Common Riding
The returning exiles
THE exiles who are home for Common Riding are: Susan Blanchard and family, Horsham;
Last updated 28 July 2011
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Toasts and gifts on town business tour
A NUMBER of the businesses in Langholm welcomed Cornet Lee Earsman and his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg through their doors last week.
Last updated 28 July 2011
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Magnificent horsemen
A GLORIOUS summer’s day greeted the 88 horsemen who set off from the Kilngreen on the Castle Craigs ride-out last Saturday.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Cornet lays wreath before Kirkin service
THE Kirkin of the Cornet service was held in Langholm parish church last Sunday and a good number of residents attended the service, conducted by the Rev Scott McCarthy.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Legendary Legion lads entertain Lee
A FULL house enjoyed what was called “one of the premier events of the Common Riding” last Friday in the British Legion clubrooms.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Evening warm-up before music at dawn
LANGHOLM flute band held its AGM and social in the Buck Hotel last Thursday when the guests of honour were the Cornet Lee Earsman and his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Front three hear it from the wise ones
LANGHOLM’S senior citizens have been enjoying meeting the Cornet Lee Earsman and his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Onwards and upwards!
AN EXHILARATING gallop across the fields at Broomholm was just one of the highlights of the day for Cornet Lee Earsman during the Castle Craigs ride-out last Saturday.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Massive cheer as Cornet Park took the standard
For weeks the adrenalin had been increasing in the veins of all true Langholmites; its exiles; its friends; and the residents of the hills and glens which surrounded the Muckle Toon.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Cornet handles difficult conditions with aplomb
RAIN was falling steadily when the riders started to muster in the Market Place and Cornet Park was given a tremendous reception as he appeared with his Right and Left hand men.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Tragic twist to a perfect day
ALL those who participated in Friday’s event, Langholmites and strangers alike, will readily admit that the “muckle fair” of 1961 was indeed the very best.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Treat to both navvies and strangers
On Saturday, the 27th ult., the day after the summer fair, the annual races, wrestling, & c., took place on the Castle Holm.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Cart horses and thoroughbreds
As half past eight drew near the High Street took the appearance of a horse fair. From all directions came horsemen mounted on all sorts and conditions of animals from cart-horses to thoroughbred, all clattering to the Market Place to join the procession.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Looking cute with tots, ties and rosettes
THE Cornet Lee Earsman and his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg had their hands full at the cricket pavilion last Wednesday when they visited the mothers and toddlers’ group. Lee and his parents, Anne and Ian, judged the pictures of the Common Riding ties and rosettes the children painted.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Aga Khan’s colours seal family links
Like many young men before him, Iain Park’s father was a major influence on the road to his becoming Langholm Cornet.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Young Cornet Ian followed a fine family tradition by leading Toon in celebration
Common Riding day in 1961 was a fine, sunny one but the proceedings started with the sad news that in the early hours of the morning Provost Hyslop had died.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Time is right for Lee to take Cornet’s reins
HE may be a little older at 32 but this year’s Cornet Lee Earsman believes he has timed it just right. Generally, Cornets are in their early 20s when they are elected, including Lee’s younger brother, Ian, who was 22 when he took on the role in 2003.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Rideouts welcome cars, cycles and those on foot
A GOOD turn-out of 56 riders set off in the rain to Henwell on last Tuesday’s ride-out, led by Cornet Lee Earsman and right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg.
Last updated 27 July 2011
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Trio put their artistic ability to the test
LANGHOLM Cornet Lee Earsman and his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg put their artistic talents to the test for Langholm Playcare’s Common Riding art competition.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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The celebrations begin
CORNET Lee Earsman began his year representing Langholm in earnest when he and his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg led about 70 horsemen to the Benty where they were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd who had braved the rain last Saturday.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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