Common Riding
Alasdair declared winner
ALASDAIR Cavers has made it two in a row for the Ewes valley after winning the vote to elect the Cornet with a resounding margin.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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It’s playtime for the Cornet and his men
CHILDREN, their families and staff at Langholm Playcare welcomed Cornet Andrew Elliot to their annual Common Riding on a hot, sunny morning last Wednesday.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Window is clear winner
LANGHOLM’S shopkeepers were busy in the days before the Common Riding decorating their windows for the annual competition.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Now Marion’s turn to celebrate a jubilee!
IT WAS a very special Langholm Common Riding concert in the Buccleuch Centre last Wednesday when both the semi-jubilee and jubilee Cornet were in attendance with the Cornet for the presentations.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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High drama for Cornet
THE Langholm 2012 Cornet Andrew Elliot will long be remembered for his excellent horsemanship and beaming smile as he savoured every moment of his big day carrying the town’s standard.
Last updated 2 August 2012
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Watching my friends has spurred me on to be Cornet
Watching his friends carry the flag on Common Riding day gave this year’s Cornet Andrew Elliot the inspiration he needed to put forward his name for election.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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‘Sighs for a glint of homeland and scenes of days lang bye’
At five o’clock in the morning, with the dull skies hiding the sunshine from the surroundings, the flute band struck up at Townfoot before leaving on their ritual parade to arouse the residents of the town and remind them just what day it was.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Bright and beautiful
The time honoured ceremony took place once again onFriday under circumstances of a most favourable nature, the weather throughout the entire day being all that could be desired.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Joined in jubilation
An early awakening on Common Riding morning, the sight which met the eye was not too bright, as the dawn had indeed broken cold and grey, with mist-enshrouded hills, and dampness in the air, but nevertheless, one was inclined to be optimistic as regarded a not-too-bright beginning.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Resounding cheers after Cornet takes the standard
A rather bright aspect was taken on by the weather, the sun making a gallant attempt to shine on the rapidly gathering crowds in the High Street and Market Place. At 8.30am, punctual to the minute, Cornet Grieve and his right and left hand supporters , ex-cornets Thompson and Irving rode up to the Town Hall to receive the standard.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Record-breaker Rae
Semi-jubilee Cornet Robert Rae is something of a record-breaker – this is his 35th consecutive year of riding the common, with only one interruption caused by the foot and mouth epidemic in 2001.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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It is something you will never experience again- an honour
If Bill Harkness’s year as Cornet is anything to go by, tomorrow’s weather is going to be the best of the summer. In 1962 the weather leading up to the day was ‘atrocious’ for a month but the last Friday in July was ‘clear and warm’ and ‘King Sol smiled on the town’.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Playing the flute at AGM
THE annual general meeting and social evening of Langholm flute band took place in the Buck Hotel last Thursday and it gave members the chance to get together to play a few tunes.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Preparing for popular night
ONCE again, the Langholm Royal British Legion clubrooms were packed for the popular Cornet’s night last Friday.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Day of remembrance before festivities begin
THE Kirkin of the Cornet service, which was conducted by the Rev Scott McCarthy, was held in Langholm parish church last Sunday.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Cornet pays special visit to senior citizens
A SERIES of visits to the senior citizens of Langholm was on the agenda for Cornet Andrew Elliot and his right and left-hand men Lee Earsman and Graeme Murray last Sunday.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Front three warmly welcomed at works
CORNET Andrew Elliot and his right and left-hand men Lee Earsman and Graeme Murray have been made welcome at a number of businesses in the town in the run-up to tomorrow’s Common Riding.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Strong following on day at Castle Craigs
MORE than 80 horsemen followed Cornet Andrew Elliot up to the Castle Craigs on a fine, dry day last Saturday.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Andrew ready to protect our land
CORNET Andrew Elliot will tomorrow carry the honour and pride of Langholm as he takes hold of the town’s standard and parades on horseback in the age-old tradition of protecting the people’s common lands.
Last updated 26 July 2012
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Timetable for Friday, July 27
5am: Langholm flute band perambulates the town to gather people for the walk to Hillhead on the northern spur of Whita.
Last updated 25 July 2012
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