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Christmas Art Competition details
Find out more about how to enter our Christmas Art competition in 2025.
CVA Board
Nov 71 min read


Family Ceilidh is Back! 🎶
We are excited to announce that this year’s Village Family Ceilidh is just around the corner! After the fantastic success of last year’s event, we’re thrilled to welcome back the amazing Penny Drops Ceilidh Band for another unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing, and community fun. 📅 Event Details 🗓 Date: Saturday, 8th November 🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm 📍 Location: Village Hall 🎟️ Tickets are now on sale! Last year sold out quickly, so don’t miss your chance — th
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Sep 221 min read


Christmas in Cardrona 2025: A new twist on a Festive favourite! 🎄
This year, we are bringing together the beloved Christmas Lights Switch-on and the popular Christmas Makers Market for one big, magical celebration that everyone can enjoy.
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Sep 222 min read


A Fantastic Day at the Village Summer Fayre!
The village came alive once again for our much-loved Summer Fayre, and what a fantastic day it turned out to be! From smiling faces to local stalls and great entertainment, it was truly a celebration of community spirit.
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Sep 222 min read


Kids - we need your help 🐍
Callum the Cardrona Cobra is BACK... and he's not alone! That’s right – Callum has returned to the Cardrona Village Green for another summer of fun, and this year, he’s brought someone special... his girlfriend Clara ! ❤️ But now they need your help to get to the Cardrona Summer Fayre 2025 ! Here’s how you can help: 🎨 Paint a rock at home – be as colourful, creative or silly as you like!🐍 Add it to one of the snakes – Callum or Clara – on the Village Green.💪 Keep check
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Jul 281 min read


The Village Summer Fayre is Almost Here! 🌞
Excitement is building as we get ready for another unforgettable Village Summer Fayre! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 9th of August to bring your friends and family. Come along for a day packed with fun, food, and fantastic community spirit. We Still Need Volunteers! If you have got an hour to spare on the day — even just one — we would love your help. You don’t need to commit to the whole event. Every pair of hands makes a huge difference! Whether it is helping to set up,
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Jul 52 min read


Hop into Spring with Our Easter Egg Hunt!
This Easter, we are excited to bring you a fun-filled adventure along the Cycle Path! We have created a special Easter Egg Hunt that is perfect for families to enjoy together. Starting at the pump and jump, follow the clues all the way up to the bridge – with riddles and surprises along the way! Here is how it works: We will display 10 Easter egg sheets featuring riddles that will guide you on your journey. As you explore, solve the riddles and enjoy the excitement of finding
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Apr 111 min read


Red Button Crafting event
We are thrilled to partly sponsor a fun and creative crafting event for all age groups! Whether you are a seasoned artist or trying your hand at crafting for the first time, this event is for you. We believe in the power of creativity to bring people together and create lasting memories, which is why we’re so excited to support our community. Come explore your artistic side, connect with others, and enjoy hands-on crafting experiences for all ages. This event is a great oppor
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Apr 91 min read


Farewell Mollie, our amazing Events Co-ordinator
We’re bidding a fond farewell to our wonderful Event Co-ordinator, Mollie, after three years of unforgettable village events.
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Apr 91 min read


CVA Halloween Family Disco 2024 🎃
Cardrona's Halloween Disco We had a great turn out at our 1st Halloween Family Disco in the Village Hall! Families from all over the village and nearby communities came together for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and spooky surprises. From prize winning creative costumes to lively dancing - the atmosphere was fangtastic! 🦇 Shoutout to our CVA committee members Mollie Davies and Emily McGowan, along with spooktacular helpers Natalie Elder and Esme Kirk who supported
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Nov 9, 20241 min read


Christmas Card Drawing Competition
We’re excited to announce a special event for this holiday season—our first ever Christmas card drawing competition! We invite all artists, big and small, to submit their best drawn Christmas pictures for a chance to be featured on our very first CVA Christmas card. Let your imagination shine and show us what Christmas in Cardrona means to you. Theme: Christmas in Cardrona Eligibility: Open to all ages Submission Deadline: Friday, 29th of November 2024 How to Enter: Send your
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Christmas Crafts Fayre | A festive weekend in Cardrona
Our 1st Christmas Crafts Fayre is just around the corner. This is a perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit while supporting local artisans! Christmas Craft Fayre Cardrona Lights Switch-on Saturday 30th November Sunday 1st December 12pm - 4pm 4pm - 6pm Cardrona Village Hall The Green + Village Hall Our Christmas Craft Fayre Join us for a festive afternoon filled with unique handmade gifts, decorations, and delicious treats. From handcrafted ornaments to cosy knitte
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Christmas lights switch-on | A festive weekend in Cardrona
Get ready to kick off the festive season at home! We've got a bumper weekend of Christmas events with our Christmas Craft Fay re followed by our annual Christmas lights switch-on. Christmas Craft Fayre Cardrona Lights Switch-on Saturday 30th November Sunday 1st December 12pm - 4pm 4pm - 6pm Cardrona Village Hall The Green + Village Hall Our Christmas lights switch-on Join us for an evening filled with joy and community spirit and be dazzled by our brand new Christmas Lights.
Franziska Droll-Johnstone
Nov 8, 20241 min read


New event line-up unveiled + takeaway treats
Time to wind down as the days grow shorter? Not likely ! We’re pleased to share our upcoming series of events; jam packed with activity until January 2025. Whether you’re into proper good food, learning new board games or finding handmade treasures at Christmas fayres; there’s something for everyone - and of course plenty of ways to get involved ! Learn more on our events list . As well as planned events, you’ll be pleased to hear that The Tasty Hog Company (Sat 28th Oct) a
Emily McGowan
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Our Community / Information Day pilot
‘Fantastic engagement with the community. Well done for making our Village feel like a community!’ A huge thank you to those who joined us for our 1st Community Day pilot. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow residents and put faces to names while we shared CVA updates and answer questions/listen to concerns. We asked for anonymous feedback as part of the CVA member’s vote for graffiti artwork and were overwhelmed with the positive feedback we received as part of th
Emily McGowan
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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