Alexandria BID

03/09/2026

🏆 COMMUNITY PUB OF THE YEAR 2026! 🏆

A massive congratulations to The Pawn Lounge, who brought the Community Pub of the Year award home to Alexandria from the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards this week! 🙌

It’s fantastic to see one of our local businesses recognised nationally for the work they put into bringing people together and supporting their community.

Well done to the whole team at The Pawn — Alexandria is proud of you! 👏❤️

The Pawn

28/08/2026

WE ONLY HAVE 2 DAYS LEFT!

Our closing-down sale continues, with up to 50% OFF selected items throughout the shop.

If you’ve been meaning to pop in, please don’t leave it too late — this is your last chance! 🥹

Come and grab yourself a bargain and, most importantly, come and say goodbye.

A huge THANK YOU ❤️ to every single customer who has supported our family business over the past 67 years. We couldn’t have done it without you.

📍 The Paint Pot
⏰ ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT!

Once the doors close, that’s it. ❤️

27/08/2026

📣 LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITY

Alexandria BID business The Pawn Lounge are recruiting! 👀

Know someone who might be a great fit? Tag them or give this a share. 👇

All the details are on the poster.

25/08/2026

⚠️PRACTICE RENOVATION⚠️

Commencing tomorrow, 26 August 2026, the practice will undergo refurbishment, the will mean that the downstairs will be inaccessible to both patients and staff until Monday 7th September.

If you have a scheduled appointment please enter from the rear entrance via the car park. This will be clearly sign posted and staff will be waiting to es**rt you to the upstairs waiting room.

We would like to thank our patients for their continued support and patience during the works.

We look forward to welcoming you all, in the coming weeks, to our brand new space 🙌

19/08/2026

🎄 CALLING ALL TRADERS! 🎄

We’re looking for some amazing producers, makers, crafters and independent businesses to join us for the Alexandria Christmas Market & Light Switch On! ✨

📅 Saturday 21st November
⏰ 12pm – 5pm

If you’ve got something special you’d love to bring to our Christmas market, we’d love to hear from you! ❤️

🎁 Gifts & crafts
🍰 Food & sweet treats
🎄 Christmas goodies
🛍️ Independent & local businesses

Interested in joining us? Apply using the link below 👇
https://forms.gle/Swjau35acFhn7dM78

Please feel free to tag or share with any brilliant traders you think should be there! 🎅🎄

18/08/2026

📢 Good news for local banking customers!

We’re pleased to share that Lloyds Banking Group is reinstating cheque deposits at Banking Hubs from 1 September 2026. 🏦

This means customers of Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland and Halifax will once again be able to deposit cheques through their local Banking Hub.

This is a very welcome return of an important service for customers and communities who rely on face-to-face banking facilities.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may benefit. 💙

18/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING! 📚☕

Fancy spending your weekends surrounded by books, brilliant coffee and lovely people? 👀✨

We’re looking for a weekend Barista/Bookseller to join our little close-knit bookish team at Caffeinated Escapism! 💚

We’re looking for someone who:
📚 Has a genuine passion for books and loves chatting about them
☕ Can make a banging coffee (or is keen to learn!)
💬 Is confident, friendly and loves talking to customers
✨ Can use their own initiative and isn’t afraid to get stuck in
🫶 Is happy working independently and getting things done without needing constant direction
📅 Is available to work weekends, occasionally cover leave during the week, and is 18+

If the thought of recommending your favourite book while making someone their perfect coffee sounds like your dream weekend… we’d love to hear from you! 📖☕

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] 💌

Come join our cosy little corner of books & brews! 🌿📚✨

12/08/2026

We are so sad to hear The Paint Pot will be closing after 67 years!

It is with great sadness that we announce that, after 67 years as a third-generation family business, we have made the heartbreaking decision to close our shop permanently.

Our shop will be closing at the end of August.

This has been an incredibly difficult decision, but due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and the rising costs of running a small independent business, we are no longer able to continue.

We would like to thank every customer, supplier, friend, and member of our community who has supported us over the past 67 years. Your loyalty, kindness, and support have meant the world to us, and we will always be grateful.

From our family to yours, thank you for everything and for being part of our journey. ❤️

23/07/2026

🍕 Bangin Pizza Thursdays have arrived at The Pawn! 🍕

Looking for a proper handmade pizza? Every Thursday from 12pm–9pm, Bangin Pizza is serving up authentic, hand-stretched Italian pizzas right here in the heart of The Vale! 🇮🇹🔥

Choose from:
🍕 La Classica (Ham & Mushroom)
🌶️ La Diavola (The Devil)
🥦 Verdura (Roasted Veg)
🍕 American (Pepperoni)
🧀 Margherita
🌱 Vegan

Finish it off with one of their homemade dips:
🧄 Garlic Mayo
🌶️ Hot Chilli Honey
🔥 Cajun Mayo

It’s fantastic to see another new food venture bringing something different to Alexandria, so if you can, pop along and show your support. ❤️

Great pizza, made by hand, using quality ingredients – and now available every Thursday from 12pm until 9pm at The Pawn. 🍕🙌