Throughout November Dumfries and Galloway Council will run events across the region inviting families and individuals to come along and help themselves to free warm winter clothes.
There will be a huge range of available clothes in various sizes for both adults and children including coats, jackets, jumpers, hoodies, cardigans, jeans, hats, gloves and scarves.
These free Warm Winter Clothes Events will be held on the following dates and times:
• Sanquhar – Town Hall, Church Road, Sanquhar DG4 6DF, Friday 8 November 12pm–6pm
• Newton Stewart – Vibe 75, High Street, Newton Stewart, Thursday 14 November 12pm–6pm
• Dumfries – Pop Up Shop at 109 High Street, Dumfries, Friday 15 November, 10am–5pm
• Annan – Market Hall, The Victoria Halls, Downie’s Wynd, Annan DG12 6EE, Saturday 16 November, 11am–3pm
• Kirkcudbright – The Johnston, St Mary’s Street, Kirkcudbright DG6 4EG, Sunday 17 November, 11am–3pm
• Stranraer – Ryan Centre, Fairhurst Road, Stranraer DG9 7AP, Friday 22 November, 12pm–6pm
Chair of the Tackling Poverty, Inequalities and Housing Sub Committee, Councillor Richard Brodie said,
“Our council is committed to tackling poverty and inequalities throughout our region. We know that a lot of people are struggling and these events are aimed at helping those in need. There is no qualifying criteria, so anyone who needs some warm winter clothes can come along to one of our events and get what they need to help them stay warm this winter”.Vice Chair of the Tackling Poverty, Inequalities and Housing Sub Committee, Councillor Gail Macgregor, said,
“We have been overwhelmed at people’s generosity this year in donating items of clothing which has allowed us to arrange a number of events across the region to ensure free warm winter clothes are available to those who need them. There will also be free period products available at each event, again with no qualifying criteria, so please come along to one of our events and help yourself to some new and pre-loved warm winter clothes”.
For more information on where you can get help and support on a range of topics including money and benefits, household bills, finding work, heath and wellbeing, as well as support for families, young people, the elderly and disabled, please visit our website that details the support at local, national, and UK level: www.costofliving.dumgal.gov.uk
