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LANARK LANIMER DAY
An ancient celebration held within the Royal Burgh of Lanark on the Thursday between the Sixth and Twelfth days of June annually since the year 1140.
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Lanimer Week In Outline
SUNDAY 7 JUNE
| 11.40am |
Procession leaves Harry Smith Centre via
Woodstock Road, Bannatyne Street, High Street (South). |
| 12 noon |
Kirkin' of the Lord Cornet-Elect,
Kenneth R Lean, in St Nicholas Parish Church. |
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Bob Barrie Memorial Trophy Invitation Fours, Lanark Waterloo Bowling Club, Waterloo Road. |
MONDAY 8 JUNE
| 6.00pm |
Perambulation of the Marches
leaves from Sheriff Court Building, Hope Street, Waterloo Road, Stey
Brae. |
| 7.15pm |
Display of Dancing at Lanark
Cross, by Celia Orr School
of Dancing (weather permitting). |
| 7.50pm |
Lanimer Silver Club Draw by Mrs
Hazel Lean, wife of Lord Cornet-Elect. |
8.00pm
(approx) |
Equestrian Procession and Perambulation
group leave from top of St Leonard Street. |
| 8.15pm |
Shifting of the Standard of the Royal Burgh
of Lanark ceremony at Lanark Cross, |
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Followed by Sashing of the Lord
Cornet by Mrs Nessie Carswell. |
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Pinning of the Cornets' Club Badge
on the Lord Cornet by Mrs Janet Downie. |
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Award of Jimmy Hamilton Memorial
Shield to best turned out young rider. |
8.45pm
(approx) |
Children's Races at Castlebank Park
(including Cornets' Race). |
| 9.30pm |
Lord Cornet's Reception in St Nicholas
Parish Hall, Castlegate. |
TUESDAY 9 JUNE
7.00pm
for 7.15pm |
Lanimer Ball at Lanark
Agricultural Centre, Hyndford Road. |
WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE
| 5.45pm |
Lord Cornet, ex-Lord Cornets muster at
Delves Park. Proficient local
riders welcome. |
| 6.00pm |
Lord Cornet's Official Ride-Out leaves
The Cross, via High Street (North), Bannatyne Street, Ladyacre Road, Whitelees Road to
the Golf Course. |
| 6.20pm |
Stirrup Cup for Principals at
Golf Club then Procession proceeds at a walk to Racecourse. |
6.40pm
(approx) |
Traditional Lanimer Races at
Racecourse. |
| 7.20pm |
Riders leave for March Stone at
Robiesland entrance, thence to Clearburn, on to New Lanark. |
| 8.00pm (approx) |
Welcome
from New Lanark Community Council to
President of Lord Cornets' Club. |
| 8.00pm (approx) |
Presentation of New Lanark
'Loving Cup' to Lanimer Queen-Elect, Taylor Forrest.
Presentation of prizes for Horse Races at Racecourse. Vote of thanks
from President of Lord Cornets' Club |
| 8.30pm |
Ride out proceeds via Braxfield Lodge,
Braxfield and Hollow Park to Delves
Park. |
THURSDAY 11 JUNE
| 8.15am |
Lord Cornet and Ex-Lord Cornets process
from his home via St Leonard Street, water tower, Smyllum Road,
Kenilworth Road, Woodstock Road to Harry Smith Car Park. |
| 8.35am |
Arrival for "Safe Oot, Safe In" Toast
by Provost of South Lanarkshire, in Harry Smith Centre. |
| 9.00am |
Assembly and judging of Lanimer entries: top
of St Leonard Street and adjacent streets. |
| 9.10am |
Cornets' Equestrian Procession proceed
to Bloomgate via Woodstock Road, Kenilworth Road (Shand's opening),
St Leonard Street, Kildare Road, Gallowhill Road, Cleghorn Road,
Hope Street. |
| 9.15am |
Non-riding Ex-Lord Cornets, Dignitaries
leave Harry Smith Centre and proceed to Stanmore Avenue/Highburgh
Avenue via Woodstock Road, Bannatyne Street, St Leonard Street. |
| 9.30am |
Massed bands accompany Lord Cornet's
Equestrian Procession
from Bloomgate to Highburgh Avenue, via High Street (North) and St Leonard Street. |
| 10.00am |
Lord Cornet Kenny Lean leads Morning Procession
from St Leonard Street. |
11.30am
(approx) |
Crowning of Taylor Forrest, Lanimer
Queen for 2009. |
| 12 noon |
Castlebank Park events begin for all the
family. |
| 1.40pm |
Lord Cornet's Foot Procession
leaves for Castlegate from Ladyacre Road with massed bands. |
| 2.20pm |
Lord Cornet's Equestrian Lanimer Ride
Out leaves from Delves Park. |
| 5.15pm |
Evening Spectacular at Lanark
Cross and Lord Cornet begins procession to the Cross. |
| 5.30pm |
Lord Cornet's Declaration at
Lanark Cross. |
| 7.30pm |
Lanimer Queen's Reception in the
Lanark Grammar School Hall. |
FRIDAY 12 JUNE
| 7.30pm |
Lanimer Queen's Reception in the
Lanark Grammar School Hall. |
SUNDAY 14 JUNE
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The Lanimer Quaich: Invitation Mixed Pairs, Lanark Thistle Bowling Club, Castlehill. |
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The Lanimer Trophy: Open Mixed
Foursomes Golf Tournament, Lanark Golf Course. |
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