Lanimer Day Poster 2016

Youth Ride Out – Friday 3rd June 2016

Tuesday Ride Out – Tuesday 7th June 2016

9th June 2016 is fast approaching and this date means so much to all who hold Lanark Lanimers to their hearts, both this years’s participants and yesteryear’s. One never forgets and folks will be returning from far and near to witness the best Procession in Scotland and the UK.

Once again our Sponsors with their participating children and adults will showcase ingenuity and enthusiasm to ensure spectacle for the spectators.

A hint of what you will see and hear …

From Medieval Royal Court to The Big Top Circus, Greek Gods and the 1st Olympics, the 50s in true Happy Days style, Star Wars and a trip into space, Down on the Farm and a visit to deepest Africa, Spanish Harlam and Rio Fun, Games we play and Spot that Emu, U3A strikes out and Up, up and Away, American footballers and Strictly Come Dancing Roadshow to name but a few to tantalise you to come along.

Music abounds with Pipe and Silver Bands and Samba and Accordion Music to keep you dancing.

Our Lanimer Queen Morgan Shillan and Champion Cameron Thomson are both excited and honoured to have been selected to represent their schools and be the stars of this wonderful event.

Lord Cornet Gordon Jess and his supporters will head the procession which leaves from St Leonard Street at 10am.

To rival a Disney Parade any day, come along and be transported to Fun, Tradition and Community Spirit at its very best.

The theme for this competition is up to you!

To enter the competition all you have to do is get neighbours together and agree a theme for your street. From flags, bunting and floral ideas (real or artificial) to a topical theme or support for a Lanimer entry, court member or adult principal, it’s your choice! It would be great if all the neighbours could take part but there will be no penalty if only some participate.

Your entry should be on show by the beginning of Lanimer Week. It will be judged during that week and prior to Lanimer Day. The winners will be announced at the end of the Crowning Ceremony.

To take part all you have to do is text, phone or email: Your street name/address and contact person and the title of your theme to Loraine Swan: 07964 041374 or swan.loraine@yahoo.com

Have a go! We’d love to see you join in.

Decorated Street Competition Invitation

The theme for this year’s competition is THE OLYMPIC GAMES 2016 offering First, Second and Third Prizes.

To enter the competition you can interpret the theme by: mounting a display in your shop window; or dressing the whole window to reflect the theme; or dressing the window(s) and entrance (ie whole shop front) to show your interpretation of the theme.

Your entry should be on show by the beginning of Lanimer Week It will be judged during that week and prior to Lanimer Day, The winners will be announced at the end of the Crowning Ceremony.

To take part all you have to do is text, phone or email: your shop name, address and contact person to Loraine Swan: 07964 041374 or swan.loraine@yahoo.com

Have a go! We’d love to see you join in.

Shop Front Competition Invitation

The Lanimer Highland Dancing Championships took place on Sunday 22nd May 2016 in Lanark Grammar School, Kirklands Road, Lanark. Over 150 competitors took part from all over the UK and Ireland. Miss Celia Orr, the event organiser, was delighted with the turn out and thanks Mrs Margaret Todd and Mrs May Martin for presenting the medals in the morning session and Mrs Loraine Swan, Chairman of the Lanimer Committee, for presenting the trophies in both sessions. Miss Orr thanks everyone who helped make the day such a success. The winners are as follows:

Lanimer Championship 2016 Clydesdale Local

Lucy Stewart, Lanark.

Lanimer Championship 2016 Clydesdale Local

Joanne Hall, Thankerton.

Lanimer Championship Lanarkshire/Local

Charlotte Simpson, Motherwell.

Lanimer Open Championships 2016

7yrs & under 10yrs

1st Lucy Ellie Forrest, Falkirk.
2nd Ruby Baillie, Forfar.
3rd Eilidh Gammons, Helensburgh.
4th Ruby O’Hagan, Johnstone.
5th Harriette Waddell, Forfar.
6th Hollee Carmichael, Dumbarton.

10yrs & Under 12yrs

1st Charlotte Simpson, Motherwell.
2nd Hannah Innes, Edinburgh.
3rd Hannah Butchart, Stonehaven.
4th Christy Graham, Dundee.
5th Zoe Colraine, Bonhill.
6th Zoe Bruce, Kirriemuir.

12yrs & Under 14yrs

1st Brogan Martin, Huntly.
2nd Olivia Waddell, Forfar.
3rd Jaden Lenny, Glenrothes.
4th Connor Woodcock, Forfar.
5th Louise Scoular, Blackburn.
6th Leaha Batchelar, Linlithgow.

14yrs & Under 16yrs

1st Michelle Gordon, Huntly.
2nd Amber Donaldson, Kirriemuir.
3rd Louise Barton, Ciarneyhill.
4th Jessica Baillie, Forfar.
5th Cerys Jones, Dunfermline.
6th Cameron Walker, Denny.

16yrs & Under 18yrs

1st Holly Donaldson, Kirriemuir.
2nd Finley Duncan, Banff.
3rd Jessica Morrison, Fraserburgh.
4th Melissa Fyfe, Inverness.
5th Rhiannon Charles, Helensburgh.
6th Hollie Mills, Whitley Bay.

18yrs & Over

1st Candice Walker, Leslie.
2nd Ellis Hayes, Newtonstewart.
3rd Liam Elphick, Dundee.
4th Kirstin Stewart, Leven.
5th Kirstin Kirkland, Coylton.
6th Michelle Johnston, Belfast.

Lanarkshire Closed Championship 7yrs & Under 12yrs

1st Charlotte Simpson, Motherwell.
2nd Katy Stewart, Lanark.
3rd Kayleigh Robertson, Hamilton.
4th Lucy Stewart, Lanark.
5th Amelia Barton, Lanark.
6th Kenzie McMillan, Carluke.

Lanarkshire Closed Championship 12yrs & Under 16yrs

1st Robyn McMillan, Forth.
2nd Amy Jane McLeod,Wishaw.
3rd Sarah Adamson, Motherwell.
4th Chelsea Stewart Gordon, Carluke.
5th Mary McColl, Lesmahagow.
6th Anna Ewing, Carluke.

Lanarkshire Closed Championship 16yrs and Over

1st Holly Dawson, Larkhall.
2nd Tess Bell, Lesmahagow.
3rd Joanne Hall, Thankerton.
4th Laura Morris, Hamilton.
5th Lauren Stewart, Lanark.
6th Jennifer Henderson, Carstairs Junction.

This years Lanimer Brochure is now on sale throughout Lanark, pick up a copy at; Morrisons, Ross’s Garage, D. Weir Newsagents, Bensons, Helen R. Beauty, Jack the Ironmongers, Tariqs, Nisa, KFB Village store, WH Smiths, Fringes, The Post Office, RS McColls, Gibbys and Feenans.

Don’t stay in Lanark? – don’t fret; you can buy one online at the attached on the link below.

Don’t forget – ALL money raised from the Lanimer Brochure goes directly to fund next years Lanimers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/191881802965

FUNBOX ARE COMING TO LANARK

Don’t miss Gary, Kevin and local girl Anya as they bring their brand new show; ‘Animal Magic’ to Lanark on Friday 10th of June. We’ll be performing at Greyfriars Church at 10.30am as part of the Lanimer celebrations in a show packed with songs and silliness. Tickets are available from Fringes on the High Street, Greyfriars Church Hall or through eventbrite.co.uk. Details here:

https://www.funbox.co.uk/event/friday-10th-june-lanark-greyfriars-church/

Remember to come dressed as your favourite animal or bird.

The office bearers are pleased to announce, on behalf of all its members, that Lanark Lanimer Committee is now on the Scottish Charity Register.

Our registered objective is to promote the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture and community development by organising Lanimer Week and managing its events.

This objective is set within The Constitution of Lanark Lanimer Committee.

Sad news today about the passing of Ex-Lord Cornet Ian Gray.

Ian was Lord Cornet in 1993, and was a stalwart of the Lanimer Committee.

He was instrumental in the set-up and running of the Silver Club, and was heavily involved with the Sports and Entertainments sub committees.

His brother Leonard, was Lord Cornet in 1987, and his nephew, Gordon is our current Lord Cornet.

He was found at home this morning, after neighbours raised concerns about him.

Our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends at this sad time.