Hello Peter & Helen,

Thanks for your response. I'll check your link on the www.wigtown.info website and email you directly with the details of what we have available and then can make arrangements from there.

Regards,
Susan at NYK Media

Hiya

We would like to have some of your free bulbs to plant here at Brora Lodge on Station Road.

Where can we collect some from?

Thanks very much

Peter and Helen.


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Dear all Businesses & Traders

Wigtown Youth Forum are hoping to produce their 3rd Community Newsletter before Christmas, and as part of that Newsletter we are going to be doing a small business type thing to boost the finances of the Youth Forum!

At the back we are offering businesses and traders to advertise themselves for a sum of £5.00, a little bit of fundraising.

The newsletter is distributed to every household in Wigtown & Bladnoch and we produce 4 a year. The Money will go towards the finances of the Youth Forum.

If you Are interested please email me, William Saunders:

williamsaunders45@hotmail.com

and we will sort something out,

Hope you can all participate and help your unique "Highly Successful" Youth Forum.

Many Regards,

William Saunders
Chairperson
Wigtown Youth Forum

Hello There,
 
Thanks for Replying. Just wondering, have you got any bulbs and what kind are they?
Regards,
William
 
  
 > Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:24:58 +0000> Subject: Wigtown News> From: qtopic+39-rZfasmTQ9X8G@quicktopic.com> To: qtopic+subs@quicktopic.com> > --QT-------------------------------------------------------------> Reply by email or visit> http://www.quicktopic.com/39/H/rZfasmTQ9X8G/m64>; -------------------------------------------------------------- --> > Hi William,> > Thanks for asking about the bulbs and web site, I think you are> the first.> > Dumfries & Galloway Council (Parks Department) have not> responded to my questions or request for a diagram of where> planting can take place and nobody has requested any bulbs. In> fact, yours is the only response I have received regarding> anything to do with Wigtown in Bloom. So, if you have any> suggestions...> > Coming soon - discount bulb sales, prices will appear here soon.> _________________________________________________________________> To unsubscribe: http://www.quicktopic.com/39/X/rZfasmTQ9X8G>; Start your own topic in 20 seconds: http://www.quicktopic.com |QTSTRIPMIME_JOINLINES

Hi William,

Thanks for asking about the bulbs and web site, I think you are the first.

Dumfries & Galloway Council (Parks Department) have not responded to my questions or request for a diagram of where planting can take place and nobody has requested any bulbs. In fact, yours is the only response I have received regarding anything to do with Wigtown in Bloom. So, if you have any suggestions...

Coming soon - discount bulb sales, prices will appear here soon.

Hello NYK Media,

William here. Just wondering, Have you handed out any of your bulbs? Where are they planning to put them? Do you have any ideas where you are going to put them?

When is the website going to be starting?

Regards,

William Saunders

BRAVEHEARTS CHILDRENS' TRUST APPEAL

Dear Wigtown Readers, I NEED YOUR HELP!

Firstly, let me apologise for this NOT being news ABOUT Wigtown, but it is relevant, as NYK Media represents Wigtown on many other websites.

The user known as 'hypnotoad' on the eBid online auctions has thrown down his gauntlet and challenged me. I have accepted his challenge and the deadline is dawn on 23rd November 2007.

Should I succeed in this challenge, an extra £30 will be donated to Bravehearts Childrens Trust, who grant wishes for sick and dying children.

All that I need of you for my challenge to succeed is to follow this link and VOTE. If you cannot click the link, copy it and paste it into your browser and then go vote, please.

 http://helpdesk.ebid.net/showthread.php?t=98218

It will cost you nothing, I only need to raise a minimum of 80 votes in order to succeed and raise this cash, which I will personally make up to £50. I already have 34 votes - I need at least another 47. Voting is completely anonymous and it is a simple one click polling system. I ask you as friends, as neighbours, as associates, as fellow eBid members and as supporters of all that Cyberdosh stands for - the freedom to earn, and spend, as we like.

Thank you.

If you are not a member of eBid, you can join at http://www.cyberdosh.co.uk and then go to the forums, look for the KT (Kitchen Table) and then click on the link that says Poll, Polls, Polls...

Thank you, in advance, to anyone who chooses to support this cause.

PS: I still have a load of bulbs here if anyone needs some.

WIGTOWN NEWS UPDATES

With the help of some of the youths from Wigtown Youth Forum, we are hoping to be able to record progress of Wigtown's entry into the Beautiful Scotland competition next year by way of a dedicated website at www.wigtowninbloom.co.uk

To date, a quantity of bulbs has been purchased and we are awaiting news of planting as soon as possible. Anyone with any suggestions as to where bulbs can still be planted, please leave a message here, as time is ticking on and it won't be long before it's too late.

Has anyone any ideas about fundraising?
Has anyone got any large planters that can be planted up and located within the town?
If you have the place to plant them, we may have some extra bulbs.

Last weekend was the monthly online charity auction event known as YDC (see http://www.scottishwebauction.co.uk for details). NYK Media fundraises for Bravehearts Childrens Trust. Many thanks to those of you who were kind enough to donate a few items / books. Overall, we managed to raise £171.90 which has now been forwarded to the charity.

This week, the Christmas savers' shopping site was opened at http://www.ebid1.co.uk ALL items listed are being offered for £1.00 no reserve throughout the duration of the auction period. Grab yourself some seasonal bargains whilst there are some left! If you have any bargains for sale, you can also list them in the auctions, but please remember to include the code '1NR' in any titles so that they are picked up in the website.

Once again, I'd like to remind you that this is a FREE public messageboard for use by anyone in relation to Wigtown. Feel free to post your news, special offers, updates or any other articles that you want to share but please post them via the site at www.wigtown.info and not by email reply.

CYBERDOSH: Winners of last month's 'Search4treasure' cash prize competition were as follows:

SIMON BARBER
JO HOLMES
PAULA SAVAGE
BARBARA COUGHLAN

Congratulations and good luck to anyone who takes part next time.

Thank you, NYK.

Looking for a local geonologist that might help me find family members from wigton and mochrun.
any help would be appreciated.
e:mail Lizandian@blueyonder.co.uk

Thanks

WIGTOWN WOODCRAFT

Wigtown Woodcraft is set to begin trading in November, offering hand crafted wooden items such as house name plates, farm signs, flowerpot holders, planters and unusual decorative items such as the Wigtown Clocks that can now be seen in The Gift Gallery in South Main Street. As well as a range of unusual and unique animal themed wall hangings, there is also a range of crafters' items in precut wood ready for you to decorate at home.

The majority of the products are handpainted, providing customers with unique, individually created gifts and decorative items. You could also introduce a litte bit extra fun (and colour) to your garden, patio or doorstep by way of Wigtown Woodcraft's exclusive Belted Galloway range of planters and flowerpot holders.

Good luck to Wigtown Woodcraft.
Website now being designed at http://www.wigtownwoodcraft.co.uk

COMING SOON TO WIGTOWN

1st December 2007 sees the official opening of Wigtown's latest business venture.

MIRROR MIRROR BEAUTY will be opening it's doors at 15 South Main Street, Wigtown. The beauty salon will offer manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, facials, waxing and tanning along with several other beauty treatments. The salon is in the process of being set up by Joanne Nicol, a fully qualified and BABTAC registered beautician who currently offers beauty treatments on a mobile basis.

If you would like to find out more about attending the official opening, or book any treatments, Joanne can be contacted on 01988 402797
Alternatively, you can visit Hair-Do's hairdressing salon in south Main street to find out more.

Check out her website for details and special introductory offers at http://www.mirror-mirrorbeauty.co.uk

NYK Media wishes Joanne every success with her new venture.

Wigtown in Bloom Update

The first lot of bulbs have now been delivered, although I am not entirely sure where these are to be planted, as yet. I believe they are to be used for the planters and tubs that can be seen around the town. Anyone else interested in taking part in bulb planting, I hope to have the relevant contact details listed here very soon.

If anyone has any suggestions about where, in or around Wigtown, your feedback would be appreciated. Likewise, if there are any areas that could benefit from garden enhancement, are accessible and it is allowable to do so, let it be known either by posting a message or by suggesting it at the next meeting.

We have taken a look at several of the websites associated with other 'Beautiful Scotland' entrants and can see no plausible reason for not documenting the Wigtown project online. We already have the basis required to set up a complete website following on from the 2007 project, so any relevant news or photographs are always welcomed. Again, we hope to be able to bring you details of this soon.

William, do you really feel that the community would prefer not to have the involvement of the youths? Surely Wigtown would be at least one award less in the 2007 Wigtown in Bloom efforts had it not been for the work of young people such as yourself and Ryan? Perhaps it's just a case of not enough people knowing how and when they can help out and that, in doing so, they would be made to feel welcome as part of any team project. As an 'incomer' to this town, I may, of course, be wrong about this. I have no way of knowing how involved any sector of the community was in any of the projects that began previous to my moving here. I really hope that what you say is a misunderstanding, as it's the young people who should be looked upon as the future of Wigtown :)

Hello Susan,
 
Whooooo!!! Everyone calp hands for Susan's big, emotional speech. No, only joking, it's very good and hopefully we can get youth's involved but its the community that don't want them involved. Thanks for mentioning the Garden!!!
Regards,
William Saunders
 
  
 

> Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:11:29 +0000> Subject: Wigtown News> From: qtopic+39-rZfasmTQ9X8G@quicktopic.com> To: qtopic+subs@quicktopic.com> > --QT-------------------------------------------------------------> Reply by email or visit> http://www.quicktopic.com/39/H/rZfasmTQ9X8G/m55>; -------------------------------------------------------------- --> > Please do not respond directly to this bulletin via email. You> can respond by visiting the news section of> http://www.wigtown.info>; > WIGTOWN IN BLOOM and OTHER NEWS> > Following on from a recent meeting held in the County Buildings> on 15th October, there was no final decision made regarding> Wigtown's entry into the 2008 'Beautiful Scotland' competition.> A second meeting has been scheduled for 6th November at 7pm,> again in the County Buildings, when it is hoped there will be a> good turn out and additional support for the project. Any change> to this date or time will be posted here. ("Beautiful Scotland> is the largest environmental campaign in Scotland for> communities who are working to improve and enhance their local> area.") > > This year, thanks to the excellent work carried out by junior> members of the local community, Wigtown won the 'Special> Endeavour' award after judges were impressed by the Seaview> garden project. This will, hopefully, continue into next year> and beyond. It is also hoped that we can encourage some of the> local youths to participate in a new 'Wigtown in Bloom' website> project whether or not the decision is taken to enter the> official 2008 competition. I now have a copy of the 'entrants> manual', which should make entry conditions, such as the> portfolio, far easier to understand, prepare and collate.> > During the October 15th meeting, various figures were brandished> in relation to the amount of cash invested into other towns and> villages for the purposes of their participation in the> Beautiful Scotland project. Wigtown, apparently, has very little> (if any) financial support coming from Dumfries & Galloway> Council and it is apparent that the overall decision to continue> being a part of the 'Beautiful Scotland' campaign lies firmly in> the hands of those individuals who strive to make and keep> Wigtown a 'good' place to live. I sincerely hope that their> efforts are rewarded and can only praise those who play an> active part. The townspeople and members of the business> community certainly put in great efforts to maintain floral> displays throughout the area, though it is a little sad that our> local bank cannot contribute more by way of support.> > To anyone who may happen to read this and have any sort of local> interest, please consider attending the next meeting. I am> already aware of several ideas and suggestions, each of which> warrants due consideration and, on reflection, I find myself> more and more drawn to the conclusion that Wigtown SHOULD strive> for excellence, despite the fact that 'Beautiful Scotland'> categorises our neigbourhood as a large village and not, as it> rightfully is, a town. Unfortunately, their group entry> classifications are assessed on population statistics through> the electoral role and Wigtown falls short of the allocated> 'town' figures. As unfair as this may sound, those are the rules> and we cannot shun the opportunity to be included in 'Beautiful> Scotland'. Wigtown deserves recognition in many areas, not just> as a book town relying on the existing book-related businesses> to ensure the area flourishes in generations to come. I see no> harm in seeking suitable sponsors to ensure that Wigtown is in> bloom for many years to come. If you are unable to contribute on> a financial basis, perhaps you can contribute a little of your> time to help keep Wigtown tidy. As for starting fundraising, it> is hoped that a tabletop sale can be arranged towards the end of> January. Bulb planting schemes are in the process of being> formulated right now if anyone in interested in taking part.> > Another point raised recently, on more than one occasion, is> that relating to speeding cars and 'boy-racers' who have,> allegedly, been retaliating to any form of reprimand. On this> note, I would just like to say that at no point have I ever been> sworn at, threatened or made to feel intimidated by any of these> youths. Yes, there is certainly a problem with noisy exhausts> and excessive speeding, yes, there are probably laws being> broken and, yes, everyone is fully aware of who the culprits> are, but why complain when, at the end of the day, there still> remains an attitude of 'I don't really want to get involved?' I> could add that on Saturdays, in particular, these same youths> would be unable to park anywhere near the square owing to the> numbers of illegaly parked cars owned by the supposedly> 'sensible, older drivers' who are just as likely to> 'accidentally' litter the streets and make that area unsafe for> pedestrians, albeit their choice of timing is more sociable. The> youths act out their juvenile 'stunts' through, I would think,> boredom and lack of anything better to do. For the responsible> adults, there is no such excuse. I wonder if any of these bored> youths would like to be involved in any of the current or> future-planned community events? Or perhaps we could form an> alternative to youths speeding and, instead, all meet up in> their streets and play our music, revving our engines and then> proceeding to convoy around the town at 29.9 mph between the> hours of 10pm Saturday evening and around 3 or 4am Sunday? If> you do have any serious worries or complaints about bad drivers> (young or otherwise) I'm sure Sgt Dillon, or anyone else on> duty, would greatly appreciate names, times, places,> descriptions and registration numbers of those causing offence.> Just call him and give him the details - 0845 600 5701. An> anonymous call just won't 'cut the mustard' if you are having> real problems but if it's the actual calling that deters you,> you can simply send an email. Details here ->> http://www.dumfriesandgalloway.police.uk/contacts/intro.htm>; > Finally, for this early morning news bulletin, how did you all> enjoy your trip to Becherel and how is Wigtown's twin book town> progressing? http://www.becherel.com/>; > Full details of the Beautiful Scotland campaign and this year's> winners, can be found at http://www.bsib.org.uk/>; > Wigtown website (have you linked free yet?) at> http://www.wigtown.info>; _________________________________________________________________> To unsubscribe: http://www.quicktopic.com/39/X/rZfasmTQ9X8G>; Start your own topic in 20 seconds: http://www.quicktopic.com |QTSTRIPMIME_JOINLINES

Edited by author 21-10-2007 08:14
Please do not respond directly to this bulletin via email. You can respond by visiting the news section of http://www.wigtown.info

WIGTOWN IN BLOOM and OTHER NEWS

Following on from a recent meeting held in the County Buildings on 15th October, there was no final decision made regarding Wigtown's entry into the 2008 'Beautiful Scotland' competition. A second meeting has been scheduled for 6th November at 7pm, again in the County Buildings, when it is hoped there will be a good turn out and additional support for the project. Any change to this date or time will be posted here. ("Beautiful Scotland is the largest environmental campaign in Scotland for communities who are working to improve and enhance their local area.")

This year, thanks to the excellent work carried out by junior members of the local community, Wigtown won the 'Special Endeavour' award after judges were impressed by the Seaview garden project. This will, hopefully, continue into next year and beyond. It is also hoped that we can encourage some of the local youths to participate in a new 'Wigtown in Bloom' website project whether or not the decision is taken to enter the official 2008 competition. I now have a copy of the 'entrants manual', which should make entry conditions, such as the portfolio, far easier to understand, prepare and collate.

During the October 15th meeting, various figures were brandished in relation to the amount of cash invested into other towns and villages for the purposes of their participation in the Beautiful Scotland project. Wigtown, apparently, has very little (if any) financial support coming from Dumfries & Galloway Council and it is apparent that the overall decision to continue being a part of the 'Beautiful Scotland' campaign lies firmly in the hands of those individuals who strive to make and keep Wigtown a 'good' place to live. I sincerely hope that their efforts are rewarded and can only praise those who play an active part. The townspeople and members of the business community certainly put in great efforts to maintain floral displays throughout the area, though it is a little sad that our local bank cannot contribute more by way of support.

To anyone who may happen to read this and have any sort of local interest, please consider attending the next meeting. I am already aware of several ideas and suggestions, each of which warrants due consideration and, on reflection, I find myself more and more drawn to the conclusion that Wigtown SHOULD strive for excellence, despite the fact that 'Beautiful Scotland' categorises our neighbourhood as a large village and not, as it rightfully is, a town. Unfortunately, their group entry classifications are assessed on population statistics through the electoral role and Wigtown falls short of the allocated 'town' figures. As unfair as this may sound, those are the rules and we cannot shun the opportunity to be included in 'Beautiful Scotland'. Wigtown deserves recognition in many areas, not just as a book town relying on the existing book-related businesses to ensure the area flourishes in generations to come. I see no harm in seeking suitable sponsors to ensure that Wigtown is in bloom for many years to come. If you are unable to contribute on a financial basis, perhaps you can contribute a little of your time to help keep Wigtown tidy. As for starting fundraising, it is hoped that a tabletop sale can be arranged towards the end of January. Bulb planting schemes are in the process of being formulated right now if anyone in interested in taking part.

Another point raised recently, on more than one occasion, is that relating to speeding cars and 'boy-racers' who have, allegedly, been retaliating to any form of reprimand. On this note, I would just like to say that at no point have I ever been sworn at, threatened or made to feel intimidated by any of these youths. Yes, there is certainly a problem with noisy exhausts and excessive speeding, yes, there are probably laws being broken and, yes, everyone is fully aware of who the culprits are, but why complain when, at the end of the day, there still remains an attitude of 'I don't really want to get involved?' I could add that on Saturdays, in particular, these same youths would be unable to park anywhere near the square owing to the numbers of illegaly parked cars owned by the supposedly 'sensible, older drivers' who are just as likely to 'accidentally' litter the streets and make that area unsafe for pedestrians, albeit their choice of timing is more sociable. The youths act out their juvenile 'stunts' through, I would think, boredom and lack of anything better to do. For the responsible adults, there is no such excuse. I wonder if any of these bored youths would like to be involved in any of the current or future-planned community events? Or perhaps we could form an alternative to youths speeding and, instead, all meet up in their streets and play our music, revving our engines and then proceeding to convoy around the town at 29.9 mph between the hours of 10pm Saturday evening and around 3 or 4am Sunday? If you do have any serious worries or complaints about bad drivers (young or otherwise) I'm sure Sgt Dillon, or anyone else on duty, would greatly appreciate names, times, places, descriptions and registration numbers of those causing offence. Just call him and give him the details - 0845 600 5701. An anonymous call just won't 'cut the mustard' if you are having real problems but if it's the actual calling that deters you, you can simply send an email. Details here -> http://www.dumfriesandgalloway.police.uk/contacts/intro.htm

Finally, for this early morning news bulletin, how did you all enjoy your trip to Becherel and how is Wigtown's twin book town progressing? http://www.becherel.com/

Full details of the Beautiful Scotland campaign and this year's winners, can be found at http://www.bsib.org.uk/

Wigtown website (have you linked free yet?) at http://www.wigtown.info

TODAY ONLY

If anyone is interested in opening up an online shop through eBid, they are offering a LIFETIME membership for only £49.99, to include up to 5 shops! If you are quick, you should be able to access the link from http://www.cyberdosh.co.uk but it won't be there long.

There is absolutely nothing more to pay after paying the £49.99; no monthly fees, no listing fees, no relisting fees, no selling fees on basic auction listings... check it out before midnight tonight (Sunday 7th October 2007) at http://www.cyberdosh.co.uk

Wigtown News

Another month has almost gone and our charity auction time is back! To correspond with the book festival, the item known as 'Fileas Frog' will, once again, be offered up for auction, so if you enjoy writing and would like to take part in this international book project that's based right here, in Wigtown, then visit the brand new site at http://www.fileasfrog.co.uk to find out more. Bid to help charity, bid for the right to write the next chapter of the book and then see your story in print when the book is officially launched in September 2008. It isn't too late to become part of history in the making and this book is making history.

The current Cyberdosh Super Sell Out promotion ends this weekend, so if you haven't managed to take a quick visit to see what is still available, then go to http://www.cyberdosh.co.uk to catch the last of it.

October's fun promotion involves an online 'Bingo Bash' with bonus gifts/prizes for the winners. You can find out more at http://www.cyberdosh.co.uk and take part by joining us in our eBid store site.

Each monthly promotion is featured in the 'Now You Know' newsletter, providing free advertising for all participants. If you have a business and are interested in this fun way of promoting it, feel free to contact us or just register your details on the Cyberdosh site. Joining is free, listing items for sale is free and there is no final value fee on any sales you make for basic listings. If you would like to sell for charity, sign up at http://www.scottishwebauction.co.uk and select your chosen voluntary organisation or nominate whichever good cause you want.

We would like to say congratulations to William & Ryan and all the youths associated with the Sea View garden project. You did Wigtown proud with your 'Endeavour Award' from Beautiful Scotland.

Finally, I would just like to add that the October edition of 'Now You Know' newsletter will be printing next week, deadline 6pm Friday 28th September, and if anyone wants anything included in it, let us know soon. Advertising is available from £10 per box ad, details on the Cyberdosh site.

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