Common Riding

Warm welcome from toddlers and mums

sm mandt A SEA of purple and white balloons and decorations greeted Cornet Andrew Elliot and his right and left-hand men Lee Earsman and Graeme Murray when they dropped in at the mothers and toddlers’ party in the cricket pavilion.

Last updated 25 July 2012
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Rotarians make Cornet feel right at home

LG EL1907122a LANGHOLM Rotary Club president Dr Mark Phillips welcomed Cornet Andrew Elliot to a reception in the Crown Hotel last Thursday.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Cornet leads 76 in Benty ride-out

KC Benty2 July19 CORNET Andrew Elliot and his right and left-hand men Lee Earsman and Graeme Murray led 76 mounted followers in fine sunshine from Langholm on the Benty ride-out last Saturday.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Showers and trophies for riders to the Craig

KC Craig2 July19 CORNET Andrew Elliot and his right and left-hand men Lee Earsman and Graeme Murray led more than 40 riders to the Craig last Sunday.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Special Playcare prize-givers

THE children at the pre-school group at Langholm Playcare had a visit from a VIP for their end-of-year prizegiving.

Last updated 18 July 2012
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Street party is salute to Cornet Elliot

mbewes001 THE community of Ewes turned out in force last Sunday for the street party in honour of Cornet Andrew Elliot.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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Jessica takes art honours

dc jessica1a PRIMARY school pupils from Langholm and Canonbie were in good voice on Monday for the Cornet and his right and left-hand men during the annual Common Riding concert in Langholm parish church.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Winning colours

THIS year’s Common Riding colours will be purple and white after hot favourite Camelot won the Epsom Derby last Saturday in the colours of part-owner Derrick Smith.

Last updated 6 June 2012
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Cornet at home in Common Riding classroom

dc cornetfor2 LANGHOLM Cornet Andrew Elliot visited Langholm primary school recently to attend the Friday assembly.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Roger still leads the Common Riding team

dc maxwell5 THE build-up to Langholm Common Riding is gathering pace and the committee have unanimously re-elected their chairman Roger Maxwell and vice-chairman Tommy Morrison to carry on leading the proceedings.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Andrew is voted in as Cornet for 2012

KC Cornet May17 ANDREW Elliot was elected Langholm Cornet for 2012 last Friday when winning the public vote in a close contest between four candidates.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Riders on foot for fundraising

LG EL1705125a LANGHOLM young riders’ club held its annual sponsored walk to the monument and back last Sunday morning and raised more than £1,400 for their funds.

Last updated 16 May 2012
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Fine turnout for Castle Craigs boys night

dc castlecaigs5 THE Castle Craigs boys night, in the Crown Hotel last Saturday, was attended by 28 well-dressed young lads.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Line-up for Cornet

dc candidayes2012 FOUR candidates have put forward their names for the election of the 2012 Langholm Cornet.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Cornet’s courage wins the cheers

Cornet crosses Ewes photo LANGHOLM Cornet Lee Earsman’s “outstanding” and “courageous” attitude earned him not three but four cheers from the thousands who packed the High Street as he handed back the flag at the end of a truly memorable Common Riding day.