About Dalbeattie Community Initiative

Dalbeattie Community Initiative was formed in September 1997 in response to a number of local business closures and the subsequent negative impact on the local economy and the community.

The Initiative’s aims and objectives are:

To act as a catalyst within the community, to respond to local needs and effectively reflect local priorities in order to promote and encourage the economic, social and physical regeneration of Dalbeattie and the surrounding area.

MEETING DATES FOR 2020

Normally, all meetings (apart from the AGM) are held in Dalbeattie Fire Station meeting room, on Tuesday evening from 7pm until 9pm.

However, during the current COVID-19 restrictions, meetings are held on line. If you wish to attend a meeting during this time, please contact Michelle using the contact details on this page to request a link to the meeting.

The meetings for 2021 will be on the following dates:

26^th January
23^rd February
30^th March
27^th April
25^th May
29^th June – Annual General Meeting
27^th July
31^st August
28^th September
26^th October
30^th November

Meetings are not held during December.

MEMBERS OF STAFF

The Initiative (DCI) currently employs the following people:

The Business Manager, Michelle McRobert, operates from our office at 71 High Street. She maintains the company's administration, and the development and management of our projects and services. In doing so, she collaborates closely with DCI Directors, staff and volunteers as they take forward their work.

Visitor Information Point Co-ordinator, Jenni Kingan, based at 24 High Street. Jenni coordinates the Visitor Information point dealing with such matters as stock selection, presentation, and pricing policy, and supervises the group of volunteers who provide the essential staff which make the VIP work.

Project Development Officer, David McMillan, working on Rocks and Wheels. David is working with the volunteer community team to develop their ideas into a viable business model for the site property and ground space of the old Dalbeattie Primary School.

E-bike coordinator, Tom Marshall joined the team in January 2020. He will be developing the Dalbeattie E-bike project.

Dalbeattie Food Bank Coordinator Donna McKnight joined our team in November 2020. The Initiative have partnered with Castle Douglas Development Forum on their Stepping Stones project, and as a result the Initiative have created a part time employed position. Donna is the main contact for the food bank, and is working with a team of volunteers to open the foodbank 5 days a week for those in need. Contact Donna at donnamck.dci@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS/MEMBERS

The Initiative recognises and highly appreciates the commitment from all individuals who give up their time and expertise to assist with many of the projects. Without the dedication of volunteers we couldn’t fulfil any of our project aims. This level of commitment is recognised and highly praised by all Directors, members and staff of the organisation.

Individuals volunteer for a variety of different reasons, some like being part of a team, others like to meet new people and many feel a connection to a particular project. Whatever the reason for volunteering new faces are always welcomed and anyone wishing to offer their services can do so by contacting Michelle.