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Old School Thornhill on BBC South Scotland BBC Scotland News bbc.com/news/uk-scotla…

Thank you for all the messages of support we’ve received over the last few days and welcome to our new followers . We’re so excited about starting the next phase of our project and sharing our journey with you . #oldschoolthornhill #dumfriesandgalloway #thethornhillcollective

Sign-up to play a part in shaping the future of OST. oldschoolthornhill.com/membership

We’re on the tv! Watch it again here: itv.com/news/border/20… Thank you ITV News Border ITV Sandy McCracken

Last week our plans took a big step forward. We’re thrilled to announce that our community now own the Old School in Thornhill . The purchase of the OST_ gives the green light to our ambitious plans for the building.

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the frost to help us clean-up the OST_ grounds. Don’t worry if you didn't make it this time, there will be lots of opportunities to become involved in the coming months. #oldschoolthornhill #dumfriesandgalloway #creativescotland #community

BUSINESS UNUSUAL . Our aim is to support small businesses and creative freelancers in DG3 with a space to work, connect and collaborate. We’d like to offer help and support at this difficult and uncertain time. . Please sign-up and become a member of OST_ and we’ll get in touch.

Don't Forget the Self-Employed! A new rescue package for the self employed is due to be unveiled by the governments Chancellor later today. In Dumfries and Galloway 17.2% of people in employment are self-employed, against a national average of 10.8% Read our current blog:

OST_Business Unusual. Following yesterday’s announcement we’ve outlined the government help that may be available to the Self-Employed in our community (DG3) If you have questions please get in touch.

We’ve just been awarded £7,900 from The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland to deliver an ambitious mural project. . The OST_ mural project will be our first on-site activity since bringing the building into community ownership. . Sign-up for membership and find out more about this project.

OPEN CALL - OST_ Mural Project We're looking for a visual artist, illustrator or design team to work with our community to deliver an ambitious mural project. Apply now: oldschoolthornhill.com/news/mural Our mural project is supported and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland The National Lottery Community Fund

Open Call - OST_ Mural Project bit.ly/2ybPSit Creative Scotland

SELF EMPLOYED (pls share). I know many self-employed are wondering now that the employees Job Retention Scheme is open, when they'll get letters saying if they're getting the Income Support Scheme. I've just had it confirmed u should expect the letter mid-May & payment in June.

We were pleased to see today's Scottish Government announcement of £100 million in funds to support the self-employed and SMEs. Visit our website for our full statement: creativescotland.com/lifeline-suppo…

During these strange and uncertain times it’s encouraging to see our community find so many positive ways to support one another . We have some limited edition pin badges available for anyone who wants to show support - please get in touch if you would like one .

Kindness is contagious, pass it on . #dumfriesandgalloway #oldschoolthornhill #thethornhillcollective #thornhill #ost #oldschool #scotland #scottishcharity #creativescotland #covid_19

Download and Print our 'Kindness is Contagious too' Poster - link in our bio.

A place to find ideas of things to learn, make & do while self-isolating - bored.solutions

Despite the rain, it was wonderful to share our communities vision for the Old School Thornhill with Dumfries and Galloway Council Interim CEO Fiona Lees #dumfriesandgalloway #oldschoolthornhill #thethornhillcollective #thornhill #ost #oldschool #scotland #scottishcharity #creativescotland

Discussing the carbon impact of the project with our architect, design team and Mike Bonaventura The storm blew away one of the window covers - quite nice to see light back in the space! Work supported by South of Scotland Enterprise