The Review Issue 5 | Page 2

2 To place editorial email [email protected] happy birthday to us we can’t belie ve it’s been a whole year since we b rought ou t the first is sue of the re vie w! we are so gr ateful that the b u sines ses of ste warton and beyond have really got behind u s in this ven ture and made it a succes s. The most rewarding part of this year has been hearing all your lovely comments about the magazine and we really appreciate your feedback. Advent calendars at the ready... the countdown is about to begin, and kicking off the festive period is the big light switch by Councillor Ellen Freel on Sunday 30 Nov. Join us in the garden of John Knox Church at 5pm and stay for hot chocolate. Getting us in the Christmas spirit early is the Parent’s Association Winter Fayre (page 12). We will be hosting our very own photobooth for the kids (and the big kids!), with the best ones being printed in our Spring edition. It’s always a fantastic event for all ages so pop down and see us on the 29th November in The Centre. features... new faces. . .............................................................. 4 weddings . . ................................................................ 4 contacts.................................................................. 4 your yuletide guide.......................................... 6-7 carrie’s challenge. . .............................................. 17 stewarton churches together what’s on. . ........24 record breakers.. .................................................26 lainey’s gift guide. . ...................................... 40-41 the review featured business.............................43 Next up is the Stewarton Drama Group’s Panto ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, from the 3rd to 6th of December. After their recent success with ‘Bouncers’, we are expecting a show to remember! Also in our diary is the much anticipated Yuletide Night (page 6) which the Stewarton business owners and Sainsbury’s staff have been working together to make happen. We love the buzz of the town on Yuletide Night and seeing the whole community come together for a fun-filled evening of shopping, carols, nativity, special offers... and of course - Santa! As locals of Stewarton, the team at The Review remain passionate about providing our town with a great resource for us all to make use of so don’t be shy... get in touch if you have something to share! rebook your advert Whether you’re advertising already or just interested, contact us today to place your advert in the next edition! meet the team... contact us The Review 22D Main Street Stewarton KA3 5AE Tel: 01560 428031 or call Martin on 07716 596 181 martin - the bossy one shona - the creative one john - the geeky one [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected]