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December 3, 2018FLIGHTPATH’S LUMP SUM AWARD TO FUND OUTDOOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
December 3, 2018Thousands descended on Johnstone town centre to mark the start of the festive season this weekend at the annual Christmas Lights Switch On.
The Pulse FM DJs hosted a main stage in Houstoun Square packed with young up-and-coming talent who helped get everyone in the festive mood.
Youngsters in attendance were spoilt for choice with the chance to visit Santa’s Grotto as well as take part in free festive face painting and Christmas crafts.
Kids could also meet some of Santa’s reindeer and enjoy the funfair rides in the square.
A Christmas market was run by St Vincent’s Hospice with a selection of goodies available for those early Christmas present ideas.
At 5pm, Renfrewshire’s Provost Lorraine Cameron was joined by lucky competition winner, nine-year old Jonathan from St Anthony’s, on stage to push the button and light up Johnstone
Provost Cameron said: “It’s been another fantastic event and I was so pleased to see such a great turn out in Johnstone this year.
“I was honoured to have Jonathan with me to switch the lights on and I hope he had an incredible day that he will remember forever.”
The lights switch-on was organised by Renfrewshire Council as part of its town centre events programme.
