The Common-Riding got under way on Wednesday night when almost 200 Teries, young and old, gathered in Rosebank Road to greet this year’s Cornet, Connor Brunton.
Toasts during the congratulatory smoker were delivered by men with an obvious passion for the Common-Riding, its traditions and all it stands for....
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Cornet Connor Brunton described it is a “huge honour” to have been chosen to lead the town’s cherished celebrations....
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Moments after being presented with her badge and song book at the annual Ex-Cornet’s Lasses’ and Ex-Acting Mothers’ Association dinner on Wednesday night, Cornet’s Lass Victoria Campbell promises she would “cherish them forever”....
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Cornet flies the Flag in style – HAWICK COMMON-RIDING 2018 SPECIAL
Smiles, sing-songs and special moments were just some of the highlights during an emotional homes and hospitals visit as Cornet Gareth Renwick and the remainder of the Big Eight brought a special part of the Common-Riding to some of the town’s oldest Teries....
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They had come from far and wide, clocking up countless miles in the process. Those in question, Hawick folk from all over the globe who had returned to the grey auld toon for the Common-Riding....
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Last Thursday morning’s Hut was undoubtedly the launch pad for three of the greatest days in the lives of Cornet Gareth Renwick and Acting Father John Lyle....
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BURNFOOT The Cornet and his official party were met by Carnival Queen Skye Clears and Carnival Cornet David Wright, in their last official duty...
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The town hall was packed, guests filled the platform, there was colour everywhere with women in all their finery, and with the Cornet’s followers and principals from the Borders town’s common-ridings and festivals lining the gallery, the scene was set for another memorable Colour-Bussing last Thursday night....
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A packed Friday morning Hut, full to the gunnels with hordes of passionate supporters, saw the Common-Riding fuse ignited in emphatic style....
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“I couldn’t believe the noise when came out of the vennel, the cheering was so loud,” is how Cornet Gareth Renwick describes the beginning of the most important day of his life....
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The Common-Riding is an all-encompassing force that holds the town together and gives it purpose and identity. This was the view expressed by local photographer and guest speaker, Lesley Fraser, who proposed the toast to The Common-Riding at the annual dinner. Lesley, who is also Common-Riding Committee secretary, highlighted the historical aspect of the event...
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Flag-bearer Gareth Renwick has been hailed the Sunshine Cornet after Saturday’s proceedings were yet again kissed by the breeze o’ summer....
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Last weekend, Hawick proved once again that it is ‘Queen o’ a’ the Borders’ as the town enjoyed another triumphant celebration of its ancient Common-Riding. ...
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While the weather may have caused a reduction in numbers, it certainly failed to dampen the enthusiasm of those following and supporting Saturday’s Denholm Ride-out....
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