Crosshill café helps shine a light on local businesses

During the event, visitors can nominate their favourite businesses, such as BRAG’s Mary Pit Stop Café in Crosshill <i>(Image: Pixabay)</i>
During the event, visitors can nominate their favourite businesses, such as BRAG’s Mary Pit Stop Café in Crosshill (Image: Pixabay)
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A community café is helping to shine a spotlight on the businesses that keep neighbourhoods thriving.

BRAG’s Mary Pit Stop Café in Crosshill is taking part in the latest Scotland Loves Local promotion, running from June 13 to June 20.

During the event, visitors will be invited to nominate their favourite businesses and share what makes them special.

Those stories will then be shared on BRAG’s social media channels, helping to showcase businesses and reach a wider audience.

Brian Robertson-Fern, managing director of BRAG, said: "BRAG champions the Scotland Loves Local campaign because it encourages people to support small businesses in their communities, helping to strengthen local economies and foster a greater sense of pride and connection.

"By choosing to shop and spend locally, individuals are contributing to creating a better place to live, work, and visit, whilst strengthening community ties.

"This is real community wealth building in action."

Located in the heart of Crosshill, the Mary Pit Stop Café was established as part of the Pantry BRAG project.

A spokesperson has said that ever since opening, it has become a valued part of the community.

BRAG said the campaign is a chance to highlight the businesses that make communities unique and vibrant.

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