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• River Nith Harbour Authority: volunteers wanted
  The new harbour authority will be responsible for laying moorings, navigation markers, controlling vessels on the river and estuary, and charging mooring and landing fees.
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• Become a Change Maker
  Change Makers are an integral part of this year's Youth Work Nithsdale Summer Events, including Youth Beatz and Youth Fest, it is an opportunity for people aged 18+ to be involved and take on new and exciting opportunities.
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• Open for Business - FREE drop-in event - Get professional advice for your business
  FREE drop-in event - Get professional advice for your business. Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, 30th May, 4.30pm-8pm
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• Find it, Win it, Keep it Free Training Event for Businesses in South West Scotland
  Castle Douglas Community Centre, Wednesdays 8 and 22 May 2013 (9am to 4pm). The training is targeted at businesses active in south west Scotland that want to develop and enhance their skills in bidding for and winning public sector contracts. The training is FREE of charge.
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• Deputy First Minister Visits Stranraer
  Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in Stranraer on Monday 22nd April for the Scottish Government's Stranraer Task Force meeting which oversees and assesses the strategic priorities for the town following the relocation of the ferry service to Cairnryan.
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• New era for the Arts in D&G with launch of Place Partnership
  Culture Secretary launches environmental art festival and welcomes drive to give creative sector greater control of its own future.
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• Roadshow strengthens support for veterans in D&G
  A Veterans' Roadshow was held in Dumfries on 17 April 2013, organised by Veterans Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council, with support from DG First Contact.
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• New Community Safety Teams launch
  The region's new Community Safety service launched on 2 April 2013.
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• Welfare Reform - changes introduced to the benefit system
  The UK Government is changing the welfare benefit system to try to make it simpler, reduce dependency on benefits and encourage people into work. These changes will have an impact on the way you claim benefits, what they are called and what you are now eligible for. Some of the changes may mean that you could have to manage a smaller budget on a monthly basis, make claims online, find additional childcare, move to a smaller rental property or develop your skills to help you find a job.
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• New Members of Scottish Youth Parliament for Dumfries and Galloway
  Following a successful 2 week campaign and 2 week voting period, representatives of the Scottish Youth Parliament were elected on Friday 15 March 2013.
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• Stop Loan Sharks Campaign
  The Campaign encouraging people to STOP LOAN SHARKS goes live across Scotland this week. The campaign, funded by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), asks people to report loan sharks operating in their local communities.
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• Day of the Region - Celebration Doubles
  10 communities are taking part in the 2013 Day of the Region on 5 October in Dumfries and Galloway. This is the final year of support for this initiative, supported by D&G LEADER programme.
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• Have Your Say on Roads Maintenance
  Please take the chance to complete our survey on roads maintenance and contracted services.
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• Partnerships Between Schools
  
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• School Meals in Dumfries and Galloway
  Dumfries and Galloway Council has continued to be in close communication with all our food suppliers with regard to the authenticity of meat used in school meals.
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• Help your community - £10.3 million in Climate Challenge Fund grants
  Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) grants up to £150,000/yr from the Scottish Government could provide funds and support for your Community Group to reduce their community's carbon footprint, save money and improve facilities.
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• Funding for Third Sector Organisations
  Dumfries & Galloway Council invites funding applications from third (voluntary/community) sector organisations to Area Committees and Sports Councils.
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