Dear Friends
In my ninth year of office as the
chairperson of Linlithgow and Linlithgow Bridge Children’s Gala Day I write
this letter with thoughts of last year and feel as though it was just yesterday
that Joy Cummings crowned Holly Dolan Queen of Hearts.
The Gala Day takes many months of
hard work to prepare. The fund raising,
rehearsals and stage building only take place because of the determination of
the committee members. They work
tirelessly to make sure the Children have a day they will remember for the rest
of their lives and I thank them on behalf of the community for their continued
support.
The wider community also support
and contribute to the day. The schools,
youth organisations, bands, clubs, churches, Deacons Court and many more. To them the committee are very grateful.
This year it was a great honour that
Mrs Marion Snedden agreed to be our lady crowner. Mrs Snedden has spent her
entire teaching career in Linlithgow and has given her time generously to support
our community through her involvement with local youth groups.
This year the honour of being
Queen of the Gala goes to Fiona Tuckett. She joins a long list of young ladies
from the town who have been honoured to be crowned Queen of Hearts. I hope that Fiona and her family have a very
happy and memorable day and enjoy the part they will play in making the Gala a
success.
I hope everyone involved in this year’s Gala enjoys it
as much as I enjoy being involved in it.
Whatever your involvement, from cheering the children on the street to
taking part in the procession, be assured that not only the committee but also
the children value your support greatly.
Yours sincerely
Evelyn Kidd
Chairperson
