Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Stobswell lights up for Christmas
A COMMUNITY in Dundee has come together to bring some festive cheer to the area after a difficult year.
Members of the Stobswell Forum have spent the last few weeks making preparations for the neighbourhood’s festive celebrations – culminating in yesterday’s switch-on of the Morgan Academy Christmas tree lights.
The team secured cash from Dundee City Council’s new festive fund and have already launched events, including their pop-up North Pole Post Office and Christmas dropoff shop on Albert Street.
To avoid crowds gathering, the organisers made the decision to record the switch-on – which can be viewed on our website.
Musical performances by pupils from Morgan Academy and Clepington Primary brought in the switch-on, accompanied by a few words from Lord Provost Ian Borthwick and a Christmas tale by local storyteller Robbie Fotheringham.
The lord provost said: “To the people of Stobswell, I wish you all, and your families, a very good Christmas and a happy new year.
“Stay safe, because it’s important that we look after not only ourselves but the community generally.
“The best wishes to everyone in Stobswell.”
Colin Clement, of the forum, said: “This is the first time the Stobswell Forum has organised the local festive celebrations.
“It’s been daunting, exciting and so much fun in equal measure.
“While the organisation has been a challenge, it’s great that the community now has the opportunity to decide what they want to see happen in their locality and, most importantly, get involved.”
Members of the public are invited to donate items, including hats, scarves, toiletries and non-perishable foods, to the Stobswell Community Christmas appeal.
Donations can be handed in to the North Pole Post Office on 170 Albert Street, open on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm.