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Series 2 No. 8408 Established May 1848 Thursday June 10, 2021 www.eladvertiser.co.uk 80p Murtholm site masterplan rCoeunccil oagrmeememnt wilel pnave dwaye fodr 20 0f hoousres ifa apdplicoatiopns tapiprooven d Judith thrilled to win painted stones print JUDITH Johnson of Langholm is thrilled to have won a fine art print, made to celebrate the painted stones which appeared around the town with uplifting messages during lockdown. The print was designed by Lou Adie and Aga Pinczac of Caroline Street and framed by Philip Gunn of Art Corner Gallery. The money raised from the raffle is being given to the Day Centre in recognition of its work during the pandemic. A foot and cycle bridge across the Esk will connect the Murtholm houses with Langholm Aga said: “The stones cheered us all up in the hard times of THE adoption of a While the site is remote site’s development and will lockdown. We agreed they were masterplan to develop the from the town, the plan be a material consideration too good to be forgotten about Lou Adie (r) presents Judith Johnson with her framed print Murtholm outside includes the construction of when determining subse - when we got back to normal.” E&L Advertiser. support with images of the Langholm will pave the a foot and cycle bridge to quent planning applications The result was an astonishing As well as the original print, town’s monument and a Stay way for the construction connect the new homes to for future phases.” album of hundreds of photos. they ordered posters and Denis of 200 houses. the town. Loreburn held talks with Aga and Lou were so taken Safe message and inspired the Male sponsored the initial print Members of Dumfries and A masterplan was required the council from April 2019 by the massive scale of the hundreds which followed. run. Galloway Council’s to be prepared for the site onwards. In attendance were informal street art and the Lou and Aga invited Gracie Lou said lockdowns had economy and resources because of its scale. Transport Scotland, which sentiments of solidarity and and sister, Lexie, to draw the increased isolation for seniors committee are being Loreburn also had to do a is responsible for the A7, community that they decided to raffle and congratulated Judith and, with government support recommended to adopt the transport assessment which, and representatives from the make a collage record of their on her win. for inclusion being scarce, it masterplan next Tuesday. together with other technical council’s development man - photos. Posters have sold out but a The move has been and environmental studies, agement and planning Once completed, they won - seemed a good place to put any money the collage made into reprint is underway and plans welcomed by Loreburn have informed the master - service, roads and strategic dered whether other people are being drawn up for T-shirts, Housing Association which plan. housing services. might be interested in their looking after their elderly neigh - calendars and tea towels. is developing the site and stunning creation. bours. The report to members “We were amazed at how much Gracie Robertson, nine, a P5 Details from Louaga Pinczadie will include extra-care said: “The masterplan pro - interest there was,” Aga told the pupil made the first stones of on Facebook sheltered housing. vides the principles for the >Turn to Page 2

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Deaths Church Notices 100,000 doses Major vaccination milestone reached SMITH A MAJOR milestone has been CANONBIE UNITED reached in Dumfries and On the 2nd June 2021 at 3pm, a light went out in & LIDDESDALE Galloway’s COVID-19 immuni - 3 Whitaside, Jean Knox Smith n ée Graham, died PARISH CHURCHES sation programme. in the arms of her loving family. Canonbie Church More than 100,000 first-dose vac - cinations have been given. Funeral private due to current circumstances. welcomes you to The programme is now powering If you wish to show your respect the cortege will Worship on Sunday on with the younger cohorts aged be moving down the High Street on Thursday morning at 11:30. under 40 who, in line with national 10th June at 12.20pm Worshippers will be directions, are being given the Pfizer required to adhere to vaccine. Covid restrictions. But, against the backdrop of in - If you are seeking creasing cases as lockdown eases, Funeral Services pastoral support or a call continues to be made for any - wish to arrange a one aged over 40, who has not yet wedding or baptism received their first COVID-19 vac - please contact Rev cination, to call a new phone line and arrange an appointment. Funeral Directors Morag Crossan on The number of vaccinations given in Dumfries and Galloway is ahead of the Undertaker & Monumental Service Graeme Bryson, NHS Dumfries New Memorials supplied 07861736071 or email national average and 18 to 29 year olds are being urged to make their appointments mcrossan@ & Galloway director of pharmacy, said: “We’ve now reached a very Additional Inscriptions and Cleaning churchofscotland.org.uk “It’s really important that everyone have completed all scheduled adult significant milestone in our immu - in the remaining younger age groups first dose vaccinations by the end nisation programme. takes up the opportunity to be vac - of July.” “Careful management of vaccine cinated. Commenting on the news that stocks and incredible work by our Freedoms Dumfries and Galloway and the DBriaervy iBdan kW, Ew. eEs, rLsankghionlm e vaccination teams have resulted in Scottish Borders dropped to Level first doses for 102,322 people, or “COVID-19 can seriously affect 1 restrictions, Colin Smyth, South Tel: 013873 81251 or 07710 906257 81.8 per cent of the adult population younger people, too, but we really Scotland MSP, said: “We have now LANGHOLM, aged 18 plus. need everyone to help stop the been living in the shadow of ESKDALEMUIR, “The average in Scotland is 76.5 spread of the virus in our commu - COVID-19 for more than a year, FUNERAL EWES & WESTERKIRK per cent. nities, protecting those most vul - so the news that restrictions were “Meanwhile, we’ve powered on nerable, businesses and employers being eased further was welcomed DIRECT ORS PARISH CHURCHES with second-dose vaccinations to and securing the freedoms we’ve by many. For a Personal Service stand at 80,521. all worked so hard to regain. “We must not forget that, until Church Services “This means 64.8 per cent of peo - “We’re also calling for people we are all vaccinated, the virus is Hedle y and Tur nbull ple aged 18 plus have received both aged 40 plus who have not yet re - still out there and we must take Sunday 13th June jags. The national average is 51.4 ceived their first vaccination to call precautions to keep ourselves and 013873 75404 / 013873 75532 / 0789 655 7941 per cent. the helpline and arrange to be vac - our communities safe. Langholm 10am “As we move into the final adult cinated. “Moving to Level 1 will mean Contact us for transport cohorts and give those under 40 a “We have spaces allocated at clin - more normality but, with talk of a Pfizer vaccine in line with national 0744 885 8818. ics around the region for anyone third wave, we must remain vigi - directions, it’s really important that over 40 still to receive their first lant. J. & A. Hodgson Social Distancing everyone takes up the opportunity vaccination. “Also, while the pandemic is first Independent Family Funeral Directors will be observed. to be vaccinated. “So, if you’re in that position, and foremost a health crisis, it is 134 High Street, Annan Please wear masks. “Everyone aged 18 to 29 still has please phone 01387 403090 from also a terrible economic crisis which A Caring Family Firm Preacher: the Minister. until tomorrow to register online at 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, or will continue for a long time to Caring for your family Tel: 013873 80859. nhsinform.scot/under30register email [email protected] come. Private Rest Room Mobile. 07543 179469 “By doing so, they will be among “We’re still on course to complete “The UK and Scottish governments For 24 hour caring personal service the first in their age group to be scheduled, first-dose vaccinations need to get their act together and Charity no. SCO11946 vaccinated and will be notified of for those aged 30 to 39 by the end ensure support is in place to get Tel. 01461 205920 their appointment by text or email. of the third week of June and to firms through the coming months.” Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors Member Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans available on request share the news of any...... • engagements • marriages P> Froml Paage 1 nninhgeld in Decaembepr 2020p. licextraa-care thouiseso. Lorenburn shas ingr, aloeng waith a sdeparayte appli - • anniversaries An updated masterplan and sup - worked with the adult health and cation for the bridge. They’re sit - The first masterplan and sup - porting information on specific social care partnership to provide ting with the council at the mo - • births porting technical documents were subject matters was submitted in homes for people with particular ment. • thank yous submitted to the council in August January followed by another plan needs.” “We’re all of the opinion that 2020. in February which councillors are the masterplan will be signed off • congratulations Consultation was undertaken, now asked to adopt. Permissions and the applications are sitting Graham Robertson, Loreburn’s including with Transport Scotland, The report added: “A pre-appli - there, ready to go.” head of development, told the the Scottish Environment Protec - cation consultation has been car - Mr Robertson said Loreburn had E&L Advertiser: “The masterplan tion Agency, NatureScot, Historic ried out to ensure the masterplan hoped to start on upgrading the is the first step in terms of getting Environment Scotland and the reflects the vision and aspiration road at the start of the year but it The Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser the permissions we need to start is part funded by council’s roads department, ar - of all key stakeholders. had been delayed. chaeologist, flood risk manage - “More public engagement and on site. Dumfriesshire East ment team, contaminated land of - community consultation will be “The council is being asked to Start ficer, access officer, sustainable carried out at the detailed planning adopt the principle of the devel - It had to be done before they Community Benefit Group travel officer and strategic application stage. opment and all the bits which go could go on site but the contractor and charitable trusts and individuals housing. “The masterplan will contribute with it, like the bridge, the open was ready to start. from the community of Langholm. After comments from all con - to economic recovery in the area spaces and where the homes will Murtholm had been earmarked sultees and an informal response post-COVID-19 and allow devel - be. It’s not consent to crack on. for housing in the council’s local Scottish Rural from officers in October 2020, opment to proceed for private and “We’re about to submit detailed development plan for some years Development which advised the masterplan was affordable housing. planning applications for the first so this development would not Programme insufficient, another meeting was “Some of the units will be phase which is the extra-care hous - come as a surprise. Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday June 10, 2021 3 Producers market THE Muckle Toon Producers £92m to save region’s Market has folded after the committee decided it could not continue. In December 2019 the organisers stepped down but agreed to con - tinue until someone took over. pandemic-hit economy They did this until the final market in March 2020. Dumfries and Galloway Council will continue to aid recovery Jim Robertson, chairman, said: THE economic impact of £92m to businesses to date. A total of 1,052 applications “Last week we met to discuss the COVID-19 has had a dispro - The report also gives an update were received, of which 600 market’s future. Given the uncer - portionate effect on younger on the progress of the Economic were approved. After an appeals tainties of the restrictions, which age groups, women and some Recovery Plan 2020-2023 and processes, £3,893 was paid to may be put in place for it to con - localities with particular types the business support funding businesses which met the eli - tinue, we have decided not to of employment, says a leading provided by the Scottish gov - gibility criteria. start up again. councillor. ernment for allocation by the Mr Dryburgh said: “The “As stated in the agreement Councillor Archie Dryburgh council, together with a final allocation of almost £92m is a when we started the market, sur - was commenting on a report to update on the delivery of the fantastic piece of work. plus money in the account would the economy and resources discretionary fund. “The model of national fund - go back into the town. committee, of which he is vice- ing with local delivery has “We have chosen to divide the chairman. Recovery worked well during the pan - money between Langholm Day The report focuses on work Members are asked to agree demic response and is likely to Centre for all the hard work by the council to mitigate the to ask the finance transformation continue as new funds to support they’ve done during the pandemic impact from the economic and committee to consider allocating longer-term structural economic and the Thomas Hope League Of trading restrictions and on the COVID-19 support funds of up recovery come on stream. Friends. economic recovery plan. to £200,000 to support town Archie Dryburgh, economy and resources committee vice-chairman, says “Early signs are that the eco - “I would like to say a massive Next week’s committee meet - centre business recovery. new funds to support recovery will come on stream nomic impact is likely to be thank you for all your support ing will hear that during the COVID-19 has had a signifi - the strategic framework fund fied, subject to guidelines from unequal, with a disproportionate over the years. pandemic and including the cant impact on the economy linked to the tier levels, extra the government. effect on younger age groups, “It’s been an incredible journey business rates-linked property and the challenge now for the funding was given to councils. Dumfries and Galloway’s women and some localities from start to finish and we’ve all grants distributed in response council and its partners is to The purpose was to give more share of this fund was £3.8m. where employment in hardest- enjoyed being a part of this. to the first lockdown restrictions, support long-term recovery. support to businesses where Its discretionary fund opened hit sectors such as retail, hos - “A special thanks to Janice who which totalled £42.948, the As well as the government’s individual local authorities con - on February 16 and closed on pitality and leisure is more has been present from the very council has distributed almost sector-by-sector support and sidered this necessary or justi - March 15. prevalent.” beginning and was very much the face of the market and the go-to person. She, along with her sister, Dorothy, made the market a very special place for producers, crafters and the public.”

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Emergency - outside opening other cities and towns this In all events, I sense the gov - lives so we may allow ourselves hours month, with the most polluting ernment is, at last, aware that to look forward to some ap - Richard Lennox 01461 202508 being charged to enter. something has to be done about proximation of "the peaceful Henry Street Multi-talented artist and It would be enlightening to the tyranny of traffic over our and restful" border town of yore. Langholm much-missed frienf Bob McLure Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday June 10, 2021 5 IN BRIEF Activity Fiona launches snap sessions A FREE programme of exercise for people who have had or are having treatment for cancer has been launched. a Selfie with a Beltie Move More Dumfries and Langholm’s colourful cow will be on the Kilngreen for photos Galloway is a physical activity programme enabling people shells for Kirkcudbright. Galloway College. SNAP a “Selfie with a Beltie” affected by cancer to stay active. this weekend and help put The project is part of a series One, the Camouflage Beltie, Being active is known to Langholm and Eskdale on the of bright, bold arts initiatives, will be at Ingliston during the improve physical and emotional tourist map. designed to make the most of Showcase as part of the Veterans’ cancer outcomes and can reduce A multi-coloured life-sized Dumfries and Galloway’s role Garden initiative. feelings of isolation. Belted Galloway, dressed in as the show’s host. However, many people Armstrong tartan, will appear It replaces the annual Royal Langholm affected by cancer feel nervous on the Kilngreen by this week - Highland Show at the Ingliston This involves former military about building activity levels. end as part of the region’s role Showground near Edinburgh personnel creating a colourful Move More is a programme as host of the Royal Highland and, while it is being held behind flower garden and a portable of activity specifically designed Showcase. closed doors, it will be live- display at the showground. for people affected by cancer The event is being held in streamed for free. After the event, it will go to but is also suitable for those partnership with the Royal Bank Symbol the Veterans’ Garden in with a long-term condition. of Scotland and runs from June Dumfries, which has a children’s From gentle movement classes 14 to 20. A different region of Scotland is invited to act as host each play area. and low-impact exercise to low- In total, 12 Belties are being impact gym instruction and year, giving it a chance to high - The Belties and their themes installed around the region, with walking there is something for light its rural economy. are at: Stranraer, Galloway tar - an invitation for visitors and everyone. All the activities are The Royal Highland and Agri - tan; Wigtown, books; locals to snap a “Selfie with a free for 12 sessions for people Beltie”. cultural Society of Scotland Fiona Armstrong and friends with the colourful Belties Kirroughtree, Newton Stewart, Photo by Colin Hattersley mountain bikes; Gatehouse of affected by cancer. Normal The cut-out cows, created from (RHASS) honorary president is charges will apply after this sustainable materials, are broadcaster and Lord Lieutenant brilliant things our region offers months and years ahead, we Fleet, ice cream; Kirkcudbright, scallop shells; Twynholm, free programme is finished. intended to highlight some of of Dumfries, Fiona Armstrong. from chocolate and ice cream hope people will enjoy posting Some charges apply for people chocolate; Parton, kayaks; DGRI the best which south-west Scot - “We can’t bring the public to from our dairy herds, scallops pictures of themselves with our with a long-term condition. land offers in food, drink, leisure, the showground so we’re taking from the sea, mountain biking Belties, and even travelling Dumfries, rainbow; Moffat, hills For more information go to culture, society and tourism. Dumfries and Galloway to the and kayaking in the hills and around to snap the whole herd.” and walking; Gretna Green, dg.aande-community- Among them are one covered world and there’s no better- lochs to romance at Gretna The Belties were created and hearts; Langholm, Armstrong [email protected] or ring Annandale in hearts for Gretna Green, one loved symbol than our Belties. Green and the bookshops of distributed by Alba Printers of tartan; Ingliston Veterans’ and Eskdale health improvement decorated with book covers in “These colourful cut-outs will Wigtown. Dumfries, with design input Garden, later in Dumfries, team on 01461 204741. Wigtown and one with scallop put the focus on some of the “As restrictions ease in the from students and Dumfries and camouflage.

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In association with FarmingC & D AUCTION MARTSon - LONGTOWNthe & DUMFRIESBorder Film unearths mUNEAReTHnING tFaarmling hpaneel sessaion. lth Campaign inspires Lives is a new film examining Panel members include north- some of the most common east farmers Kevin Gilbert and causes of mental health prob - Tom Johnston; Elaine Mottram, lems and their potential solu - deputy regional director for tions in the farming and wider Samaritans Scotland; Stephanie agricultural community. Morrison, lecturer in public The film has been directed health at Robert Gordon link with the laship, mnanagemend t and use of and released by Pink Sphynx University; Sheila Waterhouse, the nation’s land.” Media. Aberdeenshire Council’s The commission is driving a It is the brainchild of several cultural development officer; programme of land reform organisations in north-east Scot - Erin Smith, founder of Pink spanning both urban and rural land, including NFU Scotland, Sphynx Media; and Lorna land, ensuring it is owned and Robert Gordon University, Ab - Paterson, NFU Scotland north- used in a fair, responsible and erdeenshire Council and Samar - east regional manager. productive way. itans. Alan Simpson, north-east MyLand’s campaign highlights regional chairperson, said: “I’m well aware of how much time, various stories of people coming effort and energy has been together to use land to benefit invested by my fellow farmers the community and combat Kevin Gilbert and Tom John - social inequalities, loneliness, ston, among others, who have and lack of facilities, to name a helped create this production. few, in the hope these stories “The panel members are top will inspire more to follow suit, drawer and the Q&A session get involved with land and take will allow everyone to share action in their communities. their opinions and stories. The commission wants people “This will enable us to better to think about the land around communicate these important them, how they value it, what messages to press colleagues, it is used for and how it can be policy makers, politicians and used for the greater good. Martin Kennedy, NFUS president, will chair the panel at the launch anyone else who genuinely As part of the campaign, the of Unearthing Farming Lives wants to help address this MyLand.scot will connect people with the land around them so they can benefit from its fair use commission will launch a pod - increasingly serious situation.” cast, The Lay of the Land, The film highlights the hidden Lorna Paterson, the union’s THE Scottish Land Commis - residents, particularly those in derelict sites in the heart of our hosted by filmmaker and mental health issues in the north-east regional manager, sion has launched new cam - urban Scotland, to participate communities and our ability to broadcaster Calum Maclean. agricultural industry to a wide- added: “Mental health is just paign, centred on a new con - in land-related conversations, take climate action to giving Calum Maclean is best known ranging audience, including like physical health. tent hub, MyLand.scot. ensuring land is used fairly and people the means and for his work on BBC’s The So - fellow farmers and their staff, “We can all struggle with It connects people to the land productively. confidence to build businesses cial and BBC Alba series Dhan the broader agricultural supply ailments and pain. However, around them, using inspiring MyLand.scot is also a place and communities. Uisge, which shared some of sector, educational establish - most of us find it difficult to stories to show how Scotland’s where residents can find relevant “MyLand shines a light on Scotland’s hidden outdoor ments and politicians. admit when our mental health land is owned, used and man - information and resources. communities taking an interest swimming spots. It is launched next Wednesday is suffering. aged and its impact on people. Hamish Trench, chief execu - in the land around them so it This new podcast explores at 7pm on Zoom “This film can really help MyLand.scot will connect the tive of the commission, said: benefits everybody. what land means to the people https://us02web.zoom.us/webi - drive change and allow every - public with land and how it “The way we own and use land “We hope these stories inspire of Scotland from the way it is nar/register/WN__MckzyxB - one, including young people, affects everyday life, from em - influences many parts of our people to have a look at the used and owned and how those Smqmxba1lO-s9g. to see that it is normal to have ployment to empowering everyday lives. land around them and stir in - decisions are made to the reuse Martin Kennedy, NFUS pres - low moods sometimes and it is communities and how it can “From the price and avail - terest to take action, helping to of derelict sites and the won - ident, chairs the event which brave to admit this and seek affect house prices. ability of housing, access to create a Scotland where every - derful transformations which will be followed by a Q&A help.” The campaign will inspire green space, the effects of body benefits from the owner - have happened in communities. 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C&D Auction Marts had another large Mule £85 East Farm. Hoggs with single forward to an increased ring of very 380p Wood Farm. Charollais 395p Shaw Orthwaite Hall, £172 Mainside, £168 for a penful of Scotch-bred mules con - entry of ewes and hoggs with lambs at lamb: Texel £130 Foregirth, £128 Quarry competitive buyers, ensuring all classes Head. Beltex 387p Frankstown. Suffolk Kinning Hall, £162 Larkhall, £161 West signed by Kirranrae farms, Wigtown - foot on Tuesday, June 1. House, £128 & £120 High Wood £120 were on fire. Heavy lambs proved the 376p Kilnford Croft, 366p Wood Farm, Glengyre, £160 Pasturewood & Rig - shire. A very keen enquiry with new cus - & £118 & £117 & £116 East Farm. trade of the day, with many pens sur - 364p Frankstown, 362p Grindon Hill, gshield. Suffolk £168 Syke Head, Kin - Hill ewes topped at £120 for Cheviot tomers again flocking to Longtown. Cheviot Mule £114 & £98 Douglas passing £175. Heavy lambs, best Beltex 361p Shaw Head, Drumburn & The ning Hall & Fearn, £157 Broomhills, ewes from J Anderson & Son, The sale topped for a monster of a Hall. Mule £104 & £102 & £101 St export and best Beltex small lambs are Land, 360p Wood Farm, Bowsden Moor £156 Culquhasen, £152 Outertown. Priesthaugh, Hawick and from R I Texel x hogg with a single lamb from John’s Kirk, £103 & £100 Seat Hill. in massive demand. & Guardsmill. Cheviot £162 Thirstane Cottage, £154 Cameron, Borlum Farmhouse, Fort An - Messrs Slaven, Foregirth at £130, with Suffolk £110 Douglas Hall. Top price per kilo of 395p for Texel A smaller show of 1,363 prime hoggs Cossarhill. Lleyn £158, £148 Marygate. gustus. Rams in massive demand, top - Quarry House & High Wood being hot The mart had forward 4,729 sheep lambs shown by KJ & CS Wilson, was forward. Good meat and heavy Beltex £146 West Glengyre. Blackface ping at £205 for Texels from Mary - on their heels at £128. comprising 1,363 prime hoggs, 1,040 Wood Farm, Thursby and for Charollais hoggs proved good to sell, being dearer £140 Hyde Park gate. Ewes with single lamb: Texel £94 spring lambs and 2,326 cast ewes and lambs from AJ Stott, Shaw Head, Long - on the week. Leaner store hoggs were A similar show of 2,326 ewes was Averages. Lambs: light to 341p Belsay, £86 Brewery House Barn, £86 rams at the weekly sale on Thursday, town. Top per head of £197 for Suffolk difficult to cash. forward. All classes in massive demand (327.6p); standard to 381p (344.1p); Longrigg, £81 Pilmuir. Mule £94 Moss June 3. lambs from J Watson & Co, Bowsden Topping the sale per kilo at 315p was and more weekly to satisfy a growing medium to 395p (347.5p); heavy to Side. Ewes with twin lambs: Mule £94 Cast cows were all native bred with Moor, Berwick Upon Tweed. Overall a pen of Texel hoggs shown by A Clark customer base. 387p (342.8p); overweight to 352p & £85 & £84 Moss Side, £85 Brewery quality scarce. The sale topped at 113p average 345.3p (SQQ 345.8p) & Son, West Glengyre, Leswalt. Top Heavy ewes topped at £212 for Texel (328.1p). Hoggs: light to 231p (204.6p); House Barn. North Country Cheviot for a Galloway shown by S Busby, Un - NSL in numbers are needed weekly price per head was £182 for Texel hoggs ewes consigned by A Miller & Sons, standard to 272p (232.7p); medium to £94 Longrigg. Texel £92 Quarry House. thank, Langholm. More numbers are to satisfy increased purchaser enquiries. from J Hope, Orthwaite Hall, Wigton. Aimster, Thurso, with several penfuls 288p (251.9p); heavy to 315p (248.9p); Charollais £83 Moss Side. Cheviot £69 needed weekly to fulfil demand. Principal prices (per kilo): Texel 395p Overall sale average 240.5p (SQQ of ewes breaking £200. shearlings to 288p (220.7p). Ewes: light Cooms, £65 Girnwood. Blackface £61 A larger show of 1,040 new season Wood Farm, 393p Fingland, 385p Burn - 238.2p). Mules were a lighter show, selling to to £120 (£76.34); heavy to £208 Morven. Shearlings with single lamb: spring lambs. A super show of lambs side, 382p Fineview, 381p Shawhill, Principal price (per head): Texel £182 the same high rates, topping at £125 (£123.20). Rams £212 (£135.07). Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday June 10, 2021 7 IN BRIEF Inspiring A warm welcome to graduates NINE graduate places will be advertised in Dumfries and Galloway as part of a scheme run by the council. D&G’s staycationers Under the INSPIRE Graduate Staff and volunteer visitor and town centre ambassadors ready programme, there will be five graduate places at the council for all their hard work and the “We ask that visitors respect A GREAT welcome is being and four places for organisations time they give to others. our countryside and communi - given to a growing number of outwith the local authority. Councillor Elaine Murray, ties but, with our volunteer and ‘staycationers’ to Dumfries Graduates will work, learn leader, and councillor Rob staff visitor ambassadors, they and Galloway this summer. and grow in the new scheme to With its rolling hills and beau - Davidson, depute leader, met are ensured a warm welcome. spot talent and future-proof the tiful coastlines, who can blame volunteers and staff at “We hope this will enable en - workforces of the council and them for heading into the region Clatteringshaws Visitor Centre joyable and safe visits and en - businesses. in 2021? to thank them for all the hard courage tourists to return in the Successful candidates will People, who have lived under work they are doing to get the future.” have roles in the council’s COVID-19 restrictions for many region ready for visitors this Mr Davidson added: “Tourism response, renew and recover months, will be encouraged to summer. is very important to our economy team and there will be four both visit for the day and stay a and, with our beautiful rural external regional placements. little longer if possible and they Start here landscape and interesting high The funding criteria mean this will be very welcome. To prepare for welcoming back streets, it is an ideal destination fantastic opportunity is available To give a warm and personal visitors, the council is working for ‘staycationers’. to those aged 16 to 25 (or 29 if welcome, Dumfries and with Scotland Starts Here “Our visitor ambassadors will they are a care-experienced Galloway Council plans to have https://scotlandstartshere.com/ provide a friendly face with young person). more staff and volunteer visitor to promote the region and good local knowledge and I Councillor Archie Dryburgh, and town centre ambassadors encourage responsible tourism. thank our volunteers for giving economy and infrastructure who will be out and about in It’s asking people to protect us their time to say ‘Welcome Councillors Elaine Murray and Rob Davidson promote Dumfries and committee chairman, said: “The all locations. and respect but, ultimately, enjoy Galloway but ask visitors to respect and protect the countryside back everyone’.” project team, who developed Staff from council services, the natural environment and do Information is on the council’s of the region. for free on the council’s website the INSPIRE project, is looking partner organisations and vol - some shopping to boost the social media channels and at The information in them has for businesses and communities at ways we can work through unteers will be able to answer economy. https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/ar - come from community conver - to download and print for dis - the recruitment process in a questions and signpost people Visitors and communities are ticle/22333/Visit-Dumfries-and- sations around the region to plays in shops and other outlets timeous and technologically- to attractions. already seeing a selection of Galloway friendly way, like online inter - Volunteers are appreciated at posters with images of spectac - establish what people saw as in their towns. views and different ways to any time of the year and, being ular countryside which promote the positives and challenges Dr Murray said: “It’s great to engage with candidates.” Volunteers’ Week last week, the a number of messages and sign - from visitors coming back. see visitors returning after the council thanked them once again posting information in all parts These posters are available lockdowns. 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8 Thursday June 10, 2021 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday June 10, 2021 9 Fun and games at Primary School Sports Day LANGHOLM primary school sports day, held on the 3G pitch last week, was enjoyed under blue skies and warm, sunny weather. It was a perfect day for the children, the staff and all the supporters who cheered on their teams and friends. There was a variety of races, with the sessions split into P1 to P4 and P5 to P7. It was a great way for the children and the teachers to let down their hair and have some fun outdoors after such a difficult year for everyone. And they certainly made the most of it, taking part in all the traditional races such as running, egg and spoon, bean bag, relays and lots of hopping, skipping and jumping. The staff are busy working on the results and the E&L Advertiser plans to publish them as soon as we get them. In the meantime, enjoy the photos.

P5 pupils Isla Davidson, Lauren Davidson, Holly Irving and Mollie Phillips

P1 pupil Levi MacDowall

Finlay Yarrow and James Bell in the P1 egg and spoon race Ciara McKinnel and Brooke McPake enjoy the running races on sports day Liam MacMillan and Joss Skelton in a fight to the tape

P1 pupil Junior Finlayson gets some encouragement in the bean bag race P1 pupil Oliver Davidson has fun on the sports field The boys battle it out on the running track Emilia Graham shows her skills in the hockey dribble 10 Thursday June 10, 2021 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk IN BRIEF Funding for projects April’s Arctic blast shows THE Langholm Alliance has offered to help community organisations to access small grants of up to £1,000 from nature’s true re silience Annandale and Eskdale area committee. Gardening columnist Helen Knowles marvels at plant-power The grants support projects and initiatives associated with THE resilience of the natural that one and find another variety Christmas festivities, sport, world never ceases to amaze of clematis to plant in its place. armed forces and commemora - me. I had it growing among a tion, public environment and After such bitterly cold weather white climbing rose so maybe infrastructure, music and in April and a very chilly May, a summer flowering variety of creative arts, including com - the plants in the garden have clematis with a contrasting munity bands, community re - burst into growth during the past colour would work well. silience, along with projects couple of weeks; including some Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’ has promoting heritage, culture and which were badly damaged by rich purple-red flowers and is community spirit. April’s Arctic blast, and the garden in pruning group 3 so needs to If this is of interest, contact is now full of colour and life. be cut back to about 30cm above the alliance on its Facebook The Lamprocapnos spectabilis ground in late winter, this will page or email kerry@langholm- or Bleeding Hearts (formerly ensure a really good show of alliance.co.uk or Dicentra), which were reduced flowers. [email protected] to soggy mush by the hard frosts, On the plus side it looks as for any help needed with sub - have recovered and are now show - though we should be in for a mitting applications. ing off arching stems of dangling bumper crop of apples this year. www.dumgal.gov.uk/Area - flowers. They are flowering so much CommitteeFunding The pure white form is stunning later than usual and should be If any group wants to express and brightens up a shady corner pretty safe from frosts as a an interest in any of the alloca - but I also love Valentine with its result. tions, they can complete the red-purple flushed foliage and We’re very lucky and have appropriate expression of interest warm red flowers. the space to grow a range of form and return it to Grant Other plants, which have fruit trees but having a small [email protected] bounced back, are the Astilbes. garden or just space for pots by the stated deadline. The scorched foliage has been needn’t stop you from growing The area committee’s discre - replaced by fresh, new growth your own fruit. tionary budget is allocated to which in many varieties is tinted red and bronze, making them Rootstocks key civic and community Trees grown on dwarf or initiatives. very useful plants in the garden, even when they are not in flower. miniature rootstocks are ideal for a small garden; growing in ______There have been casualties and, while I hope the Buddleia globosa a large container on a patio, in will still come back to life, it’s a mixed border or in the lawn Apple Blossom looking doubtful. and include apple, pear, plum, All the top growth is most def - gage, damson and cherry. and a nectarine under glass and way into the greenhouse where bumblebees. Build back initely dead so I’ll cut that back Specialist fruit tree nurseries they usually flower before there they spent several happy days I just hope there are some but leave the roots because there will have a good choice of root - are any bees about so I have to buzzing about in the blossom. about when the trees bloom is still a chance they may be alive stocks to ensure you get a tree hand pollinate the trees using a The difference is quite incred - next spring because they do a better fund of the right size for the space SCOTTISH Borders Council’s and will produce some new shoots brush, a rather laborious and ible; the trees are laden with much better job than me. during the summer. you have. repetitive task I’m not all that fruit this year, thanks to the Build Back a Better Borders Once you have your tree, the recovery fund has opened for It was always borderline here good at because it requires much but I was growing it in a sheltered bees will take care of the polli - patience. applications nation and you can enjoy the The one-off £500,000 fund spot but the endless frosts of We usually get a few nectarines April were maybe too much for result of their hard work. but not many apricots. has been established as part of We all know how important the response and recovery efforts it. This year is different, though. Another plant, which has given bees are as pollinators and this The bumblebees had been relating to the pandemic. spring has really shown me how The objective is to support up, is the Clematis armandii which brought out by the early warm I was trying for the third time. effective they are. weather (a distant memory but initiatives, projects or events I grow a couple of apricots which will reboot or kick start I will now admit defeat with it did happen) and found their activities relating to sport, cul - ture, volunteering and tackling environment and climate change issues to strengthen community capacity, resilience and engage - ment. It will also support events and projects looking to recognise the significant contribution made by individuals and groups during the pandemic by way of more volunteer activity and service to their communities. The fund is open until May 31 2022 and available to constituted groups (maximum £15,000) and non-constituted groups (maximum £5,000 with payment through an umbrella body). www.scotborders.gov.uk/bbb - brecoveryfund Clematis Montana Lamprocapnos spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) in white and red varieties Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser • Owned by the Community : Published for the Community Thursday June 10, 2021 11 IN BRIEF Tribute to New hub will bridge our loyal Davina CANONBIE SWI ended the area’s digital skill gap season on a very sad note, the Southern Scotland’s two colleges will provide real career routes passing of a very long-serving member, Davina Hope. A NEW hub to promote digital Angela Cox, Borders College environmentally-friendly learn - Davina was a regular loyal skills has been announced by principal, added: “Our exciting ing and teaching, the college and very supportive member. southern Scotland’s two collaboration should have a prioritises accessibility and has As a many-time president and colleges. transformative impact on closing made the full brochure, along member of the committee, she Dumfries and Galloway College the digital skills gap identified with a selection of other mate - was always ready to lend a and Borders College are set to by business and industry. rials and informative videos, hand and offer advice. collaborate to build the Digital “To fulfil the hub's true potential, available on its website. Members’ thoughts are with Skills Hub, which is set to be we also seek to actively involve Diane and all the family. launched in early 2022. and work with our community Their entertainment for the The initiative will drive efforts in southern Scotland. evening was Jenny Pike, a local to eradicate digital exclusion, “Together, we can make it hap - woman and an accomplished create a powerhouse of digital pen. Please join our conversation comedian. skills and ensure employers and today and get in touch.” Jenny put on an excellent per - other stakeholders have a wealth Dumfries and Galloway College formance as The Vicar’s Wife, of experience, expertise and has also launched its Green a very funny monologue. training from which to draw Skills Academy. Being a nervous woman, not upon in the future. The programme brings together cut out to be a vicar’s wife, she The Hub will also focus on existing courses with an exciting had many mishaps, finding upskilling and retraining people selection of new learning solace in the sherry bottle. through increased digital capac - opportunities, themed on sus - With her husband being a ity, learning, and training. tainability and green technology Angela Cox, principal of Borders popular and well-respected fig - Moreover, the hub will seek to to upskill students to work on College, looks forward to “our excit - ure, impressing many adoring, ing collaboration bridge the existing digital skills the renewable energy systems middle-aged women because gap and provide real routes into of tomorrow and help achieve This forward-looking attitude of his status, she had a struggle fulfilling and exciting careers net zero. towards accessibility is reflected to please. in technology for students in The college was recognised as in the nature of the courses, Jenny is known to many as a the digital curriculum. the UK and Ireland’s sustain - which will allow learners to brilliant actress and she did not To ensure maximum collabora - ability institution of the year in study full time, part time, along - disappoint, even on Zoom. tion, both colleges are calling on 2020 at the Green Gown Awards side working or in the evenings Members joined in with laugh - people to get in touch at 2021. to suit their lifestyle. ter. https://www.digiskillscotland.com Building on this success, the Go to www.dumgal.ac.uk/green- To end an enjoyable evening, The colleges are committed to Joanna Campbell shows John Swinney, deputy first minister, around the Green Skills Academy includes skills-academy they shared their favourite curating and promoting digital Digital Skills Hub when it was launched last year opportunities at both the Ms Campbell said “The skills poems or short prose. skills and working together to Stranraer and Dumfries cam - and experience our students will Jenny started with Pam Ayres’ achieve this. friends and partners at Borders tiful region become exactly that. puses and covers the full remit gain from these courses will Oh I wish I’d looked after me Joanna Campbell, Dumfries and College to promote our hub. “I look forward immensely to of green subjects, including undoubtedly have a hugely pos - teeth. Galloway College principal, “The area has the potential to working with all stakeholders solar, hydro, wind, geo-thermal, itive impact on them, those they They continued with My said: “We’re thrilled to work be a beacon of digital skills for as we build our hub and seeing and biomass technologies. work with and the environment Shadow, Leisure, My Dog and with our valued colleagues, Scotland and the UK and we’re the positive results I’m sure will As well as its dedication to in which we live and work.” The Boy in the Train. committed to helping our beau - flow from it.” Hopefully, they will all be together again in the hall by September.

______Rural affairs recovery role for Smyth SOUTH Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has been Royal Bank given a new role in Scottish Labour’s national recovery team. The MSP is now shadow cabinet secretary for eco - conversion nomic development and rural affairs. CHRIS Wyatt has applied for Mr Smyth, pictured on Langholm Moor, now the full planning permission and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve in Langholm, said: listed building consent for work “Having lived and worked in the south of Scotland for to the Royal Bank of Scotland my whole life, I am happy to champion the interests building in High Street, of those living in our rural area. Langholm. “The COVID-19 pandemic has had a terrible impact He wants to carry out external alterations, including the on people living in all parts of Scotland but those in removal of the ATM machine rural parts have suffered more than most because of and replacement with a glass their reliance on some of the sectors hit hardest by panel in the ground floor win - lockdown, for example, tourism and hospitality. dow, the removal of floodlights, “However, even before the pandemic, rural communities removal of metal bracket and were suffering from a lack of significant investment repainting of external door and from governments both in Holyrood and railings in black as part of the Westminster. change of use of the bank to a “In this new role I intend to do all I can not only for my ground-floor flat. rural constituents but also people living in all parts of rural Scotland.” Colin Smyth MSP now serves on Scottish Labour’s national recovery team 12 Thursday June 10, 2021 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk Times Past

100 years: What makes Children Grow?

At one time it was thought that an ample supply of food, of almost any kind, was all that was nec - essary. Modern research by Professor Armstrong, Dr Salesby, and others shows, however, that cer - tain “constructive elements” must be included in a child’s food, or it will not grow properly. It is satisfactory to learn that these elements are contained in a high degree in a popular article of kitchen use – “ATORA” Shredded Beef Suet. “ATORA” can be used in making puddings of all kinds, including even milk puddings. (Milk can be saved in these by using half milk and half water, and one tablespoon of “ATORA” to each pint) “ATORA” is very economical, because there is no waste, View from Gaskells walk looking onto Wauchope Mill and every little shred can be used. No time is wasted in chopping and there are no impurities. Sold by all Grocers and Stores in 1lb and ½ lb cartons. Sole Manufacturers, HUGON & CO LTD, Manchester.

Memories and Milestones 75 years : Wedding in India We continue our serialisation of Tommy Beattie’s book The wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Barrackpore, India on Saturday April 20 th , by the Rev J H Barker, between Nursing-Office Jessie Erskine Q.A.I.M.N.S. (R) eldest daughter of DARE DEVILMENT steer properly. All clever stuff!! remember anyone receiving the Mr and Mrs A Erskine of Charles Street (Old), Langholm and Captain Anthony H Grabham, Royal At twelve years of age, we The hand brake was a piece of slightest cut. wood, one nail through it so it The most favoured slope was Fusiliers, only son of Mr and Mrs F. A Grabham, Illford, Essex. The bride was dressed in white were becoming adventurous organdie, trimmed with silver brocade, and carried a bouquet of red carnations. She was attended or reckless depending on how would pivot and by pulling it down the bank from the field by Nursing Officer Elsie Hamilton, Q.A.I.M.N.S (R), wearing a pale green taffeta and net dress, you look at it. the position was such that it above Meikleholm Pool (the To keep ourselves busy we rested against the tyre, very pool corner). Have a look, it’s with a bouquet of white carnations. The bride was given away by Major W.A Woods, Royal Ar - began inventing things because efficient it was. some slope to come down any - tillery, and the best man was Captain A. B. McCallum, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. The we were outside most of the Days were spent making this time. reception was held in the Sisters Mess, Barrackpore, from where the bride and bridegroom left for time, providing it wasn’t too contraption, to find all the bits One thrilling escapade was their honeymoon on the Orissa. wet, we had to find something and pieces took time. swinging from a very large tree which would occupy hands and Using our boogie downhill on Gaskells Walk just above minds. That is the difference was thrilling and it was amaz - Wauchope Cottage, on a very 50 years: Langholm Missed yet again between our time and now. ing how efficient the steering thick rope. The rope was so Today it is vandalism which was. Going back was heavy thick the end of it when knotted Yet again Langholm has been omitted form a list of events taking place throughout Britain during fills the time. The housing work because the weight of the made a seat for any one of us to the months of June, July and August. The publication responsible this time is British Tourist schemes are such that space wood did not enter our calcula - sit on with our legs wrapped Authority’s illustrated monthly magazine “In Britain”, which is compiled from the information does not permit the young to tions. At twelve years of age, round it. received from the Scottish Tourist Board, the Wales Tourist Board and the Northern Ireland Tourist we were delighted with our As the rope was suspended carry on as we did in the coun - Board. In the magazine under the heading “Coming Events in Britain”, is a comprehensive list of engineering skills. over the edge of the bank, we try. There is little scope and dates covering such items as Appleby Fair on 9 th June, Melrose Festival on 14 th June, Lockerbie conditions are cramped and had to pull it towards us to get th th th th on at all. When the rope was Gala and Riding of the Marchers, 6 to 12 June, Hawick Common Riding, 11 and 12 June; busy with traffic the way it is. Meikleholm th th nd th back to its furthest point you ei - Beltane Festival, 20 to 26 June, Royal Highland Show, 22 to 25 June. The Braw Lads Had such conditions prevailed nd rd rd ther got on or ran forward with Gathering, 2 and 3 July, Annan Riding of the Marches, 3 July, Cumberland Agricultural Show, here then we might have been Another of our daredevil plea - nd th 22 July. But not a single mention of Langholm Common Riding on 30 July. We notice one vandals just the same. sures was sliding down steep it and mounted the knot just as We had a rubbish tip where all banks on a shovel. Our method it took off. advertisement in the June issue of “Scotland’s Magazine” to the effect that “If you long for hills kinds of things like old prams was to have the handle out in One day Enid Cowan slipped and valley and rivers and the peaceful countryside, come to Langholm on the Border Esk. The were to be found, the parts we front of you so you could keep on take-off and was catapulted Gateway to the Borders. We would suggest that a free entry in the Tourist Authority magazine used to make our boogies (four the front of the blade in the air into space. She had not let go of would have far better results so far as attracting tourists is concerned than an expensive advertise - wheeled barrows). This was a a little better. By leaning back the rope at the point of slipping ment in a magazine with very limited circulation. wooden box fitted to a plank. on the handle, the top of the and was carried to extreme end Two rear wheels on the box blade would clear small obsta - of the swing before falling off. were twice the size of those fit - cles. We stood there rooted to the ted to the front of the plank, this Sometimes we used a small spot as she flew throught the air 25 years: Langholm Principals follow Hawick Cornet to land on her back on top of the made the steering easier. sheet of corrugated iron and in The controversy over whether women should be allowed to ride and which clouded the build up The wheels at the front were retrospect the possibilities were thick willows that covered the riverside in those days, at the to Hawick Common Riding was thankfully put to one side and the split community united to cel - held to a cross bar by a bolt or horrendous. We could have ebrate in traditional manner. On Thurday everning the “Banner Blue” was graciously ‘bussed’ by large nail. String came from the foot of the bank... been badly injured by a sudden Cornet’s Lass Julie Hodgkins at the colourful and ofter emotional Colour Bussing Ceremony. Cor - bar to another wheel in the box stop; serious leg injuries were a net David McVittie with Ex-Cornets Ellwood and Ewart were among the guests as was Ex-Cornet to which it was attached, this real possibility but at that age (to be continued) was the groove into which the you can’t see those dangers. David McVittie, Chairman of the Common Riding Committee. The morning dawned dry and bright string was fed and allowed us to Having said all of that I cannot and the young “Teries” were eager to join in the scrum at the “snuffin” to try and get their bit out of the horn. Cornet Alan Weir was given a great reception as he led the 300 plus riders round the Marches. The Langholm trio were in the cavalcade. After the Cornets Chase round the Moor, the wonderful carnival picnic got into full swing with old friendships and memories being revived. It is now planned to have a meeting between the two sides in the dispute so that the ugly scenes which took place two weeks ago will never be repeated.

Wedding group taken at Barrackpore, Bengal of Capt. A Grabham, Royal Fusiliers, and Nursing Sister, Jessie This photograph was kindly given to us by Irving Edgar who is seated front right with his friends during Erskine daughter of Mr and Mrs A Erskine, Charles Street (Old) the 1940’s www.eladvertiser.co.uk Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser Thursday June 10, 2021 13 The E&L Gallery

‘Sunrise, early in the morning’ captured by Stan Wilson of Langholm Camera: Sony RX10 The second Gilnockie Tower By Mairi Telford Jammeh The house had many visitors from var - ious countries such as Japan and Siam ON AN estate in rural north Northum - as well as the Prince and Princess of berland I discovered that there is a Wales, the future King Edward VII and second Gilnockie Tower. Queen Alexandra, in 1884. During a tour of Cragside, a National The gardens and estate are extensive Trust property near Rothbury, I found and Margaret was a great naturalist. out that part of the main house is called The couple planted more than seven Gilnockie Tower, named after the one million trees and, at one point, employed to the south of Langholm. 300 gardeners. Cragside was built and developed by Lord William and Lady Margaret Reivers Armstrong. Being an Armstrong, William was an He was an engineer and she was a admirer of the Border Reivers. naturalist. A painting by Emmerson of what we The house has extensive gardens and might think of as ‘our’ Gilnockie Tower was the first property in the world to be in 1530, painted in 1880, shows a band electrified by hydro-power. of Reivers in the River Esk with the Armstrong was an advocate of renew - tower behind. able energy. The painting forms part of Cragside’s He was a scientist, inventor and inventor extensive art collection. Cragside House is well worth a visit of artillery. The Gilnockie Tower at Cragside held He subsequently gave the patent of Armstrong’s observatory and beneath well as the house the gardens and lake his 18-pounder gun to the British that is a staircase. are worth a visit. government and was created a Knight Cragside has been in the National But, best of all, go and see the second Bachelor. Trust’s ownership since 1977 and as Gilnockie Tower. Gilnockie Tower at Cragside, Rothbury 14 Thursday June 10, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk

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MKuciklre Tsotony Jo’gsge rb turings ag 10e0ks vtir tucalh racae ilntloe a 1n00g miele reyaliety t Kirsty Ash of Langholm I decided to attempt this to run different sections with challenged herself to run 100 challenge in June. me so I never had any lonely miles and she describes how My longest training run was miles. she dealt with being on the go The Lap Ultra (48 miles) around I hired a tracker from Open for 29 hours. Windermere in April. Tracking so friends and family LAST November myself and The date was set for Friday, could follow my route and have Pauline Irving ran a virtual June 4 at 3pm. I plotted my a rough idea at what times I 100k race in one day and, route on OS maps and the would be at the feed stations. when I finished, I thought why mileage came to 99.8 miles. My route started at Hermitage not try 100 miles? I am very lucky and many of Castle and I had the company So the idea began to grow and the Muckle Toon Joggers offered of Pauline Irving and Mhairi Beattie. We went over Roan Fell to the Holm, through Newcastleton Forest to the Bloody Bush and down to Kielder. Dawn Lamb joined us for the section round Kielder Water during the night and we were lucky enough to see a lovely sunset and sunrise. The Muckle Toon Joggers split up to accompany Kirsty on different parts of the route After this section, I was at 50 miles and said bye to these three Forest and this is where Sharon to Ewes church where Sarah I could not have done this and was joined by Liz Forsyth Irving joined us. She came with Blaikie joined us. without the support of my who chummed me to the a coolbox full of Pelosis ice I hit the 100 miles at Henwell family: Alan, mum and dad, finish. cream; 85 miles in and the ice but, having come this far, I Lucy and Carol who fed, The next section took us cream hit the spot. might as well keep running to encouraged and hugged me through Kielder Forest and The next food stop was at the the finish line at the town hall. throughout the 29 hours. Kershopefoot Forest to Rashiel bridge where we were 103.5 miles and 29 hours later A huge shout-out to everyone Kershopefoot where we were met by so many supporters. I ran along the High Street, who messaged and tracked me joined by my daughter, Lucy, This was one of the high points flanked by 11 Muckle Toon and turned up to cheer us on. of my run. Ice lollies and hugs Carol Irving, Gemma Skelton Joggers to a crowd of friends Thank you. and Lynne Aitken. and we were off on the last 14 and family who had come to The biggest thank you goes It was getting very warm by miles. I was joined now by cheer in myself and all the lovely to all you lovely Muckle Toon this point and I was struggling Karen Grant, Debbie Wilson, lassies. Joggers; you are the best. to eat but seeing friends and Aileen Grant and Sarah Phillips. A few of the joggers achieved family gave me the motivation After a couple of cool-downs personal goals, with three getting Now it’s time to put the feet Langholm extreme runner Kirsty Ash ran 100 miles in 29 hours to carry on. in the river along the back of more than 50 miles and three up and work on the next We went through Tinnisburn Tarras, we went up over Arkleton 27 miles. challenge.

HAorse ragcinag mekee p thte bhlinkeris anrd ddrop back New winners in trip. Hounds At Walton last Sunday it was JAMES Ewart Racing had “We have a 2m4 at Hexham, business as usual for Jazzle two runners at Cartmel last which will be ideal, on June THE recent change in weather who skipped home down the Wednesday, with The Blame 20.” has thrown up some new win - finish. Game picking up a third. For Three ran in a handicap ners over the past few trails. Polaris was the only one The 16/1 shot was ridden by hurdle over two miles, one This was certainly the case at challenging and Delta Script Brian Hughes in a handicap furlong, with Oakley Brown in Newcastleton last Wednesday. was a clear third. hurdle over two miles, six the saddle, and came last of Delta Script won her first The maiden trail was a good furlongs on good going. six. senior trail of the season, race with a few hounds in with The Lyndsay family with Explore The horse was jumped in The horse won best turned winning easily from Polaris a chance as they came into view blinkers for the first time and out in the paddock. who chased her gamely home on the finish. the All in and there was a good Lucky Charm. 5 ran. 15.30. Hughes took the inside and Brown walked him out last, down the finish. Delta Scope looked as though race to the line, with Matilda Newcastleton, Wednesday, quickest route, saving ground thinking he would be keen but, The Telford kennel showed he was going to win but ran winning again from Border Brae June 2 and never panicked over them on this track and ground, they their liking for the heat when slightly wide just before the and Lucky Charm. Seniors : Delta Script, Fire going a bit too quickly in front. were always going a strong Fire Lass recorded her first win, line to let the Fire Lass and Walton, Sunday, June 6 Strike, Polaris, 6 ran, 3 finished. Briony Ewart, assistant trainer, gallop so it paid to be up with beating kennelmate Fire Belle Fire Belle burst through and Seniors: Jazzle, Polaris, Delta 29.21. said: “He was a little slow away the pace, with the winner in the maidens with a closely- over the line. Script, Fire Strike, Frankel, Senior maidens: Fire Belle, from his hurdles, perhaps making all. contested race to the line. Favourite Explore was back Delta Status. 6 ran. 22.50. Fire Lass, Eden Raine, Castle finding things happening a little Briony said: “We jumped the In the pups Mr Finnegan has to winning ways in the pups Senior maidens : Fire Lass, Clansman, Delta Scope. 5 ran. too quickly, and would do better first two nicely but then he been progressing well and and he came home alone. Fire Belle, Delta Scope, Vinny 31.00. on a slower, more galloping didn’t really look happy on the romped home for his first win, Second-placed Milo Moon a Moon, Splendid Mikey, Eden Pups: Mr Finnegan, Splendid track.” ground at all and started to put with favourite Explore failing good way ahead of the third Raine. 10 ran. 25.00. Sally, Border Pride, Pat Moon, The field was very well down at one or two. to finish. dog Pat Moon. Pups: Explore, Milo Moon, Fire Princess. 8 ran, 5 finished. bunched on the last bend and “We went wide as well losing The final race of the night Several of the pups did not Pat Moon, Mr Finnegan, Sea 15.19. The Blame Game moved for - ground so not ideal on such a was the All in when Matilda make it round and returned to the Stars. 13 ran, 5 finished. All In: Lucky Charm, Delta ward into third but was always tight track. beat Delta Status and Border the start. 14.41. Status, Border Brae. 5 ran. held by the front two. “We have another target at Brae. The final race of the day was All In: Matilda, Border Brae, 13.00. Briony added: “We will likely Hexham this Saturday.” www.kelso-races.co.uk Thursday June 10, 2021 Sports News 01573 221221| [email protected] Sponsored by KELSO RACES Mixed fortunes for

Langhsaow the ilnninmgs to an end’ addsing 1 0 cricketers Cricket before the 40 overs finished. LANGHOLM were completely out - Not a great score but Langholm have gunned by Carlisle 3rds. won with less this season. Batting first on a dry track, they scored From the very first ball Christoff Vever only 110, with Tony Steele top scoring attacked the bowling and the home at - on 41. tack had no answers as Vever and Carlisle had no problems knocking Humpleby scored runs for fun. off the runs for the loss of just one Langholm were not helped by Tony wicket in fewer than 19 overs. Steele pulling a calf muscle. Only one Skipper Graham Park elected to bat wicket fell as Vever was caught at slip and he and Stuart Duggan opened. by the limping Steele off Wilson's bowl - The score was on 6 when Duggan ing, with the score on 97 for 1. Aidan's succumbed the same for 17, leaving saw more wickets tumble as We won’t mention the ab - was caught behind off Law for 1 to a figures were 1 for 16. the score at 74 for 3. Moss, who had survived the solute dolly the experienced good catch by the keeper. Langholm travel to Hawick tomorrow Brady Wilson joined Chris Stewart ball rolling against the Park dropped off his nephew Tony Steele joined Park and they qui - night for the Gordon Johnstone Cup and the scoreboard started to tick over stumps off Corey Park’s in the previous over. etly moved the score along and picked game and entertain Nunwick on and each batsman hit a boundary. bowling, was not so lucky Ryan Johnstone got in on up the run rate. They moved past 50 in Saturday. The score had reached 98 when Brady when, on 14, lobbed Gordon the act, clean-bowling Mc - the 20th over. was caught off Wharton for 13. Brother to Graham Park who took Gowan for 8 to leave the With the score on 61 in the 22nd Cricket 2nds Aidan joined Chris and he added 7 be - the catch. Dumfries side 8 down. over, Park was bowled by a low, full fore he was clean-bowled by Wharton Rewards Gordon picked up his sec - toss for 29. LANGHOLM 2nds returned from St with the score on 110 for 5. ond wicket when Johnstone Michaels with a 68-run victory after Corey got his just rewards Nicky P came to the crease but his Club captain Graham Park, mainly in took a good catch off Whar - an all-round performance by the when he clean-bowled bad run continued when he was caught the team for his car-driving skills rather ton at mid-on to leave St off Bell for 4. young side. Rayan for 7 with the score Michaels 9 down. With the Skipper Jay Gordon elected to bat than his waning cricketing ones, and Ross Rae was next in but a lack of 30 for 4. score on 64, Corey clean- and openers Hughie Donaldson and Stewart added 20 before Park fell for There was no rest for the communication had him run out for 0. bowled Turner for 0. John Bell added 17 before Hughie 12, caught in the deep off McBurnie. St Michaels batsmen as Jake Chris Stewart was the next to go LBW In the bowling Corey Park missed a straight one and was clean- Ryan Johnstone saw out the overs Park and Stewart entered to Short for 2. had 2 for 8, Aidan Wilson 2 bowled by Wharton for 4. with the score on 132 for 6, with John - the attack. This meant Langholm had gone from for 12, Gordon 2 for 12, Jake Gordon joined Bell and they kept the stone 1 not out and Stewart 24 not out. Jake clean-bowled 61 for 1 to 73 for 5. John Bell joined Park 2 for 12, Stewart 1 for score ticking along, although boundaries The bowlers never let St Michaels into McBurnie and Stewart clean- Steele and they added 10 before Steele 9 off 4 overs (2 maidens) were hard to find with the long grass the game, the all-teenage attack, apart bowled Begg for 2, leaving was caught at deep gully off Sawdon and Johnstone 1 for 11. and one boundary about 80m in the from Stewart, kept St Michaels under St Michaels 6 down for 43. for 41. A tremendous performance distance tested the batsmen’s fitness. pressure. McLoornie fell as he edged Jake picked up the next Jay Gordon joined Bell and they got Drinks were followed by two wickets Aidan Wilson brother Brady took the wicket when his uncle took by Langholm. With eight of the score up to three figures before Bell falling, mainly from exhaustion as Bell catch, leaving the home side 0 for 1. a sharp catch in the slips to this side all teenagers, it was clean-bowled by Sawdon for 11. was caught by Bowie off Rayen for 25 Aidan clean-bowled Barnett with the dismiss opposing captain bodes well for the future of Aidan Wilson joined Gordon and they and in Rayen’s next over Gordon score 14 for 2. A change of bowling Bowie for 6. cricket in Langholm.

R1ug5by 0 years in floAll thwey need eto do ris ads d it to the Youth Rugby Club’s post 2021 marks the 150th anniver - E&L about the flowerbed and to their sary of Langholm Rugby own Facebook page and Club. comment #lrfcflowerphoto with SPORT

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their photos. 2 occasion, a 150th anniversary The club will draw a random flowerbed was planted last winner who will receive some weekend on the A7 just opposite “LRFC est. 1871” goodies. the Kilngreen entrance.

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Langholm RFC is indebted to niversary, send in your photos 7 8 the expertise of Kenny Miller and be part of the history of this 3 for planting the bed and would This is sure to be a fantastic Muckletoon Club. 9 like to pass on their gratitude photo opportunity spot during Give the plants a chance and to Cochranes Nurseries of Long - the summer so the club wants wait a couple of weeks before 2

town for sponsoring the plants. everyone to get their cameras sending in photos and be careful 7 4

It would also like to thank to ready for a small competition. of the main road. 1 7

Councillor Ronnie Tait for or - The idea is that everyone, young Anyone, who would be inter - 7 ganising the use of the plot and old, goes along and gets ested in helping to water the bed, from D&G Street Scene. their pictures taken. please get in touch with the club. 9

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