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Small boat crossings-themed float banned from Scots gala day after protest fears
Parade organisers received a number of concerns over the entry, which they believe is "not appropriate" for the family friendly event. A small boat crossings themed float has been banned from a Scottish gala day. The team behind the Solway Border Force display, which has already taken part in Dalbeattie Civic Daze, had planned to enter it in Kirkcudbright's big parade on Saturday. But parade organisers say they have received a number of concerns over the entry, which they believe is "not appropriate" for the family friendly event. And Solway Plant Hire boss Jason McLurg has been told the entry – which has already drawn the attention of the police – wouldn't be accepted. He said: 'Last week at Dalbeattie we raised more than £350 for Kippford RNLI and we agreed with the Kirkcudbright civic committee we would raise money for Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool. 'Now they don't want us in the parade or to raise money for the pool.' The lorry is an attempt to be a lighthearted way of looking at the issues related to small boat crossings bringing migrants to the UK. Saturday's parade is organised by Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities and parade convenor David Gay said it had been decided not to accept the entry – although added an official submission hadn't been received. He said: 'We felt it was not appropriate for the type of event. It's supposed to be a happy, family event and we didn't feel political or controversial statements would be appropriate. 'We know they have attended at least Dalbeattie and we had a number of people contacting members of the committee saying they weren't happy about having them here. 'Some of the committee weren't happy and we were concerned if they were in the parade there might be a protest. We really didn't want that because a lot of work goes into making parade day a happy occasion. "We're having a new event tied into the parade this year, the after party, and we really didn't want anything interfering with that. 'It's something we're trying which is new, with people new to festivities organising and we really want it to be successful. We didn't want anything casting a shadow." Following the Dalbeattie Civic Daze parade, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We are aware of images circulating on social media regarding a float at an event in Dalbeattie on Saturday, which are being assessed.'
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Gala parade entry in Scots town under police scrutiny after 'bad taste' claims
The Solway Border Force entry aimed to poke fun and raise awareness of issues with small boat crossings bringing migrants to the UK. An entry in Saturday's Dalbeattie Civic Daze parade came under police scrutiny. The Solway Border Force entry aimed to poke fun and raise awareness of issues with small boat crossings bringing migrants to the UK. But the display, on a Solway Plant Hire lorry, ran foul of cops who were on duty. Solway Plant Hire boss Jason McLurg, who was also collecting donations for the RNLI, said: 'The police took pictures of it, then were on the phone to someone. 'They asked me who was in charge of the lorry and I told them it was our driver, John Young. 'He spoke to the wagon driver and said: 'This scene is in very bad taste'. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. 'Whether that's the police officer's personal opinion or Police Scotland's opinion, I've no idea.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We are aware of images circulating on social media regarding a float at an event in Dalbeattie on Saturday, which are being assessed.' Mr McLurg said he had been inundated with calls since Saturday's parade – with the float now set to make an appearance at Kirkcudbright's parade this Saturday.
