Fairlie Fairtrade Initiative and Fairlie Church’s Kirk Café went ahead at the second time of asking.
Faced with the Beast from the East, the enterprising volunteers had to cancel their Big Brew fundraiser for Traidcraft Exchange on Thursday 1 March, but rescheduled it for a week later, and 'News' photographer John Keachie was there to capture the essence of the day.
The important event was organised to support the charity’s ‘Hidden Entrepreneur’ Appeal which focuses on people in developing countries who have the talent and determination to succeed, but lack the opportunity.
In an extra special twist, this year every donation will be matched by the UK Government meaning twice as much money goes to help people build businesses and create a better future for their families and communities.
Kate Dixon, Fundraising Manager at Traidcraft Exchange, said: ‘Everyone who attended a Big Brew event will be helping people in countries like Kenya, Bangladesh and Senegal learn the skills they need to turn their potential into profit – and use that to feed their families and educate their kids. Anyone who donates to our Hidden Entrepreneur appeal before 11th April this year will have their donation matched by the UK Government so we can help twice as many people.’
Anyone wanting to support the Hidden Entrepreneur Appeal can donate online at www.traidcraft.org.uk/donate