New Twinning Link Goes Ahead

At a well attended public meeting on Thursday 7th February
it was unanimously decided to establish the
West Lothian Grapevine Twinning Association

The formation, which was previously approved in principle by West Lothian Council's Executive, will develop economic, cultural, education, sporting and tourism benefits for the two areas.

The West Lothian/Grapevine Twinning Association was established and its Constitution was agreed.  The following officers and committee members were appointed, to serve until the first AGM, which will be held in May.

Officers

  • Chair: Dr Robin Chesters, of Almondvale Heritage Trust
  • Vice Chair: David Innes, of West Lothian College
  • Treasurer: David Tait, of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce
  • Secretary: Pauline Connor, with the permission of West Lothian Council

Committee

  • John Aitken, Webmaster Linlithgow Web
  • Ronnie Bamberry, Linlithgow Pride & Passion
  • Christine Calder
  • Councillor Martyn Day
  • Councillor Jim Dickson, Depute Provost
  • Ellen Glass
  • Guy Hunter
  • Councillor Peter Johnston, Leader of the Council
  • Councillor Tom Kerr, Provost
  • Alex Linkston, WLC Chief Executive
  • Alistair Shaw, WLC Economic Development Manager
  • Mary Shelton, Area Manager, Library Services
  • Councillor Jim Walker

The Council will provide a £10,000 grant towards the costs of establishing and operating the association and Grapevine City Council has been invited to send a delegation to West Lothian.

April Visit from Grapevine

Delegates from Grapevine will visit West Lothian from 4th to 8th April and the newly elected committee aims to make sure that they take back lasting memories.

Marching Youth Band to Visit in June

In June a marching band of 40 young people from Grapevine will visit West Lothian along with a community delegation of around 25 people.  The band, which will stay at Oatridge College, hopes to take part in Linlithgow Marches and other events.

Find out About Grapevine

The City of Grapevine is located between Dallas and Fort Worth in the heart of Texas, USA and is the location of the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.  As its name suggests, it is in the centre of a grape producing area and the highlight of their year is a wine festival in the autumn.

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