The Lanimer Committee are pleased to advise that a recording of this years Lanimer Queens Reception, from the 8th June 2018 is now available to view on Youtube – via the link below.
We hope you enjoy this video of what was a very special night, with some excellent performances from participants in our 2018 Lanimer Procession.
Photo courtesy of Deejay Neilson photography
Lanark Lanimer Committee and its Chairman, Ex-Lord Cornet John Dickman, thank everyone involved in helping to maintain the traditions of Lanimer Week. We congratulate Lord Cornet Gary Winnng, Lanimer Queen Anna Martin, Crowning Lady Miss Lea Barrie and Sashing Lady Mrs Margo Murdoch for the dignity, composure and enthusiasm with which they carried out their duties, bathed in sunshine throughout the week.
Lord Lieutenant Lady Susan Haughey joined us on Lanimer Day and we welcomed Depute Lieutenant Millar Stoddart for the Kirkin’ of the Lord Cornet-elect and the Marches and Shifting of the Standard ceremony, which introduced our new Burgh Standard.
The Lord Cornets’ Equestrian Processions, visiting dignitaries, Lanimer Procession entrants, Lanimer Court and Bands demonstrated their commitment to Lanimer Week. Lanimer Day was a true spectacle. We are grateful for the support of South Lanarkshire Council, led by Provost Ian McAllan. Local Land Services staff at Caldwellside, and Roads and Transport were outstanding throughout the week, ensuring the safety of all taking part and smooth movement of all processions.
Police Scotland, including the Mounted Branch, served us well, and patiently. The assistance and guidance of all these officers is much appreciated by all of us. We also thank members of St Andrews First Aid who support us in impressive numbers, and had a busy Lanimer Day helping those overcome with the heat of the day.
Lanark Rugby Club provided support, stewarding on the Perambulation route. Celia Orr’s dancers gave us another spectacular display at Lanark Cross with the backdrop of sunny skies on a warm Monday evening. We are grateful to Lanark Floral Art Club members who prepared the beautiful bouquets for the Court Ladies and donated the Lanimer Queen’s headdress. Shopkeepers, residents and court families provided added colour by decorating homes, shops and gardens in good numbers this year.
The Lanimer Committee is grateful to be able to call on local businesses and organisations. Special thanks go to McKellar’s, Jewellers for their donation of the Lanimer Queen’s watch; to Ross of Lanark for access to their yard for procession assemblies. Morrison’s, who provided a much-needed water stop for the Lanimer procession, and made contributions to other events. Tesco gave generous support to the Friday children’s events and B&M donated water for all the Reception participants. Local businesses afforded premises for building Lanimer entries, or display of court dresses, while others contributed through advertising in the Lanimer brochure, and selling brochures. The Lanimer committee thanks you all sincerely.
We are indebted to the landowners within whose properties and policies our March Stones sit; their permission allowing us to follow tradition, unbroken since 1140AD, to check Lanark’s boundaries. We depend on the courtesy of the public, young and old, to proceed in a courteous manner through these properties. 1552 perambulated the long-established route on the Monday evening.
Our Critic this year is Ms Helen McCall, a former Sashing lady. We await with anticipation her views on our Lanimer celebrations. Young Farmers and our official mascots shook buckets to encourage contributions to the Official Collections, raising £2266.25. Thanks go to everyone who contributed, and to the loyal supporters of the Silver Club, Patrons Scheme and the Lanimer Brochure. It all goes to help 2019 Lanimer Funds. The New Lanark Village Group hosted at New Lanark, and presented the Loving Cup to the Lanimer Queen-elect. The Lord Cornets’ Club is always grateful for their support during the official Tuesday evening Rideout. The Air Cadets turned out smartly in the Lanimer Procession, on several official duties. The Tolbooth Trust mounted a Lanimer-themed exhibit which was much appreciated by all. We thank the above-mentioned for their valued contributions, services and generous support provided throughout Lanimer Week.
As we begin to plan for 2019 we wish Lord Cornet Gary Winning and Lanimer Queen Anna Martin a happy and well-deserved year in their roles. To all acknowledged above, to anyone we may have missed, inadvertently, and to everyone else who shared the sunshine-drenched spectacle that was Lanimer Week 2018, we say, ‘Thank You’, once again – and ask only that you put in your diary the week surrounding Thursday 6 June 2019, for another spectacular Lanimer celebration.
Molly Cumming, Honorary Secretary
Photo courtesy of Deejay Neilson photography
The Lanimer publicity team are pleased to share with you a number of online photo albums which have been sent to us by various contributors.
We hope to include many of these within our Lanimer Review 2018 Brochure which will be on sale on the approach to our Illuminated Lanimer Winter Parade in November.
We would like to thank all who have contributed photographs so far, they look fabulous!
Do you have any photos from Lanimer week 2018 you would like to share with us? If so, please drop us an email at brochure@lanarklanimers.co.uk and we will gladly share them.
Crowning of Lanimer Queen Anna Martin – Photo Courtesy of John Watson
Contributor – John Watson
Contributor – Alasdair Wilson (AJW Photography)
Contributor – Deejay Neilson
Contributor – Gordon Gray
Contributor – John Durham
Contributor – Sheila Spence
Contributor – Stuart Spence
The Chairman of the Lanimer Committee, Ex Lord Cornet John Dickman has asked us to share his message of thanks;
“What a great Lanimer week this has been! I have to say a huge congratulation to our Lanimer Queen Anna and her court for the excellent way they conducted themselves and carried out their duties.
Many thanks to all the Lanimer entrants and to the Lanimer Committee and helpers for all their hard work which resulted in a fabulous week and a spectacular procession.
Thanks also to the Lord Cornets’ Club and in particular, Ex-Lord Cornet Gordon Gray and Karen for organising a superb Lanimer Ball.
Looking forward to Lanimers 2019!”
John Dickman
Chairman,
Lanark Lanimer committee
The Annual Lanimer Lanarkshire Highland Dancing competition took place in Lanark Grammar today.
Picture here are Lanimer Committee Chairman Ex Lord Cornet John Dickman with the Lanarkshire trophy winners, outside with dancers from Celia Orr School of Dancing and with Robyn Macmillian winner of Best Under 16 Dancer for Lanarkshire and Best Clydesdale dancer.
Congratulations to all involved in this annual event.
During Lanimer Week 2018, T Henry Shanks will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of his installation as Lord Cornet, and Senga Hamilton her Crowning as Lanimer Queen in 1968.
Congratulations to both Henry and Senga on their 50th Anniversaries.
Thanks to John Prior for the wonderful photographs.
After months of meticulous planning, weeks of anticipation the BIG DAY is finally here;
The 2018 Lanimer Brochure is now on sale!!
Now at the reduced price of ONLY £3 this year’s Brochure now has more Lanimer Content then ever before.
All the official Lanimer portraits of our Lanimer Principals, photos and details of EVERY member of the Lanimer court and details on this year’s New Burgh Standard, this year’s edition is certainly a collector’s edition.
The Lanimer Committee would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all the local business who have supported this year’s 54th edition through their adverts, which is greatly appreciated.
Every penny from the sale of our Brochures goes towards the running of our festivities, so please grab a copy and support your Lanimer celebrations.
On sale at;
Weirs Newsagents, Benson’s, Helen R. Beauty, Jacks, Tariqs, Wilsons Keystore, KFB village store, WH Smith’s, Sweet Occasions, Fringes, Post office, RS McColls, Ross’s garage, Morrisons, Gibbys, Feenans and Lanark Auction Market.
Thanks to all these business for selling for us!
So please go and grab a copy today!
For our followers outwith the Royal Burgh, the 2018 Lanimer Brochure is now also available for purchase online HERE
Just over two weeks until Lanimer Day 2018!!!
As part of the equestrian events for Lanimer Week 2018, we are requesting that all riders pre-register with The Lord Cornets’ Club.
Registration is FREE, but mandatory, so that we can ensure the continued safe running of our equestrian activities throughout Lanimer Week.
Those looking to take part in the Monday Procession or the Official Lanimer Rideout on Tuesday 5th June should return a completed form by Sunday 27th May.
RIDERS PACK
Lanimer Tuesday and Thursday Ride Precis for Insurance (PDF)
Rideout Thursday Afternoon 2018 (PDF)
Riders Registration Form 2018 (PDF)
Riders Registration Form 2018 (MS Word)
Riders Consent Form Tuesday 5.6.2018 (PDF)
Riders Consent Form Thursday 7.6.2018 (PDF)
Riders Consent Form (Minors) 2018 (PDF)