The lights were switched-on on December 5th by Mrs Sutherland. For once they came on without multiple attempts! Members of the community were encouraged to come out and enjoy the switch on with mulled wine, community carols and sweet Christmas treats. The response was fantastic with the car park full of local residents of all ages enjoying the event. The LUM team received multiple comments during December from residents as to how good the lights looked, on the tree and the hall. Parents of children walking or cycling to school really enjoyed the magical feel around the hall. Walking groups, local clubs and societies that were using the hall also appreciated them and recognised the significant upgrade from our previous years “home-spun” lights.
Given that many indoor Christmas activities involving large numbers had been restrained due to Covid restrictions it was lovely to have a community gathering in the car park with some winter sparkle in our village in December.
The switch on event and afternoon click and collect raised £1,200 which we split between Homestart Clackmannanshire and the Gate Foodbank in Alloa.
