We really couldn't have asked for a better day. About twenty WTTR supporters with motorbikes, clear blue skies and the streets packed with townsfolk waving and cheering. This was the first time I'd personally participated in the Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival and it was the first time that WTTR MCC had be invited to lead the procession - a real honour for us.
The day had begun with Jeanie Reid giving me £175.00 that she and friends had raised for WTTR and poppyscotland on behalf of her dad - and fellow WTTR supporter - Jockie Reid. Jeanie told me that the cash had been raised through a variety of activities, all of which sounded great fun. I certainly look forward to receiving an invite to one of her future fund-raisers!
In Bathgate, WTTR MCC members and supporters made sure that we were most definitely heard and seen as we were guided around the the town by two police bikers to our destination - the Bathgate Showground. It was great to see some bikes flying the new WTTR flags that have produced with the support of Zephyr Flags.
At the showground we parked up our bikes in and around the WTTR stand and then spent the rest of the afternoon chatting to folk about who we were and what we do. We asked those who wanted to have their photos taken sitting astride the bikes to make a small donation to poppyscotland and I believe we've raised a tidy sum of money. Thanks to everyone who visited our stand and made a donation. It was good to meet you and your generosity is much appreciated.
This weekend WTTR MCC members will be participating in the Newtongrange Gala Day parade, so if you didn't see us in Bathgate then come along and say hello on Saturday.
– Derek Green, WTTR Media & Communications
