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    HAWICK COMMON-RIDING

    Waiting is over for Fither John as he seizes ‘opportunity of a liftime’

    Thursday, June 7th, 2018 - Written by GRAHAM FORD
    A proud Fither receives his badge of office from the provost

    Last Thursday night’s first Hut of the Common-Riding season saw Hawick’s very own theatre of dreams  stage the latest absorbing episode in this unrivalled celebration of ours.

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