We hope you have been enjoying the Christmas lights.  We thought it important to acknowledge all those that have made it possible.

Thanks to the generosity of residents and visitors, business and community sponsors, the Community Council and Friends of Bridge of Allan all working together to light up the village.  This year we are also fortunate to receive a Community Pride grant from Stirling Council towards the lights repairs.

Lights Sponsorship

Thanks to our sponsors who have been with us over the years and some new ones this year. We are grateful to have such community spirited businesses in the village, please take some time to check out the sponsorship plaques under the lights.  You will see the names of our proud sponsors: UCP, Allanwater Café, The Westerton Arms, Kevin Wilson Master Builders, Central Property Maintenance Services, Angels’ Share Glass, Bridge of Allan Dental, Harper and Stone, Halliday Homes, Co-op Funeral Care, Executive Golf and Leisure, Emma Drewery Optometrists and Francis Masterson Plumbing and Heating.  So please shop local this Christmas, online or on the high street and show your appreciation.  

Many local businesses and groups also rallied round for the Crowdfunder: Capture Boutique, Bridge of Allan Hardware, Lockhart & Taylor, The Flooring Studio, Leeanne Kerr, Fotheringham Gallery, The Good Choice, Nick’s and the Nairn Family, Stirling Photography Festival, Forth Residential Ltd, Bridge of Allan Round Table, Mailers, Allanwater Chiropractors and finally, Friends of Bridge of Allan…and possibly more, sorry if I haven’t recognized your name in the donor list.

We also have some wonderful memorial and family sponsorships.  It means so much to us that loved ones can be remembered at this time of year.  Thanks to these friends and families supporting the lights in this way: The family of Michael Moss, team Angie’s Diamond in memory of Angela Donaldson, Jo and Mia in memory of Alasdair Garbett, the Mitchell family in memory of Chris Mitchell, the Davidsons in memory of Lloyd Bremner, the Sweeny family, and the Roughead family in memory of AnnMarie.

Crowdfunder Success!

Thanks to everyone from far and wide who chipped in big or small to the Crowdfunder.  168 Supporters, from £5 to £1000, from sharing on your social media or telling your granny, it all helped!  The Bridge of Allan Scouts did a fantastic job designing the supporter badges which makes me wish Scouts was available to my age bracket!  Don’t forget, in the new year, on the 8th January, they will be doing a tree collection raising funds for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

Donors to the Crowdfunder will be able to brighten up their Christmas tree with their supporters badges

Your Christmas Lights project manager Elf will be out this Friday/Saturday delivering the supporter badges.  If you made a pledge to our campaign, but were new to Crowdfunder and weren’t sure how to get a supporter reward but would like one then get in touch with your name and address as we still have a few available. Get in touch either through the Crowdfunder platform or contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk.

And finally the Provost’s park wouldn’t be the same without the Christmas tree and lights which are organized by the Friends of Bridge of Allan.  They are a great source of help to the community all year round, at Christmas they get the ladders out and put up our sponsor plaques.  Friends welcome new members and volunteers if you’d like to get involved. 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas 🙂