Auchencairn Climate Transition SCIO

01/06/2026

For any folk who haven't managed to see any local screenings of this impactful and very sobering film yet, SCCAN are hosting an online screening on 24th June. Link to register for tickets is below.

❗️People's Emergency Briefing: ONLINE screening❗️

📅 Wednesday 24th June | 7-9pm

We are delighted to announce that SCCAN will be holding a special ONLINE screening of the People's Emergency Briefing.

The film, unpacks the reality of the climate and nature crisis in the UK, from food security and extreme weather to the cost of living, while highlighting the credible, community-led solutions within our reach.

Following the film, we will open up the floor for an interactive, hosted discussion to share our reflections, ask questions, and explore what these national insights mean for our local Scottish communities.

EVERYONE IS INVITED and please share far and wide so we can reach as many people as possible, especially those who have not been able to make it to in-person screenings.

We know there have already been many screenings happening in local areas and we really want people who have organised or attended these in the room too!

📍This online session is prioritising accessibility for all and is designed to complement local, in-person action
🤝 We invite organisers, hosts, and attendees of regional screenings to join us to cross-pollinate ideas
💬 Come and share how your local community responded, what questions surfaced in your area
🌱 Let's see how we can work together across the network to deepen our collective impact

More info and register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-emergency-briefing-sccan-members-accessible-online-screening-tickets-1990315725914

23/05/2026

Join us on 20th June in Auchencairn for our Home Energy Event. With energy prices on the rise again it's a good time to explore the options to make homes warmer and more energy efficient. There will be a focus on rural housing stock and chance to talk to others who have already had work done to learn from their experiences.

17/05/2026

Clothes Swap!!!!

17/05/2026

On Saturday ACT organised Emergency Outdoor First Aid training for 10 members of the community. The training was capably provided by Sean from SLP First Aid and, despite the serious subject matter, a fun, interactive and hands-on day was enjoyed by all. Learning and sharing new skills is key to building resilience as a community, and we are pleased to now have so many qualified outdoor first-aiders in our midst! Many thanks to Sean for a great day, and also to Lee Paton for capturing these pictures of the action.

16/05/2026

Great opportunity for some free and fun coaching for kids at the Dalbeattie Rocks and Wheels Pump Track. Our friends at Dalbeattie Community Initiative have teamed up with Velosolutions and Fells & Forest to put on 45min training sessions for P6 to S6 school age riders (9 to 18 years). The training will teach the basic skills of riding a pump track focusing on the technique and cornering.
There are three sessions available on Sat 13th June! Tickets can be booked via the link here

Get yourselves booked into a fun coaching session at the Rocks and Wheels Pump Track hosted by Fells & Forest x Velosolutions.

12/05/2026

Did you know the ACT Cycle Hub is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 1-4pm? Now the spring is here it's a good time to think about getting your bike maintenance up to scratch. Our friendly team is on hand to help, so why not bring you bike in for a service or take a look at our fleet of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes for hire. We offer very accessible hire rates for the local community. Pop in for a chat about anything and everything bike related! We are located at 59 Main St Auchencairn. For enquires about bike hire you can also email Alex at [email protected]

05/05/2026

Join us for a guided hedgerow walk this Sunday 10th May at Torr Farm near Auchencairn. Lee will be talking about the history, management and wildlife of the hedgerows as they are now in full spring glory. The route will be approximately 1.5 miles and will take about 2 hours max. The terrain is flat but rough and mucky in places, so please bring suitable footwear. We will meet at Torr Farm at 10:30am. All are welcome.

01/05/2026

**Next Friday is Galloway Wild Apple Day 2026!**

But you knew that already... Everyone has their own way of celebrating this established institution, but if you are free why not join us for a Galloway Wild Apple Walk!

We are lucky to be having a tour of Torr Farm near Auchencairn, home to some quite superb Wild Apple Trees that will be near their blossom peak. We'll be joined by landowner Lee Paton discussing how the Apples contribute to the farm, and Jools Cox from the Galloway Wild Apple Project to give an update on recent work to better understand and identify Galloway's special wild apples. Get ready to give in to some Wild Apple related chat.

Walk is 2-4pm next Friday (8th May) - tickets are free but please book to manage numbers, all info: https://fienta.com/wild-apple-walk-2026

Event possible thanks to our support of everyone involved and support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland

(Galloway is a hotspot for pure wild apples, Malus sylvestris, our only native apple. Info on recent id work here: https://lnkd.in/ezn6C4dA)