Freshway Lockerbie brought Christmas cheer to local families last week, teaming up with Snappy Shopper to transform the Go Local store into a festive hub complete with a free Santa’s grotto and seasonal activities.
Held on 28 November, the event turned the store into a winter wonderland featuring cheerful elves, a spin-to-win prize wheel, free face painting and access to the in-store soft play. Children aged 0–15 enjoyed meeting Santa, taking home Christmas gifts, sampling sweet treats and winning prizes throughout the afternoon.
The community turnout was strong, with parents praising the store and Snappy Shopper for creating a warm, memorable occasion.
One parent said: “Mylie loved meeting Santa and his elves today. Thank you.” Another commented: “Arlo loved meeting the elves today, Santa not so much (he cried!), but he’s very thankful for his book and sweets.” A third resident described it as a “magical experience”, adding that their child had been “spoiled with gifts and sweets”, while another summed up local sentiment: “What a lovely thing to do for the young ones.”
Freshway Lockerbie, which opened in July as Scotland’s first Go Local store, has quickly become a community focal point, regularly supporting local families through in-store events and initiatives.
Snappy Shopper said it was delighted to partner with the store to bring festive magic to Lockerbie and to give back to communities that have supported its retail partners throughout the year.
The Lockerbie fun day forms part of Snappy Shopper’s wider festive programme rolling out nationwide. This includes charity donations and partnerships, in-store celebrations, surprise giveaways, and weekly chances for customers to win £250 in Snappy Shopper credit between 28 November and 19 December. To enter, customers simply place an order and add the free ticket at the top of the app menu, with winners contacted directly.