Eastriggs Community Group liaises with Dumfries & Galloway Council on problems that affect the community including roads, pavements, war memorial and planning. It also assists with the delivery of many community projects such as the Christmas event and social space maintenance.

Most recently, the group is seeking to buy and install a defibrillator within ‘The Green’. The area has witnessed some regeneration over recent years, and the organisation recognised the increased footfall and need for such a facility.

Funding by Cunninghame Housing Association will assist to buy a defibrillator to be installed at ‘The Green’. It will prove to be a vital asset in the area.

The funding came from the “Making Our Communities a Better Place Fund”. It runs throughout the year (1st April 2021 to 31st March) until the funding is exhausted.

Isabelle Clark, secretary and treasurer of the group, said: “We are very grateful for Cunninghame Housing Association’s contribution. With the help of the Making Our Communities fund we are able to buy a defibrillator for the Green quicker.”

Lesley Keenan, chairperson of CHA, added: “We are delighted to give financial support to Eastriggs Community Group, assisting with the buying and installation of a defibrillator. Having a defibrillator close by can help save a life. If that is only one person, then it is worth having such a vital facility.”