THE statement from Eddie Easson in the Times really summed everything up well.

The Benarty Events Group really has again done the area proud with the pipe band contest, the Gala Day and the Rockore Music Festival.

These have proved to be outstanding events even although from time to time there have been a few problems in their way.

I would say that Eddie was spot on that the volunteers who help out at every event are real powerhouses.

Their enthusiasm knows no bounds and the situation when the toilet block was set on fire before the gala day showed what could be done when Benarty folk are given the call to action.

All the events have brought many people to the Benarty area and that has to be have been helpful for the local economy, not least the Meedies cafe.

It is no surprise that the the country park has been the home for these events for it is an outstanding facility and it will continue to improve as a major attraction with the added facilities that will come in the years ahead.

Getting a mining artefacts site would be a superb idea and would be the icing on the cake.

So keep up the good work Benarty Events Group.

BALLINGRY MAN,

Kirkland Avenue,

Ballingry.