Castle Douglas get together

RESIDENTS in Castle Douglas are being invited to come together and share their views on what more could be done, to help their community thrive. The event - hosted at the Co-op Food store on Cotton Street at 12 pm on Monday – will offer a chance to exchange ideas and discuss how co-operation can help revitalise local economies and strengthen community spirit. It's part of Co-op’s On Your Corner, In Your Corner campaign and will include refreshments and activities designed to spark conversations about the role small businesses play in the neighbourhoods they serve. Those joining will also have a chance to share put their ideas forward to Co-op, on what more it can do to support where they live. The event is designed and hosted by Alan Duncan – a ‘member activator’ living in the area, who works closely with local Co-op members and others, delivering initiatives on the issues that matter most to them. Fay Bowden from Co-op, said: “Everyone is really looking forward to bringing people together and having those meaningful discussions that could really benefit their wider community." For more information about the event and to register, visit coopmemberevents.uk