FCLOODo THEu COUNnCIL WcITH YiOUlR Q UEqRIES uON THeE PROsPOStEDi SCoHEMEn: PAGeE 9 d Series 2 No. 8371 Established May 1848 Thursday September 17, 2020 www.eladvertiser.co.uk 80p BRIEF ING NEWS Expressive artist exhibits Dyehouse cuts ten jobs as orders dry up DO’S and Don’ts . Why? is COVID-19 pandemic hits successful company’s customers the current exhibition by in - ANOTHER bitter jobs blow has Orders are about 35 per cent of stallation artist Rory Laycock, what they would normally be. whose fascinating work is on hit Langholm after 10 redundan - show in The Look Out in cies were announced at the dye - Frank said: “It’s as bad as that. Langholm until September 26. house, FTS Dyers. Customers have missed the whole The company’s customers have of the autumn / winter selling season Full story: Page 4 been badly affected by the COVID- so have all this stock which they NEWS 19 pandemic and orders have fall - won’t be able to shift until another en. season. Farewell to The devastation to the airline in - Xcel’s Duncan dustry especially has resulted in or - Ireland ders drying up. “I have one or two customers who Frank Steele, managing director, are okay but, in the main, they’re said he was one of the employees devastated. In total, I have about 40 who would take redundancy. customers, all in the UK except a He told the E&L Advertiser: “I’m couple in Ireland, but some of them having to take costs out of the busi - are very small. ness because of the reduction in or - “About 12 of them are a decent NEARLY 15 years ago to the ders and prospective orders from size and they’re the ones with the day the Xcel Project was set our customer base. problems.” up to give opportunities and “I have to make the company viable One of the hardest-hit is the airline support to young people aged industry. eight to 24 in Eskdale. by taking out costs. I think 10 people will go and one of them is myself. Frank said: “One of my customers Full story: Page 8 “It’s a way of trying to save some is a big supplier of aircraft upholstery. jobs and make the business prof - No-one is refurbishing planes or or - SPORT itable. dering new planes. “We did a lot of developments on “I don’t see it improving at all James Blackburn, along with Ali Little, will take charge at Langholm’s dyehouse Awards for until next year. All my customers aircraft carpeting and were ready to Milntown’s lads are in the same boat and are doing do some bulk work but everything’s “I’m past retirement age and I’m and dedicated to making the company the same thing; taking out costs and on hold. comfortable but I wish I could do a success.” reducing numbers. “There’s no sign of it improving at more for them. Frank, who chairs the business sub- “One company in Yorkshire is mak - all. Infection rates are still growing. group of the Langholm Alliance, ing 60 jobs redundant so it’s pretty It’s a big worry.” Hand-over said: “This is another thing lost to serious.” Other customers are part of the “I’ll be handing over to James the economy of Langholm. The redundancies at the dyehouse tourism industry, selling scarves, Blackburn and Ali Little, both of “It’s a big problem because we THE 2019-20 rugby season will leave 20 employees, some of throws and tartan goods in cities whom I’ve trained. can’t do anything just now; COVID- was cut short and for the them part-time, on site. A consultation like Edinburgh but there has been “They’ve done a fantastic job and 19 has put a block on things. youngsters of Langholm Youth and a selection process are under - no trade this summer, particularly are capable of running it at this lev - “I’m really pleased that Nicol Nicol - Rugby this included their very way. from overseas. el. son has been appointed the alliance’s popular end-of-season Frank added: “I know everyone’s Frank added: “This situation is re - “They know the customers and I’m community enterprise manager. He’s celebration. circumstances and I know them all. ally sad for me. I know all my staff very confident they can do the job. a local person who knows people Full story: Page 16 Everyone is having a difficult time.” personally. They’re very knowledgeable now and he will fight for them.” THE ESKDALE & LIDDESDALE ADVERTISER • Owned by the Community, Published for the Community 2 Thursday September 17, 2020 Eskdale & Liddesdale Advertiser www.eladvertiser.co.uk Deaths Church Notices Loyal stalwart CANONBIE UNITED JACKSON & LIDDESDALE Politicians pay tribute to Doreen Bell Suddenly on10th September 2020 in Cumberland PARISH CHURCHES Infirmary, Elizabeth (Betty) Jackson, nee Warbeck, EXCITING NEWS Academy Place, Langholm, dear wife of John Sole Nominee preaching (Jock) and a much loved mother and grandmother. 20th September at Liddesdale 10am and Funeral private due to current circumstances. Canonbie 11:30am. Covid restrictions - limited seats already taken. Further details on online viewing/listening and MITCHELL voting process for members Peacefully after a long illness, on 9th September from Church website/Face - 2020 in St. Margaret’s Nursing Home, Hawick, book or Session Clerk Brian Mitchell, late of Pathhead, Langholm, (Canonbie) Tel. No. 07704 201875 or Session Clerk beloved husband of Doris, a dear dad and (Liddesdale) Tel No. 07469 grandad. 397065 Interred Langholm Cemetery16th September. All Services CANCELLED until further notice WHITE Peacefully on 9th September after a long illness, James (Jimmy) White, formally of Hartsgarth Doreen Bell and her sister, Jean, visit David Mundell at Dover House when he was Secretary of State for Scotland Farm, latterly 60 Rowanburn. Son of Hugh and LANGHOLM, TRIBUTES have been paid to ourselves. much to events but her support Elizabeth, devoted partner of Liz and beloved ESKDALEMUIR, well-known Langholm resident "Nobody could have had a was as strong as ever, urging brother of George, Jane and Robert. Private and Conservative stalwart more committed and motivated me on to success in last family funeral due to covid restrictions. EWES & WESTERKIRK Doreen Bell after her death in supporter, working tirelessly for December’s general election." Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to PARISH CHURCHES her 88th year last Friday. the Conservative cause and In a personal reflection, David Newcastleton Health Centre and Eden Valley Church service on In their tribute David Mundell, always with her characteristic added: "I will remember Doreen Hospice. If you wish to show your respects, the 20th September will be in Langholm’s MP, and Oliver smile and good humour. most for the kindness she always cort ège will leave Rowanburn at 12.30pm then LANGHOLM Church Mundell, its MSP, said: "We "She hosted and attended many showed me and my family and through Newcastleton at 12.50pm. at 10.00am were so very sorry to hear about fundraising events and loved to the many happy times and laughs Doreen. travel to party conferences around we had with her, particularly at EWES Church at “She has had several health Scotland and the UK, becoming the Common Riding and 2.30pm scares in the past but always a fixture in the front row and Langholm Show. Funeral Services ESKDALEMUIR HUB bounced back to her old self in much-loved in the party. "I was particularly pleased to 30th September 2.30pm no time. She seemed indestruc - "So devoted to the cause was host her and her sister, Jean, at tible but, sadly, this time it was she that, when her late husband Dover House in London when I Contact us for transport not to be. Her passing really is Arthur asked her what she was Secretary of State for FUundnerteakrera &l M Donuimrenetacl Sterovirce s 0744 885 8818. the end of an era. wanted to do to mark their 50th Scotland. New Memorials supplied Social Distancing "Doreen was a Conservative wedding anniversary, she chose "Doreen was a remarkable lady, will be observed. Party stalwart over many years, a dinner at which then future a big character in the true Additional Inscriptions and Cleaning Please wear masks. campaigning initially for long- Scottish Conservative leader Langholm tradition and someone Preacher: the Minister. serving MP Hector Monro, to Jackson Carlaw was speaking. I was very proud to call a friend. Tel: 013873 80859. whom she was dedicated, and, "Only in recent years has I am just so glad to have known Mobile. 07543 179469 later, enthusiastically supporting Doreen been unable to travel as her and will miss her very much." DBriaervy iBdan kW, Ew. eEs, rLsankghionlm e Charity no. SCO11946 Tel: 013873 81251 or 07710 906257 FUNERAL DIRECT ORS For a Personal Service JPOAN aMcAlypine,m South Sceot - nas a “tgam e chwanger” anid al “llife - help children land MSP, has welcomed figures line” by anti-poverty campaigners Hedle y and Tur nbull which suggest an estimated 4,500 and is central to the SNP’s ambi - children in Dumfries and Gal - tions to tackle child poverty. 013873 75404 / 013873 75532 / 0789 655 7941 loway could benefit from the She said: “The payment is an Scottish Government’s ground - ambitious and groundbreaking breaking anti-poverty payment. new benefit which will directly The Scottish child payment will tackle child poverty around the be worth £10 for each child for country. low-income families by the end “This support is needed more of 2022, with introduction for un - than ever and, when this extra der sixes starting by early 2021.