KELSO CIVIC WEEK
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the big event

THE KeLSO LADDIES RIDE TO YETHOLM
​Saturday 18th July 2020

Due to government restrictions relating to Coronavirus, this event will not take place in 2020
The Kelso Laddie and his mounted supporters will leave Kelso Racecourse at 8.00am.
They will be led to The Square before departing at 8.30am Hon. President Dean Weatherston will wish the riders
“Safe Oot, Safe In”.
The route to be taken under the direction of the Chief Marshall, Ex-Kelso Laddie Graham Young will be via the old railway line down to Sprouston, Pot’s Close, Lempitlaw, stopping for refreshments at Hoselaw, then by Wideopen and Venchen Hill.    (Link to route map at the foot of this page)
Arrival at Yetholm War Memorial expected at 11.15am where the Kelso Laddie will place a wreath.

The party will then proceed to The Green, Kirk Yetholm, where greetings will be exchanged with the Yetholm Festival Committee, and the Laddie and his supporters will be welcomed by the Chairman of Yetholm Community Council or their representative.
Refreshments will be available on The Green at Kirk Yetholm.
Those competing for the oldest and youngest riders cups or making the Ride for the first time should give their names to Margaret Riddell MBE, at the Haugh, Yetholm.
At 1.30pm the riders will leave Yetholm, proceeding to Primside, Linton (approx. 2.45pm), Bowmont Forest and Spylaw.   The Laddie will lead his followers into the town arriving in Kelso Square at 4.30pm where the Laddie will be presented with his Blue Bonnet by Valerie Neil, before saluting the Cavalcade.

The route is under the discretion of the Chief Marshall, Ex-Kelso Laddie Robert Hogarth and is subject to change on the day.   (Link to route map is at the foot of this page)

A Challenge Cup gifted by the late Ex-Kelso Laddie David Brunton will be presented by the President, Dean Weatherston, to the youngest rider completing the journey with or without the aid of a leading rein. The Rodger Fish Cup will also be presented to the oldest rider completing the journey. They will be escorted into The Square by the Chief Marshal
immediately behind the Principals.

Those completing the Yetholm Ride for the first time can collect their commemorative badge (£2.00 each) at the Racecourse after the ride.
NOTE – Please note that the ride to Yetholm will leave from Kelso Racecourse and that the parking of vehicles will only be permitted at the Racecourse. Only Official Cars will be allowed in the first field below the New Bridge when the cavalcade departs Kelso. On the return journey from Yetholm riders are asked to be mounted by 1.25pm.
After meetings with Health and Safety the Committee regrets we cannot allow horses in amongst cars on the Haugh at Yetholm. There will be a roped off area for horses only.
Parking at Yetholm Haugh.
​Due to substantial costs for essential cover at the Rideouts the
Car Park at the Haugh will this year will again be £5.
Click here for the route
Lost child point is: Speaker van at Kirk Yetholm - Plough hotel in Town Yetholm
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  • Home
  • 50th & 25th Laddies
  • 2020 Events
    • Special 2020 Events
    • Civic Week at a Glance
    • 10k Run
    • Poetry Competition
    • Garden Fancy Dress
    • Art Competition
    • Childrens Pet Show
    • Spot the odd object
  • Gallery
    • Your 2019 Photos
    • Pre civic Week
    • Kelso Civic Week
      • Declaration
      • Morebattle Rideout
      • Saturday
        • Tennis Challenge
        • 5-a-side Football (Senior)
        • Golf Gents Open
        • Clay Pigeon Shoot
      • Sunday
        • 10K Run
        • Family Day
        • Baby Show
        • 5-a-side Football (Junior)
        • Laying of Wreath
        • Kirkin of Laddie
      • Monday
        • Art Exhibition
        • Pet Show
        • Ride to Heiton & Roxburgh
        • Whipman's & Sprouston Ride
        • Equestrian events
      • Tuesday
        • Ride to Stichill, Hume & Ednam
        • Darts Competition
        • Karaoke
      • Wednesday
        • Children's Sports
        • Installation of Kelso Laddie
        • Torchlight
      • Thursday
        • Children's Fancy Dress
        • Ride to Floors Castle
        • Fun Cycle Run
        • Grand Civic Week Ball
      • Friday
        • Swimming Gala
        • Slater's Show Visit
      • Saturday
        • Gentleman's Breakfast
        • Ride to Yetholm
        • Entertainment in the Square
        • Fancy Dress Procession
        • Presentation of Cups
  • Songs & Poems
    • Yetholm Day
    • Civic Week in Kelsae is Really Hard to Beat
    • Kelsae Bonnie Kelsae
    • Kelso Laddies
    • Gallant Chiels O' Kelsae
    • Bonnie Kelsae Toon
    • Kelso, Jewel Upon the Tweed
    • The Bonnet Blue
    • Bonnie Kelso
    • Charming Banks O Tweed
    • Dae Richt Fear Nocht
    • Ride on, Kelso Laddies, Ride on
    • Footsteps of the Brave
  • Newsletters
  • Merchandise
  • Ex Kelso Laddies Club
  • History
    • Kelso Laddies
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