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Series 2 No. 8371 Established May 1848 Thursday September 17, 2020 www.eladvertiser.co.uk 80p BRIEF ING NEWS Expressive artist exhibits Dyehouse cuts ten jobs as orders dry up DO’S and Don’ts . . . Why? is COVID-19 pandemic hits successful company’s customers the current exhibition by in - ANOTHER bitter jobs blow has Orders are about 35 per cent of stallation artist Rory Laycock, what they would normally be. whose fascinating work is on hit Langholm after 10 redundan - show in The Look Out in cies were announced at the dye - Frank said: “It’s as bad as that. Langholm until September 26. house, FTS Dyers. Customers have missed the whole The company’s customers have of the autumn / winter selling season Full story: Page 4 been badly affected by the COVID- so have all this stock which they NEWS 19 pandemic and orders have fall - won’t be able to shift until another en. season. Farewell to The devastation to the airline in - Xcel’s Duncan dustry especially has resulted in or - Ireland ders drying up. “I have one or two customers who Frank Steele, managing director, are okay but, in the main, they’re said he was one of the employees devastated. In total, I have about 40 who would take redundancy. customers, all in the UK except a He told the E&L Advertiser: “I’m couple in Ireland, but some of them having to take costs out of the busi - are very small. ness because of the reduction in or - “About 12 of them are a decent NEARLY 15 years ago to the ders and prospective orders from size and they’re the ones with the day the Xcel Project was set our customer base. problems.” up to give opportunities and “I have to make the company viable One of the hardest-hit is the airline support to young people aged industry. eight to 24 in Eskdale. by taking out costs. I think 10 people will go and one of them is myself. Frank said: “One of my customers Full story: Page 8 “It’s a way of trying to save some is a big supplier of aircraft upholstery. jobs and make the business prof - No-one is refurbishing planes or or - SPORT itable. dering new planes. “We did a lot of developments on “I don’t see it improving at all James Blackburn, along with Ali Little, will take charge at Langholm’s dyehouse Awards for until next year. All my customers aircraft carpeting and were ready to Milntown’s lads are in the same boat and are doing do some bulk work but everything’s “I’m past retirement age and I’m and dedicated to making the company the same thing; taking out costs and on hold. comfortable but I wish I could do a success.” reducing numbers. “There’s no sign of it improving at more for them. Frank, who chairs the business sub- “One company in Yorkshire is mak - all. Infection rates are still growing. group of the Langholm Alliance, ing 60 jobs redundant so it’s pretty It’s a big worry.” Hand-over said: “This is another thing lost to serious.” Other customers are part of the “I’ll be handing over to James the economy of Langholm. The redundancies at the dyehouse tourism industry, selling scarves, Blackburn and Ali Little, both of “It’s a big problem because we THE 2019-20 rugby season will leave 20 employees, some of throws and tartan goods in cities whom I’ve trained. can’t do anything just now; COVID- was cut short and for the them part-time, on site. A consultation like Edinburgh but there has been “They’ve done a fantastic job and 19 has put a block on things. youngsters of Langholm Youth and a selection process are under - no trade this summer, particularly are capable of running it at this lev - “I’m really pleased that Nicol Nicol - Rugby this included their very way. from overseas. el. son has been appointed the alliance’s popular end-of-season Frank added: “I know everyone’s Frank added: “This situation is re - “They know the customers and I’m community enterprise manager. He’s celebration. circumstances and I know them all. ally sad for me. I know all my staff very confident they can do the job. a local person who knows people Full story: Page 16 Everyone is having a difficult time.” personally. They’re very knowledgeable now and he will fight for them.”

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Deaths Church Notices Loyal stalwart CANONBIE UNITED JACKSON & LIDDESDALE Politicians pay tribute to Doreen Bell Suddenly on10th September 2020 in Cumberland PARISH CHURCHES Infirmary, Elizabeth (Betty) Jackson, nee Warbeck, EXCITING NEWS Academy Place, Langholm, dear wife of John Sole Nominee preaching (Jock) and a much loved mother and grandmother. 20th September at Liddesdale 10am and Funeral private due to current circumstances. Canonbie 11:30am. Covid restrictions - limited seats already taken. Further details on online viewing/listening and MITCHELL voting process for members Peacefully after a long illness, on 9th September from Church website/Face - 2020 in St. Margaret’s Nursing Home, Hawick, book or Session Clerk Brian Mitchell, late of Pathhead, Langholm, (Canonbie) Tel. No. 07704 201875 or Session Clerk beloved husband of Doris, a dear dad and (Liddesdale) Tel No. 07469 grandad. 397065 Interred Langholm Cemetery16th September. All Services CANCELLED until further notice WHITE Peacefully on 9th September after a long illness, James (Jimmy) White, formally of Hartsgarth Doreen Bell and her sister, Jean, visit David Mundell at Dover House when he was Secretary of State for Scotland Farm, latterly 60 Rowanburn. Son of Hugh and LANGHOLM, TRIBUTES have been paid to ourselves. much to events but her support Elizabeth, devoted partner of Liz and beloved ESKDALEMUIR, well-known Langholm resident "Nobody could have had a was as strong as ever, urging brother of George, Jane and Robert. Private and Conservative stalwart more committed and motivated me on to success in last family funeral due to covid restrictions. EWES & WESTERKIRK Doreen Bell after her death in supporter, working tirelessly for December’s general election." Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to PARISH CHURCHES her 88th year last Friday. the Conservative cause and In a personal reflection, David Newcastleton Health Centre and Eden Valley Church service on In their tribute David Mundell, always with her characteristic added: "I will remember Doreen Hospice. If you wish to show your respects, the 20th September will be in Langholm’s MP, and Oliver smile and good humour. most for the kindness she always cort ège will leave Rowanburn at 12.30pm then  LANGHOLM Church Mundell, its MSP, said: "We "She hosted and attended many showed me and my family and through Newcastleton at 12.50pm. at 10.00am were so very sorry to hear about fundraising events and loved to the many happy times and laughs Doreen. travel to party conferences around we had with her, particularly at  EWES Church at “She has had several health Scotland and the UK, becoming the Common Riding and 2.30pm scares in the past but always a fixture in the front row and Langholm Show. Funeral Services  ESKDALEMUIR HUB bounced back to her old self in much-loved in the party. "I was particularly pleased to 30th September 2.30pm no time. She seemed indestruc - "So devoted to the cause was host her and her sister, Jean, at tible but, sadly, this time it was she that, when her late husband Dover House in London when I Contact us for transport not to be. Her passing really is Arthur asked her what she was Secretary of State for FUundnerteakrera &l M Donuimrenetacl Sterovirce s 0744 885 8818. the end of an era. wanted to do to mark their 50th Scotland. New Memorials supplied Social Distancing "Doreen was a Conservative wedding anniversary, she chose "Doreen was a remarkable lady, will be observed. Party stalwart over many years, a dinner at which then future a big character in the true Additional Inscriptions and Cleaning Please wear masks. campaigning initially for long- Scottish Conservative leader Langholm tradition and someone Preacher: the Minister. serving MP Hector Monro, to Jackson Carlaw was speaking. I was very proud to call a friend. Tel: 013873 80859. whom she was dedicated, and, "Only in recent years has I am just so glad to have known Mobile. 07543 179469 later, enthusiastically supporting Doreen been unable to travel as her and will miss her very much." DBriaervy iBdan kW, Ew. eEs, rLsankghionlm e Charity no. SCO11946 Tel: 013873 81251 or 07710 906257

FUNERAL DIRECT ORS For a Personal Service JPOAN aMcAlypine,m South Sceot - nas a “tgam e chwanger” anid al “llife - help children land MSP, has welcomed figures line” by anti-poverty campaigners Hedle y and Tur nbull which suggest an estimated 4,500 and is central to the SNP’s ambi - children in Dumfries and Gal - tions to tackle child poverty. 013873 75404 / 013873 75532 / 0789 655 7941 loway could benefit from the She said: “The payment is an Scottish Government’s ground - ambitious and groundbreaking breaking anti-poverty payment. new benefit which will directly The Scottish child payment will tackle child poverty around the be worth £10 for each child for country. low-income families by the end “This support is needed more of 2022, with introduction for un - than ever and, when this extra der sixes starting by early 2021. £10 a week for each child becomes Latest figures from the Scottish available in February, it will be a The Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser is part funded by Fiscal Commission estimate that lifeline for many such families in LEADER Dumfries & Galloway 194,000 children aged under six Dumfries and Galloway. and charitable trusts and individuals from the community of Langholm. in Scotland will be eligible for “It will help reduce financial the new payment. pressures and demonstrates the In Dumfries and Galloway 4,500 potential of social security to children and families are estimated make a positive difference and to benefit. reflect our society’s shared values The new benefit was described of compassion and fairness.” Joan McAlpine MSP welcomes the new child payment Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday September 17, 2020 3 Community funding Scottish actor appeals DUMFRIES and Galloway Coun - cil’s area committees have been awarded a £312,000 fund to support key civic and community initiatives. The amount will be split between for donations to moor the four committees, one of which covers Annandale and Eskdale. Gregor has good memories of raising his family in Langholm Earlier this month all four A CELEBRITY endorsement Common Riding celebration, “The target is £6.4m. Help committees met, set their priorities from a former resident has an event they say is “better felt them fill that gap. Please, go to and are now seeking expressions boosted the campaign to buy than telt”. the Go Fund Me page at of interest from community part - Langholm Moor from “The moor is home to won - www.gofundme/f/langholm- ners to help deliver events, landowner Buccleuch. derful and spectacular wildlife; moor-buyout and pledge what festivals, galas, sport and more. Gregor Fisher, best known as it’s an inspiration to naturalists, you can now.” Councillor Elaine Murray, coun - Rab C Nesbitt, made a video environmentalists and conser - Joan McAlpine, South Scot - cil leader, said: “We’re delighted for the Langholm Moor com - vationists and is a Special land MSP, welcomed news that that this £312,000 is available to munity buy-out group, urging Protection Area and Site of the Initiative had received £1m our area committees to support people to “give them a hand”. Special Scientific Interest. from South of Scotland local priorities.” The Langholm Initiative has “After the Duke of Buccleuch, Enterprise SOSE). If any group is interested, it can so far raised £2.8m of the £6.4m the hereditary owner of the She had written to SOSE in submit an expression of interest asking price. land, announced his intention June asking whether it would form on the funding from area In the video on Facebook, to sell, a local charity, the support the project. committees page at Gregor says: “I’m asking you Langholm Initiative, stepped She said: “This is a valuable www.dumgal.gov.uk/grants to join me in helping the small up on behalf of the community project which seeks to bring community of Langholm to buy the 10,500 acres under 10,500 acres of important land ______achieve their dream of creating its stewardship. into public ownership to create a vast new nature reserve in the Tarras Valley Nature Re - southern Scotland through a Restoration serve, enabling the preservation community buy-out of “Apart from the nature reserve, and restoration of a natural Langholm Moor. their plans include environmen - habitat for wildlife and birds. Eddie “I lived in the town for a tal restoration and enhancement; “The reserve will deliver ed - number of years and my family restoring peatlands and planting ucational and tourism benefits McCrindle grew up there. native trees to capture carbon and help create jobs. “I know how much the moor and counteract climate change. “There are many potential ON LAST week’s Nostalgia page means to local folk, with all its “Just think; a whole valley commercial opportunities which we incorrectly identified the man historical and cultural associa - dedicated to putting nature first. will enable the project to sustain Actor and former Langholm resident Gregor Fisher has asked people to in the 1983 Benty show photo as tions, in particular, its annual Let’s give them a hand. itself.” contribute to the community buy-out Archie McCrindle. In fact, it was Eddie McCrindle. We’d like to apologise for the error.

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Overspend Help save our sESKDqALE aund Liiddersdalre reesidentls as re being urged to take part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey. on health The survey is being run by Saving Scotland's Red THE health service in Dumfries Squirrels SSRS) and will be done from September 21 and Galloway faces a near £16m to 27 during National Red Squirrel Week. overspend, it has been revealed. SSRS monitors squirrel populations all year round This is even if it receives funding but autumn remains a particularly rewarding time of to cover the cost of tackling the year for squirrel-spotting. Squirrels are often more COVID-19 pandemic. visible as they forage the autumn harvest in preparation Colin Smyth, South Scotland for the winter. MSP, is now urging the Scottish People all over Scotland are being called on to government to support the NHS explore outdoors and be on the look-out for both red or risk serious issues in future. and grey squirrels. “How can our health service This will provide the group with a much-needed continue its critical day-to- snapshot of the situation, which is particularly important day work, while staying alert for this year after the temporary suspension of field work. further COVID-19 outbreaks and There is lots of information on the website. dealing with these financial A toolkit has different ideas on ways to get involved, pressures?” like events, including digital and on social media and a template article for anyone BookBo oy kour you er yeeyetesttest ttodayoday wishing to feature the survey Personal care and attention from your in a publication or blog post. Personalfirst care appointment and attention with from us. your People are being asked to first appointment with us. put up posters in windows or Spectacles and & Contact Contact Lenses Lenses sharing them on social media. to suit allall budgetsbudgets All contributions will be very much appreciated. Longtown For more information, please Tel: 01228 791664 visit the survey page ERIC https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/ HAGAN Br ampton A survey is being run by Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels SSRS) and will be done from September 21 to 27 great-scottish-squirrel-survey/ OPTICIANS Tel: 016977 42703 during National Red Squirrel Week. wwwwww.erichaganopticians.co.uk erichaganopticians co uk 4 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk EMERGENCY NUMBERS POLICE SCOTLAND Langholm ...... 101 Newcastleton ...... 101

COUNCILS Dumfries and Galloway Council ...... 030 3333 3000 Expressive artist exhibits ...... www.dumgal.gov.uk DO’S and Don’ts . . . Why? is He added: “In 2014 I produced Fault reporting (potholes/street - the current exhibition by an installation called Freefall lights etc) ...... 0800 042 0188 Langholm Town Hall/Library installation artist Rory Horizon...... 013873 80255 Laycock, whose fascinating “This work explored and Dumfries and Galloway work is on show in The Look focused on the then emergence bus timetables Out in Langholm until of social media platforms such www.dumgal.gov.uk/timetables September 26. as Facebook and Twitter. Scottish Borders Council . The exhibition is about the “Within this installation I pro - 0330 100 1800 social environments which gov - out of hours 01896 752 111 duced a floor-based artwork Scottish Borders ern our attention. which displayed Facebook like bus timetables We adapt and change to the hands on the floor. ...www.scotborders.gov.uk exposure to them. Their needs become our needs and the self Readjusting UTILITIES looks for resources to overcome “With this past work and with Scottish Water the so-called problem within the current global shifts within ...... 0800 0778 778 the 'presence' and then faces the culture, I wanted to display a ...www.scottishwater.co.uk work which explored this Scottish Power solutions provided by the indi - ...... 105 viduals who built these systems readjusting and the new obser - ..www.scottishpower.co.uk themselves. vation of these platforms. Scottish Gas emergency .. Rory is interested in these con - “I wanted to incorporate this 0800 111 999 structions and the presence of again so I decided to reshow Rory Laycock with his social media-inspired artwork National Rail enquiries ..... awareness perceived by culture these floor works vertically so 03457 484 950 as to be imposing and as a cir - ...... www.nationalrail.co.uk and how play is experienced Floodline SEPA and activated through these cular sculptural form, providing ...... 03000 996 699 environments as a solution. to the viewer a separation, ...... www.sepa.org.uk These moments within the because a distance has occurred Amey (A7) world, and our relationship to in these platforms.” ...... 0800 042 0188 labour and our down time, these On how he brought it all www.scottishtrunkroadsse together, he said: “I ask questions .amey.co.uk events become crucial to the human condition as it functions and try to play with the answers. POST OFFICES as a mechanism to locate the The act of serious play and par - Langholm ..013873 81109 self within consciousness. ticipation is how the artwork Newcastleton 013873 75361 Rory said: “I explore our cul - arises. It took time to decide all Canonbie ...013873 71348 tural relationship to the internet the different elements.” Rowanburn 013873 71542 and focus on the technological A positive aspect of lockdown HOSPITALS sublime, and the transition of for Rory has been having more D&G Royal Infirmary its current state, through instal - time in the studio...... 01387 246246 lation, sculpture, painting, draw - He said: “Fortunately, I’ve Cumberland Infirmary ing and moving imagery. been blessed by having friends ...... 01228 523444 “I create immersive and and family close by in these Borders General Hospital engaging environments to difficult times and this great 01896 826000 Thomas Hope Hospital involve the wider public by community has given me an ...... 013873 80417 using popular culture as a vehicle opportunity to work towards the Rory’s reworking of an old trampoline gives the exhibition another conversation piece to connect with viewers.” exhibition.” DOCTORS Langholm ..013873 83100 Newcastleton 013873 75100 Canonbie ..013873 71313 NHS24 ...... 111 Have your say on the issues affecting our area. You can write to us at Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser, 54 High Street, Langholm DG13 0JH or CHURCHES Letters to the editor email your comments to [email protected] Langholm,Eskdalemuir Ewes and Westerkirk Parish churches Ms Joy Lunn Session clerk 07584 357180 of supporting groups and hard to keep members up to Langholm. from everything we do, I Canonbie United Parish church individuals and has led many date with all the information he Another new member, despite wonder whether our critics will Session Clerk.. 013873 25255 Undue efforts to oppose measures, like is sent both from the council working full time, is a member step forward to fill these posts. Liddesdale Parish church the closure of Thomas Hope and outside bodies. of the children’s panel and is Please form an orderly queue. Session Clerk.. Glynis Cambridge Hospital. He is treasurer of the dance also a JP. 07469 397065 criticism I would like, through the group which helps to fund the After the sudden death of our M W Sanderson THE chairman of Langholm, courtesy of your columns, to let social club and supports many chairman, I became Westerkirk Schoolhouse SCHOOLS Ewes and Westerkirk your readers know that events at Ewes hall. chairwoman of the Handy Van. Langholm Primary Bentpath community council has members do not appear only on He is very determined to do We cover Dumfries and ...... 013873 80900 recently explained to the Langholm Academy one evening each month and do as much as possible, despite the Galloway and our staff do work ...... 013873 80418 Langholm flood defences nothing until the next meeting. physical constraints of spina which keeps elderly people, Newcastleton review group why the council Our chairman, despite bifida and hydrocephalus. victims of domestic abuse and ...... 013873 75240 cannot support them at this Ashamed working long hours as a One member is chairwoman those with mental health issues J S BACH, Witold Canonbie time. hotelier, is chairman of the of the Christmas lights and safe in their homes. Lutoslawski, Bohuslav ...... 013873 71336 Council members attended tourism sub-group of volunteers at the charity shop, I am chairwoman of the Martinu: their rich musical the engagement days and spoke CHEMISTS Langholm Alliance. the profits from which go to infection control public legacy has influenced many to the the council’s flood risk Dalston Pharmacy, Langholm This group is actively seeking help fund the community involvement group for NHS of today’s European team and gave their own ...... 013873 80220 to grow tourism in Langholm centre. Dumfries & Galloway. composers, in whose ranks I Monday to Friday opinions and ideas as and Eskdale and bring much- The committee has to work As a member of that group, I 8.45am -1pm; 2pm-5.30pm. hardly dare stand. individuals. needed jobs and prosperity to very hard all year to raise funds do cleanliness inspections of Sir Arnold Bax, William Saturday 8.45am-12.30pm. Sadly, since then, members Boots Pharmacy, Longtown the area. and put plans in place. community hospitals and I can Mathias and Dame Judith ...... 01228 792859 and the chairman have been The treasurer spends many A fairly new member is now say our much-loved Thomas Weir: I am proud to be British. Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm. subjected to abusive comments hours checking applications for a volunteer with Citizens Hope had virtually top marks. Boris Johnson, Dominic Saturday 9am-5pm. on Facebook. funding for windfarm money Advice and a trustee of I hope your readers can now Cummings and Jacob Rees- They have been called so they can be presented for Westerkirk Library. see we are people who love our Mogg: I am ashamed to have DENTISTS dinosaurs, told that they should approval. This funding can be The chilli club is well town and surrounding area and Mark Buddy 013873 80521 been born in England. Emergency - outside opening resign and various other essential to groups. promoted by another member we are very committed to doing hours unpleasant posts have been He supports the Rotary Club and two members are very as much as we can to help our Richard Stanbrook 01461 202508 made. and the rugby club. active with the group which is community. Drove Road The council has a long history Our secretary works very trying to bring the railway to If we all offer our resignations Langholm Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday September 17, 2020 5 IN BRIEF Monthly Village completes a service DR Rev Robert Pickles, minister of Langholm, Eskdalemuir, Ewes and Westerkirk, would like to hold a church service on Wednesday, September 30 historic land buy-out in the Hub, Eskdalemuir at 2pm Newcastleton trust buys 750 acres of Holm Hill from Buccleuch and every last Wednesday of the month. a new building which incorpo - housing. We must change the THE deal to buy a huge tract If anyone is interested, contact rates a Dark Sky observatory. demographics in the village and of land at Newcastleton has him and if anyone has questions, There are ideas for new walk - do it quickly. We want to make been sealed. email him at rgdwpickles1@out - Landowner Buccleuch ing and fast mountain-biking the village an appealing place look.com or ring him at announced on Monday that a trails and glamping and camping to live.” Langholm Manse on 013873 historic community buy-out had on Cow Hill. Buccleuch said it was delighted 80252. been successfully completed. Greg Cuthbert, community that the trust had been able to ______Newcastleton and District council vice-chairman, said buy - complete the purchase and, as Community Trust concluded the ing Holm Hill was a great a community, could develop its purchase of 750 acres of land, opportunity and everyone could plans for the area. known as Holm Hill, from see that. Benny Higgins, executive Buccleuch’s Borders Estate. He said: “Right from day one chairman of Buccleuch, said: Planning The trust received £850,000 we had almost full backing from “This is a very significant com - from the Scottish Land Fund to the villagers because they knew munity buy-out and shows what enable it to take ownership of something had to be done. can be achieved through people approvals CHRIS Holbrey of Harrogate the land on the Tarras Water working shoulder to shoulder has received conditional ap - and Holmhill Estate. to turn hopes and dreams into Catalyst proval, including listed building The land is important strate - reality. “This sale was the catalyst; consent, for a change of use at gically to Newcastleton, allow - “We are delighted to have the village could not go on as it Craigcleuch, Burnfoot near ing the community control over Newcastleton residents view the proposals for the Holm Hill buy-out worked alongside the trust, was and we had to make it hap - Langholm its development. which was completed this week whose passion and commitment pen ourselves. No-one else He wants to alter and extend This is particularly important is tremendous. would do it for us. “It’s up to us to do it and making it more accessible to the existing bothy to create a after devastating floods hit the “We heartily congratulate the “We used the help available follow through. Some ideas may walkers and bikers because the house and install a sewage treat - village in February and COVID- trust’s team who spared no effort and the Scottish government change and that may be for the views up there are stunning. ment plant. 19 since March. in ensuring the transfer of this put great trust in us in giving better because we’ll have more They had also started the pro - Derek Johnson of 23 Ideas include housing to the us the money. time to think. We had so little cess of applying for Dark Sky land has been completed as north of the village, recreational Arkinholm Terrace, Langholm “We have bought 750 acres time to chuck this together.” accreditation. quickly and smoothly as possi - has received unconditional ap - activities, forestry, a solar array and have the 350 acres gifted He believes the first part to He also wants to see housing ble. and knocking down the golf proval to build a garden room to us. This puts us in a great be worked on will be the Holm as an early priority. “We look forward to watching and domestic store. clubhouse and replacing it with position to build on that. Hill and around the golf course, He said: “We can’t wait for their plans come to fruition.” Wildlife group shortlisted NEWCASTLETON Wildlife Watch Group has been nominated for a The national youth and education award. The group, led by Wendy Patterson, is on the shortlist at the Nature of E & L Gallery Scotland awards, led by RSPB Scotland and co-sponsored by NatureScot. More than 50 finalists, both groups and individuals, who make a difference for Scotland’s nature, are in with a chance of winning one of nine awards. The awards celebrate nature heroes, championing people, projects and com - Send us your photographs! munity groups going above and beyond to protect wildlife. Every week we publish a reader’s photo on The events ceremony will be held online, hosted by Make it Edinburgh our Gallery page. This can be taken on a Live on November 25. phone or a camera. Submit your photos to Finalists and supporters will be the Editor who will select the best for invited to join the event and tickets will be made available to the public. publication. Let us know what camera or Anne McCall, director of RSPB phone you took it on. Scotland and chairperson of the judging panel, said: “I’d like to say a huge Email them to [email protected] thank you to every nomination and massive congratulations to those who or drop a printed copy into our office at have been shortlisted. 54 High Street, Langholm. “This has been a uniquely challenging year for many and never Photo by: Caitlin Weatherstone has it felt more important to understand our interdependency with the natural world. I wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to the online awards cer - emony which will offer an opportunity The young members of the Newcastleton Wildlife Watch group for more of us than before to join in return to outdoor activities for the first time since lockdown the celebrations.” born in 1848 ...... and still going strong! 6 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

In association with FarmingC & D AUCTION MARTSon - LONGTOWNthe & DUMFRIESBorder Climate change wNFU Sacotlrand ’s onewn clim atte hculteure h asf a cariticarl romle to play change advisory panel has met in responding to the climate Grant scheme for via Zoom for the first time. emergency and delivering a green The establishment of the panel recovery from COVID-19. reflects the union’s commitment to being an industry leader in tackling climate change. It will support NFUS in its gA PILOrT granet schemee to n machinsecretaery, said:r “Farmey rs want work to ensure agriculture remains vibrant, profitable and help farmers tackle climate to contribute to climate change productive, while delivering change has been launched by ambitions, cut their emissions benefits for the climate and the Scottish government. and farm more sustainably. wider environment. The £10m sustainable agri - The panel is made up of a culture capital grant scheme Knowledge mixture of active farmers and provides grant funding for farm - “Helping them to change their land use and climate change ers to buy specific items of practice by ensuring they have policy experts. agricultural equipment. access to the right equipment, It will be a forum for knowl - Martin Kennedy chairs the panel The scheme is currently open tools and knowledge is key. edge exchange and discussion for applications and closes at “These investments will also between the agricultural sector “Scottish farmers have worked midnight Sunday, October 11. help support and create jobs and climate change experts. hard to reduce their emissions The main objectives / expected and opportunities in the rural Along with the union’s policy since 1990. outcomes of the scheme are to economy, including in remote team, it will identify key issues “By combining technical protect and improve the natural and island communities.” on climate change and agricul - knowledge with practical environment; reduce greenhouse Another £100m was ture. expertise, our panel will support gas emissions from farming announced in the programme Practical knowledge will be the sector to build on these operations; support sustainable for government for Scottish incorporated into technical ex - achievements and ensure we farming; and support sustainable Forestry to increase new plant - pertise on matters relating to meet Scotland’s ambitious cli - land use. ing, alongside £30m to Forestry land use and climate change mate change targets.” The capital items, which can and Land Scotland to expand and recommendations will be Other panel members are: national forests and land. be applied for through the A trial pilot scheme will enable farmers to buy more modern, green to the union’s environment and Angus Macfadyen, environment scheme have been chosen for machinery to help tackle climate change A further £20m has been land use committee. and land use committee chair - their effectiveness in reducing allocated to increase the supply The panel builds on research man, NFUS; Willie Thomson, greenhouse gas emissions as they deliver on the key scheme their audit/plan. of young trees. by Dr Gemma Miller, Scottish combinable crops committee well as supporting sustainable objectives of reducing green - This recognises they already Mr Ewing added: “Having Environment, Food and Agri - chairman, NFUS; Claire farming by improving land and house gas emissions, taking into take positive actions to identify created more than 22,000 culture Research Institutes fel - Simonetta, NFUS member; livestock management. account wider benefits. the potential sources of green - hectares of new woodland in low, done together with NFUS. Freda Scott-Park, NFUS mem - The scheme will offer grants two years, we continue to invest It clarified the impact that ber; David Smith, NFUS mem - Audit house gas emissions and the based on standard costs. The mitigating measures they can in nature-based solutions to cli - elements of agriculture have ber; David Reay, University of Farmers, who have completed mate change. use of standard costs will reduce do to reduce their carbon foot - had on the climate and resulted Edinburgh; Sheila George, the burden on farmers because a carbon audit and/or a nutrient “Forestry is an important nat - print, while improving their in the publication of six fact - WWF Scotland; David Michie, they don’t have to submit quotes management plan and/or a vet - ural resource and it provides sheets. Dr Miller is a panel Soil Association Scotland; with applications. erinary health plan before March overall operational efficiency. spaces to improve personal member. Steven Thomson, SRUC; Jonnie Each capital item will deliver 1, 2020 but after March 1, 2017 The maximum amount a single health and well-being. An Martin Kennedy, NFUS vice- Hall, director of policy, NFUS; specific benefits and be allocated will be credited with bonus farm business can receive ambitious programme of plant - president, who chairs the panel, and Ruth Taylor, climate change a certain number of “green “green points” if they have ap - through the scheme is £20,000. ing can contribute towards our said: “We recognise that agri - policy manager, NFUS. points” based on how much plied for items associated with Fergus Ewing, rural economy net-zero commitments. Around the marts

C&D Auction Marts Ltd had forward cast ewes and rams at the weekly sale Top price per head of £131 for a pen Keil, 220p Kilnford Croft, 213p J Marshall, Hermitage, Kirkpatrick Flem - icester £106 Cowden Burn. Cheviot Mule 4,928 store lambs and feeding ewes at on Thursday, September 10. of very well-bred, heavyweight Texel Priesthaugh, 210p Kirkbride. 208p, 207p ing. £106 Barharrow. North Country Cheviot Longtown on Tuesday, September 8. A larger entry of cast cows was forward lambs from N & DA Armstrong, Leaona Little Galla Berrichon 218p, 211p Sceugh All classes of ewes, especially heavy £101 Cavers Lea, £90 Wynholm, £89 Not just the quality of the previous to an increased ringside of active buyers, Villa, Longtown and from TN & F Cow - Dyke. Mule 216p, 215p, 214p Buteland, ewes and best-bred Texel/Beltex ewes White Knowe. week, more buyers present, including ensuring all classes were well bid for an, The Ash, Roadhead. Overall average 211p Low Dunashery, 209p Chirdon, are in short supply and wanted every Light ewes: Cheviot £83 Bankhead of several from Shropshire. Trade was and maintaining recent rates of return. of 213.8p (SQQ 212.3p) 208p Buteland, Stonehouse & Whiteside, week by customer demand. Tinwald, £80 Sorbietrees & Priesthaugh, terrific from start to finish, with an More numbers needed weekly to fulfil For more advice on marketing your 207p Greenburn Blackface 213p Bankend, Hill ewes topped at £83 for Cheviot £76 Hindhope. Blackface £83 The Steel, overall sale average of £74.55. demand. The sale topped at £1,237 for a livestock, contact auctioneers: John Wal - 211p Glencrosh & Paddockhole, 206p ewes from EW Nelson, Bankhead of £78 Ralphshield, £77 Carrick & The Top £122 for Beltexes from High Hall Limousin bull from Wanwood Partners, ton 07880527066; Nick Woodmass Craig Farm, 200p Buteland. Hampshire Tinwald, Dumfries and for a pen of huge Steel. Easycare £64 Harwood on Teviot Farm; Texels to £112, £102, £100 from Wanwood Hill who also sold cows at 07584200489; Sam Hogg 07584207323; 210p Barnglies. Herdwick 209p The Northumberland bred Blackface ewes & Blackhaugh. Herdwick £49, £47 Breck - High Hall; Suffolks to £90 Routin Lynn, £1,060. Top price per kilo of 136p also Norman Douglas 07786366833; Neil Craggs, 206p Waterloo, 200p Orthwaite shown by J Hunter & Sons, The Steel, on Hill. Jacob £64 Redgate Head. £85.50 Satchells; Charollais to £93 achieved by Messrs Walton. McCleary 07771685073. Hall. Kendal Rough 202p Church View. Hexham. Swaledale £65 Whitfield. Yeavering Cottage; Greyfaces to £80.50 A much larger show of 4,264 prime Principal prices (per kilo): Beltex 297p Oxford 202p Dyke. Cast rams still in big demand and sold Rams: Suffolk £148 Greenburn. Beltex Hesley Well, £80 Demense & Laverhay; lambs forward. A very mixed show of Thornthwaite Close, 286p, 280p, 278p A similar entry of 4,350 ewes was for - at £148 for Suffolks from D Story, Green - £130 Finnieness. Texel £124 Taldale, Cheviot Mules to £76 Clarghyll. Feeding lambs and lambs short of flesh are urged Crawthat, 276p Waterloo, 275p Thorn - ward. A huge show of hill ewes forward, burn, Canonbie. £121 Hermitage, £118 Dyke & Craig ewes to £80 Nether Harsley. to be sold through the store market. thwaite Close. Texel 278p North House, being £2-£3 dearer on the week. Conti - Heavy ewes: Texel £176 Castlehill, Farm. Hampshire £120 Golden Lane. It was the first sale of both Cheviots Well-finished lambs were very good to 273p The Craggs, 270p Ridsdale, 265p nental ewes and heavy mules were in £162, £160 Auchengool Cottage, £158 Border Leicester £116 High Moat. and Blackfaces where there were forward sell and every class of prime lamb prop - Orthwaite Hall, 263p Ridsdale. Suffolk short supply and a big trade for heavy Low Hallburn, £153 Beckfoot. Charollais Cheviot £109, £104 Taldale. Charollais 1,110 and 1,048 respectively. A very erly finished sold to a blistering trade, 227p Kilnford Croft, 225p Braehead, ewes and best-selling ewes was seen. £128 Trillick, £124 Winterhope. Suffolk £102 Golden Lane. Blackface £102 Bute - good show of both breeds attracted strong more could have been sold to vendors’ 223p Newton of Logierait, Toftingall & More are needed weekly to satisfy de - £121 Hermitage, £120 Guards, £116 land. competition with average up £12.18 on advantage. Mossband House, 222p Pentland View mand. Pentland View, £108 Sceugh Dyke, Carse Averages. Lambs: light to 211.7p the year. Topping the sale at 297p was an out - & Crumhaughhill. Charollais 225p, 220p Topping the sale was a penful of fan - of Clary & Harwood on Teviot. Beltex (187p); standard to 278.9p (210.9p); Top £75 for Blackfaces from Allens - standing penful of Beltex lambs from M Shaw Head, 218p Trawill, 216p Staffler, tastic Texel ewes which sold at £176 £120 Finnieness. Mule £120 Tinnis, £90 medium to 297.5p (213.2p); heavy to green; with Hill Cheviots to £70.50 Sund - & M Byrne, Thornthwaite Close, Wigton. 215p Low Knockrioch & Longrow. from R Osbourne, Castlehill, Dumfries. Gallowberry, £89 Laverockbank, £88 280.4p (221p); overweight to 226p hope, £61 Skelfhill, £65 Yetholm Mains. This type of best export lambs were Cheviot 224p Priesthaugh, 222p Branx - Pure bred Texel ewes regularly sold from Sceugh Dyke, £85 Edgerton Tofts & (210.5p). Ewes: light to £83 (£49.39); The mart had forward 8,514 sheep short of buyers’ requirements and are holm Braes & Kirkton, 221p Hensol, £145-£155. Common House. Half-bred £117, £116, heavy to £176 (£81.92). Rams: £148 comprising 4,164 prime lambs and 4,350 keenly sought after every week. 220p Nether Albie. Cheviot Mule 221p Suffolks topped at £121 consigned by £113 Smailholm Mains. Bluefaced Le - (£89.72). Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday September 17, 2020 7 Eskdale family seeks justice in drug scandal MSP calls on UK government to set up an agency to compensate victims

Get the app. Stop the spr ead. Joan McAlpine, South of Scotland MSP, is campaigning for a redress agency to be set up to compensate victims given an epilepsy drug AN ESKDALE MSP has official apology to those affected made a moving speech in as well as the announcement To help stop coronavirus spreading, it is vital that we all parliament in support of a that a patient safety commis - Chapelknowe family seeking sioner will be established. download the free Pr otect Scotland app. The app works by: justice for children harmed “However, the Cumberlege by an epilepsy drug. recommendation to set up a • Quickly alerting you if you have been in close Charlie and Lesley Bethune redress agency which forces travelled to Edinburgh for the the drugs companies to pay contact with an app user who tests positive debate, although coronavirus compensation, is desperately restrictions meant they could needed. not sit in the public gallery. “I would urge the UK • Anonymously alerting people who have been They were met by Joan government to do this because in close contact with you, if you test positive McAlpine, South of Scotland regulation of drugs is reserved MSP, who spoke up on sodium to them. valproate. “Sodium valproate can cause • Utilising Bluetooth technology , so it The Bethunes set up the group spina bifida and malformations First Do No Harm (Valproate) of the face, skull, limbs, heart, does not know your location or identity Scotland to campaign for kidney urinary tract and sexual victims after one of their family organs. • Using minimal data members was affected. “It’s estimated that 30 to 40 They say they want those per cent of affected children responsible for the scandal to have delayed development, By downloading the app be brought to account. learning disability and autism The SNP MSP spoke during spectrum disorders. today , we can all help protect a debate on the Cumberlege “About 1,500 people in ourselves, our families and Report. Scotland are affected and most The report, carried out by will need support for the rest Scotland against coronavirus. Baroness Cumberlege, was a of their lives. safety review into harm caused Responsible by various medicines and “Someone is responsible for To fi nd out more about medical devices. the extensive and unnecessary the app visit pr otect.scot It included an investigation harm caused by this drug and into sodium valproate, given it’s not the women who were to women of child-bearing age, prescribed it. despite evidence since the 1970s “Charlie and Lesley Bethune that it could cause birth and other members of the group defects. recognise that regulation is The report made a number of reserved but, if a redress agency recommendations, some of isn’t established, they have which have already been asked whether there is anything adopted by the government. we can do in Scotland to bring However, one recommenda - those responsible to account." tion, to set up a redress agency Mr Bethune said: "We’re very to compensate victims, involves grateful to Joan for supporting reserved powers so can be done our campaign and presenting Download the free only at a UK level. our case in the Cumberlege Ms McAlpine is calling on debate and pleased the Scottish Pr otect Scotland app today the UK government to imple - government has accepted all ment the recommendation to the report’s recommendations. set up the agency so those “We now look forward to responsible can be brought to working with the government account and children can receive and relevant agencies to turn compensation. these recommendations into She said: “I welcome the tangible action which will meet #W eAr eScotland Scottish government’s speed at the needs of Scottish families implementing some of the rec - who have been avoidably ommendations, including an harmed." 8 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday September 17, 2020 9

In 20X08 the projectc moved oento the Hligh Sltreet ewhere it rnemains. t legacy Flood Scheme Forum mation from other bodies, like This meant the project was a lot more accessible and young people The Dumfries and Galloway Council’s 1 in 200-year flood protection scheme has stimulated a lot of discussion in the Scottish Environment could drop in at any time which helped them to feel represented in Protection Agency. the community. recent weeks and we wish to ensure that everyone has ______their opportunity to comment or question those involved. Each week The Flood Scheme Forum will focus on a Review Group different aspect of the scheme so we all have a fuller  THE review group, which is understanding of what is proposed as once built, the opposing the current scheme and scheme will be with us for at least 200 years. wants lower-impact defences, is In creating this forum, we would like to include comment calling on people to lobby from community councillors, ward councillors, community everyone they can. Nearly 15 years ago to the day the Xcel Project was set up to give groups as well as individuals who both support and object The group particularly wants the public to write to the chair - opportunities and support to young people aged eight to 24 in to the scheme. Eskdale . man, councillor Andy Ferguson, So, send your comments and questions to our editor, and the members of the commu - Initially, the project was managed and run by Langholm Community [email protected] or leave them on our facebook Centre. nities committee which will con - Duncan Elliott was recruited to run the project, along with Eira page sider the scheme on October 1 Paisley as part-time project assistant. and will be asked to recommend The council’s fly-through video engagement again before the that a flood order is published. Duncan was quick to create an identity for the project and set up of its proposed scheme is on the council made a decision. some of the activities which still run today. It believes the matter is now council website and can be viewed He said: “The council video on urgent because, although there at www.dumgal.gov.uk/langholm - the website is showing what the may be a community engagement floodprotection scheme could look like. It still event, this will merely be the The site contains all the has to come back to the Glen Cavers, Jamie Fletcher, Eddie Turner, Hayley Bell, Hannah Cumming council notifying the community reports, including the results from communities committee. of its intention. the public consultation events in “My understanding is that there In 2012 the Xcel Youth Trust was set up as a charity and became re - It is appealing to Mr Ferguson June last year and last will be community engagement The council’s video shows what the path behind the dyehouse may look like after the flood defences are built with the sponsible for running the Xcel Project. to remove the item from the February. in the next couple of weeks. The wall heights ranging from 1.8m to 2.2.m (6ft - 7ft) This was a bit of a milestone for the project because it was now a agenda so there can be a com - The E&L Advertiser has sent public has already had two com - stand-alone organisation. prehensive and transparent public some questions to the council’s munity engagement events. This meant it could access more funding and had a board of trustees. design review. It also criticises flood risk management team and “I understand that the flood the absence of impact assessments Established we await their response. order will go through but that and appropriate analysis. The project has gone from strength to strength and is now well-es - They are: When will the council doesn’t mean they can’t make The group is concerned there tablished as an important project in the community and the region. provide an accurate specification changes to the finished article.” has been no secondary flooding Duncan leaves the project tomorrow and, while it is not the best cir - Duncan Elliott of the barriers? He said the process had gone analysis done. cumstances to be saying goodbye, he will miss everyone he has “The project wouldn’t have been a success without everyone who How much will be wall in terms ahead as it was meant to. The This is potentially a very serious worked with along the way. has been involved and, in that respect, it has been a true community of height and how much will be council had used processes which omission because residents will During his time at the project he has brought in about £500,000 project. vision panel? it had used in other areas for be exposed to higher risks from worth of funding into the project and the community. How many vision panels will other things. surface water run-off which can - Since it started, it is estimated that about 4,000 young people have Teaching there be and how will you decide He added: “I don’t have any not flow freely to the river as it Left to right – Rebecca Jackson, Megan Young, Eira Paisley, Duncan Elliott, engaged with the project in one form or another. where to place them? misgivings because of the way “I’m leaving Xcel for a career in primary teaching. I will have a currently does. Louise Barnfather Duncan said: “It’s a strange time to be leaving with so much Will there be a continuous line things are going with flooding year of study in Dumfries before I get into the classroom for real. The group believes the com - The holiday programmes have proved to be particularly popular over uncertainty around but the last few months have given me a chance of them or will they just be at which is increasing and it’s going “It’s something I’m really looking forward to and I can’t wait to get munity consultations were not the years. to look back on what we have achieved with Xcel. certain points? to happen more often in all areas started. fairly done because the commu - They include activities, events and trips to various locations. The “When I first started, I didn’t imagine the project would be where it Councillor Dryburgh in the future. nity had been unable to influence Youth Club has run since the 1980s and was inherited by Xcel. is today and I would have worked with so many young people “It’s been a difficult time for the project over the last few months, “Langholm is in a precarious  COUNCILLOR Archie the design of this scheme. It remains as relevant now as it was then, even with the number of through a variety of activities and projects. as it has been for many charities, businesses and organisations. position if a flood event happens. Dryburgh attended the public They were simply presented changes in the world over that time. “My overriding emotion is pride and I want to thank every single “The good news is that the project will continue, although it might I’m concerned that people are consultations and was aware of with various versions of the same The Youth Cafe has been on and off over the years and has had a few person who has been involved over the years, including the young be a scaled-back version for the next few months and the situation forced out of their houses.” the opposition group’s visuals in direct defences scheme, with different homes. It is currently in Langholm Social Club. people, volunteers, trustees, partner organisations and funders. There will be constantly reviewed. Mr Dryburgh said he was not the Welcome to Langholm win - feedback opinions funnelled into There have been a number of different partnership projects with all are far too many to name. “We have great trustees and the project is in safe hands.” concerned that an environmental dow which were “not a true rep - the ‘least-worst option’. the schools. Why Try? and Strive to Xcel were the stand-outs. impact assessment had not been resentation” of the scheme. The council had also failed to There was an exchange trip to Finland in 2007, during which 10 done because the council would He believed there would be take account of wider economic young people had the opportunity to visit Finland and look at what have been provided with infor - The proposed embankment on Mary Street at a height of 1.5 m (5ft) some form of community and amenity impacts. was available for young people in a rural setting. There have been so many activities and groups over the years but one of the early activities was the Buck Hoodies. The picture shows how far the project has come, with some of the NEXT lads here now having families of their own. WEEK THE proposal in the council’s preferred option 2 plans to incorporate an overflow chan - nel through Buccleuch Park. This will take surplus water from the Wauchope into the Esk during a severe flooding event. Consultants RPS is working with the community council, which proposes to develop the park, to incorporate the park upgrade into the scheme. If any readers would like us to forward any questions or comments they have to Dumfries and Galloway Council about this proposal, they can email rachel. Back row left to right – Wayne Irving, James Blackburn, Duncan Elliott [email protected] or send a private message to Front row left to right – Steven Milligan, Dale Irving, David Little, Scott Collins, A still from the council’s video of Buccleuch Park where it is proposed to put in an overflow channel from the Wauchope Looking upstream from Langholm bridge, how far will the defences go? Gareth Irving, Daniel Johnstone A group of youngsters on one of the many trips organised by the Xcel Project theE&L’s Facebook page. to the Esk in times of severe flooding. Let us have your comments. 10 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk Challenge poverty DUMFRIES and Galloway Council is holding a week-long Take the digital trail programme focusing on poverty and the support available next month. The topics include causes and effects of poverty; money, bene - fits, welfare, finances and debt; education and training; employ - on the Reivers Road ment and retirement; housing Discover the story behind the reiving period from your own car and utilities; food banks; the Border Reivers to Hermitage we were inspired by the idea of changing face of poverty and AN INNOVATIVE GPS- Castle and Liddesdale, "the branding a region to give it a community stories. triggered self-drive audio trail bloodiest valley in Britain". fresh identity. Send the council questions on from Hawick to Langholm, “Once echoing with the sound any of the topics listed. It wants via Newcastleton and of hooves, the lowing of stolen Unique to hear from all age groups and Canonbie, has been launched. cattle and the clash of steel, “We designed the driving backgrounds and all subjects The trail is expected to attract these beautiful and dramatic routes to encourage visitors to will be answered. tourists to the area as the sector hillsides are now peaceful with explore the region and capture They will be treated confi - reopens after lockdown. just a scattering of sheep. the history and heritage unique dentially and be answered if Founders of The Reivers “We also visit Johnnie to the Borders and The Reivers contact details are provided. Roads, Debi Webster and Armstrong's tower at Gilnockie Road was born. There is no limit to the number Alastair Cunningham, have and hear some stories of Truce “We recognise the measures people can send. worked in the tourism industry Days on the English Border.” put in place to prevent trans - Send your questions to for almost two decades. Alastair Cunningham is the mission of coronavirus and the Challenge.Poverty@dumgal. The app uses cutting-edge tech - narrator and the guide is Jamie app lends itself to these recom - gov.uk by 5pm tomorrow. nology to deliver a virtual tour mendations. guide so visitors can experience Telfer, played by Dougie Telfer, who also reads poems. “It’s perfectly designed for ______stories, history, drama and music social distancing and people can as they explore the area. Kathy Hobkirk sings ballads and John Nichol sings There’s see sites without leaving a car. The app is GPS activated and “It’s easy to use and the audio works offline so users do not a Wee Toon on the Border. The trail starts at the Common content is automatically triggered need a phone signal to experi - as you travel along the route. ence the tour. Haugh car park in Hawick. The length is 45 miles, driving “Alastair narrates most of the Each trail starts in an easily- clips so it is like having a real- Business accessible location such as car time is about 1.5 hours and the trail will take a full day. life tour guide in your car. parks and drivers follow the “The audio features stories, route displayed on screen. Debi Webster and Alastair Cunningham launch the first of the The Reivers loans Inspired music and ballads, with actors Road trails from Hawick to Langholm The first of six trails leads Frustrated by visitors seeing bringing the Reivers to life. DUMFRIES and Galloway visitors from Hawick to little of Scotland beyond the “It was really important that on the route.” as gamification, which would Council officials have the Langholm, taking in historic popular destinations of The Reivers Road included an Through Business Gateway, allow it to expand into new go-ahead to seek the early draw- sites along the route, including Edinburgh, Inverness and Skye, element of fun for everyone and the team was introduced to audiences and regions. down of its balance of £243,000 Hermitage Castle. Debi and Alastair decided to do we will build on the experience Dundee-based app developer “It has been a mutually- of business loan allocation avail - More routes will be rolled out something to tempt more people to eventually feature an aug - Zudu. beneficial experience to work able through the Business Loans over the coming weeks. to the Borders. mented reality game for children Debi added: “From the very on this groundbreaking new Scotland fund. On their website, it says: “We Debi said: “After attending a with different activities such as beginning Zudu had the foresight concept for both the digital and This will be used to establish follow in the footsteps of the talk about the North Coast 500, catching a sheep at each stop to develop extra elements such tourism industries.” a funding toolkit, from which support will be given on a dis - cretionary basis to businesses to help restart, change operating models and diversify into other areas. During the initial emergency response the council supported FA “GRoANDr Caneyon” hsas beetn carrved y flooding fears raised businesses and distributed gov - out by floodwater in a forest near ernment grant aid, including the Langholm, it is claimed. small business grant scheme, Charlie and Sue Clapperton, who live newly self-employed hardship at Westwater on the Lockerbie road, fund and the B&B hardship fear the increase in planting large conifer fund. plantations will make the rush of water Almost £43m from the small coming down off the hills even worse. business scheme has been allo - Sue said: “We have a massive example cated. The self-employed of erosion in an area planted 12 years scheme paid out £272,000 and ago. We call it the Grand Canyon. It’s the B&B fund £63,000. absolutely amazing. Councillor Rob Davidson, “It needs thinking about before more chairman of the economy and trees are planted. Water is coming off resources committee, said: “As the hill at an exceptionally fast rate and we emerge from COVID-19, must be completely counter to what we’re doing everything possible Charlie Clapperton shows the extent of the everyone needs. to support businesses and restart erosion in the forest drain the economy. “People don’t understand what’s hap - “The council’s workstream pening. The water coming off the hill is There is another small bridge in the action plans cover the next three contributing to flooding in Carlisle same area and they fear that will be financial years, reflecting current through the River Eden.” washed away, too. forecasts and ensuring sustain - The 15-foot deep Grand Canyon is Sue said: “All the tree planting in ability and flexibility. part of the couple’s dog walk and was Dumfriesshire causes erosion and makes “This money could be used created in August last year after six the situation in Carlisle worse. The water by businesses to make vital inches of rain fell in one day. comes down with such velocity.” adaptations so they can stay The path over it, which was there a David and Alison Telfer have spoken afloat and adapt tO the new long time, is now gone, all washed away to them about the planting at Cleuchfoot market.” down to Langholm, including part of and Sue says she worries the same thing the culvert. will happen there and more account They believe it cannot be repaired needs to be taken when land is prepared Charlie Clapperton stands in the Grand Canyon, showing the collapsed track and broken because it may happen again. for forestry. culvert on land near their home in Westwater Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday September 17, 2020 11 Have an autumn fling with region’s creatives Arts and crafts open studios event is back in business with a digital bonus A B RIGHTE R FUT URE I S I N SIGHT, I F W E

Sophie Jarzyna, ceramicist, and Michael Batey, artist, will hold their exhibi - tions in the Art Corner Gallery on Langholm High Street DO TH IS R IGHT . VISUAL artist Michael Batey three days, will feature online and his stepdaughter Sophie studio tours and other events. Jarzyna, a ceramicist are It means all the artists, jew - STI CK W ITH I T S COTL AND, ready to welcome visitors to ellery makers, ceramicists, pho - their Spring Fling exhibition tographers and others, who had FOR Y OURSELVES A ND E ACH O THER. in the Art Corner Gallery in been selected to participate in Langholm. Scotland’s premier open studios They are busy preparing at event, can be involved if they their base in Claygate for the wish. open studios event which nor - mally runs in May. Skills Like many artists, Michael, There will be the chance for who is known for his dramatic audiences to develop their artis - Turneresque landscapes and tic skills with the online work - seascapes, faced challenges dur - shops by photographers Kim ing lockdown and is very much Ayres and Izzy Leach. looking forward to Spring Fling. As the Covid-19 situation is He said: “I had been com - rapidly changing the organisers missioned to do some paintings and participants will ensure the of Venice when the travel latest advice is followed to restrictions came in and I ended ensure people’s safety. up on the last flight out. Joanna Macaulay, assistant “Sophie and I are both getting director for Upland Arts ready for Spring Fling. I took Development CIC, said: “We’re a break from participating last pleased to be able to hold Spring year so I could spend time Fling this year, albeit on a going round and seeing other smaller scale. studios. It was brilliant. “The rescheduled event will “This year I’m back with a feature lots of new online ac - vengeance and looking forward tivities and will recreate the to it, especially because I’ll be ‘studio’ online with a bigger exhibiting alongside Sophie.” focus on how work is made Sophie learned her craft using and with videos by our artists. her stepfather’s potter’s wheel “As government coronavirus All t hat t ime s pe nt. A ll t hose e fforts ma de. A ll t hose and other equipment after he guidance is still changing, we stopped using them to concen - are urging everyone to visit the tears s hed. L et’s n ot g o b ackwards. T he m ore w e s tick trate on oil paintings, water - website to find out whether colours and drawing. studios can open and who is to t he c oronavirus g uida nce n ow, t he s ooner w e c an Sophie is taking part in the able to do so. move f orwards, a s o ne, t o be tter da ys. event via Upland’s Emerge pro - “We appreciate that online or gramme, a bursary and men - digital elements are not for ev - toring award for emerging artists eryone so we will also present #We AreScotland and makers to help them Looking In, a series of non- progress their creative careers. digital, non-contact window Spring Fling covers the length exhibitions which will allow and breadth of Dumfries and people to see work without vis - Galloway and is highly regarded iting a studio or going online.” as one of the UK’s most suc - The Looking In venues will cessful contemporary visual art include The Look Out on and craft events. Langholm High Street. The event, which runs from Details of which studios will October 5 to 12, with studio be open and when will be avail - openings planned for the last able at www.spring-fling.co.uk

12 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk Times Past

100 years : Excursion to Langholm A party of employees of Messrs Carr & Co. Carlisle to the number of about 200 had an excur - sion to Langholm on Saturday, travelling be motor char-a-bancs. The weather was favourable, and full advantage was taken of the numerous walks, and in climbing the hills, the climb to the Monument being first favourable. Sports and dancing were engaged in on Miltown, Langholm Town Band supplying the music, tea and other refreshments were served at the Eskdale Temperance Hotel.

Carding Machine at Arthur Bell’s Mill courtesy of Langholm Archives 75 years : Eskdalemuir Mr & Mrs Irving, Clerkhill Cottage have received official intimation that their son Pte William Irving is reported missing in France. Pte Irving has been serving four and half years with the K.S.L.I ( Mt Section) and went to France at the beginning of July this year. The September meeting of the Langholm with the Lid Off War Work Party was held at Lynwood last Wednesday, Mrs Bell presiding who at the outset made feeling reference to the sad news that had been received that Pte Wm Irving had been reported We continue our serialisation of Wattie Bell’s book. missing in France. It was resolved to send a letter of condolence to his parents, Mr and Mrs Irving, plete mill from wool sorting We called it ‘The Scabs’ and through dyeing, carding, spin - people would should “Scabbie” Clerkhill Cottage. Apologies’ were intimated from Mrs Irving and Miss P Holiday. A sheaf of acknowledgments from recipients of the monthly remembrances were read included INTO THE MILL ning, weaving and finishing. after you. Whenever he bought a new Yul Bryner appreciative thanks to Miss Laidlaw, Glasgow, for a book of stamps she gifted to each one serving machine he invited all the Poor Isla got it in her hair and from the parish. Acknowledgments from the Red Cross Prisoners of War Fund were also read, for workers to see it. When he All these idyllic summer days had to have her head shaved. donations sent from time to time with comments on the punctuality of same. The next meeting was came to an abrupt halt at the bought a carding machine all But she was getting better so I th fixed to be held at Hart Manor on 4 October. Arrangements were also made to hold a whist drive age of 14 when one had to go the workers were standing took her along to the ball. She into the mills to work as our round when a fleck of black was wearing a lovely white and dance in aid of the “Thank you” fund. Donations towards this month’s collection were received forebears had done for gener - wool came round in the white dress but with her hair just start - from Mr W Bell Fingland and Mrs Aitchison. Mrs Jackson moved votes of thanks to Mrs Bell for batch. ations past. ing to grow again it was like presiding and for her hospitality. To Mrs Wood and Mrs Malcolm for the business reports. When our parents began in His great grandson the present dancing with Yul Bryner. But the mills the working day was Arthur Bell of Thorwood says it we had a great time with lots of from 6 in the morning until 6 at chopped his thumb off but my sandwiches and cakes. 50 years: Hockey - Langholm Ladies start season with a good win night with 6 in the morning on grandfather Auld Wat Bell who That was my last happy day Saturdays until 1pm. was there told me it was his before going into these dreadful Langholm Ladies Hockey Club played their first match of the season on Saturday when they index finger. When we began at the age of mills on the Monday. My father met a Dumfries Ladies XI at home. This was a most exciting match, full of good attacking 14 in 1934 the working day was Guide Ball had got me a job as an “ingiver” moves by both teams and the scoring stayed even until just on half-time when Langholm took from 8am until 6pm and 8am at Arthur Bells. until 11.30am on Saturday. Only this week I have been This entailed sitting on a stool the lead. A heavy shower of rain caused a stoppage in the second half but on resumption of the Most children would start as shown an old photo of the all day and hooking thousands game Langholm immediately started to attack and increased their lead, which they held until the greasy piecers (that is tying the elders of the Old Parish Church of threads on to a hook that a final whistle when the score read, in Langholm’s favour, 8-5. The Hockey Club was only sitting with their arms folded broken ends in the spinning jen - man pushed through a hole in formed last winter, but has already an impressive list of fixtures for this season and Saturday’s and on examining the photo nys which always reminded me the healds (locally pronounced results makes a most encouraging start. of chorus girls going back and with a magnifying glass the hiddles) to guide the warp forth). Most children would go index finger on the right hand into the same mills as their par - of old Arthur Bell is missing. threads in the loom. ents. One of the highlights of the It didn’t cheer me up in the 25 years: Love of sheep lands Isobel with her new job last year at school was the slightest when my father told A love of Cheviot sheep inherited from her father has landed Isobel McVittie with a second job. Crudens Guide Ball which was held in me that I was to give the threads For Isobel will take over next month as Secretary of the Cheviot Sheep Society and will have My grandfather Wat Bell, was the gymnasium of Langholm in to Robbie Veitch, the man responsibility for arranging meetings, including the AGM, keeping all the members informed of the first foreman tuner at Arthur Academy. Neither Pinder nor I that scored the winning try activities and very importantly, keeping the stock records for the Society. Isobel says “My late Bell’s Mill. He was the foreman got invited but during my last when Langholm beat Hawick father bred and exhibited Cheviot Sheep for many years. I very much enjoyed working with the tuner at McLaren’s Mill, where year at school an epidemic of 3-0 in the final of the Hawick the Crudens now stands. When impetigo broke out in Sevens in 1899 and set up a breed. I was brought up at Barrascroft, Canonbie where I worked with my father until he Arthur Bell began he asked my Langholm. This is a very conta - world record of winning 28 sil - retired.” Since then Isobel has kept a few sheep herself and cares for them in between looking grandfather to join him, my fa - gious skin disease which suppu - after her husband, son and daughter and carrying out a part-times clerical job at Harrison and ther Matt Bell served his rates into huge spots. ver cups in one afternoon (each Hetherington’s Auctioneers, in Carlisle. Her new job will be part-time which, she says will still apprenticeship to him and his Isla Bell (no relation) a pretty player in the Langholm Seven older brother Wull Bell was a dark haired girl had invited got 4 silver egg cups on a allow her time to fit in her hobbies of gardening- she is a regular winner of the local garden warper. They did over 50 years Jock Borthwick but Jock went stand). competitions – and looking after her own sheep and pets. at Arthur Bell’s Mill. down with a bad doze and was Old Arthur Bell had the com - a mass of scabs. (to be continued)

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Book Review: our language falls not only flat to pick up this book. but short. Macfarlane gifts words for all Landmarks In his passionate call for this speeds of walking, for mines revival, he cites several nature and quarries, for riverbanks and writers and thinkers from John mists. Author: Muir to Nan Shepherd (The He is gifted words from all Robert McFarlane Living Mountain). directions, finding kinship in Each chapter is a love letter others with the same mission to what they themselves loved around the world. Reviewer: and wrote about, Macfarlane For me, personally, as a writer Carys Mainprize reflecting on what their writing and nature-lover, the final did for him and, in conclusion, chapter hits home. “WE HAVE become experts other readers. Macfarlane worries over the in analysing what nature can He ends the chapter with sev - loss of these words in the con - versations between children, do for us but lack a language eral pages of painstakingly col - who are losing contact with to evoke what it can do to lected words from all regions nature at an alarming pace – us.” of the UK, north to south, east truly a worrying thought, given This is just one of the pro - to west, and many places in the burden they will shoulder foundly-moving sentences from between. when adults. Robert Macfarlane’s Landmarks, Even the glossary, as factual a book which celebrates the as it is, is inevitably poetic, Contentment regional and cultural languages defining words like glinglish Despite ending on this note, describing places and natural (the shimmer of sunlight on the book as a whole has a tone phenomena around the British water) or finger-cold (not bitter of hope and contentment. Robert McFarlane’s - ‘Landmarks’ Isles. but enough to make the fingers Macfarlane’s adoration for Throughout the book Macfar - tingle). nature words shines through at Wainwright Prize (2016). is part of its joy. Yorkshire) or a fuddle (potter – lane makes the argument for Discovering these words is a every place as he recreates the Even the cover (idioms about I heartily recommend this book Herefordshire). reviving the words which truly delightful pastime and one magical quality of nature so judging politely ignored for a for any who enjoy etymology, There is a word for almost describe unique and specific which will have me returning easily missed by us adults. moment) is stunning: simple, nature-words or the satis- everything, it seems, and, occurrences in nature. to this book again and again. It is no wonder the book has understated, but inviting and faction of finding that specific delightfully, the book invites Without them, we can become Anyone who enjoys such a been awarded book of the year almost fantastical. word to perfectly describe a you to note your own additions vague, lose sight of what is spe - celebration of meaningful, niche by several different reviewers It could be any view with scimaunder (wander, taking a in the back just in case it really cial and worth celebration and words will surely be delighted and was shortlisted for the water and far-away hills, which devious or winding course – has missed something. 14 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

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A YOUNG horseman from the score 49 for 2 in the 16th score now 166 for 7 with more Dave was forced to stop bowl - Johnstone clean-bowled A Rowanburn has won a LANGHOLM finished their over. than four overs left. ing because of an injury and Tiffen for 1 and had H Tiffen showjumping class on his first shortened 2020 season with a Tony Steele joined Nicky P The Wilson brothers, Aidan was replaced by Stevie stumped by Duggan for 4, leav - outing. convincing 107 run win over and they added 13 before Tony and Brady, added 12 before Johnstone after a one-ball spell ing Carlisle 77 for 9. Carlisle 3rds last Saturday. was caught by Tiffen off Gower. Aidan was bowled by Tiffen. from Ryan Johnstone. Ryan Johnstone wrapped up Langholm batted first and With Gregor Park now joining Ryan Johnstone added 1 before Carlisle took the score to 37 the innings when clean-bowling posted 184 in their 40 overs. Nicky, the run rate started to being run out backing up. Corey before Johnstone trapped Nicky P top-scored with 75. increase and, when Park fell in Park joined Brady and the 15- Titterington for 4 and Carlisle Mitchel LBW for 7. In reply, Carlisle was bowled the 26th over, the score was 98. year-olds added another 5. finished on 77. out for 77, with Stevie Johnstone Brady finished on 5 not out Soon after, keeper Duggan Stevie Johnstone had 4 for taking 4 for 19. Quickfire and Corey 1 not out as took a good catch off Johnstone 19, Dave Steele 2 for 18, Ryan Much to the surprise of all Dave Steele hit a quickfire Langholm finished on 184. to dismiss Muldoon for 19. Johnstone 1 for 4 and Graham his teammates, the Langholm 13 in support of Nicky who Langholm’s bowlers started Bell joined Vever and they Park 1 for 7. began the recovery. They had skipper Graham Park won the was in full flow. Dave fell when well, dismissing Mcstay for 4 This was a good, all-round toss but it was no surprise he stumped by Muldoon off Barker taken the score to 63 when dis - when he was caught in the gul - performance with bat and ball. elected to bat on the artificial. with the score on 126. aster struck for the visitors. ley by Nicky P. Special mention to the young - Openers Park and Stuart Dug - Nicky found a solid partner Next to go was Gower who Bell was superbly run out by gan made a solid start, adding in Stevie Johnstone and the was out to a great catch by Ryan Johnstone. Two balls later sters in the field, with some 31 for the first wicket. score rocketed as Nicky passed Aidan Wilson off Dave Steele's he held on to a tracer bullet great catches and a run-out. First to go was Duggan, caught his 50 and a lot more. bowling. from Vever to dismiss him for All in all, it was a good way Ten-year-old Ally Hall, riding at deep mid-off by Mitchell off He fell when caught on the In the next over brother Tony 19, leaving Carlisle now 67 for to finish a very difficult Betty Boo, competed at Bell for 3. boundary for a superb 75. clean-bowled Currie for 1 to 7. season. Greenlands near Carlisle. Park looked in great form but Next to fall was Stevie leave Carlisle in trouble at 15 Light drizzle was falling and Not only did he win it but it’s a huge venue where profession - als train. It was a 15-jump course and Ally did it in fewer than four minutes. Betty Boo belongs to Alice Couper from Chapelknowe. Bowling pairs Delta Status wins It was a fantastic day for Ally and he said: “I had an awesome time and hope I can do it again.” Ally goes to Canonbie primary and champions Houndhs er first trail school and shares hi s love of Bowling - Langholm Old Town riding with his mum, Amanda SIX entries lined up for the senior Delta Status pulled a couple of lengths Mattinson, and grandparents, TEN pairs took part with Nicky trail at Sewingshields last clear for her first win of the season. Tony and Cath. Dunn and Kenny Bell facing Lauren Saturday. Diggleboy took second by half a length ______Scott and Fiona Parrell in the final After about seven minutes, Class Mo from Border Brae. with the latter pair coming out on Salah and Jazzle appeared under the As the 11 open maidens came down top. This made it a family double trees and over Hadrian’s Wall with a off the hill to head past the spectators, for the Parrells with husband Trevor sizeable lead on the rest of the field. Pirate Jake and Strider led the way, in the winning triple. They maintained the lead by the field, with Sportsman third. both taking a turn at the front, with On the finish the hounds checked as Two wins Delta Script and Polaris battling it out they went into the dip and Lucky Charm Club Championship: for third and fourth. was first to show. On Friday night Alan Aitken from five As they appeared on the hill heading Pirate Jake and Strider led the runners became champion for the first for home, Jazzle took a tumble allowing back into view. Racing time beating Stevie Barker 21- Alan Aitken with his trophies after Class Mo Salah to move clear. In the final 100 yards Lucky Charm 13 in the final. winning the club championship He maintained his lead to the line for was finishing strongly and came through his second successive win and Jazzle for her first win of the season. Strider JAMES Ewart Racing of had to settle for second. was a close second. Langholm sent five runners Next to go were the senior graded Seniors: Class Mo Salah, Jazzle, Delta to Hexham on Tuesday. hounds and, as in the first trail, two Script, Polaris, Delta Scope, Tynemouth. Brian Hughes and Cochisee hounds came into sight with a lead. 6 ran. 28.48. were second in the National Overwater Stanley and Castle Clans - Senior graded: Overwater Stanley, Castle Hunt flat race over two miles man were well ahead of the other four Clansman, Bobby Moon, Splendid on good going. Triples competition runners. Mikey, Frankel. 6 ran, 5 finished. 31.43. The 7/1 shot chased the winner They had maintained their lead as Pups: Delta Status, Diggle Boy, Border over one furlong out but made they came by the field, with Bobby Brae, Matilda, Delta Style, Border Brow. no impression in the final 110 Moon and Splendid Mikey racing for 9 ran. 19.35. yards, coming in four lengths third. Open maidens: Lucky Charm, Strider, behind. Bbowrliinng -g Lasng hcolmu Nretwa Toiwnn down As they appeared on the finish, the Pirate Jake, Sportsman, Class Mo Salah, The other second placing went same two hounds had a good advantage Chancer. 11 ran. 17.31. to Fostered Phil, ridden by THE curtain came down on the New Town bowling club season with a but Overwater Stanley pulled clear for Rachael MacDonald, in the two- triples competition for all members last Saturday. an easy first win in this grade. Hallbankgate, mile novice hurdle. Thirty members took part and enjoyed the round-robin format. The winner of Castle Clansman had plenty of time Wednesday, September 9 The combination chased the each section proceeded to the semi-finals. to slow to a trot and still cross the tape winner approaching the last but The overall winners were Paul Warwick, Duncan Ritchie and Kenny Bell who for second. Seniors: Class Mo Salah, Tynemouth, had no extra, coming in two had a very close game in the final against Luke Tolson, David Reid and Rob Time Will Tell was the early leader in Castle Clansman, Polaris, Delta Script, and a half lengths adrift. Davidson. the pups, stringing out the field of nine Fire Belle. 8 ran. 21.57. In the two-mile handicap hurdle The losing semi-finalists were Carolle Warwick, Avril Grieve and George as they headed away from the field. Pups: Border Brow, Border Brae, Time For Three, ridden by Hughes, Graham and Franny Graham, Ross Mabon and Roddy Innes. All the pups stopped at the gate at the Will Tell, Matilda, Delta Status. 7 ran, was sixth of 14 runners and Thanks go to all members who donated to those taking part in the umbrella far end and Diggle Boy, Matilda and 5 finished. 15.56. Bullion, also ridden by Hughes, walk. Also to Paul Mitchell who sponsored drink for all members. Delta Status were first to figure it out Open maidens: Pirate Jake, Splendid was sixth in the two-mile, four- All club ties ended on Monday night. The club championship was played and get over. Mikey, Red Hot Bob, Donna's Pride, furlong handicap hurdle which between Steven Barker and Paul Warwick. Along in front of the spectators Delta Class Mo Salah, Lucky Charm. 11 ran. had a 12-strong field. Ian Scott played Mark Grieve in the president’s prize handicap. Status and Diggle Boy were sharing 14.13. Hughes rode Bering Upsun in Roddy Innes and David Reid played for the Bobby Fenton over 60s champi - most of the lead, with Matilda and The trophy winners at Sewingshields the two-mile, four-furlong hand - onship. Border Brae tucked in behind them. are Corrine Roper with Class Mo Salah icap hurdle and came seventh The winners were Paul Warwick, Ian Scott and Roddy Innes. These four appeared on the finish to - and Sarah Harper with Delta Status. of the 11 runners. This season has been tough for the club but, hopefully, next year things will be gether and had a great race for the line. better. NEXT SCHEDULED FIXTURES SUNDAY 4 th OCTOBER Thursday September 17, 2020 Sports News saturday 24 th october Sponsored by KELSO RACES 01573 221221| [email protected]

Awarthe seadson was sawarde d tof the or Milntown’s lads Youth talented Mark Goodfellow. The U14 most improved tro - Rugby phy was awarded to Daniel THE 2019-20 rugby season Cartner, while Andrew Whittall was cut short and for the scooped both U14 coaches’ youngsters of Langholm player of the season and U14 Youth Rugby this included players' player of the year. their very popular end-of- Scintillating season celebration. It was his first season playing So, last Sunday club mascot rugby and he displayed some Milntown, along with Davie scintillating pace, coupled with Oliver, club development offi - an outrageous body swerve. cer, Murray Rose, minis con - The Youth Rugby section has vener, and Craig Hislop, 1st worked tirelessly over the last XV coach, headed off to present couple of weeks to put all the awards for the season. COVID-19 guidelines in place With Milntown being at his for the start of the season and mischievous best, the young welcomed P1 to P7 to Mil - Mark Goodfellow winners were taken by surprise ntown, the home of Langholm as he arrived at their houses. Rugby on Tuesday and the Otto Ewart Videos and photos of each Academy age groups on Thurs - presentation were immediately day. Layton Foster receives his award from Milntown and Craig His - uploaded to the club’s Facebook of the rugby club in advance lop page. Bubble so you can be booked into a Most improved player of the All players, both new and training bubble. season. P4 Otto Ewart, P5 Owen current, are more than welcome So far, the response to the Rose, P6 Cody Parker, to come along but, under the start has been fantastic and P7 Layton Foster. current restrictions and guide - more than 100 members are The overall mini player of lines, please contact a member signed up and ready to go.

Milntown gives the thumbs-up to Daniel Cartner with Davie Oliver looking on Andrew Whittal with Milntown and Davie Oliver Cody Parker receives his award from Milntown and Craig Hislop Euan Rose with dad Murray

RRugubyg/Bobwylin g bowls LANGHOLM Rugby Club’s 1st XV players E&L and management played a doubles competition at the Old Town bowling SPORT club last Saturday. 8 The winners were Chris Tait Jnr and 3 Craig Hislop. A minute’s silence was held before the 0

tournament in memory of Christy Elliott 4 7

who sadly passed away recently. 8 3 It was good fun for all and the players 9 enjoyed an afternoon of sport without the usual cuts and bruises. 2

The rugby club would like to thank the 7 4 1

Old Town club for hosting them and for 7 having the flag at half mast out of respect 7 Winners Chris Tait and Craig Hislop with Steve Barker of the bowling club for the rugby club’s sad loss. 9

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