The Chairman and Members of the Lanark Lanimer Committee, and the President and Members of The Lord Cornets’ Club, would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lanimer Winter Parade
Great turnout for the Lanimer Winter Parade tonight.
Streets mobbed, and 7 Lanimer Lorries took part, supported by the Lord Cornets’ Club, Lanark and District Pipe Band, Scottish Equi Centre and Bathgate Brass Band.
Only our second year, and going from strength to strength!
Have you any photos or videos of tonight’s Parade? Please share them with us on Facebook!
Thanks to all who braved the cold for your support!
Lanimer Winter Parade
With just over a week to go – we are very excited to announce the line-up for this year’s Lanimer Winter Parade.
Led by Lord Cornet Gordon Jess on Horseback carrying the Royal Burgh Standard and Lanimer Queen Morgan Shillan in an illumined car, no fewer than 7 of our Lanimer Sponsors will be showcasing their Lanimer Lorries as you have never seen them before in our fantastic illuminated parade.
Music entertainment will be provided by Lanark & District Pipe Band and Bathgate Brass Band, with the parade finished off with some seasonal cheer with Santa’s Christmas Train.
As part of ‘Late Night Lanark’ shopping event you can also take the opportunity to kick start you Christmas shopping and support out local businesses.
Please spread the word and come along to what promises to be a great evening!!
Lanimer Court 2017
It might only be November, but preparations are well underway at the Lanark Lanimer Committee for next year’s Lanimer Celebrations.
In advance of the selection of members of next year’s Lanimer Court (scheduled for a ‘Top Secret’ date in January 2017) – consent forms have been distributed to our local schools for all interested in being put forward to the draw.
Should your child be interested in participating in next year’s Lanimer Court – can we request that completed forms are returned by no later than Monday 19th December.
If you require a form or have any queries on the Lanimer Court, please contact the Lanimer Committee Court Convener, Karen Brown on Lanimercourt@yahoo.co.uk
Best of luck to all who apply!
For information – 2017 Court Members of the will be selected from schools as follows;
New Lanark Primary School
Lanimer Queen, 2 Chief Maids, 2 Ladies in Waiting – all from P7
Crown Bearer and Proclamation Bearer – from P7
2 Page Boys – from P2
Lanark Grammar School
2 Ladies in Waiting – from S1
Champion, First Lord, Second Lord, 4 Outriders – from S1-S3
St Mary’s Primary School
2 Ladies in Waiting – from P7
Sceptre Bearer – from P7
Robert Owen Memorial Primary School
2 Ladies in Waiting – from P7
Sword Bearer – from P7
Lanark Primary School
2 Ladies in Waiting – from P7
2 Yeoman – from P7
Kirkfieldbank Primary School
2 Ladies in Waiting – from P7
2 Heralds – from P7
Lanimer Silver Club Renewals for 2017 and Winter Lanimer Procession
Dear Silver Club Member
Thank you for your continuing support of the Lanimer Silver Club. It’s now time for 2017 membership renewals, so we have included details below about payment methods. Our valued agents are already out and about in the Lanark area so if you have already renewed – thank you !
News – 2016 Winter Lanimer Procession
The Annual Subscription for 2017 is still only £10.00 per ticket. THE JACKPOT PRIZE IN JUNE WILL AGAIN BE A MASSIVE £5,000 CASH! SPLIT 5 WAYS TO MAKE 5 SEPARATE WINNERS OF £1.000 EACH. And, of course, there are over 240 cash prizes every year varying from £100 to £10.
All our usual membership renewal methods are available so if you already pay by Standing Order or Direct Debit you don’t need to do anything. We’ll be sending out a separate mailshot to our Postal Members. If you paid online last year (or wish to this year), simply log in to your account at www.lanimersilverclub.co.uk and go to your ‘My Tickets’ page.
Annual Direct Debit
Pay for some or all your tickets by Annual Direct Debit and we’ll keep your membership up to date automatically. Our payment provider, GoCardless, holds your details securely and notifies you in advance of each payment. Your payments are protected by the Direct Debit guarantee.
Credit Card / Debit Card / Paypal
You can also renew your tickets using a Credit or Debit card using our Paypal payments page.
How to Renew …
Online
Register your tickets on our website at www.lanimersilverclub.co.uk/register (if you haven’t already done so). All you will need are a few contact details and the security codes from your 2016 tickets. Note that you only need to go through the registration process once. You can then add the rest of your tickets to that account using just their security codes.
Once the tickets are registered to your account, you can renew by Direct Debit or with a Credit/Debit card or Paypal via the ‘My Tickets’ page
By Post
If you are a Postal member we will be in touch shortly,.
For full information about all renewal methods, visit www.lanimersilverclub.co.uk/renew
Tickets
Our website allows you to print any tickets linked to your account. If you have tickets that you normally send as a gift and wish us to send you printed tickets as in previous years then simply send us an email and we’ll pop them in the post to you.
Lanimer Winter Parade
It’s just a little over 2 weeks until our Lanimer Winter Parade at 6.30pm on the 25th of November as part of the Late Night Lanark shopping event.
We are pleased to announce that this years parade will be bigger than ever – with 7 of our Lanimer Sponsors showcasing their 2016 entries in our illuminated parade.
Musical entertainment will be provided by Lanark and District Pipe Band and we are pleased to announce that we will also be joined by Bathgate Brass Band.
Our 2016 Lord Cornet Gordon Jess will be also be joining the parade on horseback with some of his Ex Lord Cornet supporters.
There will also be an appearance of some special Seasonal guests courtesy of Goudlings Winter Wonderland!
Watch this space for further details!
Lanimer Silver Club
The Lanimer Silver Club is one of the main sources of revenue for our annual Lanimer festivities and is a great way to support our historic celebrations.
With cash prize draws every month and extra special £1,000 draws at Christmas and Lanimers – it is a great club to be part of.
You can join the Lanimer Silver Club at the link below – or if you are already a member you can renew your £10 annual membership here too. Memberships also make a perfect gift for friends and family.
The next special £1,000 draw will take place at the Christmas Market / Lights switch on event in Lanark High Street on the 19th November at 4pm.
The Lanimer Committee thanks one and all for their ongoing support in helping keep our historic Lanimer Celebrations one of the most spectacular events in Britain!
Lanimer Illuminated Winter Parade
Come along to see our spectacular 2016 Lanimer illuminated winter parade on the 25th November.
Part of the ‘Late Night Lanark’ shopping event – this years parade will be led by our Lanimer Queen Morgan Shillan will include 7 of our Lanimer entrants who will be accompanied with music from the Lanark & District Pipe Band.
Last years event was a great success and the illumintaed lanimer lorries were fantastic! Why not take the oppotunity to support our local shops, a number of whom will have special offers on for the event.
We look forward to seeing you there – please remember to wrap up nice and warm!
Lanark Lanimer Committee AGM 2016
The Annual General Meeting of the Lanark Lanimer Committee took place on Wednesday 26th October in the Harry Smith Complex, Lanark.
The following Office Bearer, Convener and Non-Executive appointments were made.
Office Bearers
- Chairman
- Loraine Swan
- Vice Chairman
- Ex-Lord Cornet John Dickman
- Hon. Secretary
- Molly M. Cumming
- Hon. Treasurer
- Paul Brien
- Past Chairman
- Ex-Lord Cornet Millar T. Stoddart
Sub Committees
- Archivist / Brochure / Publicity
- Convener
- Ex-Lord Cornet Gordon Gray
- Convener
- Bands / Tattoo
- Convener
- Ex-Lord Cornet David Murdoch
- Convener
- Castlebank / Children’s Treats / Lowland Games
- Convener
- John S. Clarkson
- Convener
- Collections / Fundraising / Patrons
- Convener
- Ex-Lord Cornet Kenny Lean
- Convener
- Commentator / Cross / Judges / Procession
- Convener
- Lord Cornet Gordon Jess
- Convener
- Court / Transport
- Convener
- Karen Brown
- Convener
- Marches / Police Liaison
- Convener
- Ross Fitzgerald
- Convener
- Reception
- Convener
- Bryan Kerr
- Convener
- Silver Club
- Convener
- Janet Aitken
- Convener
Non Executive
- Critic
- Margaret Scott
Coalburn Silver Band
Coalburn Silver Band, who appear in our Morning Procession and Evening Spectacular every Lanimer Week, will be in concert on Thursday 8 September at Woodpark Primary School, Lesmahagow.
The band will be performing ‘Images for Brass’ by Stephen Bulla, the 2nd Section test piece chosen for the National Championships in Cheltenham taking place on Saturday 17 September.
The concert starting at 7.30pm will also feature the Coalburn Bronze Band and local vocalists Neve Crooks and Skye Watson.
Entry is £5 on the door and there is free entry for all primary school pupils.
http://www.coalburnsilverband.co.uk/flying-the-flag-for-scotland.html