Our Impact
Stories From Young People
Learn How The Usual Place is Changing the Lives of Young People Across Dumfries and Galloway
Sarah’s Win at DG Life Awards November 2022
Friday 11th November saw members of The Usual Place attend the 2022 DG Life Awards to support Sarah Cronie, who had been nominated as Young Community Champion. Sandra McGrath, Laura
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David’s Graduation Speech Oct 2022
Just like at the Oscars, David was unable to make it to his SVQ Graduation Ceremony in October 2022, so instead he recorded a speech which was played at the
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The Leaders Council article about Sarah Sept 2022
We were delighted to read The Leaders Council article sharing Sarah’s incredibly inspiring story. Sarah is a graduate of the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities and Inspiring Scotland‘s
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Skye lands a job at The Cairndale Hotel & Leisure Club, Dumfries July 2022
Skye is hard at work in the Cairndale Hotel using all the hospitality skills she gained in The Usual Place. Enabled by Tina, Mentor from The Usual Place, Skye has
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