Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Friday) added his support to the Taste of Inverclyde weekend, which takes place from 10th to 13th September, by lodging a motion in the Scottish Parliament highlighting the events.

The promotion will offer Inverclyde residents and those from further afield the opportunity of sampling the wide range of food and drink on offer at Inverclyde restaurants, food shops, coffee shops, cafes and bars, with special promotions, discounts and other offers over the four day period.

Mr McMillan said;

"The Taste of Inverclyde weekend is an excellent way to showcase local produce and talent in Inverclyde.

"A lot of credit must go to Discover Inverclyde for their efforts in brining about such an event which recognises Inverclyde and the positive things it has to offer.

"Therefore, I hope many people will take the opportunity to go along to the events which are taking place and support local businesses, produce and talent."

Link to Discover Inverclyde website - http://www.discoverinverclyde.co.uk/whats-on/taste-of-inverclyde-weekend-10th-to-13th-september.aspx

Motion lodged by Stuart McMillan MSP;

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT MOTION
Date of Lodging: 3 September 2010
Short Title: Taste of Inverclyde

S3M-06903 Stuart McMillan (West of Scotland) (SNP): That the Parliament welcomes the Taste of Inverclyde weekend, which takes place from 10 to 13 September 2010; notes Discover Inverclyde is launching the four-day event, which will offer Inverclyde residents and those from further afield the opportunity of sampling the wide range of food and drink available at Inverclyde restaurants, food shops, coffee shops, cafes and bars; further notes people will have the opportunity to come and watch how food is made in Inverclyde at a range of businesses, including butchers and bakeries; acknowledges the efforts of all those involved, especially Discover Inverclyde, to create the Taste of Inverclyde weekend, and encourages everyone who is in Inverclyde from 10 to 13 September to get involved and support the event.