Funny business

West Lothian rallied around Red Nose Day in a big way 20 yeas ago, with thousands of pounds being raised for Comic Relief.

Schools, nurseries and businesses got behind the national fundraising effort, with red noses galore on show in the district.

Cake bakeathons, sponsored cycles and fancy dress were just some of the fundraising ideas dreamed up.

And in true Comic Relief spirit everyone involved in the charity events had a big smile on their face.

Our picture, printed in the March 20, 1997, edition of the Courier, shows Garry Stevenson, Christopher Blakie and Callum Morrison sporting the latest in comic fashion alongside Maureen Bain.