by Christina Johnston | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
On a miserable, cold day in March, we set up a Place Plan stall in the foyer of Park Primary and hung around for 4 hours to catch a word with parents and carers turning up (despite the weather) with and without their children for Parents Night. It can be a...
by Christina Johnston | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
It was lovely to visit Rephad Primary to talk to pupils from different years about their hopes for Stranraer. What a thoughtful bunch of young people. It was interesting to be reminded how important it is at that stage to be able to play safely and without fear from...
by Christina Johnston | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
The sun shone on Stranraer today for a filming session. The stars of the show were members of the ‘Town Team’… a range of folk from all walks of life who share other locals’ ambitions for the town. They have volunteered to help steer the Place...
by Christina Johnston | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Come to the Rugby Club at 6pm on 23 March to meet mural artist Tragic O’Hara, share ideas for the Black Stank burn and shape Stranraer’s Place Plan. 6pm – grab a cuppa/bite 6.15pm – kick off 8pm – close It’s free to attend –...
by Christina Johnston | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Place Planning is happening in Stranraer! It’s going on across the country too, so there’s a national standard – the Place Plan Tool – to help. It’s tried and tested. TAKE 10 NOW! Take 10 minutes today. Get a cuppa and fill in the Place...
by Christina Johnston | Feb 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
One key concern that emerged in Place Planning conversations – over and over – was the state of medical services in Stranraer. It’s hard to see a doctor; there are no specialist clinics here; and maybe worst of all for the immediate risk to life...
