Common Riding
Ella made crowns
Published 6 August 2008
AN ARTICLE in the E&L Advertiser’s Common Riding supplement of July 24 incorrectly reported that Rita Murray took over the task of making the crown from her husband, Ian, after his death.
WINNING FORMULA
Published 31 July 2008
A PERFECT day and an absolutely fantastic Cornet – that was the winning formula for another historic Common Riding day in Langholm.
Special guests at Cornet concert
Published 30 July 2008
THE Langholm Common Riding concert in the Buccleuch Centre last Wednesday was very special, with both a semi-jubilee Cornet and jubilee Cornet joining the Cornet for the presentations.
Common Riding, Playcare style
Published 30 July 2008
THE CHILDREN at Langholm Playcare held their own Common Riding last Wednesday when the guest of honour was Cornet Simon Richardson.
Crowds and glory at two ride-outs
Published 24 July 2008
CORNET Simon Richardson and his right and left-hand men Andrew Johnstone and Kevan Grieve led 45 mounted followers on the ride-out to Peden’s View last Thursday.
Cornet and 120 followers in historic Castle Craigs ride-out
Published 24 July 2008
LANGHOLM Cornet Simon Richardson led 120 followers up to the Castle Craigs last Saturday.
Day the Cornet took the flag on an old iron bed
Published 23 July 2008
Boys’ Common Ridings were nearly always held after the main event and, while there was no lack of enthusiasm, they were small affairs, each one confined to the street or area in which the children lived.
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Published 23 July 2008
JEAN Young has been the custodian of the Boys’ Common Riding flag and sash since her late husband, John, died in 1990.
Setting a Common Standard for decades
Published 23 July 2008
THE reporting by the Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser of the Common Riding has changed greatly over the years.
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Published 23 July 2008
IT WAS a fine evening when Cornet Simon Richardson and his right and left-hand men Andrew Johnstone and Kevan Grieve left on the Henwell ride-out last Tuesday but it was rather chilly by the time they arrived at their destination where they were welcomed by a large number of people.
A day to remember and respect
Published 23 July 2008
THERE was a large congregation at the Kirkin’ of the Cornet service in the Langholm parish church last Sunday.
Musical high note at AGM
Published 23 July 2008
LANGHOLM Flute Band held its AGM and social evening in the Buck Hotel last Thursday and members took the chance to play a few tunes.
Legion leads the way at sell-out Cornet’s night
Published 23 July 2008
CORNET’S night at the Langholm Royal British Legion Club was sold out last Friday night.
We’re honoured to meet you!
Published 23 July 2008
LANGHOLM Cornet Simon Richardson and his right and left-hand men Andrew Johnstone and Kevan Grieve won over some new fans when they dropped in on the mothers and toddlers’ group at Eskdale sports centre.
Songs and chat with the elders
Published 23 July 2008
CORNET Simon Richardson and his right and left-hand men Andrew Johnstone and Kevan Grieve have been visiting many of the older people of the town.
Simon ready to fulfil ambition of a lifetime
Published 23 July 2008
AS if running his own business did not keep Simon Richardson busy enough, the 30-year-old now has the matter of being Langholm Cornet to fit into his already hectic schedule.
Cornet Billy leads emotional ride back to the Castleholm
Published 23 July 2008
For any young man, being Cornet at Langholm Common Riding is momentous enough but for the 1958 event there was even more reason to celebrate.
Sons gave Kevin proudest days
Published 23 July 2008
AS EX-Cornet Colin Irving celebrates his semi-jubilee tomorrow, another man who has reached a special landmark is Kevin Irving.
‘I watched the horses up the hill, thinking that’s for me’
Published 23 July 2008
Semi-jubilee Cornet Colin Irving remembers standing on the Kirk Wynd as a boy in the pipe band watching the horses gallop up the hill and thinking ‘I’m going to do that’.
