Ukrainian refugees living in and around the Glenkens have been enjoying seeing the sights – thanks to the generosity of locals.
Dalry man Paul Goodwin is hosting a Ukrainian family and thought it would be a good idea give them and others living locally the chance to get out and about.
He approached Glenkens Community Transport for the loan of a minibus for day trips and secured a grant from Glenkens Community Shop in Dalry.
Glen Murray at GCT kindly waived the set-up fee and the shop generously agreed to support the scheme.
And since then regular excursions have been arranged – with Paul and other volunteer drivers behind the wheel.
Five minibus day trips in all have been arranged for Ukrainian refugees staying in and around the Glenkens – with the latest being a visit to the Christmas Market in Carlisle.
Paul told the News: “A total of 22 Ukrainian people benefited from the trips. We’ve been to Dumfries for shopping and a visit to Dock Park, Kirkcudbright, the Isle of Whithorn and Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow.
“I think genuinely thy are quite surprised – you do sense that they don’t quite understand that it’s free.
“So many people here are helping them here in so many different ways.”