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First Aid Course
As part of our Community Resilience we are proposing to run a basic first aid course for up to 12 people on either Saturday 17th or 24th January. It will probably be two sessions with a break for lunch. The course usually includes how to deal with a medical emergency, resucitation, using a defibrillator and how to deal with choking.
People who complete the course successfully will receive a certificate which is valid for three years.
The Community Council provides this course at no cost to participants but we ask that people will be prepared to attend occasional community activities so that we do not have to hire first aiders.
Anyone who is over 18yrs and can kneel on the floor is welcome to attend.
If you would like to attend or have any questions please reply to this email and let me know if you have a preferred date. If more than 12 people are interested we will arrange a second course.
Hope to see a spread of people from across Kirkmahoe - the more the better!
Kind regards
Jean Muir
Secretary
Up to £38 Million Contract Awarded to Advance Whitesands Flood Scheme
Dumfries & Galloway Council has announced that McLaughlin & Harvey has been appointed to carry out work on the proposed Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme in Dumfries.
The council confirmed the contract is valued at up to £38 million. Full approval for the project is still pending.
The scheme aims to provide protection for homes and businesses along the River Nith while also creating new public space.
According to the council, the project will include a combination of flood defences and public realm improvements. Preparatory work has already taken place, including invasive ground investigations in 2024.
Further details, including final approval and timescales, will be confirmed in due course.
The council has published a full statement, which can be read here: https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/news/2025/ps38-million-contract-awarded-advance-flood-scheme-full-approval-pending
Editor’s note: This article was updated on 19 September 2025 to reflect Dumfries and Galloway Council’s official press release clarifying that full approval of the scheme is still pending.
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article from Dgwgo.com
