02/09/2026
Well, where to start? It’s hard to write a post that will do justice to the weekend just past, but we’ll give it a go.
Firstly, a big thank you to the volunteers who delivered 2,000 programmes to households around the town to keep everyone informed.
And the thanks continue…
Next, to the Marine Bar Whitehead, The Whitecliff Inn and Whitehead Glasgow Rangers Club who provided some stellar entertainment at their venues.
To newcomers Craftsea Lighthouse and Lighthouse Yarns who came up with imaginative events and delivered them with aplomb, not to mention Shores.Whitehead and Brave New World Salon who offered new venues for music at the more chilled end of the spectrum.
To McMasters Butchers for the BBQ, The Bank House Cafe for the music and (festival favourite) poetry.
To the Church of Ireland for hosting our ‘wellness’ events, the Methodist for the family picnic, silver bands and ukuleles and not forgetting the Congregational church for their wonderful joint service of praise.
To Whitehead Community Centre for lending chairs and hosting our new local Uke band.
To the local swimming groups including the Bluetits who supported our community dip with a record turnout of around 40 people.
Not forgetting the 23 intrepid souls who turned up for the night time walk to the lighthouse and were rewarded with the most fantastic moon…
…and of course the performers, artists, teachers, musicians, poets, crafters and more who took part and made the weekend bigger and better than ever.
And last, but by no means least, to Eve Black and Steve Diamond Artist for stepping in to keep the socials covered and ensure everyone knew what was happening.
We do appreciate that the success only happens when YOU turn up and support the events and the biggest thanks goes to all of you for coming out and getting involved.
Keep an eye out for events that run throughout the year - possibly a coastal walk in the autumn once we’ve recovered from this weekend and definitely the Big Christmas Sit out where Noel McKee will be collecting for the The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory and local food bank.
