Dumfries and Galloway Council to run free winter clothes events

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, added: “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.”