02/12/2025
๐โจ A Massive Thank You! โจ๐
We are still buzzing after the success of the Alexandria Market & Light Switch On ๐ก๐.
There are so many people to thank from our incredible local businesses to the amazing community who came together to make this event happen.
But first, we want to give a special shout out to someone who worked quietly behind the scenes and without their dedication this event simply wouldnโt have happened ๐ Sian Wilkie, owner of local business Wilkieโs Eyecare and Chair of Alexandria BID. For the past two years, Sian, on behalf of the BID, has been working in partnership with the Vale of Leven Trust to help bring the community light switch on back after losing it to Council cuts. Her commitment, energy, and belief in our partnership and our community helped make this dream a reality.
๐Huge thanks also extend to the wider BID Board and Alexandria Traders whoโs support for the event has ensured itโs success.๐
We would also like to give our heartfelt thanks to local businesses, their customers and staff, local organisations, our community/residents, market traders and key individuals. Without your support it just wouldnโt happen.
Special thanks for key contributions go to:
๐Gayle Telfor Stevens
๐Des McFarlane Local Vocals
๐Lousie McFarlane Singer Station
๐Dumbarton and District Pipe Band
๐Our local schools, Christie Park, Lennox, Levenvale, St Maryโs, St Martins.
๐Chatty Hands
๐Lynne The Pawn , customers and staff
๐Allan Wright &TOA Taxis
๐Alan Arthur Lomond sheds
๐Stevie Hobson's Choice
๐Paul Maitz
๐Gillian + staff at GillzlittleGemz Childcare
๐Monty's Farm Park
๐Lidl
๐Dumbarton Football Club
๐A large local organisation (*******)
๐Nature's Harvest
๐Ian Retson Bank Street Martyrs
๐Honey wagon
๐Mather Hire
๐Boots Alexandria
๐Paul Hunter
๐David Johnstone Stall Hire
๐WDC
๐Businesses and individuals that donated to our tombola
๐Customers and community individuals who donated via fundraising events, our JustGiving page and in person. Every penny insured the best possible day for local families.
๐A huge thanks to our wonderful volunteers who gave their time and our staff for their extra efforts.
Thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate and light up Main Street with festive joy ๐
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Together, weโve shown what community spirit can achieve. Hereโs to many more magical moments in the Vale! โจ๐