Letters
There’s an opportunity in this loss if we grab it now
I, LIKE many others in the town no doubt, was absolutely gutted to hear the news about Reid and Taylor’s mill; the last surviving contact with the town’s proud textile history.
Last updated 25 April 2013
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Fears bus cut is thin end of wedge
WE ARE writing to express our shock at the news that the X95 bus service through Hollows and Auchenrivock is being withdrawn in less than 14 days’ time without any consultation with the people in the affected communities.
Last updated 18 April 2013
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Clean up call
ON BEHALF of Bonnie Langholm I invite your readers to join us in the big spring clean of local walks and river banks.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Thanks for helping to raise £900 for unit
I’D LIKE to thank all who visited the Peggy’s Pictures exhibition during the wintry second half of March.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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Laying foundation for successful community to build on
THE Eskdale Foundation was set up in 1996 to benefit all inhabitants of Eskdale by associating with the local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to assist in providing educational, health, care, leisure and recreational facilities.
Last updated 11 April 2013
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A wonderful lady and great friend, Betty will be much missed by all who knew her
IT WAS a very sad time for the town last week when Betty Little died suddenly but peacefully at home.
Last updated 4 April 2013
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Fantastic walk cash
ON BEHALF of Langholm Rotary Club I would like to thank all those hardy souls for braving the Arctic conditions for the umbrella walk in Langholm and Canonbie on Saturday, March 23. A magnificent total of about £8,000 has been raised for various organisations and charities.
Last updated 4 April 2013
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Star quality
THE Castle Craigs Club committee would like, through your columns, to express our thanks to all who made The Stars in their Eyes such a success.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Dog dirt danger on school sports field
I REFER to the item in the E&L Advertiser (Dog foulers warned they may be caught on CCTV, March 14) when Langholm Academy requested dog walkers to lift their pet excrement from the back of the school.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Tower tribute to local hero Neil
IN THE article ‘Celebration of local hero taking shape’ which appeared in your March 7 edition, it is mentioned that the late Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Singing praises of LAODS team
I WOULD like to thank and acknowledge many of the people involved in LAODS’ production of The Sound of Music.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Winners’ enclosure
LEAPING into the lead to win first prize on the equisizer are Anna Kenny and Will Donaldson at Langholm young riders’ club fun day last Sunday.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Henry’s leading role
IN YOUR report of the recent production of The Sound of Music there was much praise for the production staff, those on stage and helpers.
Last updated 28 March 2013
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Thank you for brilliant support for Rotary Club soup kitchen
I WOULD be grateful if I could pass on the thanks of the Rotary Club of Langholm and On Call Africa for the magnificent support we received for our soup kitchen last Sunday.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Shedding light on old school photograph
IN REFERENCE to the story published on November 29, 2012, concerning Brian Pattie of Hightae, Lockerbie, asking for help in identifying his relative James Pattie in an old school photo.
Last updated 21 March 2013
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Join me to celebrate a life loving art with Peggy
OVER our 49 years together Peggy and I collected artwork reflecting our changing tastes and interests.
Last updated 14 March 2013
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Alastair would have been proud of your generosity
THROUGH the courtesy of this column may I say thank you to everyone for showing Alastair and I such love and kindness over the past few months.
Last updated 7 March 2013
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Don’t stigmatise honest folk who are struggling to get by
EVERY day people who are struggling to make ends meet are demonised and blamed for their poverty.
Last updated 7 March 2013
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Carers are hit in the pocket – please tell us how hard
NEW Carers Scotland research has found widespread anxiety, shared by young and old, over the cost of caring for older, ill and disabled relatives.
Last updated 21 February 2013
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Help us celebrate 60 years of Langholm’s art club
THIS year is the 60th anniversary of the inception of Langholm & District Art Club and the committee has decided to hold an exhibition in the Town Hall Gallery of the work of past and current members to celebrate the occasion.
Last updated 21 February 2013
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