The weather might not be getting any warmer, but local Retailers are certainly ‘hotting’ things up in Helensburgh. With the main sea-side road now open, Winterfest underway and our ‘Dress to Impress’ window competition up and running, it’s a busy time for our local Retailers who are as keen as mustard to ensure that the local community feel a sense of festive cheer when shopping locally.

A few weeks ago Toyota had asked senior pupils at Hermitage Academy to paint festivities on their showroom windows. They had wanted to add some extra cheer to the bottom showroom for this weekend’s Christmas Photo Booth (part of Winterfest). The art students made such a good job, it was mentioned that Toyota should take part in this year’s ‘Dress to Impress’ window display competition. I popped along to see the artwork and it’s certainly ‘impressive’. Joining our list of Retailers taking part are :- The Wedding Planner, The Toy Shop, The Whisky Shop, MacGillivray's, Rowan Gallery, Franny Belle, Toyota, Crystal May’s, Cats Pyjamas, VIP Nail Salon, Laura Kate, Cancer Research UK, The Beacon Trust, Pebble Blue, The Flower Shop, The Scandinavian Shop, Vanity Fair, Visit Helensburgh, The Buffet Shop, New World Yacht Care and many many more. While you’re out and about this weekend enjoying the festive activities, remember to support the Retailers on your local High Street. After all, they’ve gone that extra mile to ensure your Christmas shopping experience is a good one! Hints/Tips : MAKE SURE YOUR POSTERS ARE VISIBLE IN YOUR WINDOW DISPLAY KAY Consultancy will be taking more photographs of the shop windows every day for the next 2 weeks and will post to Facebook. Please ‘like’ and ‘share’ @ www.facebook.com/KAYConsultancy ‘Dress to Impress’ window competition closes Friday 13th December. To vote for your favourite window design, please text your vote to 0771 476 5823 as soon as possible.