Dumfries Cornets Club
To mark Lockerbie`s 100th year, Lockerbie, Annan and Dumfries will ride out on Saturday 10th July to meet at Joe Graham`s monument at 1.30pm, followed by BBQ and refreshments courtesy of Lockerbie at Armagill at 2.00pm.
The Dumfries Cornet and Lass will set off from Drumbreg Farm , Collin, at 11.00am.
All riders are welcome to join them for this special ride. There will be gallops throughout the ride, so please make sure that you and your horse are capable. We ask that all riders are in black and white and that sashes are worn.
For full route details, please come along to the starting point that morning where all spectators will be given all the details!!.
Thank You.
Kirstie Aitken.
Dumfries Cornets Club was formed on March 13th 1935. The objectives of the club are:-
To ensure the continuance of the Riding of the Marches and the Guid Nychburris Festival. To preserve the traditional characteristics of the Royal Burgh of Dumfries. To encourage youth welfare and good citizenship. To enhance the appearance and improve the amenities of the town. To obtain and administer funds for the above purposes.
These objectives to be achieved by:-
Maintaining the co-operation of the Dumfries & Galloway Council and all local associations. Preserving the ancient buildings and records of the town and encouraging the exposition of its history, particularly to the young. Encouraging horse riding and other sports amongst the young people, the production of drama, music and pageantry. Encouraging the improvement of parks, playing fields, river banks and surroundings.
All of the above to be achieved by any method deemed suitable.
People become ordinary members of the Cornets Club when they take on the role of Cornet, Lass or Lynors. Honorary members are those who have distinguished themselves in Public life or who have rendered notable service to the Club or Guid Nychburris but will have no voting power. Office bearers consist of: President, Vice President, Cornet and Lass for the year, Secretary and Treasurer. The office bearers and six elective members form the committee of the Club - Six = a quorum, two office bearers and four members.
The committee fixes times and places of their meetings and meet as often as they find necessary.
Cornets Club events for 2010 are as follows:-
Friday April 16th . Introductory Dance in Dumfries.
Friday May 7th . Cornets Dinner in the Park House, Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries. Tickets available from Pam Davers, 248 Annan Road, Dumfries or 07825 74107.
Sunday May 23rd. Family Fun Day for Charity.
Thursday May 27th. `Young Riders Party` from 7.00pm to 9.30pm, at the Townhouse Hotel, Dumfries. Tickets available from principals.
Thursday June 10th. Lynors Party. Venue to be confirmed. Tickets available from Lynors.
Sunday June 13th. Kirkin` of the Cornet at St Michaels Church at 11.00 AM and Songs of Praise in the evening at a venue to be announced.
Monday June 14th. Installation of Principals at the Midsteeple at 7.30 PM.
Tuesday June 15th. Cornet and Lass Party at the Mount Sydney, Dumfries. Tickets available from Cornet and Lass.
Wednesday June 16th. Cornets Ball at the Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries. Tickets for the Cornets Ball will be on sale at the Globe Inn, High Street, Dumfries on 2nd and 9th june between 7.00pm and 8.30pm.
Thursday June 17th. Cornets Supper at Dumfries Rugby Club 9.30pm til late. Tickets available from principals and on sale at rideouts.
