The Lord Cornets’ Club AGM 2026

The Annual General Meeting of The Lord Cornets’ Club was held on Friday 20th February at Lanark Golf Club.

Lord Cornet Elect Karl Stewart was welcomed to the Club by the outgoing President, Ex Lord Cornet Iain Hughes, who presented him with his Lord Cornet Elect Sash, Brass Badge, and Club Tie.

John Prior was also awarded Honorary Membership of The Lord Cornets’ Club for his many years of support to the Club, Lanark, and the wider community, particularly with his photography skills.

Later in the meeting, Ex Lord Cornet Gary Winning was appointed as Club President for 2026/2027.

A full list of appointments made at the Annual General Meeting were as follows:

  • President
    • Ex Lord Cornet Gary Winning
  • Vice-President
    • Ex Lord Cornet Ian Douglas
  • Secretary
    • Ex Lord Cornet David Strachan
  • Treasurer
    • Ex Lord Cornet David Strachan
  • Minute Secretary
    • Ex Lord Cornet Brian Ross
  • Dance/Social Convener
    • Ex Lord Cornet Ross Fitzgerald
  • Annual Dinner Convener
    • Ex Lord Cornet Derek McGuinness
  • Horse Convener
    • Ex Lord Cornet Ian Douglas
  • General Committee
    • President
    • Vice-President
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Minute Secretary
    • Ex Lord Cornet Tom Waddell
    • Ex Lord Cornets Stuart Wilson
    • Ex Lord Cornet Kevin McNally
    • Lord Cornet Edward Pringle
    • Lord Cornet Elect Karl Stewart
  • Representative on Lord Cornet Elect Selection Committee
    • Ex Lord Cornet Gordon Jess
  • Kirkin’ of the Lord Cornet Elect Advisor
    • Ex Lord Cornet David Strachan
  • Club Chaplain
    • Rev Canon Drew Sheridan

The evening concluded with an excellent meal provided by the Catering Team at Lanark Golf Club, followed by a social gathering with the members performing their party pieces.