Local MSP Craig Hoy recently met with Fairtrade campaigners from Dunscore village steering group to learn more about the first Fairtrade village in Dumfries and Galloway.
Mr Hoy was pleased to learn about the work that goes into becoming a fairtrade village, including securing support from the local authority, holding events, engaging with the community and maintaining the momentum of the fairtrade campaign locally.
After meeting the group at Dunscore Parish Church, Craig Hoy MSP said: “I was pleased to meet the campaigners in Dunscore to learn more about Fairtrade and what they are doing locally, including the events they hold through the year and regular engagement with young people in the local school.
“I was particularly impressed by the dedication and energy that goes into maintaining Dunscore’s status as a Fairtrade community. The team do a fantastic job promoting the Fairtrade message and supporting people young and old to make informed choices and wish them well into the future.”
Mr Hoy has pledged to use fairtrade tea and coffee in his office going forward.
He said: “Where you can look out for the Fairtrade logo when doing your shopping. This way you know that the products you are buying have been sourced properly and that the producers are being paid fairly for the work they do. It is a great initiative, and I’m pleased to get behind it, my offices will only use fairtrade tea and coffee going forward.
Mr Hoy looks forward to joining the group for their annual “Big Brew” early next year.
