Johnstone Buzz

04/11/2026

🧸 WIN A TEDDY & HELP FEED A LOCAL FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS! 🎄

The kids’ absolute favourite is BACK at the Johnstone Christmas Market! Come and try your luck at our Teddy Bear Tombola! 🎟️✨

Every cuddly bear is waiting to find a loving home, and the best part? Every single penny raised goes directly towards ensuring local families in our community get a warm, festive Christmas dinner. ❤️🍽️

Bring the wee ones along, pick a ticket, and help us make sure no family in Johnstone goes hungry this holiday season.

📍 Where to find us: Houstoun Square, Johnstone

🗓️ When: Saturday 14th November

Let’s spread some Christmas magic together! 🎁🧸✨

-Johnstone Business Consortium

03/11/2026

🎄 STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT 🎄

Magenta Blue

Looking for stylish secret Santa gifts, stocking fillers, or a little treat for yourself? We’re excited to welcome an incredible local jewellery & accessory maker to our Christmas Market lineup! 💍💫

What you'll find at their stall:
✨ Beautiful, unique earrings
📿 Handcrafted beaded jewellery
👜 Stylish tote bags & everyday accessories
🎁 Thoughtful, lightweight gifts ready for wrapping!

Make sure to pop by their stall early to grab your favourite pieces before they sell out!

Christmas market - Saturday 14th Nov - 10am - 3pm, Houstoun Square, Johnstone.
- The Johnstone Business Consortium.

02/11/2026

Glitter, smiles, and Christmas magic! 🎨✨

We are providing FREE face painting at our Christmas market🎄🥰 Going the extra step further to make the Christmas season that bit more special 🥰

Don't forget to visit our fabulous Face Painter at the Christmas Market!

📍 Location: Houstoun Square, Johnstone
⏰ Time: 10am - 3pm

Stop by and add a bit of sparkle to your market day! 🎄❤️

Christmas market - Saturday 14th Nov - 10am - 3pm, Houstoun Square, Johnstone.

- The Johnstone Business Consortium.

02/11/2026

🎄EVERY FAMILY DESERVES A CHRISTMAS DINNER 🎄

We firmly believe that no one in our town should go without on Christmas Day. That’s why we’ve set up our Every Family Deserves a Christmas Dinner GoFundMe campaign.

For the last 9 years, we have provided Christmas Food Hampers to support families in Johnstone. Last year, we managed to make 90 Hampers!!

💖 How you can help:

📍 Donate: Even the smallest contribution makes a huge difference!

📍 Share: Please share this post to help us spread the word across our community.

🎁 Donate here: https://gofund.me/be5e0ef19

Thank you all.

The Johnstone Business Consortium.

Support Our Campaign: Every Family Deserves a Christmas Dinner Organised by … Rhea Henderson needs your support for Every Family Deserves a Christmas Dinner

02/11/2026

Can you help us bring Christmas magic to Johnstone’s kids? 🧸❤️

No child in our town should feel forgotten this Christmas. All gifts collected go directly to children living right here in Johnstone, but we need your help to fill our collection boxes!

🎁 How you can help:
Please drop off a brand-new, unwrapped gift at any of our local collection points:

📍 Collection Points:

Hendersons Flowers

The Pet Shop

R Brown & co Traditional shoe repairs & key cutting

Emmerson Homes

Specsavers Johnstone

Please note: For health and safety gifts must be brand new.

Thank you for helping us bring smiles to our local children this holiday season! ✨

01/11/2026

🎄 FOOD VENDOR SPOTLIGHT 🎄

WEE COFFEE CARAVAN

Warming up your Christmas Market visit with fantastic hot drinks! We’re excited to welcome an incredible local mobile café to our vendor lineup! ☕💫

What you'll find at their stall:
☕ Freshly brewed barista coffee

🍵 Warming teas & seasonal specialty drinks

🐴 Served with love from their charming converted horsebox!

Make sure to grab yourself a hot cup to sip on while you shop!

Christmas market - Saturday 14th Nov - 10am - 3pm, Houstoun Square, Johnstone.
- The Johnstone Business Consortium.

01/11/2026

✨ JOIN US FOR OUR CHRISTMAS MARKET! ✨

📍 Location: Houstoun Square, Johnstone

🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday 12th November 10am - 3pm!🎄

Get into the holiday spirit and support local this festive season! We are so excited to invite you all to our upcoming Christmas Market—a magical day out for the whole family! 🎄🎁

We’ve brought together an incredible selection of talented local businesses, crafters, and food makers, so you can tick off your holiday shopping list while soaking up the festive cheer!

🎅 What you’ll find on the day:

🎁 Handmade Crafts & Gifts: Unique clocks, resin art, wire sculptures, candles, custom mugs, cushions & personalised keepsakes

🍰 Festive Food & Drink: Delicious local home bakes, event catering, and cozy hot drinks from our coffee horsebox

🌸 Home & Pampering: Handcrafted natural soaps, luxury skincare, and everlasting artificial floral arrangements

🎈 Decor & Styling: Stunning party balloon displays

🎨 Kids’ Fun: Face painting to transform the little ones into Christmas elves, reindeer, or fairies!

🎅 Special Visitor: Santa’s Grotto! Bring the kids along to meet Santa himself and share their Christmas wishes!

Come along, bring your family and friends, support local makers, and enjoy a wonderful day out! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

31/10/2026

🎄 STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT 🎄

Forever Floral Creations

Bring lasting beauty into your home this festive season! We’re excited to welcome an incredible local artificial floral stylist to our Christmas Market lineup! 🌸💫

What you'll find at her stall:
💐 Stunning artificial flower arrangements & stems
🎄 Handcrafted seasonal Christmas wreaths
🎁 Everlasting floral gifts for every occasion
✨ Low-maintenance blooms that stay fresh all year round

Make sure to visit her stall early to grab your favourite pieces before they sell out!

Christmas market - Saturday 14th Nov - 10am - 3pm, Houstoun Square, Johnstone.
- The Johnstone Business Consortium.

30/10/2026

🎄 STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT 🎄

Bubbles & Blooms

Looking for the ultimate stocking filler or self-care treat this festive season? We’re excited to welcome an incredible local artisan soap maker to our Christmas Market lineup! 🧼💫

What you'll find at their stall:
🧼 Beautifully handcrafted, natural soaps
🎁 Festive gift sets & stocking fillers
🌿 Nourishing, skin-loving ingredients
✨ Heavenly seasonal scents to brighten up your winter

Make sure to visit her stall early to grab your favourite scents before they sell out!

29/10/2026

🎄 STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT 🎄
Kennedys Candles

Looking for the perfect secret Santa or festive gift? We’re excited to welcome an incredible local candle maker to our Christmas Market lineup! 🕯️💫

What you'll find at their stall:
🕯️ Beautiful hand-poured candles & festive scents
🎁 Ideal stocking fillers & secret Santa presents
✨ Long-lasting aromas to make your home feel cozy
🛍️ Thoughtfully packaged gift sets ready to give

Make sure to visit their stall early to grab your favourite scents before they sell out!

Christmas market - Saturday 14th Nov - 10am - 3pm, Houstoun Square, Johnstone.
- The Johnstone Business Consortium.