Not quite feeling festive yet? Well, we can’t magic up snow or a Christmas tree to rival the local monkey puzzle, but why not head down to your local Christmas lights switch-on?

It takes place this Friday, 2nd December on Abbot St outside the Co-op from 6pm. There’s festive music, mince pies and usually a special visit from a certain someone.

Why not combine it with an afternoon of local Christmas shopping and a meal out, all within easy reach of Strathbungo?

STOP PRESS. A little bird tells me this Saturday is Shawland’s Primary’s Christmas Fair. Not sure of timings but events like this are normally 10-2 at the school. Hopefully they’ll have signs out on the day, or if you’re a Shalwands parent, post a comment on this thread and let us know!