A group of neighbours ensured a Paisley street was given a Christmas boost this year.
They lifted the spirits of the entire neighbourhood in Roffey Park Road with a Christmas light switch on organised last night.
The cheerful event saw mulled wine, mince pies and sweets for the children - and even saw Santa Claus stroll down the road.
It was ticketed £5 per person with all the funds raised going towards the Renfrewshire Foodbank.
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However, coronavirus restrictions and social distancing rules were followed.
During lockdown, a group of neighbours, Karen, Helen, Pogie and Tracey, helped raise £3,500 for the Accord Hospice and The Prince's Trust through a street bingo in March.
The event was organised to keep the street's spirits high during the first lockdown restrictions.
Funds raised were matched by Morrisons - donating a total of £7000 to the charities.
Helen's son, Jonathan Irvine, shared the videos of the group "making the best of the world we live in" on social media.
Videos courtesy of Jonathan Irvine.
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