In May of this year, the Princess Royal, in her role as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, paid visit to the marina and Stair Park community garden. During her time in Stranraer, Princess Anne toured the marina, meeting key people associated with its development, local fisherman, and voluntary groups,…
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A Blog Spot
Our Service Development Manager in Dumfries and Galloway has been invited to blog on the Community Justice for Women website. Check out her information on the Shine service here.
Apex Is Feeling Festive
This week, Apex staff have embraced all that is festive. Inspired by Save the Children’s campaign, we have been modelling our Christmas jumpers to help raise funds for local causes. Although a national charity, our hearts are in our communities and, as this is where we invest our time and energy on a daily basis,…
Apex Annual Report 2016
Each year it is a privilege to be able to look back and see how much has been accomplished over the past 12 months. This year’s Annual Report highlights our involvement at a local level, showing not only how much our communities across the country appreciate our contribution, but also how much it means to…
Apex Stranraer Pop-up Charity Shop
Throughout the month of February, the Employability Fund group in Stranraer set up a pop-up charity shop with the aim of raising money for Wigtownshire Women’s Aid.
Apex Stranraer’s Christmas Meal.
On the 11th December Apex Stranraer held their annual Christmas dinner for homeless and unemployed people at St John’s Episcopal Church.
Apex Scotland is a Centre of Excellence
Apex Scotland is delighted to have been awarded the title ‘Centre of Excellence’ in recognition of our outstanding practice in running ASDAN courses. The nomination was made by Regional Managers at ASDAN and reflects commitment to celebrating success and rewarding achievement of both learners and those working with them. Apex’s nomination was made specifically in…
Apex Stranraer holds its Annual Awards Ceremony
Apex Stranraer recently held our annual awards ceremony. We invited service users to come and celebrate their achievements throughout the year.
Community Spirit Ensures Town Will Bloom Again
Apex Stranraer’s U Turn group have joined forces with Stranraer YMCA to tend to the town’s flower beds. An appeal was sent out by the council to look for groups who could help plant and maintain them throughout the town. Due to budget constraints the council are unable to maintain as many as in previous years. This is an excellent example of partnership working and Apex volunteers giving something back to the local community.
Apex Stranraer Moving In Launches Hot Food Drop In
Apex Stranrer have recently launched a hot food drop in on a Tuesday and a Thursday.