2019 Learning Disability Week

Isle Of Whithorn Arts Group

Rhythm Circle - Drumming

The Rhythm Circle meet every 2 weeks at the Newton Stewart Centre at 10.30 on a Wednesday.

Take a quick look at the talents of the group by clicking HERE.

If you are interested in joining the group then please contact Building Healthy Communities on 01671 404267

Isle of Whithorn Dancercise

The members continue to meet every Tuesday morning at Saint Ninian's Hall, from 10.30am to 11.30am. The group is very welcoming and the dances vary from gentle to more challenging moves.  The members have worked very hard trying to remember all the dances Pam taught them over the years but are certainly having a lot of fun doing it.

To see a short Video of some of the moves, CLICK HERE

Boccia and New Age Curling

The group meet every Monday afternoon at the Activity and Resource Centre in Newton Stewart and this continues to be as popular as ever!! Members of the local community join in and the session is co-ordinated by an experienced BHC volunteer.

Great competition is had by all and if you are interested in taking part, please contact Building Healthy Communities on 01671 404267.

Jills of all Trades - Upcycling

Chest of drawers to a small wardrobe! Simple yet effective!

The small wardrobe will now be put to use in an individual's house!

This is just one of the many things that the Jills of all Trades do when they meet on a Tuesday. Interested? Contact Building Healthy Communities on 01671 404267 for more information.

Groups available every Wednesday

Visibility Training

Dumfries and Galloway Integrated Service Newsletter

The Capability Scotland Newsletter for April - June is available to view by clicking HERE

Worth a read!!

Jills of all trades

The Jills are currently upcycling a chest of drawers into a small wardrobe. This has involved taking apart drawers and some of the framework, inserting a base and creating a hanging rail.

The finished article will be shown next week!!





The Jills of all trades runs every Tuesday Morning in Whithorn. For further details contact Building Healthy Communities on 01671 404267

Monday Club - Healthy Cooking

On last Monday the group got together to cook a balanced dish, a Red Thai Curry.

The dish incorporates Thai paste, with chicken, vegetables and coconut milk. This produces a very aromatic and flavoursome curry.

All participants enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to the next Healthy Cooking session in May. For further details, please contact Building Healthy Communities on 01671 404267

Jack and Jills Community Shed

If there is sufficient demand, Building Healthy Communities, working with South Machars   Community Centre, intend  opening a Community Shed in Whithorn. This is like a Mens Shed but also for women and young people. There would be a variety of handicrafts and, importantly, a kettle and coffee table. It is intended to open 5 days a week, with morning and afternoon sessions. There are many health benefits from attending this initiative, from increasing   physical fitness by walking   from   home to the Shed, becoming actively engaged in what is going on or simply combating loneliness by spending time with like minded people.


Please click on link below if you stay in the Machars Area.

https://form.jotformeu.com/60264648998372

Positivitea Party Friday 29th March

Monday Club

Another good morning at Monday Club. Kevin and Peter from PIRSAC came to speak about the work done by the inshore rescue.  They showed members the kit that they wear when out at sea and other lifesaving equipment. A life jacket was passed around so members could feel the weight and were surprised at how heavy it was.  Many questions were asked.

One member took a charity box to place in her grandson's ice cream parlour in Newton Stewart and the members gave a donation to PIRSAC who are celebrating 40 years this year.  

Members spoke of going to Port William to have coffee and a cake at The View coffee shop (profits from The View go to PIRSAC). 

Monday Club