Here are some links;-

Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival A guide to the festival, with travel directions, and the rules for competitors.

Discover Newcastleton The local information and visitor guide, which includes information about the Common Riding.

Copshaw Common Riding More information (and some misinformation too) about the Common Riding.

Wish I could be there. I bet Dave McCracken makes a superb judge - I can almost see him sitting there with his pipe in hand.

Matthew