We’re bringing back those swinging 60s
A local primary school has been handed £1000 to make its 60th anniversary gala day float extra special.
Windyknowe Primary in Bathgate was announced as one of Persimmon’s Community Champions – receiving a £1,000 donation from the house builder.
The school has been fundraising for their float at this year’s Bathgate procession.
Windyknowe, which is celebrating its diamond anniversary this year, is paying homage to its history with a 1960s-themed float that will see pupils, parents and teachers alike take to the streets of Bathgate in clothes from the swinging sixties.
Their float, made from wood, fabric, paper mache, and other materials, will be placed off the back of a tractor trailer due to its size and complexity.
The £1,000 donation from Persimmon East Scotland is part of their Community Champions programme.
Through this the company supports good causes in areas where new houses are being built.
The scheme has seen over £1.5 million donated to local charities, clubs, and organisations across the UK since 2021.
Jenna Dowie and Arlene White (The Float Club) at Windyknowe Primary School, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this donation from Persimmon.
“Windyknowe have not had a float in Bathgate Procession since before the pandemic began.
“The cost of materials has risen significantly recently which has massively affected our budget.
“This donation will greatly help us to buy materials needed to build the float and make the day as exciting and fun for all the children of Windyknowe Primary School.”
Laura Still, Persimmon East Scotland sales director, added: “I am delighted that we can assist the pupils, parents and staff at Windyknowe Primary School with this year’s procession float.
“The school has done a fantastic job fundraising for the float and I hope that our donation can help move the project closer to completion.
“We want to leave a positive, lasting legacy in the areas where we operate and supporting local initiatives like Bathgate procession is a big part of that.”