The Lanark Lanimer Committee are delighted to announce that Catherine McClymont will be the 2025 Sashing Lady, proudly presenting Lord Cornet elect Edward Pringle with his sash of office at his installation following the Perambulation of the Marches on Monday 9th June.

Catherine McClymont has been a dedicated South Lanarkshire Councillor since 2012, where she has tirelessly served the Lanark community.

Her commitment and passion for our Royal Burgh have made a significant impact, and her selection as the Sashing Lady is a testament to her ongoing support for local traditions and celebrations.

A strong advocate for the Lanimer Celebrations within her role in the local authority, Catherine is also an active member of the Discover Lanark BID team, working to promote and enhance the charm of our historic town.

Her involvement in our community extends beyond this, as she is a past member of the Clydesdale Sports Council and the New Lanark Trust, further demonstrating her dedication to fostering community spirit and heritage.

Catherine is honored to accept her role and is looking forward to embracing the celebration of Lanark’s rich history and vibrant community spirit during our 2025 Lanimer festivities.

The Lanark Lanimer Committee would like to wish Catherine and her family a very Happy Lanimers.

On Saturday night we held our annual speed quiz fundraiser and here are a very happy Rosa and Marcus who were part of the winning team Lil Mr being presented with their prize by this year’s Lord Cornet Elect Edward Pringle.

Save the date for the first Lanimer Colour Run on 20th September 2025!

A fun event for all of the family!

Details on how to take part to follow soon!

Desperately seeking Susan…..Margaret, Graham, Elaine, Iain, Alison and friends.

We are trying to get the Lanimer Silver Club active tickets up to 2000 this year. We’re in the high 1900’s and would love some new members.

Please get in touch if you’d like a ticket – helping to support Lanimers and the procession.

www.lanimersilverclub.co.uk

(Photograph courtesy of DeeJay Neilson)

The Annual General Meeting of The Lord Cornets’ Club was held on Friday 21st February at Lanark Golf Club.

Lord Cornet Elect Edward Pringle was welcomed to the Club by the outgoing President, Ex Lord Cornet Gordon Jess, who presented him with his Lord Cornet Elect Sash, Brass Badge, Club Tie, and Club Rosettes.

Later in the meeting, Ex Lord Cornet Iain Hughes was appointed as Club President for 2025/2026.

A full list of appointments made at the Annual General Meeting were as follows:

• President
  • Ex Lord Cornet Iain Hughes
• Vice-President
  • Ex Lord Cornet Gary Winning
• Secretary
  • Ex Lord Cornet David Strachan
• Treasurer
  • Ex Lord Cornet David Strachan
• Minute Secretary
  • Ex Lord Cornet Brian Ross
• Dance/Social Convener
  • Ex Lord Cornet Derek McGuinness
• Annual Dinner Convener
  • Ex Lord Cornet Ian Douglas
• Horse Convener
  • Ex Lord Cornet Gary Winning
• General Committee
  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Minute Secretary
  • Ex Lord Cornet Tom Waddell
  • Ex Lord Cornet Ross Fitzgerald
  • Lord Cornet Kevin McNally
  • Lord Cornet Elect Edward Pringle
• Representative on Lord Cornet Elect Selection Committee
  • Ex Lord Cornet Stephen Pillans
• Kirkin’ of the Lord Cornet Elect Advisor
  • Ex Lord Cornet David Strachan
• Club Chaplain
  • Rev Louise Mackay

The evening concluded with an excellent meal provided by the Catering Team at Lanark Golf Club, followed by a social gathering with the members performing their party pieces.

WE NEED YOU!

The Lanimer Silver Club are keen to increase their membership. We’re asking people to get in touch, to buy a Silver Club ticket, to help raise the needed funds for this years celebrations.

Tickets can be selected online at Lanimersilverclub.co.uk or by buying an Instant ticket at Jane & Senga Hair Design or Kelly at Glamorous in the High Street.

This week we will post the full list of winners from the first draw and carry out a second draw next weekend.

Still loads of money prizes to give away, especially the 4 x £1000.00 on Marches Night.

Please support your local celebrations.

All of the money after issuing the prizes, is given to the Lanimer Committee to help meet the cost of our celebrations.

The Funeral Service for Ex Lord Cornet Joe Lambie will take place on Monday 3rd March at 12 noon in St Nicholas Parish Church, then to St Catherine’s Cemetery in Lanark.

Although Joe was a member of St John’s Church in Carluke, as very much a Lanark man, and an Ex Lord Cornet, the Lambie Family know that he would really have appreciated the service being held in his home town.

(Photograph taken from the 1970 Lanimer Brochure)

The Funeral Mass for Vena Kelly, Crowning Lady in 1973, will take place at 9:30am on Monday 17th February in St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Maddiston Road, Brightons, Falkirk, FK2 0SB.

The Interment will take place thereafter at Polmont Cemetery, Grange Road, Polmont, FK2 0XZ at 11:00am.

(Photograph taken from the 1973 Lanimer Brochure)