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Deaths Church Notices Felt not Telt film REID UNITED Thoughts on town’s Common Riding Peacefully at Thomas Hope Hospital on 18th & LIDDESDALE July 2020, John (Jake) Reid, Townfoot, Langholm, PARISH CHURCHES a much loved father, brother, uncle and friend to many. Although Covid-19 has Funeral private due to current circumstances. meant our doors are closed No flowers please donations in lieu to a cancer we remain available to offer support where we can. charity of your choice. Please contact the Session If you wish to show your respect the cortege will Clerks on 013873 25255 or be moving down the High Street at 2pm on [email protected]. Monday 27th July. Canonbie Treasurer Fiona Smith has received the new weekly offering envelopes. If you would like to receive SANDILANDS yours or wish to donate by Kathleen Sandilands nee Murray late of bank transfer please contact Glenzierhead passed away in Winniepeg 13/07/20. her on 013873 71616 or Greatly missed and loved. [email protected] for details. All Services In Memoriam CANCELLED until further notice In Memoriam Documentary maker Sian Yeshe would like to hear about what Langholm Common Riding means to you IRVING LANGHOLM, FELT not Telt is a documentary Sian Yeshe was raised in Langholm She freelanced as a film-maker In rembrance of a film project created by Langholm and still lives here while studying a while based in Langholm until mov - dearly loved ESKDALEMUIR, filmmaker Sian Yeshe and focused Masters in creative practice at the ing to Austria to work for Red Bull Mum and Granny, EWES & WESTERKIRK on Langholm Common Riding. University of Cumbria. Media House headquarters. Phemie, PARISH CHURCHES The project’s objective is to com - who passed away on municate the rich history of the Resolve 27th July 2005 With no services the Common Riding and its importance She spent just over six months church is getting little or to the community of Langholm. working as a junior in a small team Remembered always by no income. Over the coming weeks Sian will which created new content for Kathleen, Jimmy & Levon If you wish to donate by interview members of the commu - international audiences. xxx making a bank transfer nity, filming here and collating The experience solidified her please contact the trea - archive material to create the core resolve to pursue an independent career in filmmaking and, once again, surer, David Johnstone, content of the project. Funeral Services However, as we all know, it’s the she chose to move back to Langholm on the phone numbers be - people of Langholm who make it and focus on freelancing. low and he will supply such a great day so Sian would like With a higher calibre of clients, necessary details. to hear from you. Red Bull included, Sian decided to FUundnerteakrera &l M Donuimrenetacl Sterovirce s Together with OutPost Arts she also pursue further academics, New Memorials supplied Tel: 013873 80859. will release snippets of archive, enrolling in the MA creative Sian Yeshe is making a documentary practice. Mobile. 07543 179469 along with ways for people to digi - about Langholm Common Riding Additional Inscriptions and Cleaning tally get involved so keep your eyes Using her Masters to explore All Services documentary film and its place in peeled. Upon completing high school in CANCELLED If anyone has any questions for contemporary culture, Sian chose Charity no. SCO11946 Langholm, Sian moved to Aberdeen until further notice to focus her final work on the Sian or wishes to be included in to study communication design at the project, don’t hesitate to get in Common Riding, its history and its DBriaervy iBdan kW, Ew. eEs, rLsankghionlm e Greys School of Art. This led her touch at [email protected] to work in film. meaning to the people of Langholm. Tel: 013873 81251 or 07710 906257 The Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser is part funded by the following organisations along with FUNERAL charitable trusts and individuals from the DIRECT ORS community of Langholm. For a Personal Service Shops open on trial basis > From Page 1 crisis and it’s only by working Hedle y and Tur nbull together constructively that we can On its suppliers, he said: “When tackle a challenge as unprecedented 013873 75404 / 013873 75532 / 0789 655 7941 Supported by the this global crisis hit, we had already as coronavirus. East Community paid for most of the future stock “Our discussions with most of our Benefit Group which is funded by and we have since had productive suppliers have been positive and Birthday Thanks ScottishPower Renewables discussions with individual suppliers they have understood we’re trying Ewe Hill Windfarm about remaining stock. to find a balanced way forward “We have engaged with all our which matches the immediate, urgent Kenny Gordon individual suppliers with openness, challenges faced by high-street stores I would like to thank family and friends for the honesty and the best of intentions, nationally and those of suppliers.” lovely cards and gifts received on my 70th even when the circumstances are He added: "We’ve taken a par - birthday. Leader The Scottish difficult. ticularly cautious approach to I would especially like to thank Sandy for the D & G Government "We have now reached agreements reopening stores because we know Q.O.S cake and Ellie and Mac for the family get Philip Day, owner of with almost all our suppliers and The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group some of our customers are still together. helped many of them with their anxious about shopping. I would like to thank everyone who demurrage costs. We’ll continue to face of a collective and global “In some cases, we have opened wished me all the best on Facebook talk to our partners to resolve out - industry challenge, which isn’t just our stores on a trial basis to test and my wife Kathleen for putting up Scottish Rural The European standing issues. disrupting a single link in the supply footfall before closing them again with me playing and watching football Development Agricultural Fund “We firmly view these negotiations chain. and we’re keeping landlords up to Programme for Rural for 50 years. Development to be a reasonable approach in the “Nobody planned this international date on this process” Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 23, 2020 3 Forest home plan PLANNING permission in prin - ciple is being sought by Rhiannon Crichton of Dublin, Ireland to build a house on a Study says grazing site to the east of Twiglees Steading, Castle O’er Forest near Eskdalemuir. ______affects heather cover Mountain Langholm research shows grouse and sheep numbers linked bike trails A STUDY, published by the predators such as foxes have FORESTRY and Land Langholm Moor Demonstra - increased in abundance. has reopened most of its moun - tion Project, showed changes “Afforestation can increase tain bike trails, car parks and in heather cover as a result of predation pressure on remaining visitor centres and it hopes changes in sheep grazing had moorland areas, especially everyone will enjoy a return to an impact on grouse abun - where this has been exacerbated their favourite 7Stanes forest dance only where dominant by a reduction in game- this summer. heather cover fell to less than keepers.” 30 per cent. Professor Des Thompson is The study looked at changes Scottish Natural Heritage’s prin - in heather cover in relation to cipal adviser on science and Langholm Moor levels of sheep grazing on biodiversity and co-author of Crowdfunding Langholm Moor over a period the paper. Appeal of 70 years and the impact on red grouse which live on heather Evidence THE total raised is climb - moorland. He said: “This study helps to ing and if you would like The research established that place land use and habitat to add a donation, go to between 1948 and 2009, when grazed heavily by sheep, the changes in the context of their www.gofundme.com/f/ influences on grouse numbers. langholm-moor-buyout moor’s heather-dominated veg - etation declined from 53 per There has been a lot of debate The Langholm Initiative cent cover to 14 per cent cover. on this subject and now we must raise £6.4m to buy Large-scale sheep reductions have an important evidence base 10,500 acres of land to from 2011 then allowed an to inform further discussions create the Tarras Valley increase in dominant heather The amount of heather cover is affected by the abundance of sheep, the study found Photo by Sonja Ludwig on the factors which affect red Nature Reserve. cover to 18 per cent by 2015. grouse and other upland bird However, changes in heather by raptors, leading to a cessation from other heather moorland in the area of heather-dominated populations.” cover were associated with in shooting. may have led to a grouse popu - moorland in Scotland between For more information go to changes in grouse abundance lation less well buffered against the 1940s and 1980s. Ludwig SC, Aebischer only where heather-dominated growing predation pressure, “The loss of heather has been NJ, Richardson M, Roos S, cover was reduced below Predation Grouse densities then fluctu - especially outside periods where slower in areas managed for Thompson DBA, Wilson JD & thresholds of 27 per cent (pre- ated, with periodic management game-keepering was present. red grouse shooting compared Baines D (2020) - Differential breeding) or 17 per cent (post- Sonja Ludwig, senior scientist with other land uses but the by gamekeepers from 1992 to responses of heather and red breeding). with the Game & Wildlife area managed for grouse shoot - - £5.4m goal grouse to long-term spatio- Numbers of grouse shot 1999 and 2008 to 2016 but pre - Conservation Trust undertook ing in Scotland also declined between 1951 and 1992 dation prevented sustained the work for the Langholm during the last century. temporal variation in sheep remained high where 37 per increases to levels considered Moor Demonstration Project. “These large-scale changes in grazing. Biodiversity and cent to 65 per cent of heather adequate for driven shooting. She said: “Increases in grazing land use have contributed to Conservation 29: 2689-2710. cover was retained. It is thought that on Langholm pressure by sheep and afforesta - declines in several moorland The paper is published in It declined between 1992 and Moor afforestation of the sur - tion were considered the main birds such as curlew and golden Biodiversity and Conservation 1996 after increased predation rounding landscape and isolation causes for a 25 per cent decline plover, while some generalist at https://rdcu.be/b4FZl

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July 31, MTU1, Kilngreen, Galloway Council to encourage sTHuE yrouvth ewoyrk service and Tracking Langholm, DG13 0JN. residents north of the border, youth council have worked with Colin Cox, Cumbria’s director who visited the pubs on specific other statutory and third sector dates, to come forward for of public health, said: “By testing Payments organisations to develop a sur - COVID-19 testing. as many people who visited COUNCIL taxpayers in these pubs as possible, we stand The Turf Inn in Carlisle vey to capture the views of As a precaution, anyone Eskdale, who are struggling to the best chance of tracking down young people in Dumfries and attending the four pubs on the tested. it is no reflection on them that keep up their payments, can anyone who might have been Galloway on COVID-19. following specific dates is now “It underlines the importance the positive cases happened to apply for help from the coun - being advised to be tested for infected and containing the of getting tested if you are asked visit their premises.” The findings will identify the cil. COVID-19. spread of the virus." to, even if you don’t feel unwell, To help identify any possible impact of the pandemic and The council recognises that They are The Turf, Carlisle “One of the things we’re start - and following all the guidance new cases of coronavirus inform the services which work COVID-19 has affected people’s on Thursday, July 9, Friday, ing to see is that many of the on social distancing, hand- infection and prevent wider with young. situations so tax recovery actions July 10 and Monday, July 13; younger people, the 18 to 25 washing and wearing masks or spread, Dumfries and Galloway Go to https://www.survey - were suspended. Lloyds Bar, Carlisle on Saturday, year olds, who have tested pos - face coverings. Council is encouraging any monkey.co.uk/r/ Information on council tax July 11; The Museum, Carlisle itive, have had no symptoms. 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Langholm Common RidingSCIO no. SC044989 Chilli hot spot COMMON RIDING 2020 TIMETABLE OF VIRTUAL EVENTS The events will be live streamed at the time advertised. Also listed is where you can watch or listen to the event. Friday 24th July Tuesday 28th July 7:00pm - Langholm Town Band Video 7:00pm - Centre Stage Community Theatre (Facebook: Langholm Town Band, Langholm - The Derners Episode 2 Live and YouTube) A heart warming play set in Common Riding week 1953 8:00pm - Cornets Night (2017) (Facebook: What’s on in and around (Facebook: Langholm Live and YouTube) Langholm and Centre Stage (both nights)

Saturday 25th July Wednesday 29th July 1:00pm - Langholm Town Band Video 7:45pm - Langholm Common Riding Virtual (Facebook: Langholm Town Band, Concert Langholm Live and YouTube) (Facebook: Langholm Common Riding, Langholm Live and YouTube) Sunday 26th July 7.00pm - Common Riding 1995 Semi Thursday 30th July Jubilee Cornet Stevie Ellwood 7:00pm - Langholm Town Band Video (Facebook: Langholm Live and YouTube) (Facebook: Langholm Town Band, Langholm Live and YouTube) Monday 27th July 7:30pm - Pipe Band Video 7:00pm - Centre Stage Community Theatre (Facebook: Langholm Pipe Band, - The Derners Episode 1 Langholm Live and YouTube) Delve into the world of chillis at the Langholm club’s open day this Saturday and prepare to be amazed A heart warming play set in Common Riding week 1953 LANGHOLM Chilli Club is holding an open 100 other species present, might also be the day for the new chilli tunnel at the social club world’s smallest botanic garden. Friday 31st July this Saturday. Full COVID-19 safety measures are in hand LANGHOLM COMMON RIDING (VIRTUAL) The tunnel is open from 11am to 4pm so go so visitors may have to wait a few minutes but 8:00am - Virtual Langholm Common Riding and see Scotland’s and, probably Britain’s, biggest members are providing free, light chilli refresh - (Facebook: Langholm Live and YouTube) selection of chilli varieties. ments and there is a range of full-grown chilli There are about 152 in all in what, with about plants for sale. 8:00pm - Langholm Town Band Video (Facebook: Langholm Town Band, Langholm Live and YouTube) 6 Thursday July 23, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

In association with FarmingC & D AUCTION MARTSon - LONGTOWNthe & DUMFRIESBorder Dog worry fines mA BORaDERyS M SPg has ecalletd bty oAuguust 28g. her Eskdale farmer’s on the region’s farmers to She said: “With incidents ris - provide information on live - ing in the Borders, it is time stock worrying. tougher penalties were intro - The Livestock Worrying Dogs duced. (Protection of Livestock) “It’s important to keep dogs (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill under control because they can could introduce new tougher cause horrific injuries and even lambs ratwho eworks fo r ush, was alreaidy gA tighhtly-controlled oyperation penalties for those, whose dogs death to livestock. here so he stayed on until we’d together with the high volumes injure livestock. “Farmers’ livelihoods are at finished.” of sheep and cattle traded ensure Rachael Hamilton, MSP for stake and we can’t simply stand Jonny Williams, operations low administration costs per Liddesdale and shadow cabinet by and accept the current leg - director of Farm Stock head, resulting in significant secretary for rural affairs and islation is fit for purpose. (Scotland) Ltd, said: “We have savings to producers. tourism, is a member of the “Over the years I have called about 450 members in the rural economy and connectivity on the government to strengthen Scottish Borders, Dumfries and committee. the law on livestock worrying Galloway, Ayrshire and northern It will consider the evidence and I’m glad farmers are getting England. There are also a few before making recommenda - the chance to feed into that in the Central Belt. tions on tougher penalties and conversation.” “We market their livestock enhanced police powers. Mrs Hamilton has also urged through a range of abattoirs dairy farmers to feed into a around the country. The idea is consultation, which closes on that the farmers get better value September 15, on ending unfair and prices than by themselves.” practices in the sector. There are about six regions Proposals include an option and Langholm is in the Border to introduce a mandatory pricing Counties region. mechanism in all contracts Jonny added: “Every month between farmers and proces - we hold a competition and when sors. the lambs go through the abat - This would ensure the price toir, they are scored on their Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, paid for milk is formally agreed quality and Will’s lambs were Will Ewart of the Craig wins a Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP and contract negotiations are the best last month. They were rosette from Farm Stock for the held in a transparent way. Will Ewart’s lambs scored very highly after slaughter at the abattoir very good lambs.” quality of his lambs this spring It comes after a rise in live - In England and Wales a dairy A LANGHOLM farmer has After slaughter in the abattoir, Farm Stock (Scotland) Ltd stock worrying. In the Borders hardship fund was set up to won an award for the quality the carcasses are graded and was set up to improve the long- 10 sheep were killed on a farm help farmers who had been of his lambs. Will’s lambs were graded very term profitability of farmer Access to a wide range of in April during a dog attack. affected by a drop in demand Will Ewart of Craig Farm is well. members by providing an outlets is a key part of Farm Worryingly, in the Borders for milk from hospitality busi - a member of Farm Stock He said: “It means the quality independent, low-cost and ef - Stock’s strategy to maximise the number of offences recorded nesses during the pandemic. (Scotland) Ltd, a farmer-owned of the lambs is as good as you fective livestock marketing ser - prices. by Police Scotland under the There is no equivalent fund in co-operative covering the can get. vice and giving customers con - This ensures all types of stock Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Scotland. Scottish Borders, Dumfries and “We produce about 1,400 to sistent quality and superior ser - can be matched to outlet demand Act 1953 doubled from four to In the first six months of 2020 Galloway and northern 1,500 lambs from mid-March vice. on the day they are marketed. eight from 2017/18 to 2018/19. Scotland lost 17 dairy herds England. to early May. It ensures group members Farm Stock’s vision of the Mrs Hamilton is urging farm - and cow numbers fell by 1,031. Will, who breeds Texel x “We were very fortunate obtain the highest possible future is to create a major force ers affected by livestock wor - There are 862 dairy units and Mules and Suffolk x Mules, because when the country went returns for all classes of stock. in the marketplace capable of rying to submit evidence to 177,459 cows so the average had the most in-spec lambs in into lockdown, we had already This is achieved in two ways: representing the interests of pro - [email protected] herd size is now 206 cows. the Border Counties last month. started lambing and the guy, minimising marketing costs; ducers of all classes of sheep and maximising prices. and cattle. Around the marts C&D Auction Marts Ltd had for - Texel lambs consigned by I Don - 240p Outertown, 239p Tarrasfoot, Brae. Beulah £106 Frankstown. Heavy ewes: Texel £174, £168 Longyester, £78 Horseholme & ward 7,236 sheep comprising 2,734 aldson, Ashton, Lockerbie who also 239p, 238p, 235p Frankstown, 235p Cheviot £104 Whitehall, £102 Ghyll Crailloch, £168 Orchardton Mains, Firtree Cottage, £77, £74 Allens - prime lambs and 4,502 cast ewes sold the top price lambs of £127 Carsegowan. Hampshire 236p Mains Brae, £99 Sceugh Dyke, £95 Kirk - £166 Dormansteads, £164 green. Easycare £80 Over Langshaw, and rams at the weekly sale at Long - for Texels, with others from JR of Balhall. Cheviot 233p Breckon ton. Mule £96 Greensburn, £95 Willimoteswick, £162 Merrick, £160 £78 Easter Denhead. Lleyn £79, town on Thursday, July 16. Harrison Ltd, Moss Side, Newton Hill, 231p Glencrosh. Cheviot Mule Mount Farm, £94 Lingey Field. Balgray Hill & Corneyside. Beltex £77 Coxhill. Herdwick £78 Firtree A smaller entry of cast cows con - Arlosh selling at £127. Overall av - 229p Forss, 216p, 214p, 212p Kirk A similar entry of 4,502 cast ewes £135, £122, £120 Lower Flass. Cottage. Swaledale £73 Horsley tinued to sell at recent rates, with erage 225.1p (SQQ 225.0p) House, 214p Barker House. Beulah sold well to the usual ring of buyers. Charollais £125 Viewley, £124 Mill Hill. more numbers needed weekly. The For advice on marketing your 225p Frankstown. Mule 221p Clon - Over-fat ewes were in demand in Farm. Suffolk £118 The Land, £114, Rams: Texel £150 Pates Hill, £132 sale topped at 136p for a Hereford livestock contact our auctioneers: rae, 218p Burnfoot & Greensburn, the run-up to the festival and many £112 Viewley, £109 Nether Stenries, Bensons Fell & Allfornaught, £131 cow from G Smith, Campingholm, John Walton 07880527066; Nick 217p Glencrosh. Oxford 218p Mule ewes were in the £90-£96 £108 Barr Hill. Bluefaced Leicester Balgray Hill. Suffolk £138 Nether Gretna with Luing and Limousin Woodmass 07584200489; Sam Guards. Blackface 215p Glencrosh bracket. There were fewer horned £108 Horsley Hill, £107, £101 Hare - Stenries, £130 Hassendean. Charol - cows selling to 132p from A Reid Hogg 07584207323; Norman Dou - & Whiteside, 211p Allensgreen. ewes around and they sold to a head. Cheviot Mule £106 Orchardton lais £123 Bank House. Bluefaced & Co, Glendearg, Eskdalemuir. Top glas 07786366833. Principal price (per head): Texel slightly dearer trade. Texel ewes Mains, £103 Dormansteads. Mule Leicester £116 Holme Head. Cheviot price per head of £911 from Camp - Principal prices (per kilo): Blue £127 Moss Side & Ashton, £120 sold to a top of £174 from A & H £100 Dinnans, £98 Copperthorns, £114 Drumreach, £112 Nether Sten - ingholm. Texel 276p Ashton. Texel 271p Kilnhill & Kingside, £119 Low McColm, Crailloch, Port William, £96 Park Nook & High Glen ries, £110 Potholm, £100 Sorbietrees. A larger entry of 2,734 prime Main Street, 269p Corneyside, 260p Tipalt, £118 Moss Side. Charollais with hill ewes selling at £92 for Triplock, £95 Whitchester. North Blackface £96 Burnfoot. lambs sold to an increased ringside Cubbyhill, 258p Whiteside, Cub - £122 Knowe. Suffolk £121.50 Cheviot ewes from A Tullie Farming, Country Cheviot £96 Nether Sten - Averages. Lambs: Light to 244p of buyers, with the best quality 39- byhill & Howard House. Beltex Frankstown, £120 Outertown, £118 Whitchester, Hawick. Rams sold to ries, £94 Dormansteads, £93 School (224.6p); standard to 271.1p 44kg lambs taking the biggest rise 269p Coalfell, 266p Wood Farm, Beechgrove, £114 Knowe & Forss. £150 for Texels from RF Forster, House, £92 Nether Stenries & (224.2p); medium to 276.2p on the week, and 44kg+ lambs con - 254p Coal Fell & Burnfoot, 245p Blue Texel £116 Ashton. Beltex Pates Hill, Irthington. Cracrop. (225.3p); heavy to 246.8p (226.2p); tinuing to be short of numbers and Braehead. Charollais 257p Shaw £112 Coalfell, £110 White Knowe, All classes of ewes are in big de - Light ewes: Cheviot £92 Whitch - overweight to 235.2p (222.6p). selling at extreme rates. Head, 234p Knowe, 231p Shaw £107.50 Coalfell, £106.50 Wood mand at Longtown and can be sold esters, £86 Cowburn, £82 Barr Hill, Ewes: light to £92 (£47.60); heavy The sale topped at 276p for Blue Head, 230p Corneyside. Suffolk Farm. Cheviot Mule £106 Ghyll to vendors’ advantage. £81 Allfornaught. Blackface £85 to £174 (£85.18). Rams £150 (£79). Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 23, 2020 7 IN BRIEF Copshaw Community hospital toilets are reopened THE public toilets in Newcastleton have been is a “valuable asset” reopened by Scottish Borders Eskdale’s politicians say usage figures at the Hope are positive Council. The conveniences are among COTTAGE hospitals play a The percentage of bed capacity the community hospitals are 13 which reopened last Friday vital role in the region's health was: 2015, 33; 2016, 10; 2017, a valuable asset performing after they were closed in March service, despite recent fears 25; 2018, 14; 2019, 16; and in an important role for NHS in line with the government’s for their future. 2020 so far it was 38. Dumfries & Galloway. coronavirus guidance. That was the response from The number of employees "Many of my constituents are The council worked on plans two parliamentarians after study - working directly in the hospital worried about the smaller hos - for their safe reopening in prepa - ing new data provided by NHS was: 2015, 29; 2016, 29; 2017, pitals' future, especially after ration for the Scottish govern - Dumfries & Galloway. 25; 2018, 33; and in 2020 36. the COVID-19 changes but these ment’s move into phase three Background about the run- figures are reassuring, showing of the route map out of lock - ning of the eight community they remain much needed. down. hospitals has been released "Many patients are being This needs an increased level after a Freedom of Information treated in the community hos - of resource to be dedicated to (FOI) request by the Scottish pitals and, for many, they are public toilets so it was decided Conservatives. relatively close to their homes to reopen those in towns and Details showing a substantial which is often much better for popular tourist destinations with number of patients being treated, them and their visitors. the highest usage. staffing levels and spare capacity Positive They include the Common have been revealed from the "It is important that commu - Haugh in Hawick. past five years. nities continue to engage with There is an increased cleaning This year's patient figures so the NHS, taking every oppor - The figures show the rate of occupancy at Thomas Hope Hospital programme, hand sanitiser gels far are much lower because of Oliver Mundell MSP says the fig - at entry and exit points and lim - tunity to express their support been a number of times when stances. It also fits in with the the impact of the COVID-19 ures confirm what he already knew for cottage hospitals." itations on how many people cottage hospitals have been at trend towards more care in the emergency in the NHS. David Mundell, Dumfriesshire, can use toilets at one time. The number of patients treated Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP, risk and that is something I will community." Opening hours are from 9am in the Thomas Hope Hospital MSP, said that, while the number agreed the figures seemed pos - oppose again should a further Mr Mundell added that the to 5pm, while charging will be in Langholm in the past five of beds and capacity varied from itive but he made no apologies threat to them emerge. staffing figures illustrated a sig - reinstated at those which pre - calendar years are: 2015, 94; hospital to hospital, he was for continuing to highlight sup - "It’s important to keep some nificant number of NHS jobs viously had it in place. 2016, 100; 2017, 99; 2018, 111; encouraged by the statistics. port for community hospitals. hospital services at a local level in the community hospitals Coronavirus updates on Coun - and 2019, 74. In 2020 so far He said: "These figures con - He said: "During my years where it is appropriate for which was beneficial to their cil services are at www.scot - there have been 13 patients. firm what I already knew, that representing the area there have patients' treatment and circum - economies. borders.gov.uk/coronavirus Hairdo day has dawned

Karen Laidlaw and Janie Hotson of JK Salon welcome Anne Latimer and Marion Rodger into their shop

ONE of the things people have most Karen who had followed the government looked forward to during the lengthy guidelines to ensure client safety. lockdown was getting their hair cut. They wore masks and shields over their Hairdressers were able to open their doors faces, protective pinnies and gloves. for the first time last Wednesday after going There is a plastic screen fitted in between through meticulous preparations to keep each station to provide extra safety between themselves and their clients safe. clients. Anne Latimer was one of JK Salon’s first Marion Rodger, who was also in having customers that morning. her hair cut for the first time in months, said: She said was looking forward to having “Janie and Karen were well prepared and her hair done after five months. organised for opening after lockdown. She felt relaxed about the whole experience “All rules were adhered to and it felt very and had every confidence in Janie and safe and nice to be back.” 8 Thursday July 23, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday July 23, 2020 9

THE first Benty ride-out was in 1960M so for 60 years itemories of Benty ride-outs past has been an integral part of the Castle Craigs’ Club’s build-up to the Langholm Common Riding. It is the first of the main ride-outs, although there is now the pony ride-out around the town on the previous Wednesday. It is the Cornet’s first opportunity to show his mettle as a horseman and lead his followers across the hills to the tiny settlement of Bentpath. Accompanied by his right and left-hand men, along with riders from all over Eskdale and many from Hawick, they leave town to the cheers of their supporters before disappearing into the hills. It is also a great tradition to follow the route on foot and meet families and friends in the showfield to enjoy a picnic, while the youngsters take on the responsibility of holding the riders’ horses. On arrival, the riders retire to the tiny hall to enjoy a sumptuous tea prepared and served by the members of Westerkirk WRI. They also enjoy songs, speeches and toasts and present a trophy to the best pony rider. In 2010 the club celebrated 50 years of Benty ride-outs with the unveiling of a cairn to mark the first ride-out in 1960. Previously, they rode to Copshaw. It was made by Les Richardson and Alan Carmichael and was unveiled by that year’s Cornet Graeme Murray, along with hall chairman Walter Bell and the 1958 Cornet Billy Bell. The Cornet in 1960 was Andy Morgan who emigrated to New Zealand. This year, with all the ride-outs cancelled, the town has Lee Earsman, Langholm Cornet in 2011, his right and left-hand men Graeme Murray and Derek Hogg and his followers arrive at the Benty been very quiet and without the usual excitement and sound of horses’ hooves resonating through the streets. Despite this, a number of people still walked the route and enjoyed refreshments at the Benty so the traditions were marked in a small way. Everyone is looking forward to next year’s events and, At the unveiling of the Benty ride-out cairn in 2010 are Cornet Graeme Murray, maybe, there’ll be some on the hills this Saturday. Billy Bell and Walter Bell

Nicky and Callum Henderson with 2006 Cornet Kevan Grieve at a sunny Benty 2007 Andrew Johnstone receives a dram from his mother, Hazel

The 2012 Cornet Andrew Elliot, along with his right and left-hand men Lee Earsman and Graeme Murray cross the Benty bridge

Cornet James Ritchie and his right and left-hand men Wayne Irving and Ian Earsman give their thanks to Westerkirk WRI for their tea in 2005 Curtis McMorran wins the shield for the best-turned-out pony in 2002 when Simon Richardson arrives at the Benty in 2008 with right-hand man Andrew tn assortmennt of young supporters await the arrival of the horses at The Benty Gregor Park was Cornet Johnstone and left-hand man Kevan Grieve 10Thursday July 23, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

By Claire Musson for outdoor fun and frolic; it together by VisitScotland to Rochas beken wond erful wUatching Kensure goodi prasctice i n Good To Go ROCK UK Whithaugh Park them play together outdoors.” Scotland’s tourism sector. is an established Christian Lee was grateful for the But the future of the centre charity, open for over 30 trust’s support. is not all rosy. With schools years, and part of a national “With the trust’s help, we unable to go on residential charity which has existed can afford to bring back some trips in the autumn, it looks for nearly 100 years. staff from furlough and like the centre will have to Like many other organisa - reopen. close again soon. tions and businesses, it faced “On top of the holiday Lee said: “The furlough the difficult task in March of scheme, we are able to offer scheme has been a lifeline shutting its doors and sending family activity days to tourists but for seasonal centres, like staff home. and local families and self- ourselves, we face a bleak “It was a tough day,” said catered accommodation to autumn and winter, with no Lee Musson, centre director, people further afield. income and no summer sea - “but also an incredibly “It is extremely sad that our son to keep us going. encouraging one. 200 beds won’t be filled with “Anything we do over the “Staff and supporters were young people on holiday summer will mean we can so understanding and there camps and residential trips keep a skeleton staff working was a real sense of being in but it’s reassuring to hear the and, hopefully, ensure the it together.” sound of laughter around the centre has bookings coming After months of being site once again.” in, ready for the spring. God closed, Whithaugh is making willing.” small steps towards open - So, if you and your family ing. are looking for something to Thanks to financial support do this summer, why not sup - from the Newcastleton and port Rock UK and book your - District Community Trust and selves an activity day for local parents, Rock UK has some outdoor fun? been able to bring back a “We’d love to welcome as handful of staff to reopen the many folk as possible but centre for a holiday activity booking is essential and the club, providing entertainment Opening is no mean feat. sooner we know the more for village children. Usually, a team of 30 staff likely we can arrange for extra Julie Thomson, who works keep the centre ticking over staff to return to work, Lee for the trust, said: “Rock UK but a small team have been said. is such an amazing resource busy mowing, strimming and A family of four can do half for this village and a key cleaning and doing all the a day of activities together asset in our tourism offering. relevant safety checks and for £60 or a full day for £100. “After months of lockdown, paperwork. The super adventurous there was a desperate need Lee added: “There has been could do the half day ad - for childcare support during a lot to read and protocols to vanced gorge walk for £25 the holidays so, using the put in place to keep everyone each, with a minimum of four community hardship fund, we safe but we are just about people. partnered Rock UK to open there.” The office is open from for the school holidays. Last week Whithaugh Park Monday to Friday, 9am to “Rock UK takes a small was awarded its We’re Good 5pm. Ring 013873 75394 or group of children each day to Go badge, a scheme put email [email protected] The very popular climbing wall at Whithaugh Park

The rope swing is a fun challenge The only way is up! Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday July 23, 2020 11 IN BRIEF Derners Defibs are going live revived Life-saving equipment will come with full instructions on use THE past four months has been FOUR of the nine defibrillators des - helped to make this happen. a challenging period for every - tined for locations in Eskdale have “We’re very grateful to Ian and Jamie one and individuals, groups and been installed. who have driven this forward. We’ve organisations have had to think They have gone live at Eskdalemuir been through some twists and turns creatively about how to keep Hub, Benty hall, Ewes hall and Cross along the way but we will have defibril - up their spirits. Keys Hotel in Canonbie. lators of the highest quality all over the Centre Stage Community In the next couple of weeks they go area.” Theatre has ventured into the live at Langholm town hall, the Craig, world of podcasts with its forth - Chapelknowe and Glenzier, along with Milestone coming production of The Rowanburn later this summer. Ian said: “We’ve reached a milestone Derners. The project was voluntarily undertaken with the project. After encountering The play, written by Mary by firefighters Jamie Fletcher and Ian manufacturing problems with our first Strathie of Galashiels, was Donald and began almost two years ago. choice of cabinets, we had to source an adapted for the Langholm stage They identified that the existing five alternative, which took a lot of time and in 1999 by Maureen Borthwick Eskdale defibrillators had flat batteries, significantly delayed the project, but and performed in the old out-of-date shock pads, damaged cabinets we’re very happy with the final pur - Buccleuch Hall. and none was registered with the Scottish chases. It is set in a textile mill in Ambulance Service (SAS). “The cabinets are made from stainless Common Riding week 1953 This meant the SAS could not direct steel and heated and insulated so they’ll and celebrates Langholm’s rich the public to a device in an emergency. last a long time and protect the defibril - textile heritage and its love of Ian and Jamie did a lot of research and lators from the elements.” the Common Riding through applied for funding, securing £36,073 Jamie said: “After research, we decided the women’s chats and gossip with the help of Eskdalemuir community it would be advantageous to operate the in the darning flat. council. defibrillators as part of the Community Judith Johnson, director, hoped Nick Jennings, chairman, said: “We Heartbeat Trust. JIm and Sandra Thomson donated two Baby Anne mannequins to the project to stage the play this summer, were happy to be involved in facilitating “This charity helps and supports com - with a talented cast of some the project. munities in the correct provision of If defibrillation (a shock) and CPR emergency, it has been known for people new and well-known faces. “Despite being one of the smallest and defibrillators in a sustainable, resilient are not administered immediately, the to rush and remove the defibrillator and Sadly, because of COVID-19, most remote community councils, we and governance-led manner. person will most likely die within a few forget to ring 999 for an ambulance, this was not to be so the creative took a leading role in helping to secure “Through the trust we have been able minutes. which is imperative. This procedure team at Centre Stage explored and manage its finances. to buy grade one Zoll defibrillators After three minutes, for every minute, avoids that happening. the possibility of recording the “It’s very satisfying to see the defib - which give both verbal and visual which passes without defibrillation, the Ian added: “We strongly advise every - play as an audio version. rillators in place and to know we have instructions to rescuers. person’s chance of survival reduces by one to make sure they know where their Rehearsals were on Zoom and, “This is great for people who have 10 per cent. This is a life-or-death situ - nearest PAD is because you never know thanks to Chris Jones, producer, never used a defibrillator, as is often the ation and every second counts. when you might need one. and sound mixing by Glen case.” A cardiac arrest should not be confused “When calling 999, the public may Cavers, the team created an en - Ian added: “Other benefits of operating with a heart attack. A heart attack is not always be told where their nearest joyable and nostalgic pro - as part of the trust include having a when one of the coronary arteries device is if they are outwith the distance gramme in two episodes for five-year management plan for every becomes blocked. activation zones. Common Riding week. defibrillator. “If they know where the nearest one “This gives us all the replacement Disappointed Oxygen is and there are two people with the Cast member Alison Aston resources we need in that period, like The heart muscle is robbed of its vital casualty and the casualty is not breathing said: “I was very disappointed shock pads. blood supply and, if left untreated, will or breathing properly, one should start when plans to repeat the 1999 They provide post-incident rescuer begin to die because it is not getting enough CPR immediately while the other calls performance this year were can - counselling if needed and work directly oxygen. 999 and goes and fetches the celled. with the ambulance services, as neces - Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) can defibrillator. “When Centre Stage came sary.” detect an abnormal heart rhythm, administer “The public don’t have to wait until up with the idea of recording Every day in the UK more than 80 electrical stimulus (shock) and restore a someone has a cardiac arrest before the play, I was delighted and people have an out-of-hospital cardiac normal heart rhythm. deploying a defibrillator. excited. arrest. (OHCA). These remarkable devices must be “If someone feels unwell, with chest “It was strange rehearsing via A cardiac arrest is when a person's accessed quickly in an emergency and, for pains, for example, ring 999 and get the a computer screen, then sitting heart stops pumping blood around their this reason, PADs are now being placed in defibrillator. round in a circle separated from body and they stop breathing normally. communities and saving lives every day. “It may or may not be needed but it my fellow actors by dividing The heart still beats but not properly Jamie said: “The cabinets are locked and greatly increases the chances of survival screens to do the recording but (abnormal rhythm). As medical emer - need a code to open them. This is given by if it is present and is needed.” the experience was fantastic. gencies go, it doesn’t get more urgent the SAS when someone rings 999. “I’m sure everyone will agree Elaine Weir with the defibrillator at the Cross than this. “This is for security and also, in an Keys Hotel, Canonbie Checks the end result speaks for itself.” Jamie said: “We’d like to thank Judith said: “It was a new Eskdalemuir community council, our experience for us all to have funders, hosts and defibrillator guardians the rehearsals on Zoom and the who will do the fortnightly checks to technology was sometimes a ensure the devices are available 24/7 bit of a headache. and replenished if deployed. “The cast played their parts “We have created a Facebook page magnificently and, by adding a Eskdale Defibrillators and encourage few extra lines and effects for people to follow our progress. audio, we were able to create “We will post information and aware - the atmosphere of the darning ness videos so the public know how to flat. use the defibrillators and, when social “The listeners will enjoy being distancing rules allow, we will deliver transported back to the times training sessions in Eskdale.” when the mills were in their Ian added: “We have bought a training heyday.” defibrillator and a state-of-the-art training Episode one is next Monday manikin which will enhance the training at 7pm and episode two at 7pm for people. next Tuesday on the Centre “We were also delighted when Jim Stage Facebook page, Langholm and Sandra Thomson of Langholm Live and other social media. bought two Baby Anne manequins. We It will be available thereafter thank them for this very kind gesture. on Apple, Alexa and Google It’s very much appreciated.” Nick Jennings at Eskdalemuir Hub Peter Eyre at Benty hall Mark Spittle at Ewes hall Podcasts. 12 Thursday July 23, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

E&L reTporhts oef th e CSastele Ctratiges forr tdhe saemiy-ju bilaee afnod jurbileee Cornets ing was carried out by Semi- Paul Mitchell proposed the CASTLE CRAIGS Jubilee Cornet Neil Davidson toast to the new members 1995 and Jock Barnfather who had with replies from Herbert  a difficult task in selecting the Chatters, Stuart Blaikie and 1970 Ninety one horsemen winner. Neil Gass. Neil was the only followed Cornet Ellwood The first toast of the casualty of the ride having to up the Kirk Wynd includ - evening to ‘The Cornet’ was dismount his horse in a hurry ing eight new members proposed by David McVittie and ending up with his arm in and a very large crowd in his usual ‘off the cuff’ style plaster. cheered them on their and the Cornet responded in A visit by the Town Band got way. typical fashion. the singing off to a fine start At the Castle Craigs the and that was followed by traditional photos were Laid-back some great speeches. taken by Donald Cowan and Cyril Johnstone proposed Eight new members: Ian then the Cornet set the boys the toast to the Semi-Jubilee and Alan Hall, Stuart Blaikie, fell race runners on their Cornet and no doubt Lee Earsman, Neil Gass, way, with a crack of his whip. brought back a few memo - Herbert Chatters, Ian Crozier The winner was Darren ries to him and all present. and Wayne Irving received Todd with Brian Wilson sec - This was a very humorous their Castle Craigs badges ond and David Irving third. trip back to Neil Davidson’s and ties from Cornet Ellwood. Thanks are again given year and he responded in The night was impressively by the Castle Craigs Club his well-known ‘laid back’ chaired by Grant Fletcher Cornet Neil Davidson and his followers pose for the official Castle Craigs photo in 1970 to the Mitchell family, who style. who bowed out in style. once again donated the up the Wynd towards Mount eleven, was proposed by Mr prize money. The sum of AM Elliot, Academy Place, and CASTLE CRAIGS Hooley en route to the Castle £154.15 was raised at the Craigs where the customary Messrs I Davidson, brother of Cronksbank car park, with 1970 halt was made. Cornet Davidson, and J Corrie, replied. Stuart Smith and Dick Irving 1995 Cornet Neil Davidson had From this famous communal over 70 mounted followers in landmark the cavalcade then The toast to “The Cornet” once again on the gate. The the Castle Craigs Club proceeded down Tarras Valley was submitted by Ex-Cornet money will go to local chari - annual ride-out over the cus - to Cronksbank where another Colin Barnfather and Cornet ties to be decided at the next tomary Castle Craigs- halt was made for the Davidson replied. meeting of the Castle Craigs Cronksbank circuit on ‘inevitable’ refreshments. New members were Robert Club. Saturday afternoon. The prize for the best turned Bell, Alistair Bell, Ian The Pipe Band greeted all Weather conditions in the out horse and rider was judged Johnstone, Irving Davidson, horsemen back to Langholm forepart of the day were not by Miss Barbara Paterson, David Jackson, David Sandi - at the Townfoot, and led lands, Timothy Butt, Terence very promising and there were Hoppsrigg, and Mr Will Noble, them on the procession Eskdaill Street, who awarded Turbitt, Tommy Corrie, Peter intermittent showers of rain but around the town and up to things improved in the after - the prize to Master Alistair Geddes and William Nichol. Holmwood and back to the noon and the ride-out was not Bell, son of Ex-Cornet WP Bell The boys race was won by affected in any way by adverse and Mrs Bell, Milntown. Robert Redpath of Jedburgh, Kilngreen. elements. The customary dinner took and the riding switch for the The climax to an excellent As usual the cavalcade place in the Crown Hotel in the best turned-out juvenile rider day was a very enjoyable assembled on the Kilngreen evening when Mr I Hotson, by Alistair Bell. evening at the Crown Hotel. and proceeded down the High president of the Castle Craigs Cornet Ellwood and his Street, led by Cornet Davidson, Club, presided. Here an inter - Right and Left Hand Men flanked by his Right and Left esting ceremony took place were welcomed by Club Hand men, Ex-Cornets Billy when Mr Matt Ewart, a founder President Grant Fletcher. Laidlaw and Cyril Johnstone, member of the Club, was pre - During the evening the sented with a Life Membership to the Market Place where the Alfie Bell Memorial Cup gallop up the Kirk Wynd was scroll. Incidentally, this is the was presented by Cornet witnessed by hundreds of the first time that such an honour townspeople, who gave the has been conferred. Ellwood to Graeme Murray. Cornet and his supporters a The toast to the new mem - Ian Earsman was second great reception as they streaked bers, of which there were and Wayne Irving third. Judg - Cornet Stevie Ellwood arrives at Cronksbank in 1995 1995 1995

Graeme Murray receives the trophy for the best turned-out pony for Castle Craigs 1995 The Wynd, Castle Craigs day 1995 www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday July 23, 2020 13 The E&L Gallery

Hayden Goodfellow of Langholm captured Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) over the Langholm bridge last weekend at 01:55am. The comet is moving slowly against the background stars and should be visible to the unaided eye for the next couple of weeks. Binoculars will reveal more of its tail. Camera: Canon 70D, 50mm lens at f/2.0 Test your Common Ridingknowledge 1. What has the horse Shergar QUIZMASTER KENNETH POOL 11. What year was the first and the Common Riding of 6. Who was Jubilee cornet Benty Rideout and who was 2000 got in common? when Dale Irving was cornet ? cornet that year?

2. What year was the Common 7. During World War 2 who 12. How old was Archibald Riding moved to the last Friday cried the fair from a step ladder “Bauldy” Beattie when he died in July for the first time? in the absence of John Elliot? in 1823?

8. Who was the first Cornet to 13. At what time do the Flute 3. Who was the last Langholm be elected from the new toon? band leave the Toonfit on provost to hand out the flag? Common Riding morning? 9. What is the cup called that 4. In what order do the bands is presented to the winner of 14. What were the Common play on Summer Fair night? the hound trail? Riding colours in 2012?

5. Who carried the flag to the 10. In which years was the 15. In which year did Archie hill at the Common Riding of Common Riding affected by Thompson first mark the 2001? Foot and Mouth disease? boundaries on horseback?

Answers next week 14 Thursday July 23, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

Ailidh Scott’s card came equal first Maya Crossan Brown’s was equal first Duncan Elliott’s picture was second Happy Birthday Doddie

NINETEEN very special competition, open to chil - The theme of the received a medal and there Lennon Kingstree. birthday cards were post - dren and adults, to send to cards was the Langholm were prizes of mugs for the David Oliver, development ed to rugby hero Doddie Doddie, former Scotland Monument lit up in rainbow winners. officer, received a prize for Weir on his 50th birthday internationalist, whose char - colours as it was in May In equal first were Ailidh “trying”. earlier this month. ity My Name’5 Doddie is for the clap for NHS and Scott and Maya Crossan The cards were judged The Langholm Youth raising funds for research key workers. Brown, in second was by trustees Katherine Rugby Trust organised a into Motor Neuron Disease. Everyone, who entered, Duncan Elliott and third was Latimer and Calum Gra ham.

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Zero per cent Visit to Lanercost fall rate sought one horse each season which, JER Blog compared with other yards, would be pretty exceptional, JAMES Ewart Racing is busy particularly with the number then John Bell lost his leg bail to the schooling most of the horses gets season underway of novice chasers we have. slightest of glances for 0. in the manege, some of them This left Langholm 22 for 5 after 11 having their first contact with Technique overs. an obstacle. “This is all down to the time After a scratchy innings for him, Nicky James said: “It’s a really fun and work which goes in at time to watch them and see P fell for 4, caught at point by Wright home, building the good foun - how they have improved or dations and technique for the off Prichard. how they take to it. track, along with having a great Soon after, Hughie Donaldson was “It’s a little easier with the rider like Brian Hughes on bowled for 0 by Prichard to leave horses which are broken in on course. Langholm 26 for 7. site. I make sure they see all “He is a master at starting The next to go was Ryan Johnstone the obstacles first, jumping a young horse and the older who was caught by Mitchelson off behind them on the long reins. horses, of course. “They tend to be away first Cottrill for 2 with the score on 29 for 8. “We’re looking forward time but the others are quickly to some runners at end of Jake Park joined Stevie Johnstone picking it up and we have great next month or beginning of and they took the score to 36 before schooling riders in Steven, September. Langholm Cricket Club became the first club in Scotland to get their 2020 season underway Jake was unlucky to be caught by Rachael and Natalie who does “We’re not complaining too Wright off Prichard for 2. a lot of show jumping. much about the rain. It would damp side. Johnstone was the last man to go “We are ever striving to be nice to have some safe, good achieve a zero per cent fall Cricket Park opened with Stuart Duggan and when he was bowled by Crabtree for 4 to soft conditions come the start rate. We’re currently averaging of the season.” Langholm Cricket Club 1st XI 37 for it was Duggan who was the first to go with the score on 37 and Corey Park 0 10 Lanercost 2nds 40 for 1 LBW to Allen for 1 in the fifth over with not out. six on the board. A bit of a disastrous start to the LANGHOLM Cricket Club became Park soon followed him to the club - season. Lack of practice definitely the first club in Scotland to get their house (the outside of it) as he was showed and the wicket didn't help, with 2020 season underway last about a yard short going for a second the ball rising off a length in places. Saturday. run. Lanercost easily overcame the They were away to Lanercost 2nds This left Langholm on 7 for 2 even Langholm total with the loss of only but it was more with a whimper than a before the first antiseptic break. one wicket, that being Allen who gave bang after they were bowled out for Gregor Park joined Nicky P and they Ryan Johnstone the catch off uncle 37. took the score up to 17 before Gregor Stevie's bowling. He finished with figures Langholm skipper Graham Park lost was clean bowled for 9 by Wright. of 1 for 15. the toss and Lanercost decided to take Next man in, Chris Stewart, added Let’s hope things improve as we travel to the field, with the wicket on the three before being bowled by Allen, to Irthing Vale this weekend.

Challengeiignhth ogf th e 1o0 ruunnerts, i42 nrugnnerss an d fwaos sixr le ngLths angholm jockeys Horseracing lengths adrift. behind. He set off in touch with The 9/2 Dolly Dancer lined DALE Irving had a tough day the leaders and was ridden on up for a handicap hurdle over at the races on his first outing over two furlongs out but was two miles and four furlongs and outpaced one furlong from home since racing resumed after came in last of the five runners. lockdown. and beaten in the final furlong. E&L Irving rode for R Mike Smith He had four rides at Perth on Riding for his boss Iain Jardine in a two-mile handicap chase at Haydock last Saturday, he Tuesday but had lower placings on Go Guarantor and came in SPORT in all of them. came eighth of 11 runners on 10th of the 11 runners. River Icon in a one-mile, six- Three of the races were for Jamie Gormley had a hard few his boss Maurice Barnes. furlong handicap. days, riding at four courses over 9 At Ayr on Monday he rode 2 In the handicap hurdle (division five days but without success. Requinto’s Rose for Donald two) over two miles and four He was at Hamilton last furlongs he rode Lady Samback Thursday riding Al Qahwa for Whillans in a seven-furlong into seventh place of the nine handicap.

Katie Scott in a six-furlong hand - 0

The 100/1 shot came in last of 4 runners. icap. 7 8

The 12/1 shot set off in the the 12 runners, 11 lengths adrift. 3

He came in eighth of the nine 9 lead on good going before set - runners. The horse was outpaced She chased the leaders but did tling in fifth place but quickly throughout the race and was not get a clear run and lost lost ground three fences from never on terms. position over two furlongs out. 2

home to come in 61 lengths At Beverley last Friday he She soon weakened and was 7 4 1

behind. rode Magical Effect in a seven eased off in the final furlong. 7 He was on board the 16/1 and a half furlong handicap for Gormley said she was denied 7 Apache Pilot in a three-mile Ruth Carr. a clear run from three and a Jamie Gormley rode Magical Effect at Beverley last Friday

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