Breaking: the UK Government has announced another U-turn — this time by rejoining the Erasmus programme.![]()
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Earlier this year, I brought a motion to Council making the case for youth mobility and exchange schemes. That motion was agreed.![]()
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These programmes matter for Dumfries & Galloway. They matter for tackling depopulation. And they matter for the long-term workforce our NHS depends on. ![]()
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What was frustrating at the time was seeing Labour councillors push to amend my motion to shift blame onto the Scottish Government for the loss of Erasmus — when it was their own UK Government that chose to walk away in the first place.
Our Community Officers have just completed a foot patrol around #Dumfries during which their attention was drawn to something in the distance. ![]()
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Enhancements have provided this image above the Midsteeple & checks confirmed it was #Santa on an early reconnaissance flight.![]()
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Our officers will be on duty throughout the festive period. We hope everyone has a safe & peaceful Christmas. ![]()
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#MerryChristmas
Christmas lunch at the Community Cafe, Catholic Church Hall, Dalbeattie![]()
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When I am able to on a Tuesday, I have lunch at the Community Cafe in Dalbeattie. This is run by volunteers and for £5 we get a three course meal and as much tea or coffee as we want.![]()
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The team today produced the best Christmas dinner I've had in years! Choice of start, full turkey dinner, choice of 3 sweets, shortbread and mince pir afterwards, tea or coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks with the meal. Fantastic value for £10!![]()
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The Cafe provides a warm space with hot food, friendly service and good company. My thanks to the volunteers who provide this amazing services which helps prevent social isolation throughout the year. Such facilities are seen across our communities and I would like to thank all those who volunteer to provide anything across our communities which provides warm spaces and prevents social isolation for your time and effort. It is very much appreciated. ![]()
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The organiser of the Dalbeattie Cafe is in the Christmas tree!
Martin Compston has said he still supports Scottish independence and will vote SNP at the next Holyrood elections – but is 'a lot quieter' due to hatred on social media ⬇️