A holistic play hub in Dalbeattie has been having a positive impact on rural families. ‌

Occupational therapist Kerry Widowson launched Dinkies after receiving support from Business Gateway. ‌

It aims to provide a calm haven for both children and adults to slow down and unwind, featuring role play, wooden toys and creative activities aimed to support child development by engaging fine motor skills, sensory exploration and speech and language development. ‌

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Kerry spent more than a decade working in the NHS but a desire to create a community play space where wellbeing is nurtured and im

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