Month: October 2024

Engagement begins on new Equality Outcomes for Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council are seeking your views to help prioritise and set new equality outcomes for those living, working and learning in Dumfries and Galloway. The last equality outcomes were developed and set four years ago, with the next four-year phase beginning in 2025. The council want to know what is important to members… Read more »

New chief appointed to lead homes support charity in Dumfries and Galloway

SHAX, an established homeless support charity in Dumfries and Galloway, has recently appointed Colin Callander-Bone as the new chief. Colin, who has a strong retail and people management background, took over the role from Joyce Harkness, who after 10 years at the helm, retired from her role as the Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX on… Read more »

Joyce retires after impressive 10 years at helm of SHAX

Joyce Harkness

After 25 years working in third sector roles in Dumfries and Galloway, Joyce Harkness has retired from her role as Social Enterprise Manager at SHAX. Joyce has enjoyed a varied career within the sector and has made a considerable impact along the way. After graduating from The University of Glasgow in 1980, Joyce honed her… Read more »