Four vie for role of Cornet

Last updated 05:19, Friday, 09 May 2008

THE public meeting and election of the 2008 Langholm Cornet takes place in the Buccleuch Centre today and four candidates have put their names forward.

The public vote takes place between 6pm and 8pm followed by the meeting.

Keith Davidson, 29, is standing for the second time and works as a plumber for J W Grieve Border Gas. His father Neil was Cornet in 1970, as was his uncle Tommy Morrison in 1979 and grandfather Edgar Morrison in 1948.

Standing for the first time is Derek Stewart Hogg, 28, who works as a forestry contractor and is the son of Rob and Wilma Hogg of Garden Cottage, Potholm.

Graeme Wylie Murray, 26, standing for the third time, is a residential child care worker.

He is the son of John and Linda Murray of Glendhu, Wauchope Place and plays rugby for Langholm when his job allows. He is also involved in training a flapper.

His father was Cornet in 1976 and his grandfather John Murray was Cornet in 1946.

Standing for the fourth time is Simon Richardson, 30, who has his own forestry contracting business.

He is the son of Les and Kate Richardson of Academy Place and enjoys shooting and watching rugby.

He first rode the Common in 1985 and joined the Castle Craigs Club the same year.