After the second wave of infections and a surge in cases of the new strain of Covid-19, it comes at no great surprise that the Government has been forced to implement further restrictions to every day life and how businesses and organisations are operating. Creetown Initiative is no exception and we are continuing to...
Akin to all charities and third sector organisations, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, government restrictions and social distancing have all had an impact on Creetown Initiative and it’s operations. However our office consultancy staff have adapted and have all been working from home. Thankfully we did not have to furlough any of our...
In 2011 the Barholm Arms (or ‘The Ponda’ as it was locally known) closed permanently. After a few years the condition of the building deteriorated and became an eyesore on Creetown’s main street. Creetown Initiative purchased the building and secured £890,000 from the National Lottery to redevelop it into an Enterprise Centre. The aim...
The Barholm Community Shop is located to the rear of the Barholm building on St John Street. It is open a minimum of 2 days a week – Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 2pm – and more often during the high season. Within the shop is a selection of donated clothes, toys, books, DVDs,...
Barholm Arts and Crafts is home to a group of talented artists and designers. With an impressive collection of artwork, designer knitwear, jewellery, woodturning and unique handmade gifts, you are sure to find something to remind you of your visit to Dumfries and Galloway. The shop is located at the front of the Barholm...
Barholm Cycle Hire was located to the rear of the Barholm building on the main street of Creetown, offering a wide range of bicycles to rent for either a full or half day. There were manual bikes in both adult and child sizes, as well as electric bikes and safety equipment available for free....
We are pleased to reveal our brand new logo for Creetown Initiative! The design provides a sense of place to our wee village, whilst also having a fresh modern feel. It echos our Barholm Centre logo with its loose style, blue border and layered look. We feel it represents Creetown Initiative perfectly; a thriving,...
BARHOLM – BRAND NEW EN-SUITE, AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE IN CREETOWN We are excited to announce that Barholm Accommodation is now open for bookings! Barholm offers pleasant, comfortable accommodation to suit shared occupancy, as well as double and single private rooms, all en-suite. Perfect for families, couples, travellers, visitors, outdoor enthusiasts and dogs are welcome...
A short film has been made at Creetown Initiative about the future redevelopments of the Barholm Arms, with a little help from some of the Creetown Senior Youth Club members. The film charts the future redevelopment plans of the building, which has been made possible thanks to a substantial grant of £730,000 from the...
On Friday 9th October, we went along to the Creative Industries Event in Dalbeattie and ran a stall to talk about the local and national work Creetown Initiative carries out. The event was run by Business Gateway and Dumfries and Galloway Council and we met some interesting people from various creative fields. We used...
It is with great pleasure that we can announce we have been successful in securing £730,000 from the Lottery to develop the Creetown Community Enterprise Centre! This project has been four years in the making and after much hard work, it is coming to fruition. The ground floor of the centre will house an...
