Are you an artist who could benefit from art facilities, networking and exhibition space in Stranraer and the Rhins? Hi, There are so many little seeds beginning to sprout around Stranraer at the moment. Exciting times. One of those shoots for the artists is the Creative Hub at the top of King Street , the Street Art project  (here is a link to the job ad for the artist if you haven't seen it yet. Street Artist for Stranraer  Perhaps it is you, perhaps you know someone who would be interested?) The other key project is the art centre for the renovation of the George Hotel . This is becoming very real.  At these meetings, on the 20th of September, you will meet with the architect and discuss your needs so they can be built into the project and all the necessary equipment sourced and the space in the building allocated.  I hope you can make it.  Please click one of the links below to book your place and be a part of these changes and make sure you get what you need.  AFTERNOON 2-4 pm

  Welcome to your update from the Listening and Visioning meeting 25th August 2022 Wow, these meetings just keep getting better. A special thank you to all who came and took part plus the people who volunteered to help (I couldn't do it without you). And, of course, all the people who make these meetings nothing like any other town meeting you have ever been to. If you haven't been yet or want to register early, the next meeting is on the 2nd of November . CLICK HERE for details.  Fig and Olive Deli , for donating a delicious goodie bag for the prize draw .  Gillespie's Bakers for donating the delicious cakes and being great supporters of the art projects . Carole McShane , from the Stranraer Academy , for bringing the canapes for us to taste. And Tia MacLeod , for closing the evening with her guitar and her beautiful voice.  "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead   L

  Street Art Commission for Stranraer  Closing date - midnight, 18th September 2022. The Creating Stranraer project (Stranraer Development Trust) would like to commission a contemporary street artist to paint the first major wall painting in the town as a precursor to a planned Street Art Festival in the town (summer 2023). The commission is for a prominent town centre location and is on the same building that will be home to a creative hub for the arts in the town. Stranraer is at a very interesting point in its history – it is somewhere that has re-invented itself several times in the past as industries (eg herring fishing) have changed. 10 years ago the ferry service to Northern Ireland moved from Stranraer and a question mark has hung over the place since – what would the next version of the town be? Stranraer is the regional centre for one of the most beautiful and remote areas of Scotland, a place with a rich history through its connections to Ireland, NW England and Wales. This

Warning!  NOT a 5-minute read.  You will need a cuppa and a biscuit to read this. If you Love Stranraer, you will read to the end.  Stranraer needs YOU!          Making a town meeting fun Special thanks to all at the Millennium Centre , for helping me create the right space for this important conversation. And to Mr. Gillespie from Gillespie Bakers for providing the delicious cakes to keep the ideas going. The Free Press donated free newspapers and it was a delight to see everyone reading them and catching up on local news while the room filled. The meeting began with getting our heads around the importance of being motivated as we embark on this BIG journey of change.  'Without Vision, man will perish.' Recently, I quoted this on one of my videos . When my daughter saw the video, she said that I should say person, not man. Not wanting to offend anyone, I gave that a lot of thought. Firstly, it is a Biblical quote and who am I to change that? Also, after giving even more thou