Common Riding
A great day for all at Benty ride-out
LANGHOLM Cornet Derek Hogg and his right and left-hand men Simon Richardson and Andrew Johnstone had 77 mounted followers on their ride to the Benty last Saturday.
Last updated 24 July 2009
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Riders set out to conquer the Craig
SUNSHINE and showers accompanied the riders taking part in the Craig ride-out last Sunday.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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Historic walk of boundaries
LANGHOLM took a step back in time last Wednesday when the townspeople walked the boundaries of their common lands to mark the 250th anniversary of the Common Riding.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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Calling exiles!
The E&L Advertiser is asking families who know of exiles returning for Common Riding day to give us their names for inclusion in the paper on Thursday, July 30.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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Heather besom judging time
CHILDREN taking part in the heather besom parade on Common Riding day are being asked to make sure they are at Mount Hooley at 10.15am when the judging for the best besom will be carried out by members of the pie club.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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Kings and Queens of the Castle
WE’RE the Kings of the Castle but we’d better be on our best behaviour or we’ll be in trouble with our mums.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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Rotary Club gives a reception for Cornet
LANGHOLM Rotary Club welcomed Cornet Derek Hogg to a reception last Thursday.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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Dynasty that has cried Langholm fair for 100 years
A CENTENARY dinner was held in the Eskdale Hotel, Langholm, recently in celebration of a dynasty that has cried the Langholm fair for 100 years.
Last updated 8 July 2009
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Party for this year’s Cornet
A STREET party has been held at Tarras Lodge for Langholm Cornet Derek Hogg.
Last updated 8 July 2009
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Exiles’ names wanted, please!
CALLING all exiles.
Last updated 8 July 2009
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Designer ties are all the rage at Playcare
THE Cornet’s craftmaking skills were put to the test during a visit to Langholm Playcare last week.
Last updated 8 July 2009
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Common Riding dinner for 170 marks 250th anniversary
LANGHOLM Common Riding’s 250th anniversary was celebrated in style in the Buccleuch Centre last Saturday with a dinner for about 170 people.
Last updated 1 July 2009
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The art of Common Riding
PRIMARY school pupils from Langholm, Canonbie and Glenzier were in good voice last Wednesday for the annual Common Riding concert in Langholm parish church.
Last updated 17 June 2009
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Winning colours
IT IS not only horse-racing enthusiasts who watch the Derby on TV in Langholm but also many others who have no interest at all in the Sport of Kings.
Last updated 10 June 2009
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Cornets meet for ride-out
LANGHOLM’S Cornet Derek Hogg, along with his right and left-hand men Simon Richardson and Andrew Johnstone, joined the Hawick Cornet Jamie Richardson for the Mosspeeble ride-out last Saturday. The 28-mile ride-out set off at midday arriving at Mosspaul after three hours in the saddle. The cavalcade left two hours later, returning to Hawick along Buccleuch Road. Hawick Saxhorn Band led the riders from Volunteer Park to Tower Knowe, arriving after another three-hour ride.
Last updated 27 May 2009
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Thank you for all your help
The staff at the Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this supplement, including the Langholm archive group who dug out several photos for us, the ex-Cornets and their families who also went up into their attics to find pictures and the Castle Craigs Club.
Last updated 13 May 2009
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Derek tops the vote
Derek Hogg was elected Langholm Cornet for 2009 last Friday when topping the public vote with a majority of 138 over his nearest rival.
Last updated 13 May 2009
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Fostering the spirit
THE Castle Craigs Club was begun in 1935 when a number of young Common Riding enthusiasts started up a club which had been proposed by the late ex-Cornet Wat Robinson.
Last updated 13 May 2009
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A very exclusive club
The ex-Cornets Association was formed in 1928 at the instigation of the 1903 Cornet John Ewart who wanted to set up a body independent of the Common Riding committee.
Last updated 13 May 2009
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Keeping tradition alive
Langholm’s businesses have been a cornerstone of the traditions of the Common Riding, providing jobs for the young men so they could stay in the town and achieve their ambition to be Cornet.
Last updated 13 May 2009
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