Community pulls together again to help share Christmas joy with Stirling Observer Give a Gift Appeal

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Children and young people across the Stirling Observer’s circulation area were greeted with toys and gifts from Santa on Christmas morning thanks to our annual Give A Gift Appeal.And here we feature just some of those who made it possible to put smiles on their faces as 2022 draws to a close.The team at McLean & Stewart Solicitors in Dunblane pulled out all the stops once again.Thanks to members of staff and clients they presented a treasure trove of items and gift vouchers to Observer representatives.Angie Henderson from McLean and Stewart said: “We are delighted to contribute to such a fantastic appeal again this year and hope that Santa is good to all the families out there – Merry Christmas everyone.”Likewise the generous team at Ogilvie Group presented us with a bumper collection of items.A spokesperson said: “Every year Ogilvie Group pull together to help support a local appeal.

Once again, we were overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity. Within our office there was a great sense of community spirit to help as many children as possible receive a gift for Christmas.

The toys were a collection from individual staff members and a kind donation from Ogilvie Group; we pass our thanks to everyone involved.”Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.Stirling Albion acted as one of the drop off points this year, but also kindly provided a stall at their Christmas Bonanza Day where fans and members of the Albion team were able to drop off donations to an Observer representative.Commercial manager Christine Curtis and supporters were faced with flooded premises and wintry conditions the day before the event but spent hours mopping out to ensure the event went ahead.The Albion family and fans rallied round and