Love Dumfries and Galloway

ORGANISATION across the region are being urged to celebrate their places as part of major drive encouraging people to ‘choose local’ The people who make Dumfries and Galloway’s communities so special will be celebrated as part of Scotland Loves Local Week next month. People Make Places is the theme for this year’s events, which take place from Saturday August 23. And residents across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to take part, championing the message to think local first. Scotland Loves Local Week is organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership. Chief officer Kimberley Guthri, above, said: “People are at the heart of our places, driving the ideas, projects and development that will breathe new life into communities across the region and throughout Scotland. “Scotland Loves Local Week is the chance to shout about the great things that are happening where you live - and the people whose innovation, determination and dedication, make Dumfries and Galloway the great place it is. “Whether it be the team from the family business which has been part of the community for generations, or a trailblazing development, this is a chance to highlight why it’s so important to get behind what they are doing to create better places - all the while supporting the jobs of the people around us.” More information go to www.lovelocal.scot or by emailing [email protected].