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 2008 (with some dates yet to be announced) are as follows:-

Sunday April 27th. Family Fun Day & Treasure Hunt at Park Farm.

Thursday June 12th. Lynors Party at Dumfries Rugby Club, New Abbey Road, Dumfries. The theme for 2008 is `Sixties` and fancy dress is a must. The organisers are expecting to see lots of Hippies, Mods and Mini Skirts!!! (the girls can wear them as well, if they like). The party starts at 7.00pm.   

Sunday June 15th. Kirkin` of the Cornet at St Michaels Church at 11.00 AM and Songs of Praise at the newly opened Leisure Centre `DG1` at 8.00 PM.

Monday June 16th. Installation of Principals at the Midsteeple at 7.30 PM.

Tuesday June 17th. Cornet and Lass Party. Time and Venue to be arranged and announced.

Wednesday June 18th. Cornets Ball at the Easterbrook Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm.             Tickets for the ball will be on sale at the Globe Inn, High Street, Dumfries.

Thursday June 19th. Cornets Club Supper at the Rugby Club, New Abbey Road, Dumfries. Tickets can be purchased from Bob Kennedy at the Rideouts.