IT was refreshing to read about the ventures to preserve Christmas Lights in Crossgates and Lochgelly.

Too many people seem to think it is Fife Council that puts up the festive decorations, but it is actually local community activists.

It is the same in Cowdenbeath, Kelty, Benarty and Cardenden.

The people who do all the fundraising to make their communities feel festive deserve a huge pat on the back and more people helping them.

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