Fairlie young person named as award winner at tree lighting ceremony

David Sutherland was announced as the Margaret Currie BEM award winner for the Fairlie Young Citizen of the Year on Monday (December 4).

David Sutherland with his award and certificate (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

It is an event ceremony that has been running for around three decades and has seen various community winners.

He was presented the award by Fairlie Primary head teacher Caroline McGinn.

Caroline McGinn presented the award to David (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

This year’s festive event took place at Fairlie Village Hall when the lights on the Christmas tree were switched on.

The switch on took place on Monday evening (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

Youngsters from Fairlie Primary got the crowd ready for Christmas by providing musical entertainment.

There were some musical classics provided by the primary youngsters (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

The youngsters entertained the crowd with their songs (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

The primary pupils even put on their favourite festive jumpers to celebrate the occasion.

The youngsters entertained the crowd with their songs (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

The pupils donned the favourite festive jumpers (Image: Charlie Gilmour)

A spokesperson from Fairlie Community Association, which organised the event, said:  "Many thanks to everyone who came along to the Tree Lighting at the village hall.

"Congratulations to David Sutherland, who received the Margaret Currie BEM award for the Fairlie Young Citizen of the Year, and thanks to Mrs McGinn who made the presentation and switched on the lights, assisted by Liam and Rory Pottinger.

"Special thanks to the youngsters from Fairlie Primary who got us all ready for Christmas with great entertainment."