LANIMER CELEBRATIONS 2020 IMPLICATIONS OF CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Lanark Lanimer Committee Executive met on Wednesday evening, 18 March 2020, to take decisions on behalf of the Lanimer Committee regarding the impact of the current COVID-19 crisis on Lanark’s 2020 Lanimer celebrations.


We appreciate that the latest advice published by the Scottish and UK Governments on COVID-19, and the limiting of social contact has profound implications for our community activities. With that in mind Lanark Lanimer Committee has taken the difficult decision to cancel all Lanimer Events for 2020.


We feel that this is the only course of action open at this time, to protect our precious community. We understand also the pressure on our vital emergency services and believe also that to reschedule activities would put additional strain on their resources.


We realise that you were looking forward to June, as we were, and will have put many plans in place but, as you know, the situation is totally outwith our control. All principals for 2020, including our Lord Cornet-elect, Crowning Lady, Sashing Lady and the Lanimer queen-elect and her court will carry forward to 2021.


We would hope that all of the above will take part in 2021 celebrations and shall issue details concerning this in due course, along with plans for 2021 celebrations.


We hope everyone in our community stays safe through this crisis and shall keep you up to date later in the year.


Ex-Lord Cornet John Dickman, Chair of Lanark Lanimer Committee, and all its members.


Coronavirus – Lanimer Committee Statement 10/03/20

Coronavirus: Implications for Lanimer Week Preparations

Preparations for this year’s Lanimer events are under way, as planned. As the current circumstances continue to evolve Lanark Lanimer Committee will continue to follow the Government’s lead, direction and, when and if required, instruction, to ensure we work with all involved, and with the town itself, to effect the safety of us all.

For now we shall continue with our planning schedule for a spectacular Lanimer Week 2020 and shall keep everyone up to date, promptly, on any changes we may have to face.

We shall advise our members entrants, riders social media and local press as anticipated adjustments occur.

Ex-Lord Cornet John Dickman, Chair,
Lanark Lanimer Committee


Lanimer Brochure 2020 Advertising

The Lanimer Committee is pleased to offer sales of adverts within the 2020 edition of our ever popular and collectable Lanimer brochure to local businesses and groups.

The Lanimer Brochure is a key source of fund raising revenue for the Lanimer Committee and makes a significant contribution to the running costs of our annual festivities. The 2020 Lanimer Brochure will be on sale from the 23rd of May and has a reach of approximately 10,000 readers within Lanark and the surrounding areas – providing great visibility of your business within the local community.

2019 & 2018 Editions of the Lanimer Brochure
have proven popular with Local Advertisers

Adverts are priced at the following competitive rates;

  • Full Page (colour / internal) @ £300
  • Half Page (colour / internal) @ £150
  • Quarter Page (colour / internal) @ £100
  • Inside Rear Cover @ £400

The above rates are based on print ready artwork being provided by advertisers. 

Adverts previously contained within the last years brochure will be re-used at no additional cost to advertisers. New artwork can be created by the Lanimer Publicity team for and additional charge of £30 per advert.

To allow for page setting & development of the 2020 Brochure – ALL ADVERTS MUST BE PAID BY MARCH 30th

Should you wish to advertise in our 2020 Brochure, please fill out the online form below;

LANIMER BROCHURE 2020 ADVERTISING 

Lanimer Brochure 2020 Advert (Please select)

I acknowledge that full payment of adverts by Monday 30th March 2020 is required to ensure inclusion in the Brochure


Sashing Lady 2020 Selected

The Lanimer Committee is delighted to announce that this years Sashing Lady will be Jean Gardner.

Jean has been a strong supporter of Lanark Rugby club for many years and has assisted in a variety of roles with the locals club. She has supported our annual celebrations through preparing the bouquets for the ladies of the Lanimer Court and by acting as a judge for decorated houses on a number of occasions.

Jean is delighted to be chosen to present Lord Cornet Elect Derek McGuinness with his sash of office on Marches night at The Cross.

We wish Jean and her family all the best for a very special Lanimer Week and hope they have a very Happy Lanimers!


Crowning Lady 2020 Selected

The Lanimer Committee is delighted to announce that this years Crowning Lady will be Sharon Hamilton.

Sharon has been a member of Lanark Primary Lanimer Committee for the past 15 years and is an active mum and fundraiser for Kirkfield United.

Sharon was crowned Lanimer Queen in 1987, representing New Lanark Primary.

This year is a double celebration for their family as her son Archie is Sword Bearer in the Lanimer Court.

Congratulations Sharon, we wish you and your family a very Happy Lanimers!


Lanimer Court 2020 Selected

Following a very busy day, last Thursday, the Lanimer Committee is delighted to announce the full list of selections for the 2020 Lanimer Court as follows,

**ROBERT OWEN MEMORIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL**

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Lanimer Queen Elect 2020 – Lacey Homes

Lanimer Queen Elect, Lacey Holmes
Chief Maid, Ellis Clark
Chief Maid, Molly Kilday
Lady in Waiting, Samantha Pratt
Lady in Waiting, Lauryn Hunter
Outrider, Lewis Hannah
Crown Bearer, Ben Parker
Sceptre Bearer, Alex Orr
Outrider, Christopher Waugh
Outrider, Jamie Dickie
Page, Jayden Girvan
Page, Billy Doak

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Robert Owen Memorial Primary School Court Members

**LANARK PRIMARY SCHOOL**

Lady in Waiting, Zara Maclean
Lady in Waiting, Lara Gourlay
Lady in Waiting, Addi Jopp
Sword Bearer, Archie Hamilton
Herald, Dillon West
Herald, Kenzie Sethi

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Lanark Primary School Court Members

**LANARK GRAMMAR SCHOOL**

Lady in Waiting, Kaylah Graham
Lady in Waiting, Katrina Finlay
The Champion, MacKenzie Curran
2nd Lord, Travis Horn
Outrider, Aaron Millar
1st Lord, Thomas Ratcliffe

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Lanark Grammar School Court Members

**ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL**

Lady in Waiting, Emma Gray
Lady in Waiting, Winter Holdsworth
Proclamation Bearer, Cailean Young

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St Mary’s Primary School Court Members

**KIRKFILEDBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL**

Yeoman, Kade Mannering
Yeoman, Rhys Fleming

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Kirkfieldbank Primary School Court Members

**NEW LANARK PRIMARY SCHOOL**

Lady in Waiting, Lana Steele
Lady in Waiting, Teigan Hill
Lady in Waiting, Alex Anderson

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New Lanark Primary School Court Members

Beatrice Clark of Stanmore House School will be this years Flower Bearer.

The Lanimer Committee would like to congratulate everyone on their selection.

We are sure you will all have a fantastic time and a very HAPPY LANIMERS!

(all photos courtesy of Mr John Prior)


Champion 2020 Selected

The Lanimer Committee is delighted to announce that this years Champion will be Mackenzie Curran of Lanark Grammar School.

Congratulations Mackenzie, we hope you and your family have a very Happy Lanimers!