Lanimer Committee anounce new Lord Cornet Elect 2023

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The Lanimer Committee in Lanark have announced the new Lord Cornet Elect for 2023.Ross Fitzgerald, a well-known and hard-working member of the Lanimer Committee, will take up the role for the year ahead as he looks forward to representing his town at Lanimer's Day in the summer.Ross has been a Committee Convener for the past eight years, responsible for organising and co-ordinating Lanark's annual perambulation of the marches.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Ross has also been the official Lanimer Farrier for a number of years, bringing his professional skills to support our Lanimer Equestrian events.A spokesperson for the Lanimer Committee told Lanarkshire Live: "2023 won’t be Ross’ first time riding in the Lanimer Procession in an official capacity, having held roles of both Outrider and First Lord in the Lanimer Court."We wish Ross a very enjoyable year in office and would like to wish him, his family, friends and supporters a very happy Lanimers!"*Don't miss the latest