Watton full of praise for '˜Coleraine's Road to the Somme' project

PUP Causeway Coast and Glens councillor Russell Watton has praised all those involved in last week's '˜Road to the Somme' project.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jul 2016, 10:42 BST
Updated 4th Jul 2016, 11:46 BST
PUP councillor Russell WattonPUP councillor Russell Watton
PUP councillor Russell Watton

The Coleraine man said he attended most of the events and that he ‘enjoyed them all’.

He added that the project highlighted the sacrifice that so many locals gave during the World War One battle.

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“Joanne Hunniford and her volunteers must be commended for their stirling work,” he said.

A crowd gathers at Anderson Park for the dedication of two park benches and 6 trees in memory of those who lost their lives in the battle of the somme. INCR26-16 001BWA crowd gathers at Anderson Park for the dedication of two park benches and 6 trees in memory of those who lost their lives in the battle of the somme. INCR26-16 001BW
A crowd gathers at Anderson Park for the dedication of two park benches and 6 trees in memory of those who lost their lives in the battle of the somme. INCR26-16 001BW

Watton also took time to commend the officers and members of Killowen LOL 930 for their successful parade on Friday night.

He urged the Parades Commission to note: “This parade passed off peacefully, despite the usual provocations.”

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