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Warden of Neidpath - John Campbell O.B.E.
The Warden of Neidpath, is John Campbell O.B.E.. John was born in Greenock and brought up on the family farm, after getting married to Catherine , they moved to Glenrath Farm in 1961, and celebrate 50 years on the farm this year. In the need to diversify John and his family got involved in the production of eggs that has seen the business grow to such a level that it now employs over 200 staff. John is delighted that all his four children and some of his grandchildren have taken an interest in the family business. John was an original member of Tweeddale District council and was its convener for many years and is still involved in many local organisations. Just to make Beltane Week even busier for John he is also the Vice President of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society in Scotland.
Upon being announced as the Warden of Neidpath for 2011. Thanking the Chairman and the committee John stated that is was fantastic honour for his wife and himself, his family and his staff at Glenrath to a receive such an honour that he thought had passed him by. He informed everyone he will do everything in his powers to uphold the traditions of the Warden which is perhaps one of the most prestigious honours one can get. John also informed the committee of the great respect he has for organisation such as the Beltane and other voluntary organisations and from his days as a councillor new from going round the houses the delight that is brought too many faces seeing the sight of the children on the lorries at Beltane week.
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