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The members of Common Riding would like to thank all those who made the effort to respond to the statement placed in the E&L Advertiser on 2nd July. They have considered all the comments made and appreciate the concerns of local people at the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Roger Maxwell, Langholm Common Riding chairman, tells Alex Thomson about the traditions of the event and the importance of the Common Moss to the townspeople BUCCLEUCH’S chief He said: “I spoke to Kevin “I think that’s far too rigid, As we said in our statement placed in the paper on 26th March, executive has pledged his Cumming (project manager) probably on both counts and Common Riding 2020 could not take place in its customary way. We continued personal support and Margaret Pool (chairwom - especially getting all the legals also said that we would consider any restrictions in place as we for the Langholm Moor an) on Tuesday and they are done. community buy-out. committed to getting to the “I made the point that the reviewed options nearer the end of July. In an exclusive interview figure which came out of the rules be amended a little and with the E&L Advertiser joint valuation. it was better to give them more Although restrictions are gradually being eased the virus has not Benny Higgins said he would “I said I was keeping my time. gone away. The members have at no time wished to risk large do whatever he could to help fingers crossed for them. They “I certainly propose to write the Langholm Initiative achieve know we’re still hoping they to Roseanna Cunningham, sec - crowds potentially bringing the virus to the town. It is clear from the its ambition. will get there.” retary for environment, climate responses we have received that the public also take this view. His comments came on the He was conscious that it was change and land reform, to day that a Channel 4 News a tricky environment currently suggest it would be better if team spent the day in but the project was all good the government gave them Therefore, with regret, Langholm Common Riding 2020 is cancelled Langholm interviewing people and, if the Initiative needed to more time. but the boundaries will be marked at some point. about the £6.4m project to buy talk to him, he would try to be “I’m comfortable with giving 25,000 acres from Buccleuch. flexible and would be prepared them more time and the Mr Higgins was critical of to give them more time. Initiative is still determined to the Scottish Land Fund (SLF), He said: “The problem with stick with Plan A. A bit more which has awarded £1m on that is the SLF imposed a time would give them that the basis that the Initiative target and wants proof of funds chance.” find the rest of the money by and that all the legals are done the end of October or it will by that date and that’s not > Turn to Page 2 Langholm Common RidingSCIO no. SC044989 lose its grant. acceptable. 2 Thursday July 16, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

Births Church Notices Reds get priority JAMMEH UNITED & LIDDESDALE Squirrel group focuses efforts on Eskdale We are delighted to announce the birth of Thomas PARISH CHURCHES THE Esk valley has become a Telford Jammeh, a son for Jessica Kershaw and priority area for saving the native Although Covid-19 has red squirrel. Saikou Jammeh born at Simpsons, Edinburgh on meant our doors are closed Saving ’s Red Squirrels 7th July. we remain available to offer (SSRS) has adjusted its Priority support where we can. Areas for Red Squirrel Conservation A grandson for Dawn Foggo, Alieu Please contact the Session (PARCs) in southern Scotland to Jammeh and Mairi Telford Jammeh Clerks on 013873 25255 or better protect existing populations and a nephew for William Jammeh. [email protected]. of red squirrels. Both mother and baby are doing well. Canonbie Treasurer Fiona PARCs were first introduced in Smith has received the new 2014 as a new approach to red weekly offering envelopes. squirrel conservation action in south - If you would like to receive ern Scotland. Funeral Services yours or wish to donate by They target limited project bank transfer please contact resources to the areas where they her on 013873 71616 or will provide the greatest benefit to [email protected] red squirrel populations. FUundnerteakrera &l M Donuimrenetacl Sterovirce s for details. The Esk Valley red squirrel group New Memorials supplied was set up in 2019 to protect red All Services squirrels along the length of the Additional Inscriptions and Cleaning CANCELLED valley to take in Eskdalemuir, until further notice Langholm, Canonbie and Bentpath. Once a common sight in southern Scotland, the native red squirrels David W. Erskine are being driven out by the invasive Briery Bank, Ewes, Langholm grey squirrels which out-compete Tel: 013873 81251 or 07710 906257 the reds for food and space. From years of project experience Efforts to save the red squirrel in Eskdale are being stepped up LANGHOLM, SSRS knows that, to successfully FUNERAL ESKDALEMUIR, protect red squirrels, it is essential such as the presence of healthy red concentrations of habitat which are EWES & WESTERKIRK that grey squirrel control operations squirrel populations, the urgency favoured by grey squirrels, in which are sustained and co-ordinated in a DIRECT ORS PARISH CHURCHES of threat from grey squirrels, support red squirrels are often excluded by For a Personal Service landscape. and co-operation from landowners the presence of greys. With no services the Measures and the presence of existing volun - The spokesperson said: “By tar - Hedle y and Tur nbull church is getting little or Focusing its work on priority areas teers and red squirrel network groups geting efforts to the grey squirrels’ no income. gives the organisation a stronger or sufficient human populations preferred woodland, we can create 013873 75404 / 013873 75532 / 0789 655 7941 If you wish to donate by chance of achieving this. from which new volunteer networks reservoirs of high-quality habitat making a bank transfer A spokesperson said: “While we could develop.” for red squirrels to reoccupy. The Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser please contact the trea - try to create enduring networks of Many of the PARCs sit alongside “This creates breeding populations is part funded by the following organisations along surer, David Johnstone, red squirrel protection measures in large upland conifer forests where of the native species as a source for with charitable trusts and individuals from the on the phone numbers be - these PARCs to ensure they remain red squirrels have a natural advan - recolonising conifer forests should community of Langholm. tage over grey squirrels. the populations there chance to low and he will supply effective, it is necessary that the Supported by the come under pressure because of East Community Benefit Group necessary details. PARCs retain some flexibility so which is funded by we can adapt to changing situa - Habitat seed-crop failure. ScottishPower Renewables Ewe Hill Windfarm tions.” These include Galloway Forest “In better conifer-seed years red Tel: 013873 80859. In 2019 several of the original Park, Ae Forest, Eskdalemuir, Craik, squirrels in the forests would like - Mobile. 07543 179469 PARC boundaries were reviewed Wauchope and the Tweed Valley wise be able to colonise neighbour - All Services and redrawn based on the latest forests. ing lowland PARC areas. CANCELLED evidence on the ground. The PARCs generally occupy “This complementary system will Cunhatirlit yfu nrot.h SeCr Ono11ti9c4e 6 The spokesperson added: “Deci - lower-lying areas with greater better secure the species’ future in sions were based on various factors accessibility to people and with southern Scotland.” What we have achieved shows what is possible > From Page 1 nities and environment. by the issues of inequality, education Thomson, chief correspondent of He said: “This is obviously a good and unemployment. Channel 4 News, as was Roger “In circumstances like this, if they opportunity for us. I’ve always said He said: “We’re going to face quite Maxwell, Langholm Common Riding get a bit of traction with one benefactor, that if we have values, we have to a surge in unemployment; there is no chairman. it gives encouragement to others.” have action and evidence that we treat other way to put it so a business like He understood the reason why the them with importance. ours must manage itself carefully. That Speaking on the moor, Roger de - SLF had such a strict timetable because “What we’ve done in Newcastleton was a motivation to sell.” scribed the cultural and historic if the £1m was not taken up by the and what we’re doing in Langholm is He was surprised by the amount of importance of the Common Moss to Initiative, it would give the SLF time a chance to show our values give com - publicity the buy-out had attracted but the people of Langholm who had to redistribute the funds to other projects munities enhanced opportunities to do land reform was a big issue. marked its boundaries since 1759. before the end of the financial year. what they want to do.” He said: “What we have achieved in Also interviewed were Kevin Asked how important the buy-out Mr Higgins was also asked why Newcastleton and what we’re getting was to Buccleuch based on what the Buccleuch did not consider doing a close to in Langholm and Wanlockhead Cumming, Margaret Pool, Langholm land would be used for, he said similar project itself. shows what is possible. Academy pupil Cerys Gough, Andy Buccleuch had to be run as a business. He said: “We concluded that we “I hope it succeeds but there is a Wightman, Scottish Green Party MSP When he took up his post in March wanted to reduce our footprint and limit to what we can achieve. If it for Lothian and author of Who Owns last year, he went through the compa - reinvest in other parts of the business. doesn’t succeed, it wouldn’t be dam - Scotland, and John Galloway, co-owner ny’s strategy and its values and he “It’s important we can be robust and aging to our credibility. of the Eskdale Hotel. believed this project was where strategy resilient and protect and create jobs.” “We’ve gone about it in a gentlemanly and values converged. Mr Higgins was on the Scottish gov - fashion and we could not be more The feature is expected to be broadcast Its four values were its colleagues, ernment’s advisory group on economic keen.” tonight. The programme airs at 7pm Benny Higgins customers, including tenants, commu - recovery, whose report was dominated Mr Higgins was interviewed by Alex on C4 and at 8pm on C4+1.“ Buccleuch chief executive Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 16, 2020 3 Umbrella walk date THE Rotary Club of Langholm has confirmed that it is still the intention to hold this year’s Store opens its doors Umbrella walk in September or October. Based on the current guide - Customers couldn’t wait to get back into their favourite shop lines, it is not possible to confirm WELCOME back! Spaces for People Programme. a specific date at the moment That was the message from Spaces for People, funded by but the club continues to monitor MP David Mundell and MSP Transport Scotland and admin - the situation and, as soon as it Oliver Mundell when they vis - istered by Sustrans Scotland, is can go ahead, the new date will ited furniture and carpet spe - a new, temporary infrastructure be communicated. cialists Latimers of Langholm programme which offers funding All participants should con - last Friday. and support to make it safer for tinue to hold on to sponsorship Eskdale’s representatives have people who choose to walk, cycle forms for the time being. been touring the constituency or wheel during COVID-19. promoting the importance of On the Commonplace news ______high streets as COVID-19 page people can find information restrictions are relaxed. on transport measures which David Mundell said: "Latimers the council has proposed to aid is an institution not only in physical distancing as well as Eskdale but also in southern those already in place. Band not Scotland, northern England and beyond. Distancing silenced "It is a family business, whose Councillor Archie Dryburgh, knowledge, experience and vice-chairman of the economy reliability are widely appreciated and resources committee, said: by virus and are a good example to “We need your help to identify illustrate the strength of our locations in your town centre LANGHOLM Town Band’s David Latimer and his daughter, Katherine, welcome David and Oliver Mundell to their store in the High Street high streets." which may need temporary mea - hopes of playing at the National Oliver Mundell added: "The sures to ensure you can get about Brass Band championships for business, which includes a large busy since it reopened as loyal in Langholm, said that, living light where and why they can’t safely during the pandemic. the third time in the band’s warehouse in the town, has been customers from near and far locally, he used the store fre - safely physically distance in a “Do you have trouble practising 205-year history ended last operated successfully by the returned to their favourite store. quently and it was definitely a town centre environment. physical distancing in your Friday. same family since 1882. Sapphire Skillen of Langholm miss when it was closed. This information will help the town? Do you need more space Event organisers Kapitol "Indeed, I understand that the says she is a fairly regular cus - He usually bought hardware council to prioritise and imple - to queue outside shops or pass Promotions said the event, COVID-19 lockdown was the tomer and missed being able to and sometimes paint. ment temporary interventions people on pavements? scheduled for September, was longest period the shop has been shop in there during lockdown. Betty Harkness of David Street where they are most needed “This is your opportunity to cancelled. closed in all that time." She said: “I mainly buy DIY had to shield during lockdown through Sustrans Scotland’s shape your area and have a say Its statement said: “Because Both politicians emphasised stuff and paint; I like doing up so she couldn’t go anywhere in the future of town centres.” of the current public health the importance of the Shop old furniture. I normally find else to find what she needed John , national director safety issues, regretfully, Sustrans Scotland and Northern Local campaign to achieve a what I want in there and it’s and missed Latimers. we have had to cancel the finals Ireland, said: “We encourage viable future for high street not too expensive. She said: “I use it for every - at The Centaur, Cheltenham people to use the tool. retailers and the knowledgeable thing from furniture and carpets Racecourse and the Royal Albert “It’s a great way to have your and personal service they pro - Homeware to birthday presents and little Hall, London. say in making places better for vide. “During lockdown I had to odds and ends.” “I would like to apologise for walking cycling safely. The two parliamentarians were go online and wait longer for ______any inconvenience this might “It’s vital that people can exer - hosted by David Latimer and items or pay a premium for the have caused your band but, as cise and make essential journeys his daughter, Katherine, who postage. AN INTERACTIVE online you are aware, the current cir - on foot and by bike safely, while explained the special measures “What I like about Latimers tool centred on safe town cen - cumstances surrounding the adhering to physical distancing in place such as social distancing is that they can get you what tre spaces was launched by COVID- 19 pandemic are guidelines.” and customers wearing face - you need and they always have beyond our control and, obvi - The website is now open for masks to safeguard themselves new things in. I really like their Council on Monday. ously, public safety must be comment and will close at the and their customers. homeware section.” Spaces for People Common - Langholm’s High Street pavements our first priority.” end of August. Go to spaces - The shop reports being very William Crossan, who lives place allows residents to high - force pedestrians on to the road so The band qualified for the they can pass each other safely forpeopledumfriesgalloway.com championships at Perth in March, the week before the country was hit by COVID-19 restrictions and is disappointed 013873 80012 by the outcome. E&L Advertising It fully understands the safety of all must be the priority. The event would have been attended We are here for you by qualifiers from the UK. * * About 80 bands play in four We are now open for all sections over the weekend. The band last attended the patients and look for ward finals in Harrogate in 2010 un - to welcoming you back der MD Alan Fernie and before that in 1964 in the Hammer - To keep you safe we will be implementing: smith town hall under Alfred always Chapman. • P re-Screening phone calls During lockdown the band • F ull PPE for eye tests and dispenses ► has produced virtual perfor - • Disinfection between patients mances, including Jeannie’s • Social Distancing Black E’e and The Banks of • Hand sanitiser at fr ont door MOVING YOU Allan Water, and will continue www.bikeseven.co.uk this in the run-up to the Sandilands - Unit 2 Sandilands, Longtown, Common Riding. And of course pr oviding our usual Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5LY - 01228 792497 Look out for further perfor - top-notch caring and pr ofessional ser vice Market Street - 1/2 Market Street, Carlisle, mances on its Facebook page Cumbria, CA3 8QJ - 01228 739926 and YouTube channel. 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COUNCILS Dumfries and Galloway Council ...... 030 3333 3000 TFreehdome fr omH locikdlolw nR promoptas a dvist tro thee vOgilvsiei Mteemod rial ...... www.dumgal.gov.uk Fault reporting (potholes/street - By Ronnie and Margaret going to Australia in 1889. in 1905 tried lecturing in Iowa lights etc) ...... Hudson of Langholm He went to work on a sheep at the agricultural state college 0800 042 0188 farm at Belalie in New South but found the work was not for Langholm Town Hall/Library .. WITH the lifting of the lock - Wales where he was known as him. 013873 80255 down on travel limits last a quiet, hard-working He returned to the Borders Dumfries and Galloway week, a trip up to the Borders horseman. two years later where he stayed bus timetables www.dumgal.gov.uk/timetables seemed the best way to During his time in Australia until his death on January 30, Council .... celebrate our new freedom. he worked as a cattle drover, 1963. 0330 100 1800 As ever, the Borders lived up overseer and horse-breaker on Will H Ogilie was another out of hours ..01896 752 111 to its usual enjoyment of rolling sheep stations in South Australia quiet, unassuming Border man Scottish Borders hills, providing great views. and New South Wales. who is still very much under- bus timetables On the way home we decided No-one seems to know exactly rated...... www.scotborders.gov.uk to visit the cairn in memory when he started writing but he We’re sure a visit to his memo - UTILITIES of Will H Ogilvie which had a poem printed in the local rial cairn would be enjoyed by Scottish Water was erected two years ago at paper when he was about 15 anyone. So, please give it some ...... 0800 0778 778 Roberton. years old. thought...... www.scottishwater.co.uk The original was erected in In Australia he wrote many Scottish Power 1993 nearer Ashkirk. Unfortu - works about the people, work ...... 105 nately, some small-minded and the country and was .....www.scottishpower.co.uk The Ogilvie Memorial was replaced and resited after the previous one was Scottish Gas emergency .... imbecile destroyed it three or encouraged to submit them for vandalised and the book stolen 0800 111 999 four years ago. publication. National Rail enquiries ...... The committee decided that In 1898 his first book of poetry 03457 484 950 another cairn must be put up Fair Girls and Gray Horses was ...... www.nationalrail.co.uk and, with the generous agree - very successful and his fame Floodline SEPA ment of the landowner at Harden was established...... 03000 996 699 near Roberton, plans were made, He was a contemporary of ...... www.sepa.org.uk Amey (A7) the work carried out and the Banjo Paterson who wrote ...... 0800 042 0188 finished article is really worth Waltzing Matilda and they are ...www.scottishtrunkroadsse seeing. still the best-known Bush .amey.co.uk The site is much better than poets. the previous one with great Likewise, his poems about his POST OFFICES views towards Roberton and native Borders are quite out - Langholm .....013873 81109 Newcastleton ..013873 75361 beyond. Congratulations to the standing and we would urge Canonbie ...... 013873 71348 people involved who made it anyone to read them. They are Rowanburn ...013873 71542 possible. most enjoyable and can transport Will H Ogilvie was born on the reader back in time. HOSPITALS August 21, 1869 near Kelso. Even though he ranks with D&G Royal Infirmary Aged 12 he was accepted as a the likes of Hogg, Scott and ...... 01387 246246 pupil at Fettes College, Burns, he is probably better Cumberland Infirmary ...... 01228 523444 Edinburgh. known and appreciated in Borders General Hospital ... When he left Fettes in 1888, Australia than he is in Scotland, 01896 826000 he spent a year back home learn - which is rather sad. The Hill Road to Roberton was poet Will H Ogilvie’s favourite view Thomas Hope Hospital ing more about farming before He returned home in 1901 and ...... 013873 80417

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CHURCHES Langholm,Eskdalemuir Ewes and Westerkirk Parish churches Ms Joy Lunn Session clerk ...07584 357180 Cooking with Nick Canonbie United Parish church Nick’s Beef Curry Session Clerk.. 013873 25255 Liddesdale Parish church Ingredients: Session Clerk.. Glynis Cambridge 07469 397065 1 red onion 400g diced beef SCHOOLS Langholm Primary 3 tsp of curry paste ...... 013873 80900 2 tbsp veg oil Langholm Academy Can coconut milk ...... 013873 80418 2 tbsp tomato puree Newcastleton ...... 013873 75240 Handful of garden peas – optional. Canonbie ...... 013873 71336 Method:

CHEMISTS Heat oil in frying pan. Add onions and turn to a Dalston Pharmacy, Langholm medium heat and cook onions until they are soft...... 013873 80220 Add garlic, beef, curry paste and tomato paste and Monday to Friday cook for five minutes on a medium heat. Then add 8.45am -1pm; 2pm-5.30pm. Saturday 8.45am-12.30pm. coconut milk, bring to the boil. Once boiling bring Boots Pharmacy, Longtown down to a simmer and cover for 45 minutes- stirring ...... 01228 792859 occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the peas and Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm. cook for further 5 minutes. Saturday 9am-5pm. Serve with rice and naan bread. DENTISTS Mark Buddy .013873 80521 Many thanks to Nick Benson for his recipies. Emergency - outside opening hours 01461 202508 Why not send yours in? [email protected] Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 16, 2020 5 IN BRIEF Have your September start for say on councils RESIDENTS in Eskdale are Borders rail study being asked to give their views UK minister confirms his government’s support for extension during a consultation on community councils. A GOVERNMENT minister by the UK government to sup - MSP, stressed it was important Community councils are gov - has revealed that the feasibility port further investigation of the that Langholm and Eskdale were erned by a scheme which details study into extending the route. part of the study. how they operate, including Borders Railway to Carlisle Mr Lamont said: “This was a There was clear support among elections, meetings, boundaries will begin in September. really positive meeting. It was sections of the Langholm area and finance. The news was given at a meet - a great opportunity for the cam - community for a rail link to be Dumfries and Galloway ing with Iain Stewart, Scotland paign group to highlight what brought to the town. Council wants to ensure the Office minister, who also con - the benefits of extending the scheme is effective and meets firmed the UK government’s railway would bring to the Challenges support for the project. Borders’ economy. He said: "There are obvious the council’s needs so it’s giving The meeting was set up by major cost and engineering chal - people an opportunity to have John Lamont, Berwickshire, Significant lenges with the overall Borders their say on proposed amend - Roxburgh and Selkirk MP. “Mr Stewart gave us an update Railway extension project but ments. Dr Neil Hudson, Penrith and I’m delighted the feasibility it is important that a Langholm Details and how to take part and the Border MP, and John study will be starting very soon. and Eskdale route is not left are at www.dumgal.gov.uk/ Stevenson, Carlisle MP, whose “The benefits, which this pro - out of any feasibilty study. communitycouncils constituencies are affected by ject will bring to places like "An extension to Carlisle Printed versions of the con - the project, joined the meeting. Hawick and Newcastleton, will would be strategically important sultation and response forms are Also attending were Simon be significant and transforma - for the Scottish and wider UK available by emailing Commu - Walton, chairman of the tional. Iain Stewart, Scotland Office minister, says study will begin in the autumn rail network and a Dumfriesshire [email protected] Campaign for Borders Rail “Connecting more Borders’ route should be given due con - Responses should be returned (CBR), and Marion Short, vice- towns to transport hubs in the Borders in search of better that the work on the feasibility sideration in any cost-benefit by Friday, August 14 to chairwoman. Carlisle and Edinburgh will opportunities elsewhere.” study will begin in the Carlisle analysis. Community.Councils@ The feasibility study was made improve our links to other parts Mr Stewart added: “It was area during September. "Langholm was originally dumgal.gov.uk or posted to possible as a result of the of Scotland and the UK. great to meet the very passionate “I will push this project from served by a branch line and the Review of Scheme, Community Borderlands Growth Deal, with “The real benefit will be in campaigners at the CBR. They within government and discuss focus should certainly not purely Planning and Engagement funding coming from both the the employment and educational have put forward a very strong with my ministerial colleagues be on the previous mainline Service, Dumfries and Galloway UK and Scottish governments. opportunities that this would case for reopening the line to in government how we will route through Liddesdale." Council, Municipal Chambers, Mr Stewart also identified a open up for young people. Carlisle. drive it forward.” ______Dumfries DG1 2AD. £500m Beeching fund provided “Too many are forced to leave “I was delighted to confirm Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire Thanks for being there PROPERTY FOR SALE

ASHDENE  DROVE ROAD  LANGHOLM  DG13 0JW  GUIDE PRICE £270,000 An opportunity has arisen to purchase a semi-detached dwellinghouse in a prominent position in Langholm overlooking the town and the point where the River Esk and the Ewes Water meet. The property itself is a comfortable family home and consists of a sitting room, living room / dining room, kitchen, utility room, main bedroom, office, 2 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and attic bedroom. Gas central heating and double glazing throughout. There are mature established gardens to the front and side of the property with lawns, shrubs and seasonal plants. There is a paved patio area, raised decking area and large waterproof summerhouse with power. At the rear there is a garden shed and Newcastleton Tub Paula Downey judges the posters in the windows of the health centre rotary clothes drier and security lighting. A gate opens to a shared lane which leads to the garage and parking area off Arkinholm Terrace. THE windows of Newcastleton Health Centre Downey who is a renowned artist in her own have been adorned with a variety of bright right. Viewing of this property is highly recommended. and eye-catching posters over the past week. Prizes are being awarded soon and there's a For further information and documents contact: They've been produced by youngsters as a way special treat for everyone who took part. McJerrow & Stevenson to say thank you to key workers during the The winners are 2-5 age group – Leyla Karapinar; 55 High Street, current pandemic. 6-9 age group – Layna Pearson; 10 & over - Lockerbie DG11 2JJ Their work was judged by Copshaw Tub Paula Burak Karapinar. 01576 202123 6 Thursday July 16, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

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TrHaE Bomrder U niosn Aagricull -ew e icosntinu e oto sefe f localised College’s mission tural Society ram sale at Kelso outbreaks, proving the risks are has been cancelled. still significant. The news was announced in “There is also the threat of a a statement issued by chairman second wave of infection. Stuart Craig. “We have a wider responsi - He said: “It is with great regret bility, as a society, to support that we have to announce the the nationwide effort against is naturalfoold andy clean w aterf. reof our ssustainah ble natural econ - cancellation of the 2020 this disease. New courses such as the BSc omy. Closamectin Border Union “If our sale were to go ahead, in sustainable land use and “To achieve this, we draw Kelso ram sales on September a positive tracing could impli - food production and SAC upon SRUC’s long-standing 11. cate thousands of people. Consulting’s work in food prod - strengths in world-class and “Our trustees and ram sale “We realise this decision will uct development and Agrecalc, sector-leading research, learning committee looked at all avail - be a huge disappointment to helping to reduce the environ - and teaching, skills and training able options of how we could most and it was one we really mental impact of farms, reflect and consultancy through SAC have held the sale safely under didn’t want to make. SRUC’s refreshed mission. Consulting.” COVID-19 restrictions. “The Border Union Agricul - By focusing on the natural SRUC hosts a dairy webinar “However, because of public tural Society would like to thank economy, which spans both on Tuesday, July 28 focusing health concerns, the safety of everyone for their patience and rural and urban, Prof Powell on ration formulation for lac - our sellers, buyers, staff, con - understanding on this matter said SRUC would have out - tating cows. tractors and volunteers must and looks forward to welcoming standing opportunities to attract Guest speakers include Chris come first. you to next year’s sale on Friday, new students, people and Reynolds of the University of “Although COVID-19 restric - September 10, 2021.” investment. Reading, who will give a pre - tions are gradually being lifted, He said: “To help our students sentation on low-protein diets, lead the future, help our clients while John Newbold, professor make the most of the opportu - of dairy nutrition at SRUC, and nities on the horizon and help Lorna MacPherson, dairy con - the green revolution in our econ - sultant of SAC Consulting will Farmers thank omy we needed to refresh how discuss formulating for amino we think about our place in a acids. The SRUC hosts a webinar on ration formulation for lactating cows more integrated world. There will also be an industry SCOTLAND’S farming union risk and reward is shared fairly “Being rooted rural economies perspective from Will Tulley their customers A FOCUS on the sustainable The refreshed vision brings has thanked the nation for between all those who are pro - and agriculture remains a core of Evidence Group, Chris the support it has shown for ducing, processing, retailing and natural economy is at the all SRUC’s expertise to bear part of what we do but we need Bartram of Mole Valley Farmers Scottish farming, food and buying the food can be achieved. heart of a refreshed vision on a natural economy fuelled to redefine how we think of and Carrs Billington’s Jimmy drink during the pandemic. Several major retailers have and mission for Scotland’s by responsible use of the world’s these terms through the common Goldie. Many of the supermarkets, reassured their customers and Rural College (SRUC). natural resources: people, land, link of the natural economy. Prof Newbold said: “The shops and stores, which have suppliers that, where possible, Professor Wayne Powell, prin - energy, water, animals and “Our mission will be familiar: webinar will interest all dairy served their customers the best greater volumes of food and cipal and chief executive, said plants. to create and mobilise knowl - nutrition professionals such as in Scottish food and drink in drink will be sourced locally SRUC was “uniquely placed” Research at SRUC, said Prof edge and talent, partnering feed industry technical special - the past four months, have been and standards upheld. to help Scotland reset and Powell, was already focusing locally and globally to benefit ists, consultants and advisers, rewarded by stronger sales and Unsubstantiated reports of a rebuild after the pandemic, with on tackling the “wicked chal - Scotland’s natural economy. vets, farmers and students.” enhanced customer loyalty. major supermarket pressurising the Scottish government high - lenges” facing the planet, in - “That’s why SRUC is on a It is on Tuesday, July 28 from A positive from the pandemic suppliers to cut prices have set lighting the green economy as cluding climate change, biodi - journey to become Scotland’s 2pm to 4pm. Sign up at has been confirmation that food alarm bells ringing in the key to recovery. versity and access to nutritious enterprise university at the heart www.sruc.ac.uk/dairynutrition and drink supply chains where industry. Around the marts

C&D Auction Marts Ltd had for - A similar entry of 2,303 prime thwaite Close. Texel 276p, 270p, & West End. Mule £120 Roughet Heavy ewes: Texel £162 Allan - tage. Cheviot £81 Glendiven Cot - ward 6,818 sheep comprising 2,303 lambs sold to the usual ringside of 263p, 259p High Aketon, 258p Hill. Cheviot £108 Allanshaws, shaws, £154 Viewley, £152 Mount tage, £74 Mid Farm & Fearn, £73 prime lambs and 4,515 cast ewes buyers, with heavy lambs again Arkleby House. Charollais 250p £103 Riggshield. Berrichon Pleasant, £150 Allanshaws & Beck - Stonehouse. Swaledale £79 Whit - and rams at the weekly sale at being the trade of the week as well Maryholm, 241p Moss Side. Suf - £106.50, £104 Sceugh Dyke. foot. Beltex £142 Yatesfield, £134 ton, £77 Marygate. Kerry Hill £72 Longtown on Thursday, July 9. as best quality lambs. Overall av - folk 240p Halmyre, 238p Evening Hampshire £106, £105 Barnglies. Foxburrow Farm. Charollais £118 Coxhill. Shetland £71 Coxhill. Another pleasing entry of cast erage 225.6p (SQQ 224.8p), ex - Hill, 236p Barnglies, 235p March - Oxford £104 Guards. Dashwell Green, £115 Beckfoot, Rams: Texel £138 Falla, £136 cows saw all classes continue to ceeding most centres at the end of bank, Wallend & Staffler. Hamp - An increased entry of 4,515 cast £114 Viewley. Suffolk £116 Smer - Allanshaws, £132 Georgefield, sell at recent high rates, with more the week. shire 233p, 230p Barnglies. Berri - ewes again sold to the usual ringside ral, £115 Shaw Cottage, £114 £126 Muircleugh, £122 Butterdales. numbers needed weekly to meet The sale topped at 279p for a chon 232p, 231p Sceugh Dyke. of buyers all eager for supplies Mount Pleasant, £112 Crumhaugh - Suffolk £124 Barnglies, £118, £116 buyers’ requirements. fantastic pen of Beltex lambs con - Cheviot 229p Allanshaws, 223p, before the festival of Eid at the hill & Sorrowlessfield Mains. Bleu Falla. Charollais £124 Butterdales. The sale topped at 143p for an signed by TR & EA Milburn & 222p Riggshield. Mule 226p end of July. Over-fat ewes were du Maine £112 Blackadder Mains, Bluefaced Leicester £118 Nunscle - Angus cow shown by Messrs McK - Son, Wallend, Carlisle with top Roughet Hill, 224p Allfornaught, dearer on the week and, with more £111 Hill House. Cheviot Mule ugh, £114 Knarr, £110 Whitton. errow, Darlawhills, Lockerbie, who price per head of £132 for Charol - 223p Edges Green. Oxford 221p horned ewes coming onto the mar - £106 Mid Farm, £100 East House, Hampshire £118 Barnglies. Zwart - sold others at 136p. Simmental lais lambs from R Sandison, Smer - Guards. Cheviot Mule 219p Hill ket, they were cheaper. £99 Muircleugh, £98 Netherhill. ble £114 Barnglies. Beltex £104 cows sold to 140p from L Clark, ral, Caithness. House. Texel ewes sold to a top of £162 North Country Cheviot £104 West Chaseside. North Country Cheviot Escart, Tarbert with Friesians to For further advice on marketing Principal price (per head): Charol - from J Runciman & Sons, Allan - Millhills, £97 Allanshaws, £96 £96 Allanshaws. Swaledale £91 126p from CT & J Wigham, Het - your livestock contact auctioneers: lais £132 Smerral. Texel £130 Bau - shaws, . Hill ewes sold West Millhills. Bluefaced Leicester Whitton. hermill, Kirklinton. John Walton 07880 527066; Nick rch, £128 The Green, £126 Nether - at £83 for Blackface ewes from S £102 Allanshaws. Mule £96 Averages. Lambs: light to 254.8p Top price per head of £1073 for Woodmass 07584 200489; Sam hill, £125 Allfornaught, £123 & J Fisher, Glendiven Cottage, Shawhill, £93 Aspatria Hall, £92 (219.7p); standard to 279p (222.3p); a Beef Shorthorn from Escart, who Hogg 07584 207323; Norman Dou - Barnglies. Beltex £125 Evening Ewes. Rams sold to £138 for Texels Balgray Hill, £91 Aspatria Hall, medium to 273.8p (226.6p); heavy also sold Simmentals at £1022. glas 07786 366833. Hill, £121 The Green, £118 Rhoin, from CD Scott, Falla, Jedburgh. Mill Farm & Sceugh Dyke. Light to 258.7p (233.8p); overweight to South Devons topped at £1000 Principal prices (per kilo): Beltex £115 Carran. Suffolk £124 Staffler, All classes of ewes are in big de - ewes: Blackface £83, £80 Glendi - 228.6p (217.8p). Ewes: light to from W Jones, High Bellochantuy, 279p, 273p Wallend, 273p Carran, £120 Burnfoot, £115 Grindon Hill, mand at Longtown and can be sold ven Cottage, £81 Shitlington Hall, £83 (£46.99); heavy to £162 Campbeltown. 272p, 268p The Green, 267p Thorn - £111.50 Netherhill, £111 Barnglies to vendors’ advantage. £77 Yatesfield, £75 Cloggers Cot - (£88.21). Rams: £138 (£97.96). Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 16, 2020 7 IN BRIEF Two-car Six-figure grant will accident EMERGENCY services were called to a road accident near Langholm last Friday. A spokes- transform building person said: “At about 2.50pm on Friday, July 10 we received Bunkhouse and digital hub at Buccleuch House in Newcastle ton reports of a road traffic crash involving two cars on the B709 on the growing walking and BUCCLEUCH House, a near Langholm. cycling market. former resource centre in the “The emergency services at - heart of Newcastleton, will be “This is a project of significant tended and a man, 17, was taken transformed into a vibrant size for the village, making a to the Cumberland Infirmary digital learning hub and massive difference to the in Carlisle as a precaution. bunkhouse as part of a pack - community and its businesses “The road was closed to allow age of grants announced by which will all benefit from this for the vehicles to be uplifted the National Lottery investment.” and was reopened at 5.30pm. Community Fund. Neil Ritch, the fund’s Scotland “Enquiries into the circum - The award of £129,812 means director, announced funding of stances surrounding the crash that the Newcastleton District a number of projects in are ongoing.” and Community Trust (NDCT) Scotland. ______has been given the green light to create the new hub. Incredible It will become a focal point He said: “These awards, made for learning opportunities and possible by National Lottery be a pilot for Borders College players, recognise the incredible Reading Hub and Spoke outreach work happening in Scotland to programme. create stronger, more connected Barbara Elborn, trust secretary, communities. vDUiMrFtRuIESa alndl yGa lloway “I’m delighted that some of said: “This award allows us to Council is making plans to press the ‘go’ button on the this funding will be used to reopen its libraries. development works. transform existing buildings into “We can’t wait to get started vibrant community hubs which Meanwhile, people can use transforming a neglected but will carry on the strong An artist’s impression of what the redeveloped Buccleuch House in Newcastleton will look like the virtual branch books and beloved old building into a community spirit which has services. For books go to eBooks much-needed, state-of-the-art been so evident in recent times. continuing to make such a causes in the UK. on those projects which support and eAudio and eMagazines outreach learning hub and retail “National Lottery players can difference.” The National Lottery organisations and communities and for services join the Face - and office space, sustained by be proud to know that the money National Lottery players raise Community Fund in Scotland to respond to the challenge book for Bookbug and more. a 14-bed bunkhouse capitalising they raise by buying tickets is £30m every week for good is currently focusing its funding of COVID-19. David Mundell MP Welcome to our garden Member of P arliament for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale & T weeddale CONS TITUENC Y SURGER Y Friday 17th July 11am - 4pm Due to covid-19 restrictions I regret I am unable to hold my usual surgery this month. However , I am very pleased to offer telephone and video chat appointments for my virtual surgery. If there are any issues I can help with, please get in touch.

Sue and Charlie Clapperton are ready to welcome visitors to their open garden at Westwater

THE owners of Westwater Farm are throwing a pond at the property which is on the Lockerbie To book a time, please call 01683 222746 open their doors to visitors this Sunday. road. The event is part of the Scotland’s Garden The garden is open from 2pm to 5pm and or e-mail [email protected]. Scheme and Sue and Charlie Clapperton will there will be tea, coffee and brownies available welcome everyone to their walled garden, wood - to buy. land garden and yard garden. Entry is free but donations are welcome. They have been busy during lockdown creating https://scotlandsgardens.org/ WO RKING HARD FOR YOU 8 Thursday July 16, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday July 16, 2020 9

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Bec ause w e a re Sc otland. 10 Thursday July 16, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk Centre plan progresses THE team leading the redevel - opment of the sports centre in Langholm have submitted a pre- Rose’s Wardrobe planning application to the coun - cil’s planning authority. Although the current restric - tions have caused some delays to the project, the volunteer working group continue to make progress with the design feasi - makes lunar loveliness bility study. Langholm fashion company embraces Neil Armstrong’s tartan They have displayed the three initial design options in the win - A UNIQUE skirt made from and made for Neil Armstrong. this is the first skirt they have dow of Welcome to Langholm. Langholm’s own lunar tartan “We included an information made. Each design incorporates the is now the prized possession label to the skirt which highlights Holmspun feedback from the community of an American in Edinburgh. the fabric’s special historical The Rosie-style skirt was cre - reference to Neil Armstrong There is a variety of headbands survey in June 2019. in lunar tartan and Reid & Taylor The working group believes ated by Emma and Leanne and Langholm. Duncan of Rose’s Wardrobe “Hailey decided to go for the fabrics for sale in Holmspun in the design options are bold and Langholm High Street. ambitious; provide a sense of Vintage which is based in the lined option so it’s lined with town. 100 per cent bamboo silk in Emma added: “We are in the community pride; offer quality process of writing a repair guar - and attractive facilities; make The business makes vintage- black which really makes the style clothing and the skirt was check stand out. antee to go with our made-to- use of renewable energy sources order pieces. to power the centre; maximise a very special commission. “We asked her whether she Emma said: “The person, who would like her name machine- “This will enable customers efficient use of the available to send any of their Rose’s plot; and maximise use of the bought it, is called Hailey and embroidered on the waistband she’s from America but now which she did. We offer this to Wardrobe garments back to us existing building. if, for example, they need a The group welcome any com - lives in Edinburgh. all our customers who order new zip, pocket repair etc. ments or suggestions and will “She was eyeing up the skirt skirts.” “We will be sending this to share this feedback with the for a while and decided few Emma said they got the fabric Hailey and also previous cus - wider community in the near weeks ago to finally purchase. from Ian Maxwell, the tartan’s tomers. This is to ensure the future. It’s an investment piece. original designer, at the start of They’ll also report on their “It feels special that it is going this year. garments are sustainable and conclusions and recommenda - to an American customer, with They have also sold a few of last as long as possible with tions on the future for the rede - the lunar tartan being designed the Bonnie headband styles but their new owners.” velopment and the options for funding for the project. Campbell Scott, chairman, said: “We plan to share the com - munity's feedback and com - ments on the initial design layouts by the end of July. “We will continue to refine and update the layouts in collaboration with the design consultant. “We expect to receive the draft design feasibility report by mid- July and we'll look at costs with the design consultant.” ______Visitors allowed A lunar tartan headband Rose’s Wardrobe specialises in vintage clothing styles Hailey, an American in Edinburgh, with her lunar tartan skirt VERY limited patient visiting has resumed in Dumfries and Galloway hospitals. To protect patients, visitors, staff and communities from Beware of danger COVID-19, many restrictions apply to visitors of hospital in-patients. Each patient can have only pTHEl daangenrs otf a onon-nnativ e rifovund e14 srepasratei pldants ein a very one named visitor during their short distance along the river. Each stay in hospital, there are plant on riversides in Liddesdale restrictions on access to specific are being highlighted by a plant, if allowed to mature, can patient areas and visitors must concerned resident. produce about 20,000 seeds. wear face coverings and follow Jim Turnbull of Newcastleton is “This plant is extremely poisonous hygiene guidance. worried that giant hogweed seems and can lead to painful blisters They will need to agree visiting to be on the rise and wants to which may leave permanent scar - times in advance with the warn people about its presence to ring just by touching the plant. ward/hospital and stay for only prevent injury. “This plant can be easily treated a short period. He doesn’t know whether this is if found in the early stages of growth Dr Kenneth Donaldson, med - to do with the fact there isn't a by using an off-the-shelf weedkiller. ical director, said: “We would water bailiff anymore or landowners “With the good weather and now ask everyone to note the re - strictions and work with us to are not aware of how dangerous it the school holidays underway, I ensure the safety of is and how easily it can spread. just want to make people aware of patients, visitors, staff and He said: “Since the spring, I have this deadly plant.” A giant hogweed before being sprayed The same plant after it has been sprayed public.” Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 16, 2020 11 Langholm hotelier backs

VTHE ChAancellor TRishi sit es ancd attracutions like tcine - to five per cent Sunak’s package of measures, mas, theme parks and zoos. which he outlined last Mr Sunak also unveiled a Wednesday, has attracted scheme to give 50 per cent off much comment, particularly to people dining out in August the cut in VAT to five per and a £2bn kickstart scheme cent for the hospitality to help create more jobs for Ph ase 3 industry and the 50 per cent young people in Scotland. discount on eating out. David Mundell, John Galloway, co-owner of Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and the Eskdale Hotel in Langholm, Tweeddale MP, said: "I wel - previously said he was hoping come this timely and substantial FACE COVERINGS MUST for a cut in VAT. funding package. He said: “It’s a lifeline in the "The VAT cuts in tourism and current climate. The only ques - hospitality sectors will benefit BE WORN IN SCOTLAND’S tion is whether it should have many businesses in my con - lasted until the start of next stituency. season. "The cut to five per cent will SHOPS AND ON PUBLIC “That would have been more help give Scotland’s tourism beneficial to businesses, know - and hospitality sector hope that ing what they have lost in the they will still salvage a summer TRANSPORT past few months and will do in season and retain jobs." the next six months. “They are also losing a lot of Kickstart overseas visitors because of the John Lamont, Berwickshire, travel restrictions. We get a lot Roxburgh and Selkirk MP, said: of people from the USA and “The kickstart scheme will help Remember , you can have N Australia, especially young people gain vital training OPE Armstrongs, as does most of and work experience, while coronavirus but show no Scotland. ensuring they get a wage. “It’s quite a big market. The “Unfortunately, young people symptoms, so a face covering emerging market was going to are usually the hardest hit during be China but that’s been an economic crisis. This should reduces the risk of you knocked on the head. go some way to avoiding that. “It will be a very slow burn “The VAT cut will be espe - unknowingly infecting others. because they will have to cially welcome here where large operate with a reduced capacity parts of the economy rely on and hope people will have the tourism, with day trippers and By wearing one in shops confidence to return in signifi - tourists visiting restaurants and cant numbers. attractions.” and on public transport you “That’s why we’ve seen some Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, businesses not reopen. It’s not Roxburgh and Berwickshire can feel confi dent that you’re worth their while to do so for MSP, added: “The tourism and practical reasons.” hospitality industry has been helping to protect yourself, John said he would also apply given a lifeline to protect jobs to register for the 50 per cent and livelihoods and save busi - staf f and others. discount on meals during nesses. August but, as yet, the website “The positive investment in was not live yet. retaining jobs and boosting eco - nomic growth from the UK is Ambition in sharp contrast to the Mr Sunak says Scotland will grievance politics of the SNP. receive £4.6bn in extra Barnett The Chancellor has risen to the funding from the UK govern - occasion and has set Britain ment. on course for recovery”. The Scottish government wel - Oliver Mundell, comed some of Mr Sunak's Dumfriesshire MSP, said: "The Remember measures but accused him of extra £800m heading to the showing a lack of ambition by Scottish government will bring FACTS Face Avoid Clean Two metre Self isolate and not introducing the £80bn stim - its coronavirus support fund to for a safer Scotland coverings crowded your hands distance book a test if you ulus package it had called for. £4.6bn. places regularly have symptoms Many measures will apply in "It is vital that support such Scotland, including the job as the stamp duty cut in England retention bonus which will pay is matched by the raising firms a £1,000 bonus for every of the Land and Buildings employee kept on for at least Transaction Tax threshhold three months when the furlough north of the border. scheme ends in October. "This is especially important VAT on food, accommodation in our area where people have and attractions is cut from 20 the choice to buy a home on per cent until January 12. either side of the border. The five per cent applies to "The government now must eat-in or hot takeaway food now use these new funds wisely from restaurants, cafes and to maximise Scotland's eco - gov .scot/coronavirus pubs, accommodation in hotels, nomic recovery." B&Bs, campsites and caravan 12 Thursday July 16, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

LE&oL reopokrts oif nthe gBen tyb Riade-coutk for thae stem i-tjuhbileee a ndB jubeileen Cotrnyets tables groaning under the before the riders left the hall Mrs Carol Packer of the Westerkirk WRI FORTY -ONE RIDERS weight of food, Cornet Neil to collect their horses prior welcomed the Benty ride-out into the hall Davidson and his men were to returning to Langholm. A and the Westerkirk ladies once again pro - ON FIRST RIDE -OUT welcomed to the Benty by verse of “The Wee Bit Toon” duced a magnificent spread for the hungry On Saturday afternoon in Mrs Walton, president of outside the hall, a stirrup cup horsemen. somewhat fiery and Westerkirk WRI who had for the principles from the The Chairman, Grant Fletcher started off the threatening weather con - once again laid on a really ladies of Westerkirk W.R.I, entertainment with his usual wit and humorous ditions thirty-eight riders splendid repast. “God speed and safe home” stories. There was some tremendous singing in the hall from locals, Hawick and Kelso men. accompanied Cornet Neil In welcoming the Cornet, from Mrs. Walton, and return Davidson and his Right journey to Langholm via Joe Donaldson got things started with “Bonnie Mrs Walton said how much Langholm” and from then on until “Auld Lang and Left Hand Men, Ex Westerhall, Burnfoot and the people of Bentpath and Syne” at the finish, you could not have heard Corners Billy Laidlaw and Henwell. Westerkirk looked forward to better singing even at the Sydney Opera Cyril Johnstone to the this annual visit. On their A slight rain began to fall House, says our correspondent, who was Benty on the first of the behalf she wished him a totally unbiased, he says. rides-out in connection very happy and memorable The weather was hot and sticky up on the with the 1970 Common year in office and good hills with riders missing the showers and once Riding. weather on the Common they had left the hall, the Cornets rendition of Shortly after half past one Riding Day. “A Wee Bit Toon” got everybody on their way. riders started to gather at They must have been hopeful of getting home the Kingreen and just before Toast dry, but unfortunately after the refreshments When at last the meal had two o’clock Cornet Davidson at Westerhall the clouds started rolling in and headed the cavalcade down been done full justice to the on the final straight down the Castle Hill, the to Langholm Bridge then via President of the Castle heavens opened and everyone on horseback Charles Street New, Henry Craigs Club, Mr. Irving was soaked to the skin. Street, and Caroline Street Hotson proposed the Loyal soon after the Benty had The 101 riders didn’t mind one bit, for they Toast and set off the musical to Wauchope road and been left behind, but it were now back to the Kilngreen, off their part of the proceedings with thence to the Becks road to wasn’t serious and was horses and heading home for a much-needed a song by Mr Arthur Elliot. reach the hill just above the soon over. On the journey Cornet Ellwood presents the Benty Sheild to bath before heading up the town for a few top Caulfield. In spite of the Other soloists during the home Mr Tom Lunn, Graeme Murray with runner up Ian Earsman drinks and the Benty Dance to finish off gentle breeze by this time afternoon were Messers who was riding Mr Gavin another very successful Benty Ride Out day. most of the riders were Ian McVittie, A Irving, T Fleming’s horse, took a sweating every bit as much Barnfather, W.W Robinson, heavy tumble on the hard as their mounts. H Erskine, D Devlin, G. Bell road near Douglen Cottage. and others. A trio was ren - After a brisk canter along After a few minutes rest he dered very acceptably by remounted and rode the rest 1995 the top of the hill the riders the Cornet and his Right and proceeded down Caresgill of the way home, but on Left-Hand Men. Burn then along the hillside being sent to hospital later to make a welcome stop After a toast to The Cornet for examination was found near Hopsrigg for refresh - had been submitted by Mr to be suffering from three ments very kindly supplied Brian Welsh and replied to broken ribs and a broken by Mr. Gavin Fleming of the by Cornet Davidson, Mr collar bone. Crown Hotel. Hotson called on Mr John M The gallop up the Castle Young to present the riding Hill brought its usual spills Westerkirk switch he had donated to be but none of them were seri - After this brief stop it was given to the smartest turned- ous. It was a perfect evening not far to go to the Boyken out young rider to Doulas as the riders came down Burn then up the road at a Irving, son of Mr and Mrs from the Castle Hill and over spanking trot to reach the Irving, Charles Street New. Ewes Bridge where again a Benty bang on time to the Judge this year was Mr W large crowd, including many delighted cheers of a large Noble, formerly of Old Irvine, visitors in caravans making crowd of spectators, not for - Canonbie and now of an overnight stop in the getting these people so Eskdaill Street, Langholm. Kilngreen, gave the Cornet essential to a ride-out, the Mr R.I Borthwick then led and his men a great boys and girls who hold the the company in some spir - welcome on their return. Cornet Stevie Ellwood with his RHM Ian Ewart and LHM Andrew Walton prepare to leave the Benty in 1995 horses. After being seated at ited community singing 1970

1970 Cornet Neil Davidson leads the ride-out to the Castle Craigs (no photos from the Benty) Wellwishers have a laugh with the front three www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday July 16, 2020 13 The E&L Gallery

A beautiful day at the Black Esk reservoir in Eskdalemuir Photo by Andrew ‘Benty’ Johnstone Camera: Samsung Galaxy AX Walking through the lockdown

By Rachel Norris whizzing past the edge of the woodland. A REFRESHINGLY windy day under sunny This five-mile route provides easy walking skies and my brother, Patrick, and I through woodlands and across fields with headed to one of the lesser known parts an abundance of wildflowers and birds, with of beautiful north Northumberland . the skylarks and yellowhammers singing The Ford & Etal Estate has many attractions their hearts out. but very few people know about the circular We parked by the side of the road, there is walk around Ford Moss Nature Reserve, a a large parking bay, walked through the Site of Special Scientific Interest, managed woods and emerged into the sunlight with by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust. the stunning Cheviot hills standing out against Ford Moss is a lowland raised mire, an a clear blue sky. area of bog and scrub, with a deep layer of The estate has put in place this waymarked peat, formed over thousands of years and route and all gates are easily opened but lying on the limestone bedrock. there are a few stiles, too. Many thousands of years ago, after the There is evidence of human occupation last Ice Age, it would have been a small lake from the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, which was gradually filled with rotting vege - the Bronze Age, Romano-British and Medieval tation to form the bog. to the 20th century. It is lined with magnificent Scots pine and Walkers will be surprised to come across oak and is a wilderness of heather and bog the remains of a coalmine and the little myrtle, sphagnum moss, sundew and cran - village which sprang up around it. The mining berry, cross-leaved heath and cotton grass. began in the late 18th century and lasted Among all this live heath butterflies, adders until the early 20th century. and lizards, red grouse, meadow pipit and We finished our outing with coffee and woodcock. cake at the Milk Bar in Wooler. I also recom - Buzzards and kestrels frequent the area mend the Lavender Tearooms in Etal but Top: The walking trail through the Ford & Etal Estate has wonderful views of the Cheviot hills but on our walk we saw a sparrow hawk they were still shut at the time. Bottom: Exmoor ponies are excellent land managers and their grazing habits ensure the reserve thrives 14 Thursday July 16, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

I THINK I overdid the weeding last weekend but I vested, dried (in a paper bag Don’t let in thet airingh cupboared works weeds seed was determined to get rid of some of them before really well) and sown in seed they set seed and spread themselves around the trays or pots because the garden. seedlings are easily swamped by other plants in I’ve also been deadheading week or so. the garden. and cutting back some of the Alchemilla mollis (Lady’s Many of the alpine plants early-flowering perennials to Mantle) is still looking good are early flowering and the encourage them to produce but it’ll not be long before it seeds are now ready to col - a flush of new growth and sets seed so, to avoid that, lect. more flowers. I’ll attack it with the shears, It can look a bit drastic at removing all the flowering Germinate first but, with the warm, damp stems which will encourage The seeds of these plants weather, the plants will soon it to produce more flowers. such as Pulsatilla vulgaris produce new leaves and will There are some plants in Papageno are best sown rebloom later in the summer. the garden which are allowed fresh with the seed trays/pots The Centaurea (Perennial to set seed; Aquilegia and left outside and exposed to Cornflower) and Euphorbia Thalictrum in particular are the weather, although they dulcis Chameleon had great self-seeders and are often won’t germinate until developed mildew because easy enough to remove if the spring because they ben - of the drought so they’ve all they are growing in the wrong efit from a cold spell in wet been cut back to ground level place. compost to break their dor - and will look really good in a Other seeds are better har - mancy. Aquilegia

If you can’t sow seeds are left on the plants until every few weeks. straight away, don’t worry. the pods have dried and I It’s great being able to pick They will remain viable if can collect the seeds. them fresh when needed and stored correctly in dry, cool I’ve grown all of these from they taste so much better and dark conditions. home-saved seed this year, than anything you can buy Once your seeds have dried along with beetroot, and they in the shops. properly, clean them of chaff have all germinated well. A garden designer I know etc and them put them in a We’re now enjoying the re - has noticed that, since the jam jar or plastic box, add a sulting crops so I’ll be doing start of lockdown, they have packet of silica gel and put the same again. been increasingly asked to them in the fridge. include productive space in I’ve kept seeds this way, Benefit the designs for their clients. sometimes for several years, One benefit of not being and they germinate well once away at flower shows this It’s good that such a positive sown. summer is that I’ve had a bit change has come from all of As well as seeds of flower - more time to do little jobs, this and more people are ing plants, I’ve been collecting like making sure we have a discovering the joy of gar - seeds from vegetables. continuous supply of salad dening and growing their own There are always a few pea leaves. fruit and veg. pods, mangetout and beans Usually, they get forgotten It’s well worth it, even if you which get missed when I’m about but this year I’ve been have to do a little weeding Centaurea Montana ‘Amethyst on Ice’ picking the veg and these sowing mixed salad leaves as well.

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can be played on at one time. 2 enter on the sheet at the club. welcome members to play in However, members should still club singles’ competitions. There will be a small entry fee. These will be played through - use the booking sheets at the out the rest of the season. They Tournament club. 0

These club competitions will 4 are the club championship, The club would like to thank 7 8

Douglas cup, president’s prize be drawn next week and the the Langholm COVID-19 sup - 3 9 and the over 60s’ seniors. Castle Craigs tournament will port group for the voucher which be drawn on Thursday, July 23. The sheets are up in the club - allowed them to buy hand sani - house so members can enter. The committee hopes the club -

tiser for the club. It is much 2 The subs are considerably lower house and locker room will be 7 4

appreciated. 1 this year so the committee asks officially open this week which 7 members to pay £2 to enter would allow members to keep Finally, the committee hopes 7 these competitions as a small their bowls on the premises. all members are staying safe Paul Mitchell, president, delivers the first bowl of the season in May way of fundraising. New rules, which have been and hopes to see them all soon. 9 Published by Muckle Toon Media CIC - a Community Interest Company, at their offices, 54 High Street, Langholm DG13 0JH. Telephone 013873 80012 Price 80p