By Loch Ken Trust is calling a public meeting to address water safety on Loch Ken The Trust has been trying to find out who is responsible for water safety on the Loch, so we can work together in partnership. This has not proved an easy question to answer, as no
University Field Trip
Last week we welcomed students from the University of Glasgow who are currently studying the postgraduate degree MSc Sustainable Tourism and Global Challenges. We met at the CatStrand where Loch Ken Trust Manager, Barney Fryer, spoke about the work of the Trust and Loch Ken Ranger Service. Head Ranger Leanne
AGM
It’s almost time for our Annual General Meeting! All our Ordinary and Associate Members are invited to attend. This will be held on Thursday 23rd November at 5pm at The Smiddy, Balmaclellan. Please click on the link below for full details AGM- Notice of Meeting
SDG Flag Day!
We will join hundreds of Worldwide organisations on September 25th 2023 and raise an SDG flag to show our support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Trust has the ambitious aim of becoming the world’s first Future Ready Community by being on track to achieve all of the
Ranger Cookout
We had a great evening last week for our Sausage Sizzle, a part of the Glenkens Food Month. With kind permission from the landowner, Head Ranger Leanne, and Seasonal Ranger Annabelle were on hand to assist with building campfires responsibly under the Ken Bridge. We cooked our dinner
Young People Learn Vital Water Safety Skills
It was the first of our Water Safety Awareness Sessions on Sunday at the Galloway Activity Centre, and what a beautiful day it was on Loch Ken. 16 enthusiastic young people came along to learn new skills and have some fun on the water. The sessions covered water safety, an
Youth Water Safety Awareness Programme Launched!
We are excited to launch our Youth Water Safety Awareness Programme with the first FREE water safety session on Saturday 10th September. The session is FREE and open to all 13-25 year olds. Places are limited so booking is essential via the link below. Click here to book Come along
Ranger Cookout
As part of Glenkens Food Month, we are holding a ‘Sausage Sizzle’ on the Banks of Loch Ken on Thursday 7th September 5-6.30pm With guidance from our Ranger, build a fire, cook your dinner and safely leave no trace. This event is free, but places
Bat Walk- an evening with a difference!
We are delighted that Dumfries and Galloway Bat Group are coming to Crossmichael to talk about Loch Ken bats, and lead a sunset bat walk in the Community Woodland. Come along to learn more about these enigmatic and misunderstood flying mammals. Tickets are free, but limited to 20 – booking
Loch Ken Family Fun Day
We had a great day at our Loch Ken Family Fun Day, and we would like to thank everyone who came along and each and every one of the organisations that came supported our event. There were great water safety exhibitions, demonstrations and activities for all. We were please to
