IN PICTURES: Carnoustie lights up for Christmas after Storm Arwen blackout By Graham Brown November 29 2021, 8:59am November 29 2021, 8:59am Share IN PICTURES: Carnoustie lights up for Christmas after Storm Arwen blackout Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/2776173/in-pictures-carnoustie-lights-up-for-christmas-after-arwen-blackout/ Copy Link Carnoustie enjoyed an afternoon of fun for the lights switch-on event. Pic: Alan Richardson Carnoustie enjoyed some festive sparkle after the town’s lights switch-on beat Storm Arwen. Some local resident were left without power for more than 15 hours at the weekend. But Carnoustie Community Council went ahead with a day of Sunday fun at the former Kinloch school site. Santa at his Philip Hall grotto with four-year-old Olivia Olszewski. Pic: Alan Richardson Carnoustie High School brass ensemble entertained the crowds. There was also dancing and singing from members of the Angus Centre for Performing Arts. Local artisan producers set up stalls in the Kinloch grounds. Angus and Dundee Battalion Army Cadet Force attended the event and set up archery for visitors to enjoy. Two-year-olds Amelia Hegerty and Azia Dale dance to the music at the Kinloch event. Pic: Alan Richardson And Santa arrived in style at his grotto outside the Philip Hall. It meant families could enjoy some fun after the miserable weekend caused by Storm Arwen. The Grinch photo bombs a selfie at the Carnoustie Community Council Christmas event. Pic: Alan Richardson. SSE provided hot food and drink at Carnoustie leisure centre for locals affected by the power outage. And there are warnings that homes across Angus could be affected for several days before supplies are fully restored. More pictures from Carnoustie Christmas lights switch-on Jeanie Stewart with Hazel and Anabell Lackie at one of the Kinloch stalls. Pic: Alan Richardson. Carnoustie Citizen of the Year Kenny Lee (left) and Junior Citizen of the Year Ewan Turner help Santa switch on the tree lights. Pic: Alan Richardson Santa arrives in style at his grotto. Pic: Alan Richardson Crowds gathered for the switch-on of the town Christmas tree lights. Pic: Alan Richardson. The Sisterhood singing group from Angus Centre for the Performing Arts. Pic: Alan Richardson.
