A phenomenal turnout appeared in Overtoun Park for the planned 'Praise in the Park' despite the bandstand fire prior. Get the latest Lanarkshire news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest Lanarkshire news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Rutherglen churches continued with their planned musical day in Overtoun Park despite the bandstand blaze . On Sunday, a bigger crowd than expected of over 100 people were decked out beside the smoke-stained bandstand for ‘Praise in the Park’.

The event, organised by the churches in Rutherglen, was organised to mark the 50th anniversary of the resumption of Landemer Day in the town. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.

The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Salvation Army band, alongside the guitars of Fr Stephen Reilly, Rev Neil Watson, Rev John Sanderson and one of the organisers, played beautiful hymns old and new for the gathered audience. Rev John Sanderson spoke to the Reformer about how much of a success the day was considering the circu.