05/09/2025
💚 We are absolutely blown away! A heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible local businesses pouring so much love into our raffle—your generosity means the world, not just to us, but to our whole Newlands community. Best of all? Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the day—so bring your friends and family, and let’s make our celebration one to remember!
🌟Star Prize 🌟
Five Sisters Zoo – Though not local to Shawlands, their donation is nothing short of extraordinary: an amazing voucher for a family of four to visit this award-winning rescue zoo and safari park.
Local Legends Supporting Us:
• Loks – Treating someone special to a 2-course meal for 2 from their Fork Out menu. Just round the corner—delicious food, warm vibes.
• Settlers – The board-game haven on Shawlands High Street is gifting a toy, a book, and a bobblehead - If you haven’t been before it’s a great place to visit, they also run brilliant game nights. A perfect spot whether you’re a board-game veteran or discovering Settlers for the first time!
• Gizzi Espresso Bar – Right on the High Street—they’ve generously donated a voucher for your caffeine fix.
• Newlands Home Bakery – Also on the High Street, offering a voucher for their delicious treats.
• Dnisi – Joining the kindness with a voucher too—thank you!
• Paper Plane – Our charming local homeware and gift shop, Homeward & Gifts, has donated a diffuser to spread the love.
• Morrisons – Contributing a mystery prize—we don’t know what it is yet, but we can’t wait to find out!
• Dandelion* – Behind our bake-off hero, supporting the kitchen champions.
• Victor Vezza – The well-known Shawlands barbers are offering a haircut and beard trim—fresh look, fresh confidence.
• Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead – Donated two hampers plus bottles—delicious and outdoorsy vibes.
We couldn’t be more thankful to each of you—for supporting our raffle, our cause, and the beating heart of Newlands. Let’s show them some love, share the post, and remember: tickets available on the day—see you there!
