Capability Scotland Newsletter

To view the Dumfries and Galloway Integrated Service Newsletter click here

Tai-Chi Warming and Stretching Exercise

During the winter months, keep active and healthy, even from your own home, by doing some simple Tai Chi warming and stretching exercises. Click here to view our easy to follow leaflet.

Update on Our Blogmeister, Luke.

As most people are aware, Luke Utting, the volunteer who developed this Blogpage, started work in October 2015. We at BHC are very proud of Luke's achievements over the years. Luke has some news that he wishes to share with everyone.

Since leaving Building Healthy Communities as a volunteer, I have been working as a Christmas temp at Whisky Broker Ltd.  My work consisted of dramming and labelling whisky into 30ml glasses which were used for advent calendars and Christmas crackers.  When my temping position finished, at Christmas, my boss offered me a full time job with his company, starting in January 2016. This made my Christmas! 

For the first time in many years I have obtained a job which I love and I have been accepted into the whisky brokers family.  This is all thanks to BHC for helping me find the confidence to push myself into employment. I owe so much to them.

Thank you so much. I will miss my volunteering but I know that everyone will be happy for me knowing that I am finally happy.

Thanks guys

Blogmiester Luke

We all wish Luke every success in the future!

25,000 Views

Thank You... Thank You.....Thank You!!!!

This Blog has now been viewed 25000 times!!!  That's a real achievement!. Keep coming back for up to date news from Building Healthy Communities in the Machars.

Contact us to find out how being involved with BHC in the Machars can help you as an individual or help your organisaion.

Jills in the Community

What with the weather being so cold, the Jills have been asked to repaint the interior front windows of the BHC office to keep them warm. It will also hone their skills of sanding, filling in holes and use of sealant.

These photos show the windows being  prepared for a new lick of paint that will be applied next week.

Lots of preparation!!

Art Strategy - new hospital

Alzheimers Scotland - Knit and Natter in Newton!!

To view the poster for "Knit and Natter" click here.

A great opportunity for people to get together and have a natter about all sorts of things.

Monday Club Programme January - April 2016

There is a full and varied programme organised for the Monday Club in 2016, the first 4 months of the year can be seen below.

Please come along, meet new people and enjoy what the programme has to offer. For more information, contact Samantha on 01988 501111

Hard of Hearing Newsletter

The latest Newsletter from the Hard of Hearing Group can be viewed by clicking here.

Newton Stewart Day Centre - Ceilidh

After the floods that hit Newton Stewart at the end of 2015, the Day Centre was badly damaged. To raise funds, there is a Ceilidh being held at Douglas Ewart High School this Friday, 15th January. Please see the poster below for full details. (click on poster for full view)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Welcome back to the BHC Machars Blog, and a Happy New year to everyone. We hope to keep you updated as to what is happening in the area as well as giving you the opportunity to see what goes on with BHC in the Machars. Keep visiting for regular updates and stay healthy!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

To ALL our volunteers and partner agencies. This has been a really busy and successful year for everyone involved with BHC. See you all in 2016.

New Hospital Newsletter

The new hospital in Dumfries is starting to take shape. click HERE to view the latest newsletter.

Health and Social Care Integration - Public Consultation Ending Friday.

The public consultation on the Draft Health and Social Care Integration plans is coming to an end tomorrow, Friday 11th December. If you have not had your say yet, then go to:

 www.dg-change.org.uk/consultation 

This is a great opportunity to shape the way services will be delivered from April 2016.

Wigtown Medical Practice

Something to think about!!!  Does this apply to you or someone you know???  

If so, contact your local medical practice for advice.

(This poster was designed by the Wigtown Medical Practice)