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29/11/2025

The Christmas Market and Lights Switch On is in full swing. Head down to Alexandria Main Street for a great family day out! 🎅 🎄

🎄✨ TODAY’S THE DAY, ALEXANDRIA! ✨🎄

Our Christmas Light Switch-On is happening TODAY, 12pm – 5pm, and we need YOU to make it magical! 💫

Main Street will be closed from the Fountain to the new Banking Hub and transformed into a festive wonderland filled with:

🎅 Santa’s Grotto – FREE entry, no booking needed!
🦌 Real Reindeers
🐴 Petting Ponies
🤹 Stilt Walker
🎨 Face Painters
🎈 Balloons
🍔 Street Food Trucks
🛍️ Market Stalls

Our stage will be buzzing all day with performances from local schools & community groups, all hosted by the brilliant Des McFarlane! 🎤✨

And at 4.30pm, Alexandria’s own TV favourite Gayle Telfer Stevens will be switching on the lights 🌟 and announcing the winners of the Best Dressed Shop Window! 🏆🎁

This is your town, your celebrations — let’s show up, support our community, and make Alexandria shine brighter than ever! ❤️💚✨

🎄 See you TODAY for the big switch-on! 🎄

28/11/2025

The third last episode of the current series of Real People features Harry McCormack who does a lot of great work for the local community, including with Tullichewan Tenants and Residents Association and Alexandria Community Council

26/11/2025

📣 We’re delighted to share that the new Banking Hub on Main Street is now open!

The hub is open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, providing convenient access to everyday banking services for the community.

🏦 The banking counter service, operated by the Post Office, is available every day for both personal and business banking.

We’ve also been informed that:
• Virgin Money will be available every Tuesday
• RBS will be available every Thursday

More banking groups are expected to join on the remaining days, and updates will be provided in due course. ✨

A great addition to Main Street—supporting local access to essential services!

25/11/2025

The last 3 episodes of the latest series of Real People will run every Friday up until Christmas, starting this Friday at 7pm. This week's episode features Harry McCormack who does a lot of great work for the local community, including with Tullichewan Tenants and Residents Association and Alexandria Community Council.

24/11/2025

🎄✨ Here’s What to Expect at Our Christmas Market & Light Switch-On!

We’re counting down the days to one of the most magical events of the year and we hope you are too!

🎁 Festive Market Stalls – Packed with local crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats
🎶 Music, performances from schools and community groups, and special guest Gayle Telfer Stevens to light up the day
🎅 Santa Visits (FREE) – A chance to meet the big man himself!
🦌Reindeer Visit (FREE) - A chance to see Santa's magical reindeer up close!
🐴Pony Visit (FREE) - Pat and chat with Patchwork Ponies
🍕 Hot Food Vendors – Grab a delicious bite to eat from our hot food vendors
🌟 Light Switch-On Ceremony – The moment we’ve all been waiting for!
and much more!!

📍Main Street Alexandria
🗓 Saturday 29th November
🕐12pm - 5pm
Light Switch On - 4:30pm
A day full of joy, community spirit, and festive fun!

This event is entirely community powered, it receives no funding from the council. To keep the magic alive, we rely on your generous donations and support from local businesses. Every contribution helps make the Christmas Market & Light Switch-On possible! please see our just giving link for donations or visit Vale of Leven Trust, 9 Mitchell way to donate in person.

justgiving.com/crowdfunding/alexandiabid?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=EM

🎄✨

24/11/2025

You could win up to £1000 cash and a slot on the bill of the first annual 'Loch Lomond Variety Performance' at the Denny Civic Theatre amongst other prizes! We are looking for talented singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, ventriloquists, dancers, actors... and more, to take part. Simply send us an audition clip of your performance (no more than 90 seconds) and we will be in touch if you have been successful! (click send message below to enter) Good Luck!

(T&C's - There are 2 categories; Adults and Under 16's. Entries for the under 16's category must be submitted by an adult. When you submit your video, you are granting us full permission to upload to our YouTube channel and air on Loch Lomond TV. If successful, under 16's must be accompanied by an adult)

06/11/2025

🎄✨ Gayle Telfer Stevens Brings Festive Cheer to Alexandria!

We’re thrilled to announce that the fabulous Gayle Telfer Stevens will be joining us at this year’s Alexandria Christmas Countdown & Light Switch-On! 🌟

Get ready for an afternoon of sparkle, smiles, and seasonal magic as Gayle helps us kick off the festivities in style.

📍: Main Street, Alexandria
🗓: Saturday 29th November
🎶 Music, markets, lights, and laughter don’t miss it!

Let’s make this year’s countdown one to remember 💫

25/10/2025

Have your say on the future of Main Street & Mitchell Way!
We’re working to make these key Alexandria streets safer, more welcoming, and more vibrant for everyone — residents, visitors, and local businesses alike.

💬 After your feedback in our earlier consultation, we’ve expanded plans to include both Mitchell Way and Main Street — and now we want to hear from you again!

🗣️ Share your views on what matters most — from infrastructure and the environment to spaces for young people.

📋 Our quick 5-minute survey is open until 6th November.
https://pagepark.co.uk/hello/uplifting-alexandria/

17/10/2025

🎅🎄✨ Hold onto your antlers, Alexandria… because RUDOLPH is coming to town! 🦌💫

That’s right — Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his festive friends are flying in to help us light up the town at our Christmas Light Switch On! 🎁🎶

📅 Saturday 29th November
📍 Alexandria Main Street

Expect twinkling lights, festive fun, music, and plenty of Christmas magic in the air! 🎉❄️

Bring the family, bring your cheer, and don’t forget your Christmas jumpers — Rudolph’s ready for selfies! 📸😂

Who’s excited?! 🎅💃

16/10/2025

🔥 Fireworks Night at Levengrove Park
📍 Wednesday 5 November, open from 6:30pm | 🎇 Display at 7:30PM | 🎟 Free Entry
Fun for all the family and no tickets needed! Just wrap up, turn up, and look up.

🎆 Stunning fireworks display
🍔 food + hot drinks
🎡Fun Fair and music

Visitors are recommended to arrive early and take public transport wherever feasible, as parking restrictions will be in effect and there will be no official event parking. There are two train stations (Dalreoch and Dumbarton Central) within a 5 – 10 minute walking distance of Levengrove Park and bus stops on Risk Street, Quay Street and Bowie Street.

12/10/2025

*PROGRAMME UPDATE* We have 3 remaining episodes of ‘Real People’ to air, including interviews with Harry McCormack, Mary Jack and Natalie James and will also be arranging auditions for the ‘Loch Lomond’s Got Talent’ entries this month. It’s not too late to enter!

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