Blantyre’s Christmas lights were successfully switched on yesterday, Saturday 14th November as the much missed Christmas event made a welcome return!
Stonefield Public Park was the Autumnal venue, with the Sports centre nearby becoming the Christmas market venue.
It was fantastic to see SO many people attend the market and watch all the live events on Stage, so professionally organised by Blantyre Community Events. The acts on stage were fantastic as an array of singers and dancers entertained many hundreds of people. The lights were switched on to a rousing countdown by one lucky raffle winner!
Such community events are important to bring the community together with fun, opportunity and kindness. It was great to see everybody enjoy themselves and sets the bar for future events.
With thanks to everybody at Blantyre Community Events, all the volunteers including BBs, Hamilton and Blantyre Litter pickers and the Police Cadets, giving up their time to ensure a small army of volunteers were available. We’re hope you’re all having a well deserved rest today! Well done.
Photo: Blantyre Telegraph
