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West Lothian artist makes an exhibition of himself
Linlithgow artist Leo du Feu is exhibiting his works at the Waters of Scotland exhibition, which runs from 3 July to 25 September.
The solo exhibition can be viewed at the Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, 100 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Leo, from Linlithgow, was awarded a 2010 ROSL Arts Commonwealth Travel Scholarship.
He graduated in 2006 with a BA(Honours) Drawing and Painting Degree from Edinburgh College of Art. Since then, leo has painted full time, helped by a Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust start-up grant.
Next year, he plans to travel to Canada, thanks to a prestigious Royal Over-Seas League Arts Commonwealth Travel Scholarship.
Examples of Leo's work can be seen on his website, www.leodufeu.co.uk (new window)
Katryna is a winner
The competition was organised by the Young Scot team, who visited 65 Primary Schools in West Lothian to talk to youngsters.
The local Young Scot website address is: www.youngscot.org/westlothian (new window)
Loch photography is now music to Martine's ears
One woman's bid to picture Linlithgow Loch every day of the year is continuing apace.
But now, Martine Stead is set to add a musical accompaniment.
For she's also working on bringing out a DVD of her photographs, set to the tune of 'Linlithgow Loch' written by Bob Proudfoot.
Martine also managed to capture her first rainbow over Linlithgow Loch, after seven months of taking pictures. CLICK HERE (new window) to view the picture
"The loch has been very busy," added Martine, "new cygnets and coot chicks hatched in the first couple of weeks of June. I was astonished at how 'fully formed' they are when they hatch - out of the egg and into the water, little feet paddling and fuzzy heads bobbing, no messing about."
Marches Day is a roaring success
Following the 'Provost's Breakfast' at 8.15am, and the judging of the decorated floats and bicycles, the Civic and Dyers parties march to the Palace to fraternise, before the Marches Procession set off from The Cross.
- CLICK HERE (new window) for pictures and video from The Marches
- CLICK HERE to listen to a short audio clip from the Fiddlers Rally
Colin features in Birthday Honours List
An OBE was also awarded to Colin Liddell, of Linlithgow, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Colin, a director of Liddell Thomson, was honoured for services to business and to charity in Scotland.
Temporary road closure extension
A section of the C6 at Philpstoun will now be closed for kerbing and resurfacing works to 10 July.
The section affected is from the canal bridge at 3 Pardovan Holdings to the railway bridge on Station Road at at 'Lonsdale'
An alternative route will be provided via the C6, the B8046, the A904, the A803, the C16 and the C5.
Barbara's boost for folk festival
The organisers of the annual Linlithgow Folk Festival have pulled off a major coup by capturing the legendary Scottish songstress Barbara Dickson as the headline act for this year's tenth anniversary Festival in September.
Scotland's best-selling female album artist of all time will make a welcome return to her native country for a Gala Concert on Saturday September 12 in the Linlithgow Academy Theatre.
The Festival organisers have established a tremendous reputation for bringing top-quality artists to the town over the past ten years, but Barbara Dickson is the biggest name so far.
Her Linlithgow show will reflect tracks on her current album, mixing folk and pop.
Linlithgow Folk Festival organisers are cock-a-hoop at having secured Barbara for this milestone year. Festival Chairman, Murdoch Kennedy, said: "We are delighted to have signed up such a major recording artist for our tenth anniversary and have no doubt that the concert will be a huge success. This year's programme is taking shape, and it promises to be the biggest and best Festival yet."
Tickets for the Barbara Dickson concert are now available at a special price of £18 (all unreserved seating). They can be bought from Howden Park Centre Box Office, 01506 777666, or from Blast Off Books at 105 High Street, Linlithgow, 01506 844645 - cheque and cash only.
Have a heart asks Gazette
The paper is working in conjunction with the British Heart Foundation and the Scottish Ambulance Service to help save lives.
Chief reporter Jackie Mitchell said that the defibrillators can be used by ordinary members of the public, if they are with a heart attack patient, until a paramedic arrives.
"Some defibrillators may go to central locations," added Jackie, "others may go to a team of on call first responders, who volunteer along the same lines as retained firefighters.
"The machines are simple to use, and training will be given to local volunteers to make sure help is at hand when it's needed."
Each defibrillator costs £1,500. Schools, community groups and local businesses are being invited to join in the fundraising. For fuller details, e-mail editorial@journalandgazette.co.uk
Holiday coaching camps
The Adam Hunter Academy of Golf at Kingsfield Golf Centre, Linlithgow, is running junior golf coaching camps during the Summer and October school holidays.
For further information, and to book a place, contact the reception on 01506 671607 or visit the website www.kingsfieldleisure.com (new window)
Website that's hub of the local community
A community website is offering a single point of access to everything that Linlithgow has to offer.
Linlithgow Web www.linlithgow.com (new window) was developed by Pride and Passion Linlithgow, part of a national initiative.
It is essentially a 'portal' that links to many other websites containing details about Linlithgow.
Linlithgow Web is managed and maintained by local people who care about the town and who want visitors to get the most out of their visit and locals to get the most out of their town.
You can contact Pride and Passion Linlithgow either through the website, or by contacting the secretary, Ken Richardson, at 07770-266379.
Section of Cross road to close for 18 months
The northern section of Linlithgow Cross will be closed to traffic for 18 months to allow refurbishment work to be carried out to the Burgh Halls.
The section of road, in front of the Burgh Halls, is due to reopen on Wednesday 31 March, 2010.
No diversions are required and pedestrians are unaffected.
