Looking ahead to 2013, we already have the following projects in hand:
Publications--2 Newsletters and a refurbished Lochmaben Brochure
Distribution of Lochmaben Flyers
Website--on going development
Lochmaben Voices--on-going development
Promotion of Lochmaben Walks leaflets
Annandale Way--monitoring role of path in our area & possible off road route from Kinnelbridge.
Mapboards at the Car Parks and Caravan Site
Sales of Postcards and notelets based on Paul Roxburgh's sketches
Paddling Pool fishing deck
Continuing our good working relationships with other Groups such as the Community Council, Action Group etc.
Biannual Meetings of Community Groups
CLD--development of youth activities in the Burgh
Further consultation on the Local Development Plan and Town Hall refurbishment (SNAPI)
Possible Castle Loch " Buy-out"
Day of the Region 2013 on 4-6 October
Funding possibilities
We are grateful for the support throughout the year from Councillors M Dickie and P Diggle and Dumfries & Galloway Council (Ross Gemmell, & Richard Masters). Thanks for Funding from Dumfries & Galloway Council, George Hunter Trust, Magnox North and SNH.
Members can be satisfied with the progress made in 2012 and look forward to maintaining this in 2013. This can only happen however if we can persuade more people to help with the above work. This is a voluntary organisation and we must be careful not to over-stretch our human and financial resources.
As I complete my third year as Chairman, I would like to thank all the Committee for their support during that time. I'm particularly indebted to my Vice-Chairman, David Mair, for his considerable help and advice in all our activities, to Sandy Grant for his help re projects and finance and to Paul & Isabelle Gow for covering the secretarial duties so efficiently.
Tom Russell
Chairman's Report
2012