Community Council Blog

Scottish Hydro Clyde Community Fund Applications Open
Posted on : 10th May 2013

Grants available for community groups and charities benefiting people in Thornhill. Groups can apply for up to £3000 or £12,000. Applications will be considered from constituted not-for-profit community groups and organisations and registered charities working to benefit people in the …

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Wind Farm Grants
Posted on : 22nd November 2012

Scottish Hydro Clyde (Dumfries & Galloway) Community Fund is open for grant applications for constituted not for profit groups and organisations. Groups can apply for either up to £3000 or up to £12,000. Applications will be considered from constituted not-for-profit …

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Community Council Digest September 2012
Posted on : 12th October 2012

Police items: Vandalism of car, also breaking of window in West Morton Street:  suspect apprehended Housebreaking outside Thornhill:  not detected yet;  public vigilance urged, especially in regard to heating oil. Break in at Spar:  this had been a regionwide series …

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Information about Windfarm Grant Applications
Posted on : 10th October 2012

Information about Windfarm Grant Applications:   Apologies for the delay in posting these.  Next deadline for applications is some time (not yet announced) in late January/early February, 2013, but it would make sense to complete your applications and get them in …

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Timely advice from Scottish Water
Posted on : 2nd October 2012

Below are a leaflet and poster issued by Scottish Water  to encourage customers to be prepared and ensure homes and businesses across Scotland are protected and prepared for the winter. Click here to download SW Protect your pipes poster Click …

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Review of the Role and Potential of Thornhill and Moffat Community Hospitals
Posted on : 24th August 2012

It’s great news that the Report  commissioned by Keep Watch on behalf of all the Communities of Mid and Upper Nithsdale and compiled  by Helen Tucker   on the  “Review of the Role and Potential of Thornhill and Moffat Community Hospitals” …

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MapWhere we are

Thornhill is at the heart of Dumfries & Galloway in south west Scotland in the beautiful rolling countryside of Nithsdale, steeped in history both natural & physical.

1.5 Hours from Edinburgh by Car.
1.5 Hours from Glasgow by Car.
2 Hours from Newcastle by Car.