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Langholm Alliance update LAtESt nEwSLEttEr cOvErIng thE ActIvItIES Of thE OrgAnISAtIOn : PAgES 7-10 Series 2 No. 8410 Established May 1848 thursday June 24, 2021 www.eladvertiser.co.uk 80p BriEf iNG nEwS Chasing the Sun through Hermitage Langholm misses out on major investment ALMOST 300 intrepid Town comes too low on index of need to qualify for funding of the areas such as population, the importance of bringing the cyclists from around Britain LANGHOLM has missed could “rest and be thankful” out on a major investment employment and housing. Borders Railway through here at an early-morning stop for in towns in the region but “These published data zones to Carlisle and getting other refreshments at Hermitage could be considered for do not align exactly with set - infrastructure right, like the hall last Saturday.` Dot’s selfie with support in the future. tlement boundaries and this A7 and maybe building a by - Four towns Gretna, exercise focuses on town cen - pass. full story: Page 3 Kirkconnel, Wigtown and tres.” “There are so many things SPOrt Langholm’s Beltie Stranraer have been chosen Denis Male, Langholm Al - which need to be looked at for the Borderlands Place liance chairman, while dis - around Langholm: its acces - Steele and Gordon Programme, an integral part agreeing with the population sibility, timber traffic and other Men of the match of the Borderlands Inclusive figure, said there was no doubt HGVs coming through the Growth Deal. that places, like Kirkconnel, town. We need whatever help An index of need was used needed investment but the we can be given. to calculate which of the 18 council had spent large “We must keep shouting so towns eligible for inclusion amounts of money there, as it they remember we are still would go forward this year. had in Stranraer. here.” It was initially drawn up in Gretna was expanding and Of the £50m allocated to all 2019 but was revised this year building massive housing five local authority partners, DAVE Steele and Jay to take into account the impact schemes. £12.75m is indicatively ear - Gordon were the stand-out from the pandemic. marked for towns in Dumfries performers in Langholm’s Langholm was originally and Galloway. six-wicket victory against scored 70, rising to 98. This It could be this The council will provide an - Wigton last Saturday. put it on the same score as “east-west other £1.25m during the Annan but behind Moffat and 10-year programme. full story: Page 16 Whithorn as well as the four The purpose of the Border - Dot fraser from thursby has her photo taken for the divide in which chosen towns. lands Place Programme is to SPOrt Dumfries and galloway Selfie with a Beltie campaign Langholm’s population was Langholm is financially support towns and A hErD of multi- society and tourism. set at 1,475 in 2019 and the seen out on a town centres to become more coloured life-sized Langholm’s Beltie, appro - E&L Advertiser queried this economically resilient by work - Online Subscriptions to Belted galloway cattle priately dressed in limb. the E&L Advertiser figure, believing it to be too ing with communities and has appeared around Armstrong Tartan, has low. He added: “We have a com - making the most of the town’s now available from only Dumfries and galloway, proved very popular with £1 per week A council spokesperson munity action plan and have cultural and heritage assets. with people being invited people from all over the replied: “The town centre index staff in place from Sou”th of By doing so, existing busi - A new way to read the to snap a Selfie with a country stopping for a used in this analysis reflects Scotland Enterprise. nesses will be safeguarded and ‘Langholm Paper’. Beltie. snap. the data zones published by “SURF was sent here because new ones attracted, the popu - Published weekly and The cut-out Belties, Our photo shows Dot the Scottish government. the council thought Langholm lation sustained with more available to read anytime created from sustainable Fraser from Thursby, a “Data zones reflect small was a place in need. people of working age, job and anywhere materials, highlight some long-time Langholm vistor geographic areas and are used “It could be this east-west opportunities improved and using multiple devices from of the best which our having her photo taken to report statistical information divide in which Langholm is more visitors spending time mobile phone to tablet region has to offer in food, with the imposing beast. used by the government, seen out on a limb. and money in the towns. and laptop. drink, leisure, culture, ___________________ including the important aspects “This raises issues such as > Turn to Page 2 log on to www.eladvertiser.co.uk full story: Page THE ESKDALE & LIDDESDALE ADVERTISER • Owned by the Community, Published for the Community 2 Thursday June 24, 2021 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk Chasing the Sun Deaths Church Notices 300 Tyneside cyclists stop off in the area LOCHRIE CANONBIE UNITED HERMITAGE Peacefully at home on 18th June 2021, James & LIDDESDALE ■ ALMOST 300 intrepid (Jim) Lochrie, Holmwood Crescent, Langholm, PARISH CHURCHES cyclists from around Britain could dear husband of the late Sheila, a much loved welcome you to “rest and be thankful” at an father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Worship on Sunday early-morning stop for refresh - Funeral private due to current circumstances. morning at 10am and ments at Hermitage hall last Family flowers only. 11:30am respectively. Saturday. If you wish to show your respect the cortege will Online service goes The Chase the Sun cyclists set off be moving down the High Street on Monday 28th live each Sunday 11am from Tyneside at dawn on their way June at 11.45. Worshippers will be to the west coast of Scotland at Prestwick. required to adhere to This was the second time Covid restrictions. Thanks for Sympathy Hermitage hall’s committee wel - comed Chase the Sun participants Mr George Alexander Armstrong If you are seeking and members are happy to support 18th November 1938 - 5th June 2021 pastoral support or the organisation again in 2022. Penny Scott welcomes Olly Moore, Chase the Sun organiser, to Hermitage Hall The family would like to sincerely thank all family, wish to arrange a Olly Moore, ride organiser and wedding or baptism director of this extraordinary event, friends and neighbours for the cards and messages speed, it’s about experience. This was the second time the centre please contact Rev was welcomed by Penny Scott. of condolence received following their sad loss The riders and groups, who only had been used for this and in the of George, a beloved husband of Irene, loved Morag Crossan on Penny said: “Despite the clouds 07861736071 or email just make it to see the sunset, have lovely weather on Saturday it was dad of Christine, Sheila and the late Lesley, of midges, everyone was in high the best memories to celebrate. full of cyclists from 10am to 12pm. mcrossan@ respected father in law, loving grandad and great spirits and the committee was They leave from the beachfront at Their families used this as a meet - grandad. Sincere thanks to Greencroft Nursing churchofscotland.org.uk delighted to have the opportunity to Tynemouth at the first ray of sunrise ing point and the Kilngreen and the Team for all the support given, a special thanks at last re-engage in a safe community and aim to reach the esplanade at banks of the Esk in Mary Street to Andrea Keenan for the wonderful eulogy. activity after the long lockdown.” Prestwick to see, the hopefully glo - were full of picnicking families. Olly is helped by Phil Webb and rious, sunset into the sea beside the Funeral Services many other committed volunteers. Isle of Arran. Popular All love cycling, all are inspired to It’s a route full of stunning vistas, help others Chase The Sun. wilderness, heaths, rivers, lochs, The staff pulled out all the stops The annual ride from the east to castles and beaches and a challenge to provide lunches for the cyclists LANGHOLM, west coasts on the longest Saturday and this was greatly appreciated. FUundnerteakrera &l M Donuimrenetacl Sterovirce s to inspire riders when pedalling ESKDALEMUIR, of the year is more than 200 miles. through the longest day. It has become a very popular stopping-off place for them. New Memorials supplied EWES & WESTERKIRK It is tough but achievable for an Additional Inscriptions and Cleaning average committed cyclist if they LANGHOLM The route to Langholm took them PARISH CHURCHES have put in the training. ■ The route to Prestwick had only through Kielder Forest and over Church Services The objective is to get to the coastal one condition. Each rider had to Langholm Moor. From there they finish before the sun sets. check in at the dedicated halfway rode to Eskdalemuir, Forest of Ae, Sunday 27th June It’s a ride, not a race. It’s not about lunch stop at the Buccleuch Centre. Loch Doon and Dalmellington. DBriaervy iBdan kW, Ew. eEs, rLsankghionlm e Langholm 10am Tel: 013873 81251 or 07710 906257 Contact us for transport 0744 885 8818. FUNERAL Social Distancing will be observed. DIRECT ORS Please wear masks. For a Personal Service Preacher: the Minister. Tel: 013873 80859. Hedle y and Tur nbull Mobile. 07543 179469 013873 75404 / 013873 75532 / 0789 655 7941 Charity no. SCO11946 Chasing The Sun riders pass the MacDiarmid Memorial The cyclists arrive at The Buccleuch Centre Photo: Gavin Graham Photo: Gavin Graham J.Independent & A.