The Jills of all Trades continued their work in the community with a visit to a home in Palnure to help spruce up a service user's Kitchen. The work involved sanding door frames and windows, filling holes in walls, undercoating and glossing the wooden surfaces and loft hatch as well as emulsioning the walls.

Over two days, the kitchen was transformed!

The service user said afterwards:

"The experience was much less painful than I imagined. Very pleasant to meet new people. It is so nice to see my kitchen clean and tidy and freshly decorated."

Big Thank You to volunteers Claire, James and Mary for their efforts over the 2 days.

Stranraer Rotary Mull of Galloway Marathon Trail.

On 30th May 2015 there will be a third walk/run over the stunning marathon length Mull of Galloway trail. Routes are well marked and there will be water stations.

The Main Event - a walk/run from the Mull of Galloway to Stranraer. This is 26 miles, mostly rough path. The start will be at the Mull of Galloway at 10 am.

For the less adventurous - a walk/run from Sandhead to Stranraer over the Mull of Galloway Trail; 10 miles, rough path and tarred roads with light traffic. This will start at Tigh na Mara hotel, Sandhead at 11.30.

Entrance fee of £25 per person for the longer course and £15 for the short course. This includes transport from the start at Stranraer marina to the Mull of Galloway or Sandhead, and a barbecue and complimentary drinks at the finish.

Unlike previous years there will not be a yachting component to the race, but there will be places on Sunday when yachts will host runners for a (weather permitting) trip round Ailsa Craig. These places will be limited and so there may be a ballot.

All sorts of levels of accommodation are available and the organisers can advise you how to maximise the enjoyment of your stay.

Please register your interest or send any queries by email to gordon.baird@me.com

Wigtown Poetry Competition 2015

To get the entry form for the competition, click HERE

A Chance for all you budding poets to show your skills!

V.O.I.C.E. Mid Galloway Project - First Aid Course

Machars Area Partnership will be holding a further Emergency First Aid At Work course on Monday 27th April 2015 at Whithorn Community Centre.

The 6 hour training course is accredited by Qualsafe Awards and will start at 9.00am and finish by 4.30pm. - The times include lunch and breaks.

The course is funded through the Voice Mid Galloway Project and is free for individuals who volunteer in the Machars and Newton Stewart Area.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

For further information, please contact the office, 01988 501111

Jills of all Trades

The Jills of all Trades are looking for surplus materials to practice their D.I.Y. skills.

If you, or anyone you know, has any surplus wood, paint, wallpaper, tiles or anything that you may feel would be useful to the Jills, Then please contact the office and we will come and collect the items.

Thank You.

Universal Credit in Dumfries and Galloway

Universal Credit is going live in Dumfries and Galloway on 27th April 2015. It may not affect everyone yet, but if so, a useful guide to where you can access services or further information is available by clicking here

If you are still unsure, call in at the office and we can guide you to the right service.

Heartstart

During March, 2 staff at local GP surgeries have received a refresher of the Heartstart course. It is planned to visit again and refresh others in the near future.

David and Ann have also been busy in the youth clubs, delivering a full course to 15 young people at Creetown Youth Club.

The courses were gratefully received and will benefit greatly the people involved, as well as the wider community.

Isle of Whithorn Arts Group

As we come to the end of the PYF Funding for this group, it is great to see that 26 people have benefited from being members and have progressed and developed amazingly well. They all really value their Wednesday Afternoons for both the artistic and social benefits that they bring.
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Many of the group have been drawing and painting with a variety of mediums including Mono Printing, Lino Cutting, Inks and many more, as well as Mounting their work. It is great to see a group continuing to thrive.

Many thanks to David Coe for facilitating the sessions, which continue every Wednesday;

12.30 to 3.30 at St Ninians Hall, Isle of Whithorn

Tai Chi For Health

Please note that the Tai Chi sessions held on a Tuesday afternoon will re-start on:

Tuesday 19th May 2.15pm at Penninghame Church Hall.