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Denny Giving Tree and Community Christmas Event

EDM (Early Day Motion) 3114: tabled on 13 April 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Denny & District Community Group and local businesses for once again organising the Denny Giving Tree and Community Christmas Event; notes that last year’s Giving Tree provided 500 gifts to children and adults who might otherwise have gone without at Christmas, and welcomes this year’s 10 Christmas trees, including the one at the Denny Co-op on Stirling Street; commends the volunteers, schools, charities and shops whose generosity makes the initiative possible; celebrates the community Christmas event on 7 December, including the parade, market stalls, entertainment and carol singing; and recognises Strathcarron fundraiser George Talbot for switching on the town’s Christmas lights as the community comes together to support those most in need this festive season.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.