by admin | Mar 4, 2012 | News
Born Asleep sculpture now in place Our “Born Asleep” Sculpture is now in place at St. Michael’s cemetery in Dumfries. It was made by local artist Lynda Burns from Dalbeattie. It has been a few months in the making but well worth waiting for. Its...
by admin | Feb 25, 2012 | fundraising-and-donations
Debbie and Gordon Macdonald recently donated the amazing sum of £5500 and we are extremely grateful to them. Gordon’s friends from the Normandy, Troqueer, had suggested holding a darts, dominoes and pool day in order to raise money in memory of their precious...
by admin | Feb 21, 2012 | fundraising-and-donations
Local businessman, Bill Johnstone hopes to lose a massive 9 stone in a year and has very kindly decided to donate money raised to Dumfries and Galloway Sands. Bill had his first weigh in on 14th January and his start weight was 27 stone and 7lbs. With the...
by admin | Jan 24, 2012 | News
Congratulations to Heidi and Andy Wu on the birth of baby Ruby. Baby Ruby – born Monday the 16th January 2012 (6 days early, just like Angus) at 05.11 at 7lb 6oz. “Bit of a shock as we were expecting another small baby. Nice quick and easy labour...
by admin | Jan 22, 2012 | News
Congratulations to Kirsty Bowie and Baby Sadie Kirsty Bowie and Baby Sadie born on the 20th December to Kirsty and Craig and big sister Millie. Kirsty and Craigs first baby Josie died at birth in 2001.
by admin | Jan 22, 2012 | News
Preventing Babies’ Deaths Report – January 2012 Alison Hall chair of D&G Sands recently attended a reception at Westminster to launch the latest report from Sands calling for urgent action to tackle the unacceptable number of babies dying in the UK. ...
by admin | Nov 10, 2011 | News
2011 Christmas Service Dumfries and Galloway Sands warmly invite you, your family and friends to our annual Christmas Service. Crichton Royal ChurchFriday 16th December 20117.30pm Christmas, a time of...
by admin | Oct 20, 2011 | News
Charity Ball 2011Our Grand fundraising ball finally came to fruition on the 23rd September. After 9 months in the making the evening went spectacularly well. The stunning setting of Easterbrook Hall provided the glamorous backdrop and 340 of the great and good of...
by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | fundraising-and-donations
Kind Donation from Jacqui and Ivor Matheson Jacqui and Ivor Matheson gave a kind donation to Dumfries and Galloway SANDS in memory of their beloved niece Clare Robinson. Clare was stillborn at full term on 28/5/88. Ivor recently celebrated his 60th birthday...
by admin | Jul 11, 2011 | News
Balloon Release at Mabie Forest near Dumfries June was SANDS awareness month so around Britain families were taking part in activities to raise the profile of this worthwhile charity. Families from Dumfries and Galloway SANDS visited Mabie Forest on Sunday 3rd...
