West Lothian celebrates Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style

Individuals in West Lothian marked the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in model with events galore!

Many individuals across the county took benefit of the additional lengthy weekend to carry avenue events and celebrations to mark the historic event.

Colleges handled pupils to picnics and tea events whereas many teams and group organisations celebrated the Queen’s 70-year reign in their very own particular manner.

In Blackridge, members of the Parish Church organised a beautiful exhibition with paintings created by locals.

The Competition of Flowers and Craft had Blackridge Main College, members of the congregation, locals golf equipment and folks from the village.

In the meantime the West Lothian 50+ Community entertained individuals in Bathgate with singing and dancing earlier than having fun with some well-deserved refreshments.

And at Armadale Methodist Church a tree planting ceremony adopted afternoon tea.

Members of the West Lothian 50+ Community have a well-deserved relaxation after a day of singing and dancing

A beacon lighting ceremony was held for the Platinum Jubilee at Beecraigs Nation Park on Thursday night.

Over 100 locals attended the occasion which noticed beacons lit on the best peaks of the UK and the Commonwealth to mark the anniversary of the Queen’s coronation.

Newly-elected Provost Cathy Muldoon led the Lighting of the Beacon as a part of the ceremony with each music and speeches.

And in Linlithgow, a service of Thanksgiving passed off at St Michael’s Church.

Round 400 company have been in attendance - together with pupils from all colleges in West Lothian with readings from Emma Fairbairn of Broxburn Academy, and Aimee Swann of St Margaret’s Academy alongside a efficiency by the Linlithgow Academy Senior String Ensemble.

In Blackridge, members of the Parish Church organised a beautiful exhibition with paintings created by locals (Picture: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)

The church’s music was organised by St Michaels Director of Music, that includes an organist and a choir.

Cathy Muldoon mentioned: “The occasions have been completely improbable and a becoming tribute to Her Majesty The Queen’s and the Platinum Jubilee.

“I’d prefer to thank people who took the time to come back alongside to the occasions and assist West Lothian.

“Many individuals put numerous effort and devoted numerous time to making sure they went nicely.

“I spoke with many individuals who have been very grateful to have had the chance to have a good time this special day domestically, from throughout the generations.”

Armadale Methodist church held afternoon tea and a tree planting ceremony (Picture: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc)

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