Coldstream Riders Association 2015 Rideouts Event Plan

Coldstream Riders Association

EVENT PLAN ‘CRA Rideouts’

as part of

Coldstream Civic Week 2015 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th August

!! ALL RIDEOUT ROUTES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO RECENT ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS - ALL CRA EVENT PARTNER BODIES WILL BE ADVISED IN ADVANCE !!

CRA CONTACT ALASTAIR CUNNINGHAM on 07976 930193

SECTION 1 – Essential Information

Coldstream Riders Association Committee Chairperson: Victoria Dickson - 07584 243404 Vice Chairperson: Lesley Bryce Secretary: Wendy Younger – 07704 587914 Treasurer: Dawn Clough – 07872 178182 Chief Marshal: Garry Lees – 07955 488881 Assistant Chief Marshal: Cheryl Dyet - 07526 748909 Rideout Support Supervisor: Ryan Maxwell – 07977 441268 Rideout Roads Supervisor: Alastair Cunningham – 07976 930193 Other committee Members: Angus Maxwell Les Turnbull Godfrey Bryson Julie Kerr Richard Dickson Abbie Lees 2015 Coldstream Civic Week Principals: Coldstreamer: James Balmbro Right Hand Man: Jamie Nicolson Left Hand Man: Colin Leifer

EMERGENCY EVENT CONTACTS Police Scotland: Inspector Keith Dougal – 07913 486099 Northumbria Police: PC Dan Perry - 07990 14667 Border Search & Rescue: Stuart Fullashapcot – 07778 844163 RoadSafe (Northumberland County Council’s roads management contractor): Chris Morton – mobile: 07808 761056 Presenting Coldstream: Fiona Shepherd – 07842 885870 VET: Galedin Veterinary - Coldstream Practice: 01890 882322 / Out-of-hours: 07000 785 333 Coldstream Riders Association Email: enquiries@coldstreamcivicweek.com www.facebook.com/coldstreamridersassociation https://twitter.com/coldstreamfest

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Front Cover: 2014 Coldstreamer Colin Leifer with his Right Hand Man and now the 2015 Coldstreamer James Balmbro

COLDSTREAM RIDERS ASSOCIATION 2015 EVENT PLAN This ‘CRA 2015 Event Plan’ was compiled by Alastair Cunningham.

The Health & Safety Executive's website below on running a safe event has been used to help compile our Event Plan www.hse.gov.uk/event-safety/running.htm

CRA ‘Event Plan’ page guide …..

SECTION 1 – Essential Information 2: CRA Committee and contact numbers 2: Emergency partner contacts 3: Page guide 4-5: Introduction to Coldstream Riders Association and Coldstream Civic Week 6: Event Safety Management Plan 7: Public Safety Statement 8: Statement of Intent 9: Mounted Participants Code of Conduct 10-11: Event Safety Overview 11: Debriefing Agenda 12: Traffic Management Method Statement SECTION 2 – Rideout Events 13-18: 19-24: 25-32: 33-38:

Norham Rideout Birgham Rideout Flodden Rideout Leitholm Rideout

SECTION 3 – Appendices

Dancing the traditional reel in Birgham

1: SBC Parade/Rideouts Permission 2015 letter 2: NCC Norham Permission letter 3: NCC Road Closure Certificate - Norham 3 August 2015 4: NCC Road Closure Certificate - Flodden 6 August 2015 5: SBC 2015 Rideouts TTRO Schedule 6: SBC Parade Guidelines 7: SBC Parades Application - Norham 3 August 2015 8: SBC Parades Application - Birgham 5 August 2015 9: SBC Parades Application - Flodden 6 August 2015 10: SBC Parades Application - Leitholm 7 August 2015 11: CRA Risk Assessment 12: NCC Event Notification - Norham 3 August 2015 13: NCC Event Notification - Flodden 6 August 2015 14: CRA Public Liability Insurance Certificate 2015

Coldstream Principals in 2013 galloping up Branxton Hill with riders still streaming behind in the fields below - the Flodden Memorial is at the top edge of that field.

Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/ThdFs

The Flodden rideout passes through Cornhill-on-Tweed

Introduction …..

This is the formal ‘Event Plan’ prepared by ‘Coldstream Riders Association’ (CRA) for the safe and efficient running of our four ‘Rideouts’ on the 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th August during the 2015 ‘Coldstream Civic Week’.

It is important at this stage to make clear that the event called ‘Coldstream Civic Week’ is ran by the ‘Presenting Coldstream’ committee. Although our two committees cooperate very closely they are not linked formally in any way.

‘Coldstream Riders Association’ is only responsible for the organisation and running of what are known as the ‘Rideouts’.

‘Rideouts’ are also often called ‘Common Rides’ and involve horses and riders travelling by public road and through countryside to specified locations. These take place throughout the Scottish Borders from June to August, many are deeply connected over centuries with the history of the area. In

Coldstream our main ‘Rideout’, which can involve more than 350 horses, travels to the site of the 1513 Battle of Flodden. The Coldstream Rideouts are led by the town’s representative who is called ‘The Coldstreamer’ and he is supported by a Right and Left Hand Men.

‘Coldstream Civic Week’ CRA Rideouts As part of Coldstream Civic Week Coldstream Rider’s Association arrange four ‘Rideouts’ or ‘Common Ridings’ to nearby local towns and villages.

Coldstream Rider’s Association also supports the wider programme of events arranged by Presenting Coldstream during Civic Week. These details are available from the Presenting Coldstream programme, which is available from early July.

Coldstream Rider’s Association is an entirely voluntary organisation that relies on grants, sponsorship and donations to run Coldstream’s yearly programme of common ridings. We could not achieve this programme without the help of our sponsors and local suppliers.

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While ‘Flodden’ is the longest and largest of Email: enquiries@coldstreamcivicweek.com these events with more than 300 riders taking part, between 50-100 horses will www.facebook.com/coldstreamridersassociation also join the shorter routes to Norham, Bir- https://twitter.com/coldstreamfest gham and Leitholm.

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CRA Event Safety Management Plan ‌..

The Coldstream Riders Association Event Safety Management Plans are: Good co-operation and communication between all the partner agencies involved Ensuring that everyone is clear of his/her role and is adequately trained and competent Identifying the hazards and assessing the risks involved Deciding on the priorities and objectives for the elimination or reduction of hazards and risks Identifying the tasks needed to eliminate or reduce those hazards or risks Planning who will carry out the tasks and how Producing a written risk assessment Implementing the tasks Monitoring and reviewing the position Keeping abreast of developments Risk Assessments Mounted Marshals Road Management Stewards Border SAR Communications - 2-way radios

CRA Public Safety Statement …..

Official Disclaimer Whilst every care has been taken by the organising committee and relevant landowners in facilitating these events, the committee and landowners do not accept any liability for accidents or injury to horse, pony, owner, rider, spectator or any other person property whatsoever. It is the responsibility of those taking part, or their legal guardians in the case of minors, to ensure that participants have appropriate and adequate insurance cover for personal injury and third party liability. All reasonable steps must be taken to ensure safe participation in events. In particular, in relation to equestrian events, you are advised to ensure that you are competent and your horse is suitable for the purpose of the event. Riders are advised to wear appropriate clothing and protective headgear.

Please note that the organising committee reserve the right to refuse any person from participating in the event.

----------------------------------------------------The Coldstream Riders Association ("The organisers") policy for managing public safety entails producing a policy for safety management, developing and implementing appropriate plans to ensure the safety of participants during the event and regularly monitoring and reviewing those plans.

The Coldstream Riders Association as organisers, realise and accept that “Absolute Safety” is unattainable. However, the organisers have an absolute commitment to safety and the aim of the organisers is therefore to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the safety of participants, officials, and general public.

The organisers have agreed to form a safety plan called the Event Plan. The plan will describe the organisation that will be put into place to manage public safety, including, roles and responsibilities, risk assessments, method statements, stewarding, contingency planning and arrangements for implementation. The plan is intended to ensure the event’s public safety policy is implemented and fully adhered to.

The support from ‘Border Search & Rescue’ is very welcome for our event management planning, and they are ready to assist on all rides. Follow them @ www.facebook.com/BorderSAR

The Coldstream Riders Association Event plan will ensure as far as reasonably practicable, the safety of the ‘Rideout’ participants and public.

The safety policy is intended to reduce the risk of an incident occurring.

Should an incident occur despite the Event Safety Management Plan, then the incident will be dealt with effectively in conjunction with the relevant authorities.

CRA Statement of Intent …..

This written agreement is a statement of intent and is not intended to create a legally binding contract between the police, local authorities, highway authorities and the event organiser.

Coldstream Riders Association will accept and show a ‘Duty of Care’ for the safety of the event. In particular, they will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of: * All active participants * Public safety and organising officials * All non-participants including residents, pedestrians and motorists This means that the Coldstream Riders Association accepts the safety responsibility, and that public safety as the first and main priority, before, during and immediately following the event. Coldstream Riders Association will attempt to avoid the risk of damage to property, and to minimise any diverse environmental effects of the event.

Coldstream Riders Association will comply with the risk assessment, and any conditions agreed in advance with Police Scotland, Scottish Borders Council and Northumberland County Council. Coldstream Riders Association will enforce the safety measures required by their risk assessment.

Coldstream Riders Association and participants are to accept that the roads are open to traffic during Civic Week and they must comply with traffic law unless directed by a Police Officer in uniform.

Coldstream Riders Association will ensure that volunteer stewards/marshals will be deployed in sufficient numbers, fit, adequately equipped, properly briefed and readily identifiable.

It is accepted that the CRA Rideouts should whenever possible be capable of being carried through without the need for Police Scotland or Northumbria Police assistance. It is accepted that the police will be involved in the scrutiny of the planning individually, or as part of the Safety Advisory Group process.

It is also accepted that the assessment of the need for police attendance and action will be principally based on the need to discharge the Police Scotland’s core responsibilities, which are: * Prevention and detection of crime * Preventing or stopping breaches of the peace * Traffic regulation (within the legal powers provided by statute) * Activation of a contingency plan where there is an immediate threat to life and coordination of resulting emergency service activities ** Police involvement will be restricted to these core areas of responsibility. Police Scotland will have responsibility in case of emergencies through the official handover process via Silver Control.

Lawful traffic management, private marshalling and stewarding are the recognised ways in which events are supported. This however does not preclude any local arrangements between Police Scotland and Coldstream Riders Association for the management of the CRA ‘Rideouts’ – details are different in Northumbria and these are covered in the roads management part of this document.

Chief Marshal Garry Lees

CRA Mounted Participants ‘Code of Conduct’ …..

CRA Marshals/Stewards have been approved to assist in the smooth running of CRA ‘Rideouts’ and riders are requested to obey their instructions at all times.

CRA Mounted Marshals assist riders and help enforce our ‘Code of Conduct’

taken unless authorised to do so.

It is a requirement by the CRA Committee that all riders wear appropriate clothing for the conditions/ weather and approved protective headgear must be worn when mounted.

The Chief Marshal is the official timekeeper and pacemaker on the rideouts and should not be over-

The route taken by the Chief Marshal is the one agreed with land owners and the police and that is the only one that should be followed.

No person should ride who may require to be led, unless they have made arrangements for someone to lead them. It is important that they are able to keep up with the ‘Rideout’ and are confident riding over open country in trot/canter.

If any rider requires assistance then a CRA Marshal should help, if in the absence of a CRA Marshal only one or two riders should stop and help. In order to keep the ‘Rideout’ together all other riders should carry on.

If any rider has to leave the ride and return home, it may be quicker to return by road, however if returning through fields the ‘Rideout’ has already used always remember to close gates. Please do not use fields the ‘Rideout’ has not used.

In the event of damage to gates, fences, breakage of essential tack or injury to horse or rider, immediate contact should be made to CRA mounted marshals or vehicle/foot stewards who will take necessary action. It is the owners/hirers responsibility, unless proven otherwise, for all costs incurred.

Any rider under the influence of alcohol and incapable of controlling their horse, will at the discretion of the Chief Marshal be excluded from the ride.

Any rider using foul or abusive language or creating a public nuisance will be dealt with accordingly and may be asked to leave.

Any rider who fails to keep up with the cavalcade may be asked to leave the ride.

It is the responsibility of those taking part or their legal guardians in the case of Minors, to ensure that participants have appropriate and adequate insurance cover for both personal injury and third party liability.

Magnificent views to the Eildon Hills from the top of Branxton

CRA Event Safety Overview 2015 …..

These events are being held with full co-operation with relevant police forces and local authorities. This ‘Overview’ applies to ALL ‘Coldstream Rider Association’ ‘Rideouts’ on 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th August 2015.

FULL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE: In the event of any public emergency scenarios occurring during a ‘Rideout’ the Chief Marshal, the Rideout Support Supervisor and the Roads Management Supervisor will fully co-operate with the appointed police contact in either Scottish Borders or Northumbria.

Medical Cover: Border Search and Rescue (SAR) – 1 fully crewed vehicle on all Rideouts and 2 for Flodden. Border SAR are a fully trained recognised mountain rescue group.

Communications: High performance 2-way radios are carried by the Chief Marshal and appointed mounted marshals, Border SAR and the Roads Management Team. A radio is also given to Police Scotland and Northumbria Police where appropriate. Maps of the route are supplied where required. Mobile phones are also utilised with a phone list supplied to key personnel. Roads team also have secondary radio system – see below.

Roads Management: A management plan for the use of public roads is managed during the Rideouts by the ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’. They will have fully briefed the police before the Rideout and remain in communication with the Chief Marshal, the Rideout Support Supervisor, the relevant police contacts and Border SAR during the Rideouts. Stewards to assist with roads management are appointed when required – all of the roads team will wear Hi-Vis long sleeved jackets to EN 471:2003 highways standard. The roads team also have a secondary radio system for their own low-priority communications. The main roads team support vehicle will be of substantial size and use a high power flashing amber beacon.

Rideout Routes: For reasons of safety or land access permissions the declared routes may be subject to late changes that may be influenced by the weather. These changes will be communicated to all relevant parties prior to the rideout departing and where possible will be marked up on a plan provided. If conditions deteriorate during the rideout and if any changes are required, these will be communicated by radio with the assistance of a support vehicle to all parties. It may be a requirement to exclude some fields in this instance; however, every effort will be made to keep the cavalcade off the main A roads.

Roads affected during ‘Rideouts’ can be referenced from the attached maps. In addition, the Roads Management Supervisor will brief Police Scotland prior to start of each ‘Rideout’ detailing the planned route and roads to be used – a ‘finalised’ map will be given to the police.

Rideout Safety on Roads: When on public roads the CRA Committee will provide escort vehicles at the front and rear of the ‘Rideouts’ when Police Scotland vehicles are not present (see below for Northumberland arrangements). CRA escort vehicles will display flashing amber beacons. The Border SAR vehicle will normally be the rear vehicle and in such circumstances will act as the rear escort – however this is defined as our emergency first aid vehicle and not an escort so if taken off scene a CRA vehicle will take its place.

Northumberland Roads Procedures: In Northumberland the CRA Committee ‘hold’ the official road closure permissions. The actual management of this is to be carried out in 2014 by Northumberland County Council who have contracted the work to professional road management ‘RoadSafe’.

Horsebox Parking: Horsebox parking for all ‘Rideouts’ will be at the area known as ‘The Lees’ accessed from the junction of the A698 and Duke Street. For the large number of vehicles expected on Thursday 7 August for the Flodden Rideout additional parking for cars is utilised in the park adjacent to Duke Street/Leet Street. Extra CRA Stewarding will be in place for this.

Severe flooding: If severe flooding of The Lees takes place by the Leet Water and Tweed overflowing alternative parking arrangements will be arranged with the support of McGregor Farms – signposting and CRA Stewards to direct traffic to the alternative site will be deployed.

‘Blue Light’ arrangements: If a ‘Rideout’ encounters an emergency services vehicle requiring to pass it the mounted stewards and the roads management team are briefed on the CRA radio communications policy to go to ‘blue light priority calls’ only and to move horses into single file as safely as possible. Police Scotland will endeavour to give an ‘early warning’ of any emergency vehicles travelling in the vicinity of the ‘Rideout’ they are informed off.

Equine Safety: A local Vet is briefed and supplied with maps. Phone numbers of all horse hirers available to mounted marshals and roads team. Due to legal liability the rider or owner must call the vet. CRA will give every possible support to the rider/owner and vet, including off-road transport if required. Horse owners/hirers are required to organise their own equine transport if a horse needs to be transported off the ride – CRA stewards will attempt to assist with communications when requested.

Farrier: For the longer ride and due to the volume of horses a farrier will be in attendance at Flodden. The cost of any work is the responsibility of the rider/owner.

CRA Debriefing Strategy 2015 …..

The CRA Committee will hold a full ‘Debriefing Meeting’ within 1 calendar month of the last ‘Rideout’, to which our event partner bodies will be invited – these are: Police Scotland Northumbria Police Scottish Borders Council SAG Group Northumberland County Council Border SAR CRA Committee representation will also be available to attend any post event meetings requested by the above bodies.

Those already arranged are below: 18 August 2015: Debrief meeting with SBC Emergency Planning ’SAG’ Team 24 August 2015 : CRA Debrief Committee meeting

CRA Traffic Management Method Statement ‌..

The Coldstream Riders Association and its event partners Scottish Borders Council, Police Scotland, Northumberland County Council / RoadSafe and Northumbria Police will:Assess the impact of the event upon traffic flows and the environment.

Implement measures to reduce impact including advance publicity.

Contact all the relevant authorities, who will be able to provide crucial information on their requirements for the event.

Will comply with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD 2002) as to where and how signs have to be placed on a road. This regulation manual provides guidance on the placing of signs, according to the type of road and the speed limit.

Will only use prescribed signs as agreed with the relevant authority and site them correctly.

Use the risk assessment plan to take into account the safety implications for road users and set out the road signs required in a traffic management plan.

Ensure that all officials engaged on an event on a road will be briefed and wear high visibility clothing.

CRA stewards will us flashing amber beacons to warn motorists, together with a substantial vehicle to help prevent collisions on high risk roads.

Consider side road traffic, and event signs used to warn motorists of the event, and to reduce congestion or obstructions.

Remove all signs and cones at the conclusion of event, or as soon as practicable after the event has passed in partnership with Police Scotland.

Police Scotland motorcyclists escort the Norham Rideout across Norham Bridge into England.

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SECTION 2 – Rideout Events

Coldstream Riders Association

Norham Rideout Monday 3 August 2015 In charge of Rideout: Assistant Chief Marshal - Cheryl Dyet

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Norham Rideout – 3 August 2015 ….. www.coldstreamcivicweek.com/rideouts/norham/ gather on the village green. Refreshments are provided for riders (free) and others (donation) in the village hall by Norham WRI. 18:45: Principals dance reel outside hall. Foot stewards to ensure safety of spectators on road beside village hall and village green. RoadSafe will close road in immediate vicinity of the hall for this.

18:50: CRA raffle draw takes place. Committee thank Norham for their hospitality. Principals sing ‘Coldstream Song’.

Event Overview: On Monday 3 August the Norham Rideout with approximately 40 horses will follow the traditional route along the northern Scottish bank of the Tweed and travel through the Ladykirk Estate to Norham, crossing the Tweed (and the Scottish/English border) at Norham Bridge. It returns along the southern English bank of the Tweed via Twizel Castle, Twizel Bridge then to Coldstream.

Event Plan & Times: * One week prior to 3 August – NCC Traffic Order certificates to be posted around specified areas of Rideout in Northumbria. * Prior to Rideout mark relevant field gates so the police can identify them

19:00: The ride then leaves Norham on the B6470 south towards Birch Hill then off-road by West Newbiggin, Twizel Castle, (crossing A698 at Twizel Bridge) Tillmouth Farm, Tillmouth Park Hotel (short halt for hospitality), Melkington, Crammondhill, Cornhill-on-Tweed – Coldstream.

21:00: The Rideout meets the Coldstream Pipe Band at the Police Station and then proceeds through the town on the A698 before turning off at The Lees (horsebox park).

21:20hrs: Marshal/stewards debrief at The Lees – CRC Committee to ensure all is safe as riders/horseboxes leave site and check area for lost property and rubbish.

Key CRA Event Management Contacts and their Responsibilities on this Rideout: (For general CRA Committee contacts see page 2)

15:15: CRA ‘Roads Management Supervisor’ at- In charge of ride: Assistant Chief Marshal Cheryl Dyet - 07526 748909 tends briefing with Police Scotland The ‘Assistant Chief Marshal’ is mounted and has overall responsibility and control of the 15:30: Marshals, stewards, and Border SAR ‘Rideout’ and all elements surrounding it. safety briefing by Chief Marshal at The Lees (horsebox park). Briefing notes to be docuRideout Support Supervisor: mented and retained.

Ryan Maxwell – 07977 441268 The ‘Rideout Support Supervisor travels in front 15:45: CRC Foot Stewards in Hi-Viz in place at of the ‘Rideout’ in an all-terrain vehicle and links Nursery Lane and A698 adjacent to Guards up the ‘Chief Marshal’ and ‘Roads Management Road – they will have CRA ‘emergency phone Supervisor’ to co-ordinate exiting onto roads list’ in case of problems. safely. They are also responsible for checking the cross-country route in advance of the 16:00: The Norham Rideout leaves ‘The Lees’ ‘Rideout’ for any hazards – while doing this they horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream will also direct any spectators away from areas High Street). The route takes it through the of potential danger. town, up Guards Road to Todhillrig, Milne Graden, Ladykirk House, Uppsettlinton, Norham Rideout Roads Supervisor: Bridge – Norham.

Alastair Cunningham – 07976 930193 The ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ looks after the 18:00: Arrival at Norham where the horses

CRA plan for the management of all public roads that the ‘Rideout’ will encounter. They will deploy additional CRA Road Stewards when required. On the Norham Rideout they will liase with Police Scotland, RoadSafe, and Northumbria Police – while doing this they will also direct any spectators away from areas of potential danger.

CRA Event Support Team: Various CRA committee members and volunteers plus ‘Honour Our Troops’ stewards External Organisations Involved: Border SAR – medical cover Police Scotland – Scottish road closures/control Northumbria Police – event support Scottish Borders Council – cones/barriers/road cleaning Northumberland Council (RoadSafe) – English road closures/control Rideout Management: The ‘Rideout’ is under the direct control of the Chief Marshal, who along with his official CRA Mounted Marshals (identified with ‘Marshal’ armbands) control and look after the safety of riders.

Roads Management: The CRA’s ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ oversees the event roads management -primarily the safety of the ‘Rideout’ while on public roads. For 2015 in Scotland they will work in co-ordination with Police Scotland and in Northumbria with RoadSafe – with additional assistance from Northumbria Police on a ‘support’ basis. All the ‘roads team’ members have ‘highways use approved’ Hi-Vis long-sleeved jackets and radios.

While on public roads the ‘Rideout’ will have a front and rear vehicle escort with flashing beacon, if no police vehicles are available CRA vehicles will provide escorts.

Norham - Roads Management Points: Scotland – Police Scotland to assist where possible 1: [16:00] The ‘Rideout’ leaves ‘The Lees’ horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street), the Rideout parades along here and then joins Guards Road/Duns Road just before Police Station.

Leaves Duns Road to join Hatfield Loan and go crosscountry.

2: Minor unnamed road north of Coldstream Mains (running from Duns Road to Oxenrigg) – Rideout Crossing Point 3: A6112 (Swinton Road) north of Lennelhill Farm junction – Rideout Crossing Point. The Rideout crosses straight over on fast, twisty stretch – police attendance has been requested. CRA have traffic management plan in place if required. Both gateways we use will be marked.

4: B6437, south of Milne Graden West Mains road junction (field gate we use will be marked). Rideout then travels on B6437 until exiting onto path at ‘North Lodge’. This is a tricky section and police assistance has been requested – CRA have traffic management plan in place if required.

5: [17:30] B6470 (junction at Fountain Cottage, Ladykirk crossroads, with minor road to Uppsettlington). Rideout joins B6470 at Fountain Cottage and proceeds along this road over Norham Bridge (crossing English border) into Norham. Stop at Norham village green [18:00].

England – RoadSafe for roads management 6: [18:45] RoadSafe to close small section of unnamed road between village hall and village green to allow the dancing of a reel to proceed safely.

6: [19:00] Leave Norham heading south towards Birch Hill on B6470, the Rideout leaves the road south of 30mph sign.

7: [20:00] A698: At Twizel Bridge, Rideout crosses road next to car park and goes over bridge turning into Tillmouth at field gate immediately past bridge.

8: [20:10] A698 at Tillmouth Park Hotel gates – Rideout exits here and travels down unnamed road towards Stickle Heaton - Quad escorts to make this stretch safe.

9: [20:30-21:00] A698 East of Cornhill-on-Tweed (marked ‘Green Lane’ on map) to Coldstream Bridge.

Rideout proceeds along A698 across Coldstream Bridge into Coldstream. A697 at Cornhill-on-Tweed roundabout and B6350 at Cornhill-on-Tweed junction need to be closed to allow horses to pass safely.

Scotland – Police Scotland to assist where possible 10: [21:00] A698 Coldstream Bridge to The Lees (horsebox parking). CRA stewards at Guards Road and A6112 Lennel Road to assist Police Scotland.

Supporting Documents (in Appendix): CRA Risk Assessment Scottish Borders Council Parades Application Form Scottish Borders Council Parades Permission Letter Northumberland County Council / Road Closure Certificates Northumberland County Council Event Notification Form

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Coldstream Riders Association

Birgham Rideout Wednesday 5 August 2015 In charge of Rideout: Assistant Chief Marshal - Cheryl Dyet

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Birgham Rideout – 5 August 2015 ….. www.coldstreamcivicweek.com/rideouts/birgham/ Event Overview: On Wednesday 5 August the Birgham Rideout, with approximately 35 horses, will be run at a pace to encourage young and inexperienced riders to get involved. The ‘Rideout’ will stop at Hirsel House for the Best Turned Out horse and rider to be judged. This is the event for your first ride out and is always well enjoyed by those (experienced or otherwise) who take part.

Guards at the village hall.

17:45: A short service of Remembrance by the Minister from Coldstream Parish Church is held at the War Memorial. The ‘Coldstreamer’ lays a wreath. (This part of the day is arranged by Birgham villagers and is not a CRA organised event).

18:00: The ‘Rideout’ then proceeds through the village on A698 and turns off the road opposite the Fisherman’s Arms pub. Refreshments pro* Prior to Rideout mark relevant field gates so vided in the field by Birgham SWRI (free for ridthe police can identify them ers) and the villagers run a BBQ for riders/ followers who are not able to go to the pub. The 15:15: CRA ‘Roads Management Supervisor’ at- pub also has food/refreshments on sale and has tends briefing with Police Scotland free musical entertainment in the pub car park.

Foot stewards required to ensure safety of spec15:30: Marshals, stewards and Border SAR tators on road between pub and rideout field. safety briefing by Chief Marshal at The Lees (horsebox park). Briefing notes to be docu18:35: The Principals will dance a reel on the mented and retained. road outside the pub. This has been approved

by Police Scotland as it requires a short holding 15:45: CRC Foot Stewards in Hi-Viz in place at of traffic on A698 Nursery Lane and A698 adjacent to Guards Road – they will have CRA emergency phone list 18:40: CRA raffle draw takes place. Committee in case of problems. thank Birgham for their hospitality.

Event Plan & Times:

16:00: The Birgham Rideout leaves ‘The Lees’ horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street). The Rideout goes east through Coldstream to Guards Road where it turns and rides back along the High Street. It then turns off the A698 to go into The Hirsel.

16:30: Hirsel Estate – Short stop for Caravan Club reception for Coldstreamer next to the Homestead.

18:55: The Principals will sing the ‘Coldstream’ song from horseback on A698 outside the pub prior to the ride leaving.

19:00: The rideout leaves Birgham travelling east along the A698 before turning up the unnamed ‘Homebank’ road. The ride then takes the track exiting onto A697 at Hagg Wood, travelling down the A697 and entering the Hirsel estate at Dundock Woods.

20:15: The Rideout arrives back in Coldstream 16:40: Hirsel House – Best Turned Out judged

by Lord Hume and refreshments provided. Prin- exiting the Hirsel onto the A698 and then turncipals sing ‘Coldstream’ song. Thank you to Lord ing off at The Lees (horsebox park).

Hume for hospitality.

20:30: Marshal/stewards debrief at The Lees – 16:50: The Rideout proceeds through the Hirsel CRC Committee to ensure all is safe as riders/ horseboxes leave site and check area for lost to Crooks Lodge beside the A697, it then proproperty and rubbish. ceeds up the A697 for a short stretch before taking the track at Hagg Wood towards BirKey CRA Event Management Contacts gham. On the A698 east of Birgham it heads north on the Birgham Wood road before travel- and their Responsibilities on this Rideout: (For general CRA Committee contacts see ling by the bridlepath over towards the Eccles road. The Rideout then enters Birgham from the page2) Eccles road arriving at the War Memorial Cairn.

In charge of ride: Assistant Chief Marshal Cheryl Dyet - 07526 748909 17:40: The ‘Rideout’ arrives in Birgham by EcThe ‘Chief Marshal’ is mounted and has overall cles Road where the ‘Rideout’ is met by Pipers from Coldstream Pipe Band and two Coldstream responsibility and control of the ‘Rideout’ and all

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Rideout Support Supervisor: Ryan Maxwell – 07977 441268 The ‘Rideout Support Supervisor travels in front of the ‘Rideout’ in an all-terrain vehicle and links up the ‘Chief Marshal’ and ‘Roads Management Supervisor’ to co-ordinate exiting onto roads safely. They are also responsible for checking the cross-country route in advance of the ‘Rideout’ for any hazards – while doing this they will also direct any spectators away from areas of potential danger.

Rideout Roads Supervisor: Alastair Cunningham – 07976 930193 The ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ looks after the CRA plan for the management of all public roads that the ‘Rideout’ will encounter. They will deploy additional CRA Road Stewards when required. On the Birgham Rideout they will liase with Police Scotland – while doing this they will also direct any spectators away from areas of potential danger.

CRA Event Support Team: Various CRA committee members and volunteers plus ‘Honour Our Troops’ stewards External Organisations Involved: Border SAR – medical cover Police Scotland – Scottish road closures/control Scottish Borders Council – cones/barriers/road cleaning Rideout Management: The ‘Rideout’ is under the direct control of the Chief Marshal, who along with his official CRA Mounted Marshals (identified with ‘Marshal’ armbands) control and look after the safety of riders.

Roads Management: The CRA’s ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ oversees the event roads management -primarily the safety of the ‘Rideout’ while on public roads. For 2015 in Scotland they will work in co-ordination with Police Scotland and in Northumbria with RoadSafe – with additional assistance from Northumbria Police on a ‘support’ basis. All the ‘roads team’ members have ‘highways use approved’ Hi-Vis long-sleeved jackets and radios.

While on public roads the ‘Rideout’ will have a front and rear vehicle escort with flashing beacon, if no police vehicles are available CRA vehicles will provide escorts.

Birgham - Roads Management Points: 1: [16:00] The ‘Rideout’ leaves ‘The Lees’ horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street), the Rideout parades along here to Guards Road turning around and coming back along High Street. It then turns of at entrance to Hirsel.

2: [16:55] Crooks Lodge on A697 at north end of Hirsel Estate. Rideout exits onto A697 proceeding north briefly before turning off at Hagg Wood track.

3: [17:05] Unnamed roads east of Homebank at end of Hagg Wood track down to A698.

Quad escorts to assist in roads coverage here.

4: [17:10] A698 at bottom of ‘Homebank’ road.

The Rideout briefly joins the A698 before going up the ‘Birgham Wood’ road, taking the track parallel to the road up the woods and then joining the bridlepath west of the woods exit. Quad escorts to assist in roads coverage here.

5: [17:30] Rideout exits bridlepath onto ‘Eccles’ road, travelling south on this to Birgham. Quad escorts to assist in roads coverage here.

6: [17:45] A698 in Birgham at War Memorial (west end). Short service at memorial requiring traffic to be held – Police Scotland have approved this.

7: [17:55-18:00] A698 - ‘Rideout’ parades along Birgham main street to Fisherman’s Arms. Turns off road opposite pub.

8: [18:35-18:45] Principals dance reel on road outside pub. Police Scotland has agreed to stop traffic to allow this.

9: [19:00] Rideout leaves Birgham by field opposite pub onto A698, pausing for the Principals to sing the ‘Coldstream’ song from horseback – approved by Police Scotland.

10: [19:00-19:10] Rideout travels along A698 to ‘Homebank’ road and up this to Hagg Wood track towards A697.

11: [19:20] Rideout exits Hagg Wood track and travels south on A697 before turning into the Hirsel Estate at Dundock Woods.

12: [20:15] Rideout arrives back in Coldstream, exiting onto A698 at the Hirsel Estate exit, then directly into The Lees.

Supporting Documents (in Appendix): CRA Risk Assessment Scottish Borders Council Parades Application Form Scottish Borders Council Parades Permission Letter

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Flodden Rideout Thursday 6 August 2015 In charge of Rideout: Chief Marshal - Garry Lees

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Flodden Rideout – 6 August 2015 ….. www.coldstreamcivicweek.com/rideouts/flodden/ Event Overview: The Thursday is Coldstream Civic Week's big day: Flodden Cavalcade, and after 2013s 500th Anniversary of the Battle of Flodden the ride is becoming even more popular. The Chief Marshal and committee members are working very hard to secure a ride that will be enjoyable for all and will make you want to return again. Approximately 350 horses are expected.

Event Plan & Times: * One week prior to 6 August – NCC Traffic Order certificates to be posted around specified areas of Rideout in Northumbria.

10:30: With final road closure approval from Police Scotland ‘The Flodden Cavalcade’ leaves ‘The Lees’ horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street). It then travels along the High Street and over The Coldstream Bridge into England.

11:00: The Rideout arrives in Cornhill-on-Tweed before going off-road at Crammondhill farm road on A698, continuing cross-country via New Heaton and Pallinsburn. Principals ride off in front (by 10 mins) to allow the Flodden Memorial Ceremony to go ahead without holding up the main ‘Rideout’. The ‘Rideout’ then crosses the A697 at Crookham Westfield farm [11:45-12:15hrs approx] and then goes offroad into Branxton village at the east end.

*Prior to Thursday the ‘horse area’ at Flodden requires to be roped off and warning/safety signs for riders/spectators erected. Portable toi- 12:00: Principals attend ceremony at Flodden lets for this area to be arranged as well. The Memorial near Branxton Church – Presenting rest of the Branxton Hill site is controlled by the Coldstream are organisers of this.

‘Presenting Coldstream’ committee.

12:15: The Rideout passes east to west through 08:30: CRA ‘Roads Management Supervisor’ at- Branxton village turning onto the road to the tends briefing with Police Scotland (Invited also Flodden Memorial. Taking the track east of the are Northumbria Police and RoadSafe) memorial the ride passes Branxton Steading before galloping up Branxton Hill at 12:30 to the 09:00: Stewarding in place at The Lees for arri- ‘Flodden Day’ event site. Crowd safety stewardval of horseboxes and riders. For safety cars en- ing on this stretch is provided by the ‘Presenting tering The Lees parking area will NOT be alColdstream’ and they are the organisers of lowed to leave until after the ‘Rideout’ has beevents on Branxton Hill during the Rideouts gun. Alternative parking is available for cars to stopover. park and drop-off riders in the park adjacent to Duke Street/Leet Street. Extra CRA Stewarding 12:00-14:00: CRA Committee sell CRA badges will be in place for this. and raffle tickets on Branxton Hill.

09:30: ‘Roads Management Supervisor’ attends briefing with RoadSafe Team Leader and Northumbria Police in Cornhill-on-Tweed plus members of the ‘Flodden CRA Roads Team’. Due to traffic volumes in Coldstream it is easier to meet here and wait for the Rideout.

14:00: The Rideout leaves Branxton Hill by fields to the south, then going by Moneylaws Hill and Downham to Mindrum Station. Then travelling north by fields to West Learmouth.

16:15-16:25: A ‘water stop’ is normally held at West Learmouth to rest the horses if hot weather.

09:45: Marshals, stewards and Border SAR safety briefing by Chief Marshal at Lees Farm Steading, adjacent to A698. Not at horsebox 16:35-16:45: After West Learmouth the Rideout park due to traffic volumes. Briefing notes to be crosses fields and then joins the B6350 from documented and retained. just west of Cornhill-on-Tweed 30mph signs.

The ride then enters Cornhill-on-Tweed by the 10:15: CRC Foot Stewards in Hi-Viz in place at B6350 at A698 junction and continues on A698 Nursery Lane, Guards Road, Lennel Road and to Coldstream.

A698 adjacent to Guards Road (A698 in case any traffic appears from Cornhill direction 17:00: The Coldstream Pipe Band meets the [possibility due to spectators at bridge], any to ‘Rideout’ at the Police Station and it then pabe directed up Guards Road) – they are to have rades through the town on the A698 finishing at CRA emergency phone list in case of problems. The Lees (horsebox park).

18:00: Marshal/stewards debrief at The Lees – CRC Committee to ensure all is safe as riders/ horseboxes leave site and check area for lost property and rubbish. *After Thursday a clean-up of the ‘horse area’ at Branxton Hill is required and the water-stop at West Learmouth.

Key CRA Event Management Contacts and their Responsibilities on this Rideout: (For general CRA Committee contacts see page2)

bria Police – while doing this they will also direct any spectators away from areas of potential danger.

CRA Event Support Team: Various CRA committee members and volunteers plus ‘Honour Our Troops’ stewards.

External Organisations Involved: Border SAR – medical cover Police Scotland – Scottish road closures/control Northumbria Police – event support Scottish Borders Council – cones/barriers/road cleaning Northumberland Council (RoadSafe) – English road closures/control

Chief Marshal: Garry Lees – 07955 488881 The ‘Chief Marshal’ is mounted and has overall responsibility and control of the ‘Rideout’ and all Rideout Management: The ‘Rideout’ is under the direct control of the elements surrounding it.

Chief Marshal, who along with his official CRA Mounted Marshals (identified with ‘Marshal’ Rideout Support Supervisor: armbands) control and look after the safety of Ryan Maxwell – 07977 441268 The ‘Rideout Support Supervisor travels in front riders. of the ‘Rideout’ in an all-terrain vehicle and links up the ‘Chief Marshal’ and ‘Roads Management Roads Management: The CRA’s ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ oversees Supervisor’ to co-ordinate exiting onto roads the event roads management -primarily the safely. They are also responsible for checking safety of the ‘Rideout’ while on public roads. For the cross-country route in advance of the ‘Rideout’ for any hazards – while doing this they 2015 in Scotland they will work in co-ordination will also direct any spectators away from areas with Police Scotland and in Northumbria with RoadSafe – with additional assistance from of potential danger.

Northumbria Police on a ‘support’ basis. All the ‘roads team’ members have ‘highways use apRideout Roads Supervisor: proved’ Hi-Vis long-sleeved jackets and radios.

Alastair Cunningham – 07976 930193 While on public roads the ‘Rideout’ will have a The ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ looks after the CRA plan for the management of all public roads front and rear vehicle escort with flashing beacon, if no police vehicles are available CRA vehithat the ‘Rideout’ will encounter. They will decles will provide ploy additional CRA Road Stewards when reescorts. quired. On the Flodden Rideout they will liase with Police Scotland, RoadSafe, and Northum-

Flodden - Roads Management Points: Scotland – Police Scotland to assist 1: [10:00] All planned traffic management resources by RoadSafe to be in place in Cornhill-on-Tweed. Liase in village with Northumbria Police who will support us – they cannot ‘stop’ traffic for us but will help enforce the closure order if required.

2: [!!10:15!!] * Last car allowed out of Cornhill-on-Tweed on A698 to cross Coldstream Bridge. * RoadSafe close A698 in Cornhill-onTweed just east of Collingwood Arms Hotel.

Traffic offered diversion route down B6350 to Kelso as alternative to waiting.

3: [10:15] CRC Foot Stewards in place at Nursery Lane, Guards Road, Lennel Road.

4: [10:30] The ‘Rideout’ leaves ‘The Lees’ horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street), the Rideout parades along here to Coldstream Bridge (crossing English border) and into Cornhillon-Tweed.

England – RoadSafe represent Northumberland County Council for roads management, with ‘support’ from Northumbria Police.

‘Rideout’ arrived at Collingwood Hotel at 11:00 + last horse at roundabout 11:16hrs in 2013.

5: [!!10:40!!] *Road closure in Cornhill-on-Tweed moved back on A698 (Berwick road) to just east of Cramondhill Farm roadend. CRA Road Management Stewards * A697 (Newcastle road) closed at roundabout * B6350 (Kelso road) closed 6: [11:20] After ‘Rideout’ passes open all roads and check Cornhill-on-Tweed for any problems. Northumbria Police will direct traffic in Cornhill-on-Tweed afterwards to help clear traffic quickly.

7: [11:40] Rendezvous with RoadSafe and Northumbria Police at Crookham Westfield farm nr Pallinsburn on A697 – prepare for A697 closure. !! Warning – very fast road, heightened awareness essential. Hi-Vis must be worn on arrival !!

8: [11:55] CRA Road Management Stewards required in Branxton to assist Principals advance party if required - east and west ends of village.

9: [12:00] A697: At Crookham Westfield farm. Quick road crossing by Principals party of around 6 horses (10 mins in front

The Flodden Rideout crosses the A697 at Pallinsburn House Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/E3I4J

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10: [12:05-12:15 approx] A697: At Crookham Westfield farm, ‘Rideout’ crosses road.

Should require about 15 minutes of closure) 11: [12:10] CRA Road Management Stewards in Branxton prepare to close the minor road through village to allow the ‘Rideout’ to pass through safely. No time for RoadSafe to travel there from Pallinsburn. Required at east and west ends plus T junction with Branxton Farm road. Roads Management Supervisor will also attend. Also CRA steward required east of Flodden Monument (single track road which goes past Branxton Church) to stop oncoming traffic.

12: [12:30] ‘Rideout’ should have cleared Branxton, re-open roads.

13: RoadSafe sent to Mindrum Station – see below – to keep road clear. To be in place by 14:00hrs. Spectators will gather here early and block road.

14: [14:00] ‘Rideout’ departs Flodden (Branxton Hill) – will affect various minor single-track roads south east of Branxtonhill Farm.

15: [15:00 approx] Mindrum Station – ‘Rideout’ comes down off Downham Hill onto Mindrum Station road (adjacent to B6352).

16: Unnamed road from East Learmouth to Mindrum Mill crossed at ‘Hagg’, continuing by fields/minor roads via Pressen towards Sunilaws and West Learmouth.

17: RoadSafe sent to Cornhill-on-Tweed to prepare for ‘Rideout’ returning.

18: [16:15-16:25] West Learmouth water stop. Then the ‘Rideout’ proceeds by minor roads and fields.

19: [16:30] RoadSafe close access to B6350 from Cornhill-on-Tweed 20: [16:35] The ‘Rideout’ joins the B6350 from a field just west of Cornhill-on-Tweed 30mph signs.

21: [16:45-17:00] The ‘Rideout’ enters Cornhill-on-Tweed on B6350 at A698 junction at Collingwood Hotel and then after Police approval and RoadSafe road closures continues on A698 to Coldstream.

Scotland – Police Scotland to assist 22: [16:50] CRA stewards at Guards Road and A6112 Lennel Road to assist Police Scotland.

23: [17:00hrs] ‘Rideout’ arrives at Coldstream Police Station to be met by Coldstream Pipe Band who escort them through the town 24: [17:20-17:45] ‘Rideout’ turns off A698 (Coldstream High Street) into The Lees (horsebox parking).

The ‘Coldstreamer 2014’ leads the Flodden Rideout gallop up Branxton Hill

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Supporting Documents (in Appendix): CRA Risk Assessment Scottish Borders Council TTRO Scottish Borders Council Parades Application Form Scottish Borders Council Parades Permission Letter Northumberland County Council / Road Closure Certificates Northumberland County Council Event Notification Form

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Leitholm Rideout Friday 7 August 2015 In charge of Rideout: Assistant Chief Marshal - Cheryl Dyet

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Leitholm Rideout – 7 August 2015 ….. www.coldstreamcivicweek.com/rideouts/leitholm/ 17:30: The Rideout arrives in Leitholm at the west end of the village from the Marlfield track and exits onto B6461. It then rides through Leitholm and will stop at The Plough (this may be subject to change depending on weather/harvest and it may go to the field near Bughtrig). * All events in Leitholm are organised by Leitholm villagers and are not the responsibility of Coldstream Riders Association. When the horses arrive at The Plough the CRA Rideout has officially finished.

Event Overview: On Thursday 7 August the Leitholm Rideout, with approximately 40 horses, will take place.

This year will be that the same as last years Rideout in that it will be a one way event finishing in Leitholm where the village has arranged hospitality and games behind the village pub, The Plough. We are hoping for a good turnout this year following on from the success of the event in 2014 - it was a great family evening.

Event Plan & Times (note: the Leitholm Rideout is one-way only and ENDS in Leitholm.

18:00: Marshal/stewards quick debrief at Leitholm regarding full week.

19:00: Coldstream Riders Association ‘Prize Draw’ raffle will be drawn in Leitholm.

Key CRA Event Management Contacts and their Responsibilities on this Rideout: (For general CRA Committee contacts see page2) Chief Marshal: Garry Lees – 07955 488881 The ‘Chief Marshal’ is mounted and has overall responsibility and control of the ‘Rideout’ and all elements surrounding it.

Rideout Support Supervisor: Ryan Maxwell – 07977 441268 The ‘Rideout Support Supervisor travels in front 15:15: CRA ‘Roads Management Supervisor’ at- of the ‘Rideout’ in an all-terrain vehicle and links up the ‘Chief Marshal’ and ‘Roads Management tends briefing with Police Scotland Supervisor’ to co-ordinate exiting onto roads safely. They are also responsible for checking 15:30: Marshals, stewards and Border SAR the cross-country route in advance of the safety briefing by Chief Marshal at The Lees ‘Rideout’ for any hazards – while doing this they (horsebox park). Briefing notes to be docuwill also direct any spectators away from areas mented and retained. of potential danger.

15:45: CRC Foot Stewards in Hi-Viz in place at Rideout Roads Supervisor: Nursery Lane and A698 adjacent to Guards Road – they will have CRA emergency phone list Alastair Cunningham – 07976 930193 The ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ looks after the in case of problems.

CRA plan for the management of all public roads 16:00: The Leitholm Rideout leaves ‘The Lees’ that the ‘Rideout’ will encounter. They will deploy additional CRA Road Stewards when rehorsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street), it then goes up Guards Road turns quired. On the Leitholm Rideout they will liase down Duns Road and then into Home Place en- with Police Scotland – while doing this they will tering the Hirsel Estate at the end of the road. It also direct any spectators away from areas of potential danger. then crosses the Birgham/Castlelaw road just west of the bridge heading off cross country toCRA Event Support Team: wards Darnchester, Hawkslaw and Marlfield to Various CRA committee members and volunLeitholm. teers plus ‘Honour Our Troops’ stewards. * Prior to Rideout mark relevant field gates so the police can identify them

External Organisations Involved: Border SAR – medical cover Police Scotland – Scottish road closures/control Scottish Borders Council – cones/barriers/road cleaning Rideout Management: The ‘Rideout’ is under the direct control of the Chief Marshal, who along with his official CRA Mounted Marshals (identified with ‘Marshal’ armbands) control and look after the safety of riders.

Roads Management: The CRA’s ‘Rideout Roads Supervisor’ oversees the event roads management -primarily the safety of the ‘Rideout’ while on public roads. For 2015 in Scotland they will work in co-ordination with Police Scotland and in Northumbria with RoadSafe – with additional assistance from Northumbria Police on a ‘support’ basis. All the ‘roads team’ members have ‘highways use approved’ Hi-Vis long-sleeved jackets and radios.

While on public roads the ‘Rideout’ will have a front and rear vehicle escort with flashing beacon, if no police vehicles are available CRA vehicles will provide escorts.

Leitholm - Roads Management Points: 1: [16:00] The ‘Rideout’ leaves ‘The Lees’ horsebox park and joins the A698 (Coldstream High Street), the Rideout parades along here and then turns up Guards Road and then down Duns Road (towards the town) before turning right into Home Place. The ride goes along Home Place past the Primary School entrance and enters the Hirsel Estate on a track at the end of this road.

3: [16:45] The rideout exit Dunglass Wood and cross the Birgham/Castlelaw single track road at the eastern end, just west of the bridge.

4: [16:50] Castlelaw/Darnchester road needs to be safety checked using escort quads. Monitor junction at Darnchester for traffic heading towards Rideout.

5: [17:30] Rideout arrives in Leitholm and exits onto B6461 at east end of Leitholm (Marlfield track), it then rides through Leitholm with the rideout ending at The Plough pub at approximately 17:45 !! The stop at the pub in Leitholm is subject to possible change due to the wet weather affecting the harvest when this plan was finalised - in may take place in a field at west of village near Bughtrig. This change possible change has been allowed for in the TTRO. All relevant parties will be updated in advance if this is required !!

2014 : Principals lay a wreath at Leitholm War Memorial

Supporting Documents (in Appendix): CRA Risk Assessment Scottish Borders Council Parades Application Form Scottish Borders Council Parades Permission Letter

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SECTION 3 – Appendices

Coldstream Riders Association

Appendices 1: SBC Parade/Rideouts Permission 2015 letter 2: NCC Norham 2015 Permission letter 3: NCC Flodden 2015 Permission letter 3: NCC Road Closure Certificate - Norham 3 August 2015 4: NCC Road Closure Certificate - Flodden 6 August 2015 5: SBC 2015 Rideouts TTRO Schedule 6: SBC Parade Guidelines 7: SBC Parades Application - Norham 3 August 2015 8: SBC Parades Application - Birgham 5 August 2015 9: SBC Parades Application - Flodden 6 August 2015 10: SBC Parades Application - Leitholm 7 August 2015 11: CRA Risk Assessment 12: NCC Event Notification - Norham 3 August 2015 13: NCC Event Notification - Flodden 6 August 2015 14: CRA Public Liability Insurance Certificate 2015

Appendix: SBC Parades Permission letter

Appendix: NCC Norham Permission letter

Appendix: NCC Flodden Permission letter

Appendix: NCC Norham roads closure certificate

Appendix: NCC Flodden roads closure certificate

Appendix: SBC - TTRO Schedule (page1)

Appendix: SBC - TTRO Schedule (page2)

Appendix: SBC Parades Guidelines

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Norham (1)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Norham (2)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Birgham (1)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Birgham (2)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Flodden (1)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Flodden (2)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Leitholm (1)

Appendix: SBC Parades Application: Leitholm (2)

Appendix: CRA Risk Assessment (1)

Appendix: CRA Risk Assessment (2)

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Norham) 1

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Norham) 2

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Norham) 3

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Norham) 4

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Norham) 5

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Flodden) 1

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Flodden) 2

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Flodden) 3

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Flodden) 4

Appendix: NCC Event Notification (Flodden) 5

Appendix: CRA Insurance Certificate 2015

Coldstream Riders Association 2015

Thank you to ‌..

Border Search & Rescue Northumberland County Council Northumbria Police Police Scotland RoadSafe Scottish Borders Council ‌.. for assisting us with the management of our Rideouts

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2016 Coldstream Rideout Dates: Norham – 1 August Birgham – 3 August Flodden – 4 August Leitholm – 5 August