Bridge of Allan Christmas Lights Appeal

Aim

Raise funds for the maintenance, storage and eventual replacement of our wonderful Christmas lights

Getting in the Christmas spirit

As winter draws in, we have turned our minds to what festive sparkle we can bring to the village for Christmas.  Each year local families and businesses sponsor the 18 festive lights that brighten Henderson Street over Christmas time. Sponsorship helps us to pay to maintain, repair, put up and store throughout the year. Volunteers on the Community Council organise this and with the help of Friends of Bridge of Allan put up our sponsorship plaques thanking our generous sponsors.  

Our Christmas Lights Appeal

The lights are in good condition now after the refurbishment last year.  However over time and due to outdoor exposure during their use over the years, the lights will eventually need further repairs and inevitable replacement. To plan in advance for this expense, we will be running fundraising campaigns over the next few years so that we have the funds required. We are committed to ensure our village continues to sparkle during the festive period in the years to come. 

Replacement of the lights will cost around £20,000 and we are reaching out to you, our community, our local groups, our merchants, our students and our visitors to help us raise these funds.

The Rewards

Our goal is to keep the Christmas lights sparkling on Henderson Street, and what a reward that will be for locals and visitors on those dark winter nights!

Bridge of Allan Scouts designed a bespoke supporters badge to recognise your support each year.  We have 3 levels of rewards available.

1. Digital badges will be produced for donations of £5 or more for individuals donating.  To claim a digital badge make sure you select this reward.  Feel free to print and make your own badge or car sticker. You can always donate more than the £5 by adding an additional donation on the payment page.

2. Physical badges will be produced for donations of £10 or more for people living locally.  To claim a badge make sure you select this reward, we will also sent you a digital version.  You can always donate more than the £10 by adding an additional donation on the payment page.

3. Digital badges will be produced for donations of £50 or more for businesses donating.  To claim a digital badge make sure you select this reward.  Feel free to share on your website and social media, or print and make your own badge or window sticker. You can always donate more than the £50 by adding an additional donation on the payment page.

This project successfully funded on 31st December 2022