Committee deserves praise for successful Procession

Jun 11 2009 by Our Correspondent, West Lothian Courier

ONE again the committee organising the Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival deserves a vote of thanks from the people of Bathgate, along with all who worked so hard to make the weekend a success.

Despite mixed weather, a large turnout of people was able to appreciate the tremendous amount of work which went into the preparation of the many floats and the decoration of the houses; the participation of the various schools was a delight; and Bathgate’s great musical talent was also on display.

The historical pageant and the procession were a celebration of the town’s sense of community – and in times such as these it was good to be able to focus on something good for a change!

So thank you to Mr Stebbing and the committee and to everyone who spent many weeks and months preparing for the big weekend for all your hard work.

Rev John S. Bremner

Church Park

Bathgate