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Victoria Garage

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61-63 Bridge Street

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August 2012

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who in life is important, EVERYONE! The great, the good, the famous and the rest of us were all recognised and celebrated in a ceremony that was simply mesmerising and I even found it very emotional to watch when certain nations athletes were announced into the stadium. I was side-stepped for a moment though when I didnt recognise the gentleman who was being physically supported and helped by a nurse to perform at a very symbolic moment in the ceremony, it was Mohammed Ali. Even at a time in his life when he is fighting a fight which he is guaranteed to lose, Ali was still showing the same bravery which he has displayed all of his life but this time he was doing it when he was at his weakest and most vulnerable and in front of a global audience of one billion people, fear is a friend only for exceptional people. He was and still is, quite simply The Greatest! Why was Ali the greatest? Was it his unmatched boxing skills which included speed, power, precision and strength. Was it the showmanship, theatre, intellect and articulated speech which he took everywhere he boxed or was it that he had everything else including the looks, personality and astuteness to take advantage of all of the above through self-promotion and the sending-up of everything and everyone and which took his sport into the stratosphere of popularity and at the same time, made him the most recognised man on the planet. Yes, all of the above made him the greatest of sportsmen but it was his courage that made Mohammed Ali the greatest of men.

Anne Maries

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Tour De Force
Feasting at the Round Table of The 2012 Olympic Games this fortnight have been the sporting knights Sirs Redgrave, Pinsent and Hoy and if all of the above were feted and honoured for splashing and trundling around in their respective sporting arenas then following Team GB,s London successes, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll can look forward to anointing a new generation of sporty icons as Sirs and Siresses. Leading this charge to Her Majestys high alter must surely be todays answer to Lancelot, arise Sir Wiggo, ye of the pedalled horse. But would Bradley Wiggins, the rough northern diamond who shuns the limelight and who prefers the closeness and cossetness of his family and has already stated that he despises, or was it detests, celebrity and everything it stands for, accept a knighthood if it were proffered. I hope he would, hes obviously proud of who(m) he is, who he represents and where he comes from and he is the antithesis of pretention and does not do sycophancy and condescension. One thing Wiggo did say after his Olympic success, and not forgetting his fantastic triumph in the 3,000km Tour De France, was that to participate-in and join him and his fellow cyclists, all that was required was a bike and a road. It should be that simple but its not. Notwithstanding the state of this countrys roads and I would like to see a Tour De France time trial stage taking place on The Dryfe Road from Lockerbie to Eskdalemuir, I can guarantee, that Wiggins, Cavendish and Co wouldnt make it as far Balgray before having to throw their 10,000 state-of-the-art machines over the nearest dyke for scrap and wait for a replacement bike just to get to Sibbaldbie, such is the state of that road, the other major concern for ordinary cyclists is how motorists in general mistreat and disrespect these vulnerable road users. I can tell you that as someone who once biked from Lockerbie to the Isle of White and experienced everything that roads and other road-users can throw at you and that was over 25 years ago when the highways were more conducive to cycling, I wouldnt thank you for the gift of one of Mr.Wiggins, carbon-framed flying-machines. This is for your information, the general motorist, because you are ignorant of the laws regarding vulnerable road users, ie. motorcyclists, horse riders and cyclists. On page 163 of The Highway Code it states on OVERTAKING, Give vulnerable road users at least as much space as you would a car, use your mirrors and signal when it is safe to do so. On the same page as this Highway Code rule is an accompanying photograph of a motorist correctly overtaking a cyclist and the car is on the other side of the road to complete the manoeuvre, simple. Not simple enough for most motorists though because what it is also stating is that if there is any on-coming traffic then you have to draw in behind a cyclist until there is room and time to complete safely the overtaking manoeuvre and then every vehicle following the cyclist has to indicate it is doing so.
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HIGH STREET, Lockerbie

GIFT SHOP

Tel. 01576 202229 Day and night

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Letters to Lockerbie
contact details

Farries, Kirk & McVean

Chartered Accountants 87 High Street

Tel. 01576 202369

E-mail, haasfarm@hotmail.co.uk

SPORT&TROPHY CENTRE
TROPHY & ENGRAVING SPECIALIST

Tel. 01576 204707

In 1967 his country found him guilty of draft evasion for its war against the nationalist Vietcong in Vietnam and he was fined $10,000 and sentenced to 5 years in jail. Ali appealed the decision but it would take almost 4 years to win his appeal and although he remained on bail for this period, he was stripped of his heavyweight title and licence to box. The stance and explosive remarks Mohammed Ali would take and make against The Vietnam War were made before it was protested against nationally and internationally and his words served as a touchstone for the racial and anti-war upheavals that rocked the sixties and inspired Martin Luther King jr.to voice his own opposition to the war. Below are a just few of Ali,s quotes which defined an era ; *I aint got no quarrel with them Vietcong, they never called me a nigger. *No, Im not going 10,000 miles to help murder, kill and burn other people to simply help continue the domination of white slave masters over dark people the world over. This is the day and age when such evil injustice must come to an end. *I figure I,ll be champ for about 10 years and then I,ll let my brother take over,- like the Kennedys down in Washington. It takes a different kind of courage and from an exceptional human being to defy, decry and expose their own hypocritical government. By R. James

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Solicitors and Estate Agents
Friendly Efficient Local Victoria Square, Lockerbie

Gordon Dinwoodie 52 High Street, Lockerbie Tel./Fax. 01576 202400

Paws & Claws

Pet Care Centre
62 High Street

E-mail: info@lockerbielaw.co.uk

Tel. 01576 202137

Tel. 01576 203945

LOCKERBIE
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Buds
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Second Hand and New furniture Antiques

30 Townhead Street

COBWEBS
Tel. 01576 202554

FOOTPRINTS
Foot Clinic/Chiropodist/Podiatrist
Thur 9am-7pm Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-4pm

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Newspaper Deliveries Dry Cleaning, Cards Refreshments, provisions

MARGARETS NEWSAGENTS
Newspapers & Magazines delivered Stationery and Confectionary 108 High Street

Enchanted Ink
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37B Bridge Street, Lockerbie

D&W Ironmongery
Dougie Byers
Tel. 01576 204445 Fax. 01576 204462
40 Mains Street

The Best in Town

open
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm

Cafe 91
91-93 High St

The Butchery
Goods Station Road Tel. 01576 203329 Quality family butchers

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01576 202379

Queens Hotel
Annan Road
Dining, Weddings, Health Suite
Tel. 01576 202415 Fax. 01576 204601

www.queenshotellockerbie.co.uk

The Crown Hotel

Delicious 2-Course Lunch only 6.50 Families Welcome!
Tel. 01576 203382 www.crownhotel-lockerbie.co.uk

Lockerbie

HIGH STREET
Tasty Meals Available 7 days a week 12.00pm-2.30pm and 6.00pm- 8.30pm

Today, very few motorists even bother to indicate to other motorists before overtaking a cyclist let alone pulling-in behind one before it is safe to do so. Lorry drivers are the exception to this. There was a tragic double irony on the day of Bradley Wiggins, Olympic gold medal success because a 28 year-old London cyclist was knocked-off his bike and killed by an official Olympic venue bus and driven by an accredited Olympic bus driver. Bradley Wiggins issued a statement saying that it should be made compulsory for all cyclists to wear protective head gear. Last year in the UK 107 cyclists were killed and 3,085 were seriously injured (this last number could actually be trebled because not all cycle incidents are reported to or recorded as such by the police) and of these statistics almost 25% are children. Although motorists in general are responsible drivers, Im sorry to say that when it comes to respecting vulnerable road users then motorists in general are a disgrace. If you think this is all over-the- top and too sweeping then I suggest that you get on your own bike and test the roads for yourself, good luck, youll need it. Or even more desperate, try knocking a cyclist over a hedge and see whos right and who does a deserved stretch at Her Majestys pleasure. J. Carruthers

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She is a very beautiful, intelligent, cultured, stylish, modern, generous and transparent young woman whose love and devotion for her husband has determined a path and destiny for herself unlike any other young woman in the country. She is of course Katherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William. Together as the future King and Queen Consort they will transform the monarchy and at the same time, provide a beacon for this country that absolutely radiates and dazzles. Our present Monarch, Queen Elizabeth ll, who this year has celebrated her Diamond anniversary and 60 years on the throne , has always had praise for her work ethic, strength of character and of course her longevity but the truth is that she , Prince Phillip and their advisers have given us nothing but Victorian and feudal values and an indifference, stuffiness, pomposity and attitude to many things that are normal and modern. The following anecdote may appear obscure, insignificant or even irrelevant to many people but for me, it offers a small insight into Her Majestys entire reign. The occasion was the opening ceremony of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games and David Becham was running the final stage of the torch procession round the stadium track. Waiting on the track to receive and conclude this symbolic moment was the Head of The Commonwealth countries, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. Mr. Becham was magnificent, his sporting prowess, profile and star were at their global peak and on this wonderful occasion, his pride, demeanor and smile radiated as he reflected a nations collective emotion. On finishing his lap of honour, Becham collected a beautiful little girl and it was she who

Katys a Gift

would present Her Majesty with the torch. The way he held her , whispered to her and led her, you could have been forgiven for thinking this little girl was David Becham,s own daughter, but she wasnt, his was just a natural, paternal, loving, caring and protective instinct and it was just gorgeous to watch. What happened next was surreal. 90,000 spectators and a global audience of 100,s of millions held their collective breath in expectancy as the little blonde subject princess curtsied cutely and enacted her role in front of the Sovereign of two billion people. The Queen took the torch and then,...... nothing, that was it. No repartee with Mr. Becham, not even a smile for the little girl. Had Her Majesty taken stage fright, had someone shouted cut, thats a wrap, can it, had the fireworks failed to ignite or had the Red Arrows flown over Old Trafford by mistake. No, The Queen just did nothing! She didnt speak, respond, touch or blink. In that single moment I couldnt have imagined another granny or woman reacting in such a cold, emotionless or distant way to a small girl. Katherine Middleton would have kissed and stroked her. Princess Diana would have scooped her up in her arms and cradled her. That one moment epitomised Queen Elizabeths entire reign and highlighted the reason for The Windsors dysfunctionality, a sad and cold remoteness and distance from all things ordinary and natural. Kate Middleton is not only to be a lifelong soul mate and devoted wife to Prince William, she is also destined to be a royal gift to the monarchy and more importantly, to this nations people and when she eventually becomes our Queen Consort, Then Williams mothers legacy will have been realised. If it were possible to make it so, Queen Elizabeth ll would abdicate tomorrow with Prince Charles replacing her as The Prince Regent. He doesnt deserve to be king. Both he and his family failed in their moral duty to protect, nurture and support Diana and as a young woman, royal wife and mother she was entitled to expect much more and she deserved better. Even after her demise, The Windsors needed ordinary people to show them how to grieve properly and respectfully. Prince Charles Regency period should be determined by William and Katys desire and readiness to accede to the throne. Queen Katherine, I cant wait. By Lisa Thirtle

Helens Fruit & Veg

87 High Street Tel. 01576 205726

The Little Salon

unisex salon proprietor, Angie Murray 42-44 High Street

Tel. 01576 204457

Gents Barbers
No Appointment Required

84 High Street Lockerbie

elainz
Hair & Beauty Care
86 High Street

Tel. 01576 204655 Mob. 0781 5568 929 www.elainz.co.uk

Holistic & Beauty Therapist

Nails, Facials, Waxing, Reflexology, Massage Wedding Packages (Hair & Make-up) Tel. 01576 202999 Mob. 07776 190818

Claire Irving

The Greatest
Never before have I watched even a small part of an Olympic Opening Ceremony let alone the entire production but thats what happened this time with The XXX Olympiad in London. It was stunning from start to finish with its story telling, percussive music, theatre and above all its inclusiveness. Danny Boyle and his production team certainly understand (cont. on page 6)

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A.THOMSON&SON

Specialists in All Aspects of Iron Works All Welding Work Undertaken

16 Main Street, Tel. 01576 202085 Mob. 0770 267 9820

David Galloway
Architectural Draughtsmen Ltd 13A Mains Street Mob. 0784 803 4795

What I think of Lockerbie

Lockerbie is the name of the place where I live. I have lived here for three years now. I do like living in Lockerbie and I think that the shops are good as well. It is handy that we have a Tesco for mums and dads to do their shopping and I like that we have a Factory Shop where we can go to buy shoes and clothes, as well. It is good for children to spend their pocket money in. We have just had a new school built which is great. It has given us much better classrooms and much more room to play. There are a few play parks in Lockerbie for the children but I think they could do with more stuff to play on. We also have an ice-rink in Lockerbie which I think is cool. It was decided that Lockerbie wasnt going to get a swimming pool. I think loads of kids would have used it because there isnt really much for children in Lockerbie to do at weekends or after school unless they can go to Dumfries or travel to a different town. In Lockerbie we also have a fire station, a new ambulance station and a doctors surgery which is a really good thing because you dont have far to go to the doctors if you are ill and if there is an emergency of any kind you dont have long to wait for the emergency services to get there. Even though Lockerbie is a town, there are still plenty of places that you can go for walks and be able to look at the country-side and get away from the noise of the traffic. In all, I really do like living in Lockerbie. I feel safe and love playing outside with my friends, its just a shame there isnt as much for children to do as we would like. By Emmah

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T.& G. CARRUTHERS
Building & Renovation Specialists Tel . 01576 610270 Mob. 07885 657632

Slater & Roofing Contractor

Moidart, Glasgow Road

R.A. WILSON
Mob. 07885 163069 Evening 01576 204283

Lockerbie
Lockerbie is good place to stay there because are lots of fun things happening. There are lots of good pubs like The Brig Inn, Black Bull, St. Mungo and The Townhead. There are some fun things for kids like Stage Face which is a drama, singing and dancing club and some good parks like Mcjerrow, King Edwards, Rosebank and Lambhill. The Parks could be better if older children would not chuck their rubbish on the ground. Instead they should put it in their pockets. Another thing that could be better about the parks, if you have a dog and you take it for a walk you should not take it near the childrens play park for the toilet and do not pick it up because a parent or child could stand in dog dirt (poo). Lockerbie could be improved if there was a swimming pool or a theme park for the children. All the adults want somewhere the children can go and hang-out with their friends By Cree

Lockerbie Timber Supplies

All Sizes of Timber, Fencing, and Panels Sheds and Potting Sheds (inc. customised) Goods Station Road (next to Tesco)

Open 6 Days a week

Tel. 07768 654 663

SECURELEC
ALARM SYSTEMS
Electrical Contractor-Intruder Alarms-CCTV

Tel: 01576 202768 Mobile: 07766 001730 Email:securelecalarms@aol.com

TBK Window Cleaning Services

Brian Mclurg

TOMMY LOCKHART
Painter & Decorator Tel. 01576 510 309 Mob. 077 522 333 91
Tiling & Coving Domestic &Contract Work

Window Cleaner
12 Cruden Terrace

JOINERS 53 West Acres Extensions, Renovations, General Maintenance UPVC Doors and Windows
Tel. 01576 202031 Mob. 07801 025544

A.W. PORTEOUS

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Mob. 0784 558 7148

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Grounds Maintenance Services
Blown Trees Cut & Disposed of All Types of Fencing

Peter Lindsay
Tel. 01576 202965 Mob. 0771 282 9374

Wilson

&

Gilston

Painters & Decorators Ceramic & Floor Tiling

PLAN B
Architectural/Building Consultant 14 High Street

Mob. 07880 947866 Tel. 01576 202301

Mob. 0771 934 7736

Lockerbie
Lockerbie is a small town close to the Scottish and English border. IT is found on the motorway, the M74. This is the main motorway to Glasgow and Carlisle. Unfortunately, Lockerbie became famous worldwide on 21st December 1988 when flight 103 crashed into the town and caused by a bomb. There is a memorial garden where people visit. Lockerbie town centre used to be full of shops but now many of the buildings are empty, although new shops are now starting to open. Despite this Lockerbie has many good things and I wouldnt live anywhere else. LOCKERBIE ICE RINK; It is the oldest indoor ice rink in Scotland. It was built in 1966 and it is famous for curling. Some people who have curled at Lockerbie Ice Rink have become World and European champions. Others have taken part in the Olympics. LOCKERBIE PRIMARY and ACADEMY; These schools have been newly built recently. The PE Hall, dance studio, library, music rooms, computer rooms and playground are amazing. It is a big difference from our old schools. LOCKERBIE WILDLIFE TRUST; This was started in 1986 by Jim Rae, a well known local teacher, to help protect wildlife and teach young people about local wildlife and to understand it. I am sure we are all very grateful for it. The egg hunt every year is very successful. LOCKERBIE JAZZ FESTIVAL; This takes place every October and has been going on for several years. It has grown every year and brings many visitors into Lockerbie. This helps businesses like local hotels. Lockerbie has lots of hotels for such a small town. LOCKERBIE MARKET; Lockerbie is a well known farming area. It was once Scotlands largest lamb market but over 10 years ago the local area was hit with foot and mouth. It was very tragic for many farmers who lost their animals and nearly lost their businesses. My grandad lost his sheep and cows in the foot and mouth. He told me about all the fires that could be seen along the motorway where they burnt animals. The smell was awful. LOCKERBIE ECO POWER; It was built in 2007 and was the UK,s largest wood burning plant. It was built to burn the scrap wood from two of Lockerbies main sawmills, Forest Gardens and James Jones. The power plant is eco because it helps to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. This is better for the environment. It also helped create jobs in forestry and agriculture. I hope in the next few years that Lockerbie will improve further. There will be fewer empty buildings and we will finally get the swimming pool we should have had years ago. I would also like to have the cinema back and somewhere for us kids to go. By Brittany

.JOHN BEATTIE & SONS.

.Joiners & Contractors.
David Beattie
Mob. 07850 762238 Tel. 01576 202524 01576 203728

A.C. LITTLE
Building Contractors
New Gardens, Hayrigg

Tel. 01576 203326 01576 202788

Tygunariv, Park Place Slating, Flat Roof Specialists, Leadwork, Gutters Tel. 01387

811153 Mob. 07813 728399 www.dsroofing.co.uk

Plastering & Tiling 19 Harcourt Place

JOHN MUIR
Tel. 01576 203304 Mob. 0791 720 2601

barrywilson@bwe.uk.com

Electrical Solutions 07801 842 472

B. W. E.

Scott & Rafferty Ltd

Plumbing, Heating, Gas Heating and Servicing. 66-68 Mains St. Tel. 01576 202613 Fax. 01576 204720
scottrafferty@btconnect.com

As the changing colours of our surrounding landscape prepare everyone for the seasons ahead, they also beckon us to look more closely and delight in the local flora. The exotic timbers of The Bridge, which are greying (well most of them) through their natural, chemical and lighting processes and enhanced by the oxidisation (rust) of the precision structural fixings (nails), surely beg the question, who are the real planks here for accepting this? Network Rail, career politicians or you, the community, (answer) All of the above. By W. Beattie

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The Drain Man

Express Power Washing
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204117 Mob. 07884 275027