Together We Made Christmas: A Tribute to Supporting Businesses

This month, we’re pausing our usual featured business spotlight to offer a heartfelt thank you to every business that supported Where Christmas Comes Together. The way Galashiels came together - promoting the campaign, displaying materials, getting involved in activities and championing the town - made this year’s festive season something truly special. Together, we created something the whole community could be proud of.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, whose support helped make the campaign possible:

Main Sponsor: BID for Galashiels

Silver Sponsor: SPG Fire & Security Ltd

Bronze Sponsors: R Mitchell (Glass) Ltd, RBS Builders, TIJ Barbers, The Salmon Inn, Mobility Scooter Repairs & Advice, The Colourful Edit, MEH Builders, Derek Watson at McGill Mortgages, Scott Cranston, Travel Lightly, Dental Accountant

We also want to acknowledge the businesses who generously donated work in kind towards the project. Your creativity, time and resources played a key role in bringing the campaign to life:

• McGowan Marketing – provided in-kind marketing support in planning, lead up and on the day

• Elliot Henderson Ltd – provided the stage

• Craigs Skippy – provided the skip

• Aaron Briggs at Booker Galashiels – provided water

• Pavilion Cinema Galashiels – provided advertising

• Alex Dalgetty & Sons – provided baked goods

• Hike & Bike Hub, Galashiels SCIO SC 051989 and Cycling Without Age Scotland Galashiels – took Santa on a tour of Gala

• McDonald’s – hosted Santa and provided a Happy Meal

• Down to Earth Selkirk – provided fruit for volunteer stewards

• The Salmon Inn – provided accommodation for True Taylor and the event command centre

• Stuart Wilson, Kevin Andison and Ian Calder – supported the Christmas lights

• Mitchell Glass - vans for logistics

• SPG - light access equipment

• Howdens Insurance - lights insurance

• Graeme McIver – served as MC

  
  

And a huge thank you to the teams who went above and beyond:

• Police Scotland – especially PC Gary Froud for support on the day, and PC Tara Elms for guidance throughout the planning stages.

• SBC Safety Advisory Group – for their invaluable advice and support.

• Parks & Environment Team at SBC – especially Natasha and Graeme, for their exceptional support in delivering the event.

  
  

Plus, a special thanks also to Melissa from Honey Be Bright, who created the illustrations used across the campaign and designed our town trail.

And by no means least – a thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy - including our BID Directors who work in a voluntary capacity and truly gave 110% - thank you.

Thank you to every business who stood behind the campaign. Your support shows exactly what can be achieved when the town works together - and we look forward to building on that spirit in the year ahead.