Kilwinning has achieved its renewal as a fairtrade town.

Promoting Kilwinning announced the achievement at their annual Remembrance Sunday Reception on Sunday November 10th, 2019 in the Old Parish Church Hall.

The renewal Certificate was presented to Kilwinning Community Council Chairman Colin Hedley and North Ayrshire Council leader, Joe Cullinane by Promoting Kilwinning Chair, Blair Kerr and PK Fairtrade Representative, Joe Broussard.

The Certificate (photo attached) included a letter of Congratulations from Chrysi Dimaki, FT Foundation, Communities Campaigns Officer.

It states: “Congratulations! We’re glad to let you know that your Fairtrade Town renewal for 2019 has been successful.

"It’s been fantastic to hear about everything that you have achieved in the past few years. Your group has demonstrated dedication to take your campaign forward and ensure Fairtrade becomes part of daily life in Kilwinning.

"Thank you very much for sharing with us the progress you have made on your various efforts, your team has no doubt been very busy and we appreciate the hard work you have put in. We were particularly impressed by the reach of your events.

"You have managed to engage successfully with a great number of people through them and have organised interesting events engaging with a variety of local organisations.

"It is also very promising to hear that you are asked to participate in well-established local events which are targeting a wider audience.

"You have also built a very strong relationship with the Council and we are glad to hear that they are supporting your group through their ongoing commitment to Fairtrade products in various sites and support during Fairtrade Fortnight.”

Joe Broussard thanked everyone who assisted Promoting Kilwinning in supporting Fairtrade including all the primary schools who are achieving “FairAchiever” status. Joe also congratulated local businesses who are showing an increased interest and support for Fairtrade.

Chair Blair Kerr reminded everyone the ethos of Fairtrade also includes ‘shopping local’. Promoting Kilwinning recently redesigned Kilwinning Fairtrade banners in partnership with Choose Kilwinning and Kilwinning business Group to emphasize the importance of supporting all the local businesses who are supporting Kilwinning.