Stewarton’s annual torchlight procession and fireworks display is the latest local event to be axed because of the pandemic.
Stewarton Bonnet Guild announced this week that despite the best efforts of the group and consultations with both the council and police, the event could not go ahead while current restrictions are in place due to the global coronavirus crisis.The group said safety was of paramount importance and events, including the gala day, will be reviewed in the coming months.A spokesperson for Stewarton Bonnet Guild posted on Facebook: “Unfortunately we have to announce that the annual Torchlight Procession and Fireworks Display cannot be staged this year.