Mairi Valentine wants to raise money for the MS Society UK by turning her home into a winter wonderland this festive season. The Bearsden native first learned she had MS at 23 just after the birth of her daughter and has experienced severe symptoms including turning blind in one eye. The 33-year-old said: “I remember after my daughter was born, I went completely numb on the left-hand side of my body. The switch-on and decorations have generated a lot of interest from locals in the area especially youngsters. Mairi explained: “Everyone is so happy and excited when they see the decorations, even in the cold.

Source: The Times November 11, 2023 14:21 UTC