Canal Fun Day – No Fun this Year!

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FUN DAY & CARDBOARD BOAT RACE CANCELLED

Latest casualty of Social Distancing & Lockdown

Linlithgow, West Lothian, April 26, 2020: Linlithgow Union Canal Society have taken the understandable, but unprecedented, decision to cancel this year’s Annual Fun Day at the canal basin, which as all locals know includes the “world famous” cardboard boat race. The event which normally attracts huge crowds was due to take place on the 16th August, but given the current lockdown situation, the decision has been taken at this early stage to cancel the popular event.

Mike Smith, Vice Chair at LUCS commented, “it is indeed unfortunate that the Fun Day and Cardboard Boat Race has been cancelled.   I cannot remember this happening previously.   But so much preparation is required leading up to the event, not only by LUCS volunteers and membership, but the many other charities and community organisations who participate in the event, not forgetting the Cardboard Boat Race entrants who are already designing and building their craft, it is only fair that we give everyone as much notice as possible”

“The Cardboard Boat Race historically attracts interest from far and wide, with teams using all their ingenuity to design their boats, in the hope of staying afloat long enough to complete the timed course and challenge out in the depths of the basin”

The Society is not accepting bookings for the current season.   Refunds or vouchers for next year are being offered to anyone who has made reservations for this year.

Mike continued “while this is all very unfortunate, and we would like to be out on the water enjoying our wonderful canal, the most important thing is to ensure the health and safety of our members and customers.   We hope everyone follows government guidelines and stays safe.

 

Contact: Stuart Rennie: Phone :  07847 611398; Email : ezine@lucs.org.uk; Web : www.lucs.org.uk;  Twitter : @LUCS_canal

Newsagents’ 60 years in Business

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Hyslop Congratulates Local Newsagent Owners on 60 Years of Service

Local Linlithgow MSP, Fiona Hyslop, has written to Jean and George Wilson, owners of Linlithgow’s Wilson’s Newsagent at the Vennel congratulating them on being in business for 60 years this month. (April 2020) Fiona wrote to the couple offering her congratulations and sincere thanks for their service over the years.

Fiona commented,

“Wilson’s Newsagents in Linlithgow is an important and well known business both locally and outside of Linlithgow, many of those who use their services can recall doing so throughout their lifetime as Wilson’s now mark 60 years in business.

“I was delighted to write to them and thank them for their years of service, particularly during these difficult and testing times, and to wish them every success for the future.”