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March - April 2018 

Activity Trail 

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Welcome to the March/April issue.... 

Spring has sprung at last! 

Time to get out and about again - there is so 

much happening throughout the Borders during 

March and April. 

Front Cover Picture Credits 

1. Highway Rat Activity Trail, Kielder 

(©Julia Donaldson/Axel Scheffler) 

2. Tidelines, Galashiels 

3. Heatherslaw Light Railway, Ford & Etal 

4. Hawick Reivers Festival (credit: Rab Talor) 

5. Hot Cross Bun Fun Run, Bowhill 

6. Scottish Borders Art Fair, Kelso 

Launching a new business or planning an event 

this year? borderevents has a number of ways to 

help you promote it: print, online, social media, 

community radio and word of mouth. 

Check out our box offi ce and buy tickets for your 

next night out from the comfort of your home! 

We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, 

7 th March - at the Borders Business Events 

and Visitors Fair in Springwood Park, Kelso. 

Come along to this free event and see what is all 

happening on our doorstep - you’ll be amazed! 

Andrew Lang & Lesley J Wilkinson 

Contents 

Page No 

March Events 6 - 25 

Food & Drink 26 - 29 

April Events 30- 47 

Forthcoming Events 48- 49 

Business 52 - 54 

Future Magazine Deadline Dates 

May/June - 6 th April 

July/August - 3 rd June 

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Various Bowhill Events throughout the year - check diary pages 

7 th March: FAIR Borders Business, Events & Visitors Fair, Kelso 

22 nd March: THEATRE NT Live ‘Julius Caesar’ Wauchope Village Hall 

23 rd -25 th March: FESTIVAL Hawick Reivers Festival Events 

23 rd March: MUSIC Ian McMillan & Luke Carver-Goss, Spittal 

24 th March: MUSIC Scocha, Duns 

30 th March: MUSIC Scocha, Hawick 

4 th April: MUSIC Princesses of Pop, Galashiels 

14 th April: MUSIC Live at the Bar, Melrose Sevens Entertainment 

21 st April: MUSIC Ubunye, Spittal 

26 th April THEATRE ‘Here I Belong’, Darnick Village Hall 

27 th- 29 th April: WALK Galashiels Walking Festival 

28 th April: MUSIC Spatz Showband, Duns 

6 th May: MUSIC Live at the Bar, Earlston Sevens Entertainment 

10 th May: THEATRE Macbeth (NT Live), Wauchope Village Hall 

25 th May: MUSIC Sandi Thom + Mills, Victoria Halls, Selkirk 

9 th June: WALK St Cuthbert’s Walk: Chanellkirk to Melrose 

1 st July: OUTDOOR THEATRE A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thirlestane Castle 

28 th- 29 th July: Civil War Re-enactment Weekend, Thirlestane Castle 

www.borderevents.com for full details 

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Weekly Rotary Clubs Meetings 

Rotary is now 112 years old and the main objective is to 

give and to serve others. 

Members are asked to give their time, their leadership, and 

their business and personal skills to help others. 

Rotary brings people together through activities and 

projects, generating community spirit. 

Rotary takes action both locally and globally. 

Together we make a difference. 

Selkirk: Wednesdays, 6pm County Hotel. 01750 721233 

Duns: Thursdays, 6.30pm White Swan. 01361 883338 

Kelso: Thursday, 6pm Cross Keys Hotel. 01835 850266 

Melrose: Thursdays 6pm Kings Arms. 01896 800335 

Eyemouth: Thursdays 7pm Golf Club. 01890 752404 

Jedburgh: Thursdays 6.30pm Carters Rest, 01450 860267 

Please get in touch to have your rotary club meeting listed here 

www.nsfborders.co.uk 

Tel: 0798 691 4206 

Monday 

9.45am-10.45am - Exercise to Music (High): Church Hall, Earlston 

5.30pm-6pm - Fatburn Extreme: St Paul’s Church Hall, Galashiels 

6pm-6.30pm – Powerhoop: St Paul’s Church Hall, Galashiels 

7pm-8pm – Zumba: Parish Church, Selkirk 

Tuesday 

10am-11am – Zumba: St John’s Church, Langlee, Galashiels 

5pm-5.45pm – Total Toning: Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels 

6.30pm-7.30pm – Zumba: Newtown Community Centre 

Wednesday 

11am-12noon – Exercise to Music (Low): Community Centre, Tweedbank 

6pm-7pm – Zumba: Ednam Village Hall, Nr Kelso 

Thursday 

2.30pm-3.15pm – Zumba Gold: St Peter’s Church, Galashiels 

5.30pm-6.20pm – Zumba: Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels * 

6.30pm-7.30pm – Zumba: Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels 

Friday 

9.30am-10.30am – Exercise to Music (High): Traquair Village Hall, Nr Peebles 

11.15am-12noon – Legs Bums Tums: Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels 

6pm-6.45pm – Boxability: Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels 

01750 725480 www.borderevents.com 

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For full details of events visit 

www.hawickreivers.com 

Friday 23 rd - Sunday 25 th March 

Celebrating a turbulent past and a culture 

born of FIRE AND STEEL! 

Don’t miss this exciting festival for the Borders 

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE 

SATURDAY 24 TH MARCH 

Borders Kith and Kin 

Meet the Border Families, learn their 

story past and present. Find out if you are 

connected to the Reiving Clans and learn 

how to research your own family history 

FRIDAY 23 RD MARCH 

Photo Credit: Rab Taylor 

“Meet the Ghosts of Liddesdale and 

Teviotdale“ - Ghost Walks 

7.30pm and the second at 8.30pm – 

Turnbull Statue, Hawick Civic Space 

Come and meet the Ghosts of Hawick past 

and hear the grizzly and gory stories of 

our ancestors! Tickets £4 each or £10 for 

family of 4. 

Ghost Talk in the “Auld Baths” 

Join Billy Young for an evening of Illustrated 

Ghost Stories at 8.30pm. Tickets £5 from 

www.borderevents.com T: 01750 725480 

16 th Century Market 

10.30am till 3pm, Hawick High Street, Town 

Hall Area 

Including Reivers Trials, Live Entertainment 

and Reivers Games 

Reivers Encampment 

10.30am till 3pm, Wee Haugh 

Full programme of re-enactments including 

displays of Musket Drills and hand to hand 

skirmishes and mock battles with static 

displays of life in the 16th Century Border 

Lands. Procession - 10.45am, High Street. 

16 th Century Crafts 

10.30am-3pm, Borders Textile Towerhouse 

Primary School Reivers Games 

11.30am, High Street 

Hawick Primary Schools Reiver 

Presentation 

Drumlanrig St Cuthbert’s - 12noon. ‘Reivers 

Characters’ 

Stirches Primary School - 12.45pm. “A 

Reiver’s Romance’ 


SUNDAY 25 TH MARCH 

“Borders Kith and Kin” 

Heritage Hub. Talks at 10am, 11.15am and 

12.30pm 

Photo Credit: Derek Stewart 

Hawick Archaeological Society Talk 

1pm, Heritage Hub (Silver collection at 

door) “In the Footsteps of Reivers” by Brian 

Dingle 

Torchlight Procession & Fireworks 

6.45pm, Common Haugh 

Reivers Banquet and Entertainment 

Featuring the Liddesdale Play performed 

by “Two Rivers Theatre Company” 

and Border songs from local singers. 

8.15pm in the “Banqueting Hall” at 

Hawick Old Baths. Tickets £15 from www. 

borderevents.com T: 01750 725480 

Liddesdale Play performed by “Two 

Rivers Theatre Company” 

Heart of Hawick Auditorium - 2pm 

Literary High Tea 

‘The Tower House – Not 

just a home, more a way of 

life.’ by Margaret Skea. 

The talk will consider 

location, architecture, and 

domestic features of the 

Scottish tower house, to 

illustrate how it not only 

refl ected, but was essential 

to the reiver’s life and lifestyle. 

4.30pm - Mansfi eld Park, Hawick RFC 

Tickets £15 (Advanced Booking Essential) 

from www.borderevents.com 

T: 01750 725480 

HAWICK 

REIVERS 

FESTIVAL 

New for 2018 

Meet the Reiving Families at a 

gathering of the Border Clans 

Family History Talks 

Reivers encampment 

and re-enactment 

Torchlight Parade 

“The Hot Trod” 

and Fireworks display 

Ghost Walks 

BORDERS 

KITH & KIN 

16th Century Banquet 

& entertainment 

Literary High Tea 

with guest speaker, Margaret Skea 

FRIDAY 23 RD - SUNDAY 25 TH MARCH 2018 

WWW.HAWICKREIVERS.COM 


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March Events 

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 

THE HIGHWAY RAT ACTIVITY TRAIL 

Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1ER; 10am - 5pm. Get 

your Highway Rat activity pack before you begin 

from Kielder Castle Café for £3. The latest Julia 

Donaldson book to be brought to life on our forest 

trails. Fun activities! Open 7 days until November 

01434 250209 

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS 

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 - 

£5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung 

Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127 

KELSO AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB: TALK 

Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; 10:15am. 

Coffee and talk by Charles Burnett. “A forgotten 

Queen and her vanished Church”. Visitors very 

welcome 01573 450293 

TWEEDBANK ART CLUB 

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 

3RT; 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Unfortunately due to a 

very high membership there is a waiting list for the 

weekly club. Please call for details. 01896 753485 

JED JOGGERS LADIES RUNNING CLUB 

Jedburgh Grammar School, Jedburgh, TD8 6DQ; 

6pm. Sessions for all abilities aged 16+ Every 

Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm 07887 987 587 

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR 

Lauder Public Hall, Lauder; 7:30pm - 9pm. 

Rehearsals £3 per week (annual membership 

£30). If you love to sing please come and join this 

enthusiastic and friendly choir. No auditions and no 

need to read music. 07733 448110 

SELKIRK MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY 

(UNTIL 3 RD MARCH) 

Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN; 7:30pm. Conc £10 

(Restrictions apply, please enquire), £12 (£13 Table 

seat Sat Night). Copacabana - full of catchy songs 

and colourful costumes.Tickets on the night 

FRIDAY, MARCH 2 

CHURCH MEETINGS 

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; 

Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All 

welcome 0754 258 9322 

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI 

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 

5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn 

the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health & 

wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, 

Body & Breathing 0797 453 3127 

RACE NIGHT AND HARRY’S DISCO 

Henry Ballantyne Club, Walkerburn, EH43 6AB; 

7pm. Free entry, programs £1. A great night of 

entertainment, all welcome 01896 870688 

FERGUS MCCREADIE TRIO 

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm - 

10pm. £10, £12. An evening with one of Scotland’s 

most exciting young jazz musicians. 01890 750099 

KELSO FOLK AND LIVE MUSIC CLUB 

Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HL; 8pm - 10:30pm. 

free. Acoustic music & song, both traditional & 

contemporary in a cabaret-style setting. Performers 

and audience welcome 01573 228 769 

GALASHIELS STUDIO CLUB ILLUSTRATED 

TALK 

Old Gala House, Galashiels, TD1 3JS; 7:30pm 

- 9:30pm. Free to members, visitors £4 each. 

Galashiels Studio Club - Illustrated Talk by Borders 

Artist, Rich Johnson - Pen and Paint. 

01896 820023 

ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB 

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm. £6/£5 

concessions. Under 18s and Young Scot card - free. 

BYOB. All ages welcome. Guests: Eilidh Steel and 

Mark Neal are a much sought-after Scottish musical 

duo 07986 644661 

PREMIER 

FORTHCOMING 

HURDLE 

DATES 

DAY 

Saturday 3 rd March ~ Racing from 2.15pm 

THE TWILIGHT MEETING - Wednesday 20th September 2017. 

THE SPRING FLING Racing from 4pm 

Monday 15 th March ~ Racing from 2.10pm 

www.kelso-races.co.uk • 01573 224767 

RACEDAYS • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS • FUNCTIONS 

WEDDINGS • CONFERENCES • CORPORATE EVENTS 

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SATURDAY, MARCH 3 

BABY, TODDLER AND CHILD SALE 

Connections, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 10am - 12pm. 

£10 per table or £2 and incudes tea or coffee and 

scones. Needing a clearout of those unwanted 

items? Why not book at table and help raise money 

for Charity 07841 120 965 

EILDON RAMBLERS WALKING GROUP 

10am. Walks range from 6 -14 miles, average 8 

miles. New walkers welcome. ‘Fun, friendship and 

fresh air’ is our motto Call for details and to 

register: 01896 823831 or 07590 219301 

THE MIGHTY DEERSTALKER 

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 12pm. 

An adventure running event with a difference! 5km 

and 10km 

HEALING SUPPORT GROUP 

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 1pm - 5pm. 

All sessions and refreshments are free of charge. 

Relax, revive, enjoy. Support your own natural 

energy with the help of the Healing Support Group. 

No appointment needed 07724 771081 

GALA OPERA: SUMMER HOLIDAY 

(UNTIL 10 TH MARCH) 

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; Various prices. 

Sun (preveiw matinee) 2.30pm; Mon-Sat 7.30pm. 

07754 588 688 

ANNUAL POTATO DAY AND GREEN FAIR 

Springwood Hall, Kelso, TD5 8LS; 11am - 3pm. 

£1.50, children and parking free. Over 100 varieties, 

eco/green stalls, gardening advice, tastings. 

WEDDING FAIR 

12pm - 4pm. £5. In association with Border Brides, 

Hawick. Various stalls to help plan your big day 

01450 379009 

ICE SKATING 

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; 2:45pm - 5:15pm. 

Every Sunday - ice skating for everyone. 

01573 224774 

DUNS FILM CLUB: WEST SIDE STORY 

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 4pm - 6pm. One 

of the greatest musicals of all time.Adults £6 at the 

door. 01361 884 935 


KELSO RACES 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 2:15pm. 

Premier Hurdle Day 01573 224767 

AN EVENING WITH COLIN SKEATH, MBE 

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 6pm - 

7:30pm. £8. Come and meet the brains behind the 

amazing first circumnavigation of UK mainland by 

open canoe. Pre-booking essential 07941 450 064 

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 

WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES 

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All 

welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322 

ANNUAL POTATO DAY 

& GREEN FAIR 

Sunday 4 th March; 11am-3pm 

Springwood Hall, Kelso 

Adults £1.50, children free, free parking 

Over 100 varieties - choose your favourite 

eco/green stalls, gardening advice, tastings 

www.bordersorganicgardeners.org 

Public Skating on Sundays 

2.45pm-5.15pm 

Ice Disco - Saturday 24 th March 

6pm-8.30pm 


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KELSO MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT 

Kelso Old Parish Church, Kelso, TD5 7BH; 7:30pm. 

£12, £5 for students, Under 18s go free. Book via 

our website using a credit or debit card via PayPal.. 

Three superb musicians come together to form a 

flute trio. Music by Schubert, Janacek & Martinu. 

01668 216550 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLASSES 

Whitsome Village Hall, Whitsome, TD11 3NA; 

7:30pm - 9:30pm. £2 per class. Scottish Country 

Dancing classes for all ages and abilities. New 

members are always welcome 0796 977 0512 

MONDAY, MARCH 5 

REIKI IN SELKIRK WITH ELLEN 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; Reiki can 

help you to feel more positive, brighter and forward 

looking and bring some vitality back into your life 

Call for an appointment: 01750 82220 or 

07762 965 458 


Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm - 

8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body 

and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and 

wellbeing. 0797 453 3127 

ROXBURGHE ATC 

1716 Roxburghe Squadron, St Boswells, TD6 0AP; 

7pm - 9:30pm. Membership is open to all from 

age 13+. For anyone interested in Flying, Sports, 

Adventure Training, Camping, Engineering, Water 

Sports and more! 07542 589 322 

LIVE MUSIC: CAL AND HIS BAND 

Galashiels Golf Club, Galashiels, TD1 2NJ; 7pm. 

Fundraiser for TD1 Radio - come along and show 

your support. Bar and raffle More info: tickets@ 

td1radio.scot 

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 8:30am 

- 6pm. Are you Tired, Bloated, Depressed, Fuzzy 

Brained? To increase your energy levels & feel 

better, give me a call. 

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

BOWTECH BOWEN THERAPY 

Borders Body and Mind, Lauder, TD2 6TW; 9:30am 

- 1:30pm. awsforrest@talk21.com. Very gentle, 

deeply relaxing, extremely effective. Every body is 

better with Bowen. 1 hour appointments To book 

an appointment call 07799 720707 


Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 

3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less 

mobile. This class includes seated based and limited 

moving routines. 0797 453 3127 

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS) 

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 

6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear 

comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556 

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Could Food Intolerances 

be causing some of Your health issues? 

Acid Reflux? Bloating? Constipation? 

Diarrhoea? Discomfort? Fuzzy Brain? 

Hot Flushes? Tiredness? 

Call Rosemary for a chat today: 

01750 778 704 

39 Tower St, Selkirk TD7 4LR 

or visit facebook.com/Healthier.Today 

downtoearthhealth.co.uk 

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BORDERS BUSINESS, EVENTS 

& VISITORS FAIR 2018 

Wednesday, 7 th March: 10.30am-3pm 

Springwood Park Hall, Kelso 

Exhibit, Network, Collect, Shop 

and Exchange Information 

Free Admission 

Free parking 

Refreshments 

80+ Exhibitors 

A great day out for everyone! 

For more information or to book your table call 

01750 725480 or online www.borderevents.com 11


LBS & OZS–ACHIEVE HEALTHY 

WEIGHTLOSS 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 

7pm. £99 for 12 weeks incl folder & recipes. Learn 

which foods boost energy, burn fat & lose inches. 

Techniques to re-shape Body & Mind in 2018. 

01750 778704 or 07773 634884 

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING 

Allanton Village Hall, Allanton. TD11 3LA. 7pm - 

9pm. We practice new tunes and dances inside until 

24th April. New dancers and musicians welcome. 

01289 388501 / 01890 818073 

HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 

LECTURE 

7:30pm - 9pm. Voluntary collection, non members 

welcome. A film about the people and spectacle of 

Langholm Common Riding day by Jamie Telford. 

Non members welcome 01450 379848 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 

Paxton Village Hall, Paxton; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £2 

per class. Scottish Country Dancing classes for 

all ages and abilities. New members are always 

welcome 0796 977 0512 





BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING 

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, 

TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and 

Self-Defence. Become fi t and learn how to defend 

yourself, building confi dence and self control 

0797 453 3127 

AME AIKIDO CLUB 

Gattonside Village Hall, Gattonside, TD6 9NJ; 7pm 

- 8:30pm. New members welcome, non competitive 

martial art for all ages and abilities 

0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 

ANCRUM ASTRONOMY CLUB 

Ancrum Village Hall, Ancrum, TD8 6UJ; 7:30pm - 

9pm. £3 Visitors, kids free. 1st Tuesday of every 

month. Everyone welcome 

www.ancrumastronomyclub.org.uk 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 

3 ENERGY BALANCE: CHAKRA, AURA, 

MERIDIAN 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 8:30am - 

6pm. Balancing your Energetic Body is a powerful 

way to bring balance back within. Call Rosemary to 

book your 1.5hr session. 

01750 778 704/07773 634 884 


Humbie Hub, East Lothian, EH36 5PJ; 9:30am 





DIGITAL BOOST-WEB AND SOCIAL 

ANALYTICS 

Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, TD1 

1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This workshop unlocks 

data analytics so you can clearly see where your 

website traffi c is coming from and why. 

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Berwickshire, Roxburgh 

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MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and 

Berwickshire constituency 

Contact John... 

25 High Street 

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01450 375948 

www.johnlamont.org 

Contact Rachael... 

7 Abbey Court 

Kelso, TD5 7JA 

01573 224862 

www.rachaelhamilton.co.uk 

The cost of this advert has been met from parliamentary resources. 

The SPCB is not responsible for the content of external websites. 


BORDERS BUSINESS, EVENTS & VISITORS 

FAIR 

Springwood Hall, Kelso, TD5 8LS; 10:30am - 3pm. 

Tables £36, visitors FREE (register in advance and 

be entered into our prize draw). Come along and 

discover new places to visit, shop and stay. Exhibit, 

network, collect and exchange information. 

01750 725480 and register via: www. 

borderevents.com 

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING FOR 

CHILDREN 

Duns Primary School, Duns, TD11 3AG; 3:45pm 

- 5:15pm. £2 per class. Scottish Country Dancing 

classes for children in Primary 1 - 3 (age 4 - 7). P4 

and above (8yrs +) 4.15pm-5.15pm 01890 830 318 



Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable 

loose clothing 07960 566 556 



5DE; 7pm - 9pm. £2 per class. Scottish Country 

Dancing classes for all ages and abilities 

0796 977 0512 

ROXBURGHE ATC 






ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA 

CHORUS 

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, 

TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. free for 4 weeks. We 

would love you to join us, make new friends, and 

learn to sing in four-part harmony. All welcome, no 

auditions 0798 946 1012 

BORDER FLOWER CLUB 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. 

Demonstration: Gill Garrow, Elgin. Visitors welcome 

and sales table on offer 

BUSINESS START UP-BUSINESS PLANNING 

Focus Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1DQ; 

10am - 1pm. FREE. This Borders Gateway 

workshop will help you create a robust business 

plan. 01835 818315 

GALASHIELS & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 

Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9AA; 10am. 

Speaker: Charles Burnett ‘A forgotten Scottish 

Queen and her vanished Church’ 01750 76243 for 

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FLAT CAT GALLERY 

and Coffee shop 

MARCH 

June Bell 

APRIL 

Sheila Anderson Hardy 

Carol Nunan 






Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127 

Open 7 days 

2 Market Place, Lauder TD2 6SR 

Tel: 01578 722808 

www.flatcatgallery.co.uk 


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LYNX THEATRE PRESENTS “SYLVIA” 

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7:30pm 

- 9:30pm. Entry by Donation. Sylvia - The play about 

Sylvia Pankhurst, artist and suffragette. Doors Open 

7pm. Sponsored by SBRCC, SBC ,Unison 

01573 420231 

EDUARDO MARTIN AND AHMED DICKINSON 


10pm. £11, £13. An evening with two of the fi nest 

exponents of the Cuban classical guitar school 

01890 750099 


COLOUR FUN RUN 

Heriot Watt University (Scottish Borders Campus), 

Galashiels, TD1 3HF; 10am. £10.50 Students : 

£8.50 (matriculation number required) Under 14: 

£5.50* Groups of 4: £31.00. 5K fun run raising 

money for charity, everyone welcome to take part 

BUSTER KEATON IN THE GENERAL 

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 7:30pm 

- 9:30pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). Silent Film with 

live accompaniment. One of the greatest comedies 

of all time for all the family. 01361 810759 





welcome 0754 258 9322 












OLD TIME DANCING 

Stow Town Hall, Stow, TD1 2QN; 7:30pm - 11:30pm. 

Music From Gavin Piper. All welcome. Please bring 

your own supper and a bottle. Tea will be provided. 

01578 730355 

DANCE 

Glen Douglas Hall, Jedburgh; 7:30pm. £7 (BYO 

Supper) Tea/Coffee provided. Dance to Iain 

Cruikshanks and his Scottish Dance Band. All 

welcome 07803 951293 





ROCKET THEATRE: OSCAR WILDE’S LORD 

ARTHUR 

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 8pm. £12 Adults. 

£10 under 16’s. Optional Supper £13.. ““Murder is 

always a mistake: One should never do anything 

one cannot talk about after dinner…” Tickets: 

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beauty, hair and much more 

evening appointments and gift vouchers 

available 

Call: 01578 722 727 

Borders Body & Mind Ltd, Edinburgh Rd, Lauder 

BRUNCH WITH BVAC 

Milestone Garden & Leisure Centre, Newtown St 

Boswells, TD6 0PL; 10am - 12pm. Vintage & Classic 

car owners & enthusiasts get together to share 

experiences & technical know-how. 01573 450247 

ICE SKATING 



01573 224774 







07762 965 458 

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WORKSHOP PREPARING TO EXPORT 

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 

9:15am - 5pm. Learn how to reach international 

markets and get practical know-how on international 

market opportunities. 01835 825 600 

OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CAFE 

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 10:30am - 

2pm. 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Coffee 

menu served: 10.30am-12noon; lunch 12noon-1pm. 

All welcome 

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A 

Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso, TD5 7EH; 2pm. Dr 

Margaret Collins will speak about Architecture 

around Melrose. Tea and coffee available. All 

welcome. 07561 827740 





wellbeing. 0797 453 3127 

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HAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY: 

OLIVER 


Hawick Town Hall, Hawick, TD9 9EF; 7:30pm. 

Saturday Matinee 2:15pm 

01450 379757 / 07879 037 852 






WEIGHTLOSS 





01750 778704 or 07773 634884 





01289 388501 / 01890 818073 






Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 

4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Become fit and learn how to 

defend yourself, building confidence and self control 

0797 453 3127 





0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 





welcome 0796 977 0512 







better with Bowen. 1 hour appointments 

To book an appointment call 07799 720707 




mobile. 0797 453 3127 

BOWTECH Bowen Therapy 

Very gentle, deeply relaxing, 

extremely effective 

Every Body is Better with Bowen 

Now available at the Humbie Hub, 

Lauder & Melrose 

To book an appointment call Alison 

on 07799 720707 

www.bowen-technique.co.uk 


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MELROSE HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGICAL 

ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MEETING 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. Free 

to members, non-members £3.00. Talk “Pernicious 

to the Morals of the People” - Smuggling in 

Berwisckshire by Dr Derek James 01896 820200 


CHILDREN 





THE TWEEDDALE SOCIETY: TALK 

Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles, EH45 

8AD; 7:30pm. £6 or £10 membership. Archive Film 

(Laxdale Hall - 1953) followed by Annual General 

Meeting 01721 725777 








DIGITAL BOOST-LINKEDIN 


1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. We’ll take you beyond 

networking by showing you how to market your 

products and promote your brand. 01835 818315 









0796 977 0512 

SOUTER QUILTERS 

Argus Centre, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 7pm - 9pm. £20 

annual subscription or £3 per night for non members 

(includes tea/coffee). Come along and join us for 

an evening of sewing and chat. New members 

welcome. 01750 21632 

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re-energIse your 

borders Home 

Home Energy Scotland is hosting free events in the 

Borders for anyone who needs help to keep their home 

warm. Come along for some free and impartial advice. 

peebles 

Thursday 15 March 

5.30 – 7.30pm 

Peebles Burgh Hall 

SelkIrk 

Tuesday 27 March 

5.30 – 7.30pm 

Victoria Halls 

We recommend that you book your free place in advance 

at http://bit.ly/HomeEnergyScotlandEvents 

For further information call 0808 808 2282 or 

email technicalteam@se.homeenergyscotland.org 

Melrose 

Thursday 19 April 

5.30 – 7.30pm 

Corn Exchange & 

Ormiston Institute 

Home Energy Scotland is a free and impartial advice service funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Energy Saving Trust. 



CHORUS 


TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. free for 4 weeks. We 

would love you to join us, make new friends, and 

learn to sing in four-part harmony. All welcome, no 

auditions 0798 946 1012 





Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127 

BUSINESS START UP-FINANCE 


10am - 1pm. FREE. This Business Gateway 

workshop aims to give an introduction to the role of 

finance in business. 01835 818315 



3RT; 12:30pm - 3:30pm. Please call for details. 

01896 753485 

RE-ENERGISE YOUR BORDERS HOME 

Burgh Hall, Peebles, EH45 8HG; 5:30pm - 7:30pm. 

Home Energy Scotland is giving free and impartial 

advice on how to keep your home warm. All 

welcome. 0808 808 2282 



6pm. For all abilities aged 16+ 07887 987 587 










All welcome. Open Meeting. Coffee & talk by Ms 

Jenny Young, solicitor, “Wills, Powers of Attorney re 

Finance and Personal Welfare”. 01573 450293 




Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. 

0754 258 9322 

- Artists, collectives, galleries 

- Over 50 exhibition stands 

- Local heroes exhibition 

- Artist led workshops 

- Family friendly 

- Meet the artists 

- Demonstrations and talks 

- Competitions 

- Floors Castle tours 

- On-site cafe/bar 

- Great atmosphere 

- FREE ENTRY TO FAIR! 

FOR FURTHER INFO 

Sponsors 

Part funded by 


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BORDERS ART FAIR 


Free admission. Some of the finest contemporary 

art in the Scottish Borders will be showcased 

07803 012 620 

FELT PICTURES WORKSHOP 

Biteabout Farm, Lowick, TD15 2QE; 10am - 4pm. 

£65 payable upon booking. A one day workshop 

exploring techniques for felting pictures. Homemade 

lunch. All materials provided. 0778 676 5264 

AN EVENING WITH IAN BRUCE 

Eckford Village Hall, Kelso; 7:30pm. £10.00 Supper 

included. Bring your own bott. Award winning singer 

songwriter. Presented by Welll Road Productions. 

01835 850213 






FELT PICTURES WORKSHOP 


£65 payable upon booking. A one day workshop 

exploring techniques for felting pictures. Homemade 

lunch. All materials provided. 07786 765264 


Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm. 

Singers and Musicians welcome. BYOB. All ages 

welcome. Collection and raffle 07986 644661 

RSCDS DUNS AND DISTRICT MONTHLY 

DANCE 

Reston Village Hall, Reston; 7:30pm - 11:30pm. £6. 

Dancing to Neil Hardie 0796 977 0512 







BUCCLEUCH 

POINT-TO-POINT 

AT FRIARS HAUGH, KELSO 

SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2018 






07803 012 620 





register: 01896 823831 or 07590 219301 

FILM: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS 

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7pm - 

9pm. £5. 12A. All welcome. Doors Open 6 30pm 

01573 420231 

MELROSE MUSIC SOCIETY: CONCERT 

Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; 

7:30pm. Tickets at door: £14 for non-members; 

school children accompanied by an adult - free. The 

TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO (violin, guitar & bass) will play 

a high-energy blend of classical, gypsy, jazz and folk 

music. 

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COME AND JOIN US FOR AN 

ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON OF 

POINT TO POINT RACING 

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT TENT 

HUNT RIDE…. 11.30am 

FIRST RACE….1.00pm 

ENTRY…. £10.00 PER ADULT 

MUSIC: TIDE LINES 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 7:30pm. 

Tickets £12.50 + bf. Tide Lines are a 4 piece band 

originally from the Highlands of Scotland Tickets: 






www.borderevents.com 01750 725480





07803 012 620 

BUCCLEUCH POINT-TO-POINT 

Friarshaugh, Kelso, TD5 8LT; 11:30am. £10/adult. 

An enjoyable afternoon of horse racing. Children’s 

entertainment tent. Hunt ride 11.30am. First Race 

1pm 

ICE SKATING 



01573 224774 






01750 82220 or 07762 965 458 

KELSO RACES 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 2:10pm. The 

Spring Fling. Gates open 12.10pm 01573 224767 





wellbeing. 0797 453 3127 

KAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY 


Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS. 7.30pm. This year’s 

production is ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’. Tickets from 

Hector Innes in Kelso. 

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EASTER COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS 

Carfraemill, Near Lauder, TD2 6RA; 10:30am - 2pm. 

£40. Carfraemill is hosting Easter Aga cookery 

demonstrations with Norfolk cookery writer Mary 

Kemp. Call to book! 01578 750750 











WEIGHTLOSS 





01750 778704 or 07773 634884 





01289 388501 / 01890 818073 








Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend 

yourself, building confidence and self control 

0797 453 3127 





0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 


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March Events






welcome 0796 977 0512 


BACK/NECK/SHOULDER PAIN: OUCH! 


- 6pm. Is Restricted Movement, Pain, Disturbed 

Sleep, affecting you? Are you fed up with it? Call 

Rosemary today to discuss. 

Call 01750 778 704/ 07773 634 884 

LAUDER AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY 

Lauder Public Hall, Lauder; 7:30pm. £8, £10 

(includes a glass of wine/soft drink & cheese). 

Tickets from Keystore, Lauder. A farce ‘Round the 

Houses’ - lots of laughs from a play packed with 

hilarious one liners, double entendres and innuendo! 

To book a table, call 01578 722885 





Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127 







KEEP YOUR BUSINESS SAFE ONLINE 


1BY; 10am - 1pm. Find out how to take some simple 

steps to reduce your business’ chances of being 

hacked. 01835 825 600 

EASTER COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS 

Carfraemill, Near Lauder, TD2 6RA; 10:30am - 2pm. 

£40. Carfraemill is hosting Easter Aga cookery 

demonstrations with Norfolk cookery writer Mary 

Kemp. Call to book! 01578 750750 


CHILDREN 









NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING 

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; Julius 

Caesar Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 

01750 725480 

FOOT, LEG & KNEE MASSAGE 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 9am - 6pm. 

Don’t let foot/ankle/leg/knee problems slow you 

down, Clinical massage is great for muscles, tendon 

& ligament problems. 

Call 01750 778 704/07773 634 884 

BUSINESS START UP-BOOKKEEPING 


10am - 1pm. FREE. This Business Gateway 

workshop aims to equip you with the knowledge and 

skills necessary to manage your finances. 

01835 818315 

MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS 

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 10am 

- 1pm. FREE. This workshop will help you create a 

realistic marketing plan. It is designed to improve 

how you market your business. 01835 818315 










0796 977 0512 

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Adventure Training, Sports & more! 07542 589 322 

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Lauder Public Hall, Lauder; 7:30pm. £8, £10 See 

Wednesday 22nd for deails. To book a table, call 

01578 722885 

THE DISASTERS OF JOHNNIE ARMSTRONG 

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 8pm. £12 Adults. 

£10 under 16’s. Optional Supper £13.. One of 

Wilson’s fantastic Tales of the Borders, this story 

is suitable for all ages to understand and enjoy. 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 

01750 725480 

KELSO MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT 

Kelso Old Parish Church, Kelso, TD5 7BH; 7:45pm. 

£12, £5 for students, Under 18s go free. Book via 

our website using a credit or debit card via PayPal.. 

Three Romantic works by Mendelssohn, Brahms & 

Ravel played by the award-winning Piatti Quartet. 

01668 216550 

MUSIC: UNDER THE SURFACE 


10pm. £10, £12. Under the Surface is a unique trio 

of three musicians from different generations at the 

top of the Dutch jazz scene. 01890 750099 






welcome 0754 258 9322 

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL 

Meet the reiving families at a gathering of the Border 

clans, family history talks, reivers encampment reenactment. 

See Pages 6 & 7 for details. 







BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY RACE NIGHT 

Tweedmouth Bowling Club, Tweedmouth, TD15 

2HQ; 7:30pm - 10pm. £5 . Fun night including buffet 

supper. E: berwickopera@yahoo.co.uk 

IAN MCMILLAN AND LUKE CARVER-GOSS 

BURC (formerly St Paul’s Church), Spittal, TD15 

1QY; 7:30pm. Adults £8, u/17’s £5, Family (2 adults 

2 u/17’s) £22. Words, Music, Glee & Delight, a 

hilarious night of words, music & improvisation. 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 

01750 725480 

MUSIC: KING CREOSOTE 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 7:30pm. 

SOLD OUT 


















Scocha 

Ye can stand or sit, but ye’ll no sit still... 

“Scottish Folk and Roll” 

www.scocha.com 

Saturday 24 th March 

Volunteer Hall, Duns 

7.15pm ~ £13 +bf 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com 

or Tel: 01750 725480 

organised by the Rotary Club of Duns 


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RAG RUGGING WORKSHOP 

Coronation Hall, Sprouston, TD5 8HP; 10am - 

3:30pm. £40. Have fun learning the traditional 

craft of rag rugging. All materials provided AND 

homemade cake! 01665 579422 

ICE DISCO 

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; 6pm-8.30pm. Ice 

skating for everyone. 01573 224774 

UGLY BUG RAGTIME THREE JAZZ CONCERT 

Tower Mill Theatre, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7pm - 9pm. 

Adult £10. Under 18 free. VisitScotland box office 

01450 360688. Hawick Music Club welcomes 

the popular multi-talented trio to provide a lively 

entertaining jazz concert 

A CONCERT FOR SPRING 

St Cuthbert’s Church, Norham, TD15 2LF; 7pm. 

Entry by Donation. Performances by Norham 

Choir, and soloists, and Julian Bonia on organ - all 

proceeds to the Alzheimer’s Society 07745 130 987 

THE ROTARY CLUB OF DUNS PRESENTS 

SCOCHA 

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:15pm. £13 + 

bf. Live folk ‘n’ roll from Scocha Tickets: www. 

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 















12am - 12:59am. All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 

0754 258 9322 

CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN CITY LIGHTS 


- 4:30pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). Charlie Chaplin 

stars in and directs the 1931 classic silent with live 

theatre organ accompaniment. 01361 810759 

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BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY TALK 

St Peter’s Church Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 

2:30pm - 5pm. non members by donation. ‘The 

deid’s letterwills and legacies – lifting the veil on 

past lives’ by Margaret Fox, Traquair House archivist 

ICE SKATING 



01573 224774 






01750 82220 or 07762 965 458 





All welcome 





wellbeing. 0797 453 3127 

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THE WIZARD OF OZ 

(UNTIL 31ST MARCH) 

Memorial Hall, Innerleithen, EH44 6HZ; 7:30pm. 

£12, £10. Innerleithen and District Amateur Operatic 

Society. Matinee on Saturday 2.15pm 

0845 224 1908 








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Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN; 5:30pm - 7:30pm. 

Home Energy Scotland is giving free and impartial 

advice on how to keep your home warm. All 

welcome. 0808 808 2282 


WEIGHTLOSS 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm. 

£99 for 12 weeks incl folder & recipes. Learn which 

foods boost energy, burn fat & lose inches. 

01750 778704 or 07773 634884 





01289 388501 / 01890 818073 










0797 453 3127 





0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 








DIGITAL BOOST: FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS 

Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, 

TD1 1BY; 10am - 1pm. This is designed for people 

who want to deepen their understanding of how 

Facebook can be used to engage with audiences. 

01835 825 600 


CHILDREN 












(includes tea/coffee). Lindsay Roberts, a locally 

based textile designer, will be talking on Stitching 

with Indigo Fabrics. Visitors welcome. 01750 21632 



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CHORUS 


TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free for four weeks. 

We invite you to join us and learn to sing in four-part 

harmony. All welcome no auditions 0798 946 1012 





Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127 

BUSINESS START UP-MARKETING 


10am - 1pm. FREE. This workshop will help you 

to understand your competitors, identify your 

customers and how to market effectively. 

01835 818315 




















welcome 0754 258 9322 

EASTER WEEKEND AT FLOORS 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; Normal admission 

charges apply, free admission to Annual Pass 

holders. Explore the woodland walks, stroll through 

our beautiful gardens and discover the largest 

inhabited castle in Scotland 01573 223333 

ST ABBS MARKET 

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 

3pm. Shop for local & regional artisan produce 

- fresh fish, gifts, crafts, fashions. Charity calendar 

available to buy. 018907 71557 







SCOCHA IN CONCERT 

Hawick Town Hall, Hawick, TD9 9EF; 7:30pm. 

Main hall £18; balcony £12 (+BF). Live music and 

entertainment. Fully licensed bar. Cabaret and 

balcony seating Tickets: www.borderevents. 

com or call 01750 725480 








Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; See Friday for 

details. 01573 223333 

SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY 

Re-opens on Saturday 31 st March 

Self Tours every Saturday & Sunday 2pm-4.30pm 

Follow us on fb: scottishbordersdonkeysanctuary 

www.donkeyheaven.org Tel: 01835 823468 


ADVANCED KNITTING WORKSHOPS 

Cheviot Centre, Wooler, NE71 6BL; 10am - 3:30pm. 

£100 for 11 workshops, £20 for 1 workshop. A 

series of workshops with Mavis Clark, focusing 

on Shetland cobweb lace, 2 ply lace, Fair Isle & 

traditional Ganseys. 01668 281884 






register: 01896 823831 or 07590 219301 

ST ABBS POP UP INDOOR MARKET 

Norham Village Hall, Norham, TD15 2LQ; 11am 

- 3pm. free. A free indoor market selling local 

produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much 

more. 07521 412 949 

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY 

SANCTUARY 

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm - 4:30pm. 

Self-tours available (feed machines allow you to 

feed the donkeys yourself). All welcome 

01835 823468 

Call 01573 408586 

for a FREE assessment 

Maths & English Tuition 

5 -18 year olds 

The Knowes, Kelso TD5 7BH 

PAY 

ONCE 

SCHEME 

RETURNS 

COUNTRY ESTATE 

RE-OPENS 

30 th MARCH 

LOTS OF 

EASTER 

FUN... 

KIDS 

SHOW 

The Owl & 

The Pussycat 

8 th April, 3pm 

Easter 

Sunday 

Fun Day 

1 st April 

11am – 4pm 

Ranger Clubs 

Throughout the 

holidays, see website 

HOUSE OPEN: 30 th MARCH - 2 nd APRIL 

Bowhill House Bowhill Selkirk TD7 5ET 

Tel: 01750 22204 | E: info@bowhillhouse.co.uk 

The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust Registered Charity No: SC014915 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & NEWS 

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE... 

WWW.BOWHILLHOUSE.CO.UK 

YOU CAN FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TOO... 

01750 725480 


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Food & Drink 

ANCRUM 

ASHKIRK 

THE SMIDDY, ASHKIRK 

RESTAURANT AND BAR 

Tel: 01750 32242 

Meals served all day Saturday & Sunday 

Tues - Fri from 5pm; Thurs & Fri lunchtime 

Eyemouth Haddock & Chips Special 

on Thursdays 

Roast Dinner served all day Sunday 

www.smiddyashkirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk 

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED 

GALASHIELS 

Book your table for 

Mother’s Day and Easter 

Open all year: Tuesday - Sunday 

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed Tel: 01289 387253 

Email: oxfordfarm@btconnect.com 

Lunch Specials served 12 - 2.30pm 

OPEN ALL YEAR: TUESDAY - SUNDAY 

Traditional Sunday Lunch available 

Lunch specials served 12noon - 2pm 

Christmas Hampers ~ Large range of craft essentials 

Traditional 

for card 

Sunday 

making and 

lunch 

scrap 

available 

booking 

Great selection of quality greetings & celebrations cards 

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed 

Tel: 01289 387253 www.oxfordfarmshop.co.uk 

BAR 

RESTAURANT 

COFFEE HOUSE 

PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM 

Quins 

~ of Galashiels 

Quality fresh food served every day and every night 

Charity quiz held on the first Friday of the month 

at 8pm ~ £10 a team, supper included 

23 Market Street, Galashiels TD1 3AD Tel: 01896 757004 

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KELSO 

Food & Drink 

u Wedding 

Receptions 

u Garden Parties 

u Corporate Events 

u Themed Events 

u DIY Hire 

u Suppliers of hog, 

beef, lamb and 

poultry 

Moira Dalgliesh: 0758 171 4071 

Premier Spit Roasted Meats 

www.thejuicymeatco.co.uk 

LILLIESLEAF 

Open: Mon -Thurs 10.30am-4.30pm 

Friday & Saturday 10.30am-5pm 

Sunday: 11am-4pm 

light lunches ~ home made soups 

home baking ~ cakes to order 

Afternoon tea served on the last 

Sunday of the month from 2pm & 5pm 

Book a table and treat mum or granny 

for Mother’s Day! 

Lilliesleaf ~ Tel: 01835 870537 

E: jammycoo@gmail.com 

FOOD TO GO 

BREAKFAST 

LIGHT LUNCHES 

TEA & COFFEE 

COLD DRINKS 

Golf Course Road, Kelso TD5 7SL 

Tel: 01573 228 888 

Plenty of free parking 

Call 01750 725480 or email: 

info@borderevents.com today 

to have your business featured 

here in our May/June issue 


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Food & Drink 

LAUDER 

Lauder’s Bakery! 

bread ~ cakes ~ pies ~ filled rolls ~ soup 

orders taken 

Tel: 01578 722 233 

14 Market Place, Lauder TD2 6SR 

Melrose 

GREENHOUSE CAFÉ 

MELROSE 

OPENING HOURS: 8.00AM - 6.00PM EVERY DAY 

w greenhousecafemelrose.com t 01896 800360 

SELKIRK 

Fillin’ Station 

Open Monday-Friday: 6.30am-2.30pm 

Saturday 7am-1pm 

Daily specials, soups, baked potatoes, 

hot filled rolls and more 

Outside and Inside Catering 

call 01750 20466 or 07957 566248 

3 Buccleuch Road, Selkirk TD7 5DL 

ENJOY OUR LOYALTY SCHEME, 

SIGN UP TODAY FOR FREE. 

JUST ASK A MEMBER OF STAFF 

FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

SISTER COMPANY OF MILESTONE 

GARDEN AND LEISURE 

6 BUCCLEUCH ST, MELROSE, ROXBURGHSHIRE TD6 9LD 

HOOVES & GROOVES 

HORSEBOX BAR 

prosecco, gins 

and speciality bottled beers 

coming soon for your 

summer/autumn events, functions, 

weddings,celebrations and parties 

To book call Suzanne on 07957 566248 

E: hoovesgrooveshorseboxbar@outlook.com 

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen 

New Lunch and dinner menus from 15 th January 

Tuesday - Saturday: 12noon-2pm & 5pm-9pm; 

3 course set Sunday lunch served 12noon-5pm £14.95 

Bar open daily from 11am until late 

Room available for small private functions 

Book now Mother’s Day & Easter Sunday 

1 Ettrick Terrace, Selkirk Tel: 01750 725501 

www.facebook.com/thefleecebarandkitchen 


Garden,Gifts & Café 

feel the love 

stuff 

on us 

Milestone 

Loyalty 

NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS, TD6 OPL 

milestonegardenandleisure.com 

01835 825959 

Music Station 

Visit our new website www.musicstation.me.uk 

Guitars ● Drums ● Amps ● Spares & Accessories 

Guitar Repair Service ● Vintage Vinyl Records 

71 Bank Street Galashiels Tel: 01896 754554 


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April Events 

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 

EASTER EGGCITEMENT AT FORD AND ETAL 

Fun and chocolate for all the family! 01890 820338 







GALA RUGBY SEVENS 

Gala Rugby Club, Galashiels, TD1 3HE; For full 

information and updates visit www.bordersrugby.net 




EASTER SUNDAY FUN DAY 

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 

5ET; 11am - 4pm. Join us for a cracking day out for 

all the family with Easter trails, house tours, archery, 

face painting & more. 01750 22204 

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 11am - 

5pm. tbc. The Biggest egg hunt in the Borders and 

lots more fun activities all day. 01896 830323 


SANCTUARY 




01835 823468 

EASTER FUN AT ABBOTSFORD 

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 10am - 3pm. 

Various prices, more information on website. Hop 

along and make your day eggstra special with 

Easter at Abbotsford. From egg hunts to crafts 

there’s lots on offer. 01896 752043 

MONDAY, APRIL 2 

EASTER EGGCITEMENT AT FORD AND ETAL 

Fun and chocolate for all the family! 01890 820338 

30 

Official Estate Opening 

Bring your family and furry friends for our Easter Family Day 

1st April 10am - 3pm 

Activities include: Egg Hunt, Pet Show, Crafts and many more... 

Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ t. 01896 752043 

e. enquiries@scottsabbotsford.co.uk 

www.scottsabbotsford.com 

@AbbotsfordScott 

@AbbotsfordScott 








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Call for an appointment: 

01750 82220 or 07762 965 458 

ROMAN EXHIBITION 

(MON-SAT UNTIL OCTOBER) 

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 

10:30am - 4:30pm. £2, £1 student, £5 family. Aerial 

photographs; artists’ drawings; models; maps; 

blacksmith’s workshop; Roman kitchen & pottery; 

replica armour 01896 822651 

POP UP INDOOR MARKET 

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 11am 

- 3pm. free. A free indoor market selling local 

produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much 

more 

OLD MELROSE MONASTIC WALK 

Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom , Melrose, 

TD6 9DF; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £2, children free. No 

booking required. A guided walk through 2000 years 

of history including the site of the original Melrose 

monastery. All welcome. 01835 82283 





wellbeing. 0797 453 3127 

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING 


- 6pm. Are you Tired, Bloated, Depressed, Fuzzy 

Brained? To increase your energy levels & feel 

better, call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 


Holy Island, Lindisfarne, TD15 2SE; 10am - 2:30pm. 

free. A free indoor market selling local produce, 

locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more. 

Opening times are approximate 

BOWHILL HOLIDAY RANGER CLUB - APRIL 


5ET; 11am - 1pm. £5 per child. Fun activities for 

boys & girls who love the outdoors, with activities 

like den building, camp fi re fun, & raft building 

01750 22204 

MELLERSTAIN 

HOUSE & GARDENS 

A ROBERT ADAM MASTERPIECE 

ROMAN (W) RITING! 

Try your hand at ... 

... ‘Three Hills’ Heritage Centre 

Market Square, Melrose TD6 9PN 

From 2 April 10.30am-4.30pm: Mon-Sat 

A Roman HQ: £2 adult, £1 student; £5 family 

Guided walk to Vast Newstead Site 

Thursdays from 5 April 1.30pm-5.30pm 

(inc tea/juice) £4 adult, £1 student, £10 family 

ENJOY THE GEMS & SILVER HOARD 

Tel: 01896 822651 www.trimontium.org.ukuk 

ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST STATELY HOMES 

Stunning Adam Interiors, 500 years of Scottish 

History, Unmissable Gardens, Hoebridge Café, 

Playground and Lakeside Walks. 

Easter weekend, and then 4 May to 1 October 

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 

House: 12.00pm to 5.00pm (last entry at 4.15pm) 

Gardens & Cafe: 11.00am to 5.00pm 

JUST 15 MINS FROM KELSO & MELROSE/1HR FROM EDINBURGH 

Mellerstain House, Gordon, Scottish Borders TD3 6LG 

Tel: +44 (0)1573 410225 enquiries@mellerstain.com 

www.mellerstain.com 

Scottish Charity Number: SC011009 


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ANCRUM ASTRONOMY CLUB 

Ancrum Village Hall, Ancrum, TD8 6UJ; 7:30pm - 

9pm. £3 Visitors, kids free. 1st Tuesday of every 

month. Everyone welcome 

www.ancrumastronomyclub.org.uk 






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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 

3 ENERGY BALANCE: CHAKRA, AURA, 

MERIDIAN 


6pm. Balancing your Energetic Body is a powerful 

way to bring balance back within. Call Rosemary to 

book your 1.5hr session. 

01750 778 704/07773 634 884 


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PRINCESSES OF POP SHOW 

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 7pm - 9pm. 

Single ticket £12, Family of 3 £32, Family of 4 £40 

plus booking fees . UKs top tribute to Little Mix 

(Little Mix Magic) and the amazing Ariana Grande 

(Simply Ariana) No age restrictions Tickets: www. 


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Achieve Healthy Weightloss 

12 week Spring Special £99! 

Exercise Audit, Cravings, Food Guide, Eating Out, Emotional Eating 

Call Rosemary: 01750 778 704 


BORDER FLOWER CLUB 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. 

Demonstration: Katie-Jane Hermes, Newcastle 

upon Tyne - A Walk on the Wild Side. Visitors 

welcome & sales table on offer 

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 




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HOT STONE FUSION: INDULGE YOUR BODY 


7pm. Create a space haven in your diary! Hot Stone 

Fusion is the Ultimate for heat & massage, deep, 

slow, rhythmic unwinding. 

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

KELSO & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 


Annual General Meeting followed by short talks by 

members. Visitors very welcome 01573 450293 

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK 


1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; 

family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to 

Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand 

high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651 











Jim Clark 

Chirnside’s World Champion 

50 th Anniversary Exhibition 

Fri 6 th & Sat 7 th April: 10am-6pm 

Sun 8 th April: 10am-4pm 

Chirnside Community Centre 

Chirnside TD11 3XR 

For more info visit: 

www.jimclarkthechirnsidechampion.org.uk 

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 

50 TH MORPETH GATHERING 

Exciting three-day annual festival of street 

entertainment, indoor events, music, dance, craft, 

dialect, heritage & fun. 01670 623455 




welcome 0754 258 9322 

ST ABBS FRIDAY MARKET 

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. 


locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more 

JIM CLARK 50 TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION 

Chirnside Community Centre, Chirnside, TD11 

3XR; 10am - 6pm. Entry by donation. An exhibition 

commemorating and celebrating the life and 

achievements of Jim Clark – F1 World Champion 

Racing Driver 



Shop for local & regional artisan produce - fresh 

fish, gifts, crafts, fashions. 018907 71557 

HERITAGE TALKS 


5ET; 2pm. £7 per person. Our popular series of 

Heritage Talks return. The talks will be held at 2pm 

the 1st Friday of the month from April onward 

01750 22204 

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRREL CLUB - APRIL 


5ET; 2pm. £3 per child. Join the Bowhill ranger for 

woodland fun and games for toddlers and little ones 

(under 6’s). 01750 22204 

51 st Morpeth Gathering 

Northumbrian Festival 

Friday 6 th - Sunday 8 th April 

Music ~ Craft ~ Dialect ~ Dance 

Heritage & Traditional fun for all 

Indoor & Outdoor Events 

Tel: 01670 513308 

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ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB: STEVE 

TURNER 

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm. £6/£5 

concessions. Under 18s and Young Scot card -free. 

BYOB. All ages welcom. Steve returns to the club 

fresh from his tours of Australia and Germany, and 

ready to delight our lucky audience 07986 644661 

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 

50 TH MORPETH GATHERING 




COFFEE MORNING 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 10am 

- 11:30am. £2.50. In aid of Arthritis Research - 

everyone welcome 

JIM CLARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION 





Racing Driver 

ST ABBS WOOL FESTIVAL 


5DE; 10am. For all wool crafting enthusiasts and the 

curious! 018907 71154 

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB 


5ET; 11am - 1pm. £5 per child. Enjoy activities like 

den building, camp fire fun & raft building with the 

Bowhill Ranger. Suitable for 6+ year olds. 

01750 22204 


Holy Island, Lindisfarne, TD15 2SE; 11:30am - 5pm. 




KIELDER ULTRA TRAIL RACE 

Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1ER; 9am - 8pm. £40 

& £55. An ultra running event based in the vast 

expanse of Kielder Water & Forest Park. There will 

be 100km & 50km options. 

St. Abbs Wool Festival 

In Eyemouth! 

Sat 7th April 

Inviting all 

Wool Crafting 

Enthusiasts & 

The Curious... 

10am in the Eyemouth Community Centre, 

Eyemouth, TD14 5DE. Tel: 018907 71154 

St-Abbs-Wool-Festival 

HEALING SUPPORT GROUP 


All sessions and refreshments are free of charge. 

Relax, revive, enjoy. Support your own natural 

energy with the help of the Healing Support Group. 

No appointment needed 07724 771081 

KELSO RACES 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 1:50pm. Party 

in the Paddock. Gates open 11.50am. 

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Saturday 

FORTHCOMING 

7 th April 

DATES 

~ Racing from 1.50pm 

THE TWILIGHT MEETING - Wednesday 20th September 2017. 

BUCCLEUCH CUP DAY Racing from 4pm 

Monday 16 th April ~ Racing from 2.10pm 

www.kelso-races.co.uk • 01573 224767 

RACEDAYS • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS • FUNCTIONS 

WEDDINGS • CONFERENCES • CORPORATE EVENTS 


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THE SUITCASE ENSEMBLE’S - TRAVELLING 

SHOW 

Darnick Village Hall; 7.30pm. Travelling theatre 

- Unique and unexpected tales, catchy tunes, 

hilarious turns and fetching hats! £5 at door. 

01896 823003 


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MUSIC: GNOSS 

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm 

- 10pm. £7, £11, £13. Energetic and dynamic 

four piece folk band with fiddle, flute guitar and 

percussion. 01890 750099 

MUSIC: GEORGE INGLIS 

Henry Ballantyne Club, Walkerburn, EH43 6AB; 

8pm. Everyone welcome 

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT 

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 3pm. £8 adults, 

£6 children. £25 family (2+2).. Based on the poem 

by Edward Lear this show is a riotous cruise across 

the high seas in which love conquers all. Tickets: 




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BRUNCH WITH BVAC 

Milestone Garden & Leisure Centre, Newtown St 

Boswells, TD6 0PL; 10am - 12pm. Vintage & Classic 

car owners & enthusiasts get together to share 

experiences & technical know-how. 01573 450247 

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LEARN TO DRAW - NEW CLASSES START 

Connections, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; Blocks of 6 lessons 

£72 (£12/lesson) - 2pm-4.30pm or 6.30pm-9pm. A 

friendly and encouraging environment in which to 

learn how to draw. Art materials and refreshments 

supplied 07523 768406 






07762 965 458 





All welcome 

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A 

Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso, TD5 7EH; 2pm. All 

welcome. Tea/coffee available. Rosie Shields will 

give a talk about The Border Ospreys. (Rosie’s 

European owl will be in attendance) 07561 827740 





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A friendly and encouraging environment in 

which to discover your abilities whether you are 

a complete beginner or have dabbled a little 

01750 725480 

Classes are run in blocks of 6 lessons in Selkirk 

Art material and refreshments supplied 

T: 07523 768406 E: laradawsonart@gmail.com 

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MUSIC: FELIPE VERNEERT & ENRIQUE 

SIMON 


10pm. £11, £13. Virtuoso musical conversations 

between Belgian guitarist and Spanish pianist, 

Verneert and Simon. 01890 750099 


MENOPAUSE – A CHANGE TOO FAR! 


- 1pm. Ease Hot Flushes, Sweats, Skin Dryness, 

Lowered Libido, Anxiety & Mood Swings so balance 

is restored naturally. 

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

Could Food Intolerances 

be causing some of Your health issues? 

Acid Reflux? Bloating? Constipation? 

Diarrhoea? Discomfort? Fuzzy Brain? 

Hot Flushes? Tiredness? 

Call Rosemary for a chat today: 

01750 778 704 

39 Tower St, Selkirk TD7 4LR 

or visit facebook.com/Healthier.Today 

downtoearthhealth.co.uk 

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BUSINESS START UP: BUSINESS PLANNING 


10am - 1pm. FREE. It is essential to have a realistic, 

working business plan when you’re starting up a 

business. 01835 825 600 


Connections, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 2pm - 4:30pm. 

Blocks of 6 lessons £72 (£12/lesson) . A friendly 

and encouraging environment in which to learn how 

to draw. Art materials and refreshments supplied 

07523 768406 


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TRIMONTIUM TRUST LECTURE: DR JOHN 

REID 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. ‘Brush 

up your Burnswark! How dare you change the story!’ 

All welcome 01896 822651 





(includes tea/coffee). Come along and join us for 

an evening of sewing and chat. New members 

welcome. 01750 21632 

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SCOTTISH BORDERS 

ART GLASS 

Demonstrations 

Showroom 

Shop 


CHORUS 




harmony. All welcome no auditions 0798 946 1012 





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GALASHIELS AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB 

Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9AA; 10:30am. 

Talk: Lady Catherine and Margaret Fox - ‘Traquair’. 

All welcome 01896 822316 

OPEN 

Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4pm 

Saturday: 10am - 2pm 

Tel: 01450 371425 

5 Galalaw, Hawick TD9 8PZ 

www.scottishbordersartglass.com 

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fi sh, gifts, crafts, fashions. 018907 71557 






ROTARY MUSIC NIGHT 

Eyemouth Golf Club, Eyemouth, TD14 5SF; 8pm - 

11pm. £12.50. Marty Craggs and Trevor Sewell are 

joining us for an evening of fun and music of popular 

and traditional songs. 018907 50227 


Connections, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 2pm - 4:30pm. 

Blocks of 6 lessons £72 (£12/lesson). A friendly and 

encouraging environment in which to learn how 

to draw. Art materials and refreshments supplied 

07523 768406 








LADY WATERFORD BICENTENARY OPEN 

WEEKEND 

Ford and Etal Estates, Ford and Etal, TD12 4TP; 

Flower festival, art competitions, exhibitions and 

more. Ceilidh on Saturday at 7pm 01890 8203 

MELROSE RUGBY SEVENS 

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 

9SA; For full information and updates visit www. 

bordersrugby.net 

Rugby 7s Entertainment 

8pm - 1am 

Saturday 14 th April 

Melrose 

Sunday 6 th May 

Earlston 

Magic 

Plus great music from DJ Pries 

Tickets available from www.borderevents.com Tel: 01750 725480 

Queenshead Hotel, Kelso; Town Arms, Selkirk; Trophy Guy, Galashiels; 

Made by Marion, Melrose; Black Bull, Earlston 

Over 18s only: ID Required; bag searches in operation 






register: 01896 823831 or 07590 219301 

BORDERS PET RESCUE OPEN DAY 

Craigsford, Earlston, TD4 6DJ; 11am-2pm. A chance 

to look around the centre and meet some of the 

animals currently looking for a new home. Tea/ 

coffee. 


HOT CROSS BUN FUN RUN 


5ET; 11am. Various. Our Easter themed fun run – 

one of three fun runs for 2018. Who can run or walk 

the 1mile or 5km route faster? Booking: www. 



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HAROLD LLOYD IN SAFETY LAST 


- 9:30pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). Classic 1923 

American silent romantic comedy with live theatre 

organ accompaniment 01361 810759 

OLD TIME DANCING 

Stow Town Hall, Stow, TD1 2QN; 7:30pm - 11:30pm. 

Music From The Gold Brothers. All welcome. Please 

bring your own supper and a bottle. Tea will be 

provided. 01578 730355 

IONA FYFE TRIO 


- 10pm. £7.00 £11.00 £13.00. One of the most 

stunning voices on the folk circuit, the award 

winning Iona Fyfe 01890 750099 

MELROSE 7S AFTER PARTY - LIVE AT THE 

BAR 

Entertainment Marquee, Melrose, TD6 9RY; 

8:45pm. £20 +bf. Bands - Little mix magic tribute 

band, The Phat Cats band and DJ Pries. Strictly 

over 18. No alcohol to be carried in. Tickets: www. 



LADY WATERFORD BICENTENARY OPEN 

WEEKEND 

Ford and Etal Estates, Ford and Etal, TD12 4TP; 

Flower festival, art competitions, exhibitions and 

more. Ceilidh on Saturday at 7pm 01890 8203 










07762 965 458 

KELSO RACES 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 2:10pm. 

Buccleuch Cup Day. Gates open 12.10pm 

01573 224767 





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For your health and well-being 

Introductory mini-sessions available 

For more information 

or to book an appointment 

Call Ellen 01750 82220 


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BUSINESS START UP: MARKETING 

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 10am 

- 1pm. FREE. This will help you to identify your 

competitors, customers and understand what to 

consider for effective marketing. 01835 825 600 












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MHAA MONTHLY MEETING & AGM 

7:30pm. Free to members, non-members £3.00. 

Members’Evening & AGM with cheese & wine 

01896 820200 





Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127 



Coffee and talk by Ian Davis a Tweed Commissioner 

‘’The Tweed”. Visitors welcome. 01573 450293 








Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 5:30pm - 

7:30pm. Home Energy Scotland is giving free and 

impartial advice on how to keep your home warm. 

All welcome. 0808 808 2282 

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01750 725480



6pm. all abilities aged 16+ 07887 987 587 

DYSLEXIA SCOTLAND INFORMATION 

EVENING 

Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells, TD6 0EW; 7pm 

- 9pm. Free entry. An opportunity to hear Margaret 

Glasgow [a member of Dyslexia Scotland’s 

Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit Working Party] 

07596 749 688 







WELL ROAD PRODUCTIONS’THE BORDERS 

HORSE’ 

Laidlaw Memorial Hall, Bonchester Bridge, TD9 

8JR; 7:30pm. Moving story as seen through the 

eyes of Jock Tamson, a proud Kelsae man. First 

World War veteran and retired ploughman 01450 

860709 







Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm. 

Singers and musicians welcome. BYOB. All ages 

welcome. Collection and raffle 07986 644661 


DIRTY DUSTING - EYEMOUTH VARIETY 

GROUP 

Eyemouth High School (old) , Eyemouth, TD14 

5AN; 7:30pm. £12.50 Adults. Hilarious adult play 

to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Tickets include a 

light supper & there will be a bar available. 

01890 750585 

TRIMONTIUM TRUST LECTURE: ANDY 

NICHOLSON 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. ‘The 

Galloway Viking hoard: a Golden Treasure’ 

01896 822651 


DAFFODIL WEEKEND AT FLOORS 


charges apply, free to Annual Pass holders. The 

grounds are opening specially for this weekend, 

come along and take a stroll through the gardens 

and woodland walks 01573 223333 





welcome 0754 258 9322 

NUNO FELTED SCARVES WORKSHOP 


£65 payable upon booking. Make your own light 

weight scarf using merino wool and silk. All materials 

and a homemade lunch included. 07786 765264 












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HAWICK RUGBY SEVENS 

Hawick Rugby Club, Hawick, TD9 9PD; For full 

information and updates visit www.bordersrugby.net 

INTRO TO HILL AND MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION 

Talla Linfoots, Tweedsmuir, ML12 6QP; 9:30am - 

4:30pm. £45. A practical introduction to the map 

reading skills needed to keep you on track when out 

in the hills. 0779 856 6619 

RAG RUGGING WORKSHOP 


3XR; 10am - 3:30pm. £40. Have fun learning the 

traditional craft of rag rugging. All materials provided 

AND homemade cake! 01665 579422 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 10am - 5pm. £10. 

A panel of specialist speakers will provoke thought 

and debate about food and its senses,values and 

morality 01361 883095 


Holy Island, Lindisfarne, TD15 2SE; 12pm - 5pm. 




ETAL LIVE MUSIC - NORTHLANDS 

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 7:30pm. 

£12. All welcome 01890 820566 


HORSE’ 

Kirkhope Hall, Ettrickbridge; 7:30pm. Moving story 

as seen through the eyes of Jock Tamson, a proud 

Kelsae man. First World War veteran and retired 

ploughman 01750 52243 

ALYN COSKER GROUP 


10pm. £10.00 £12.00. One of the most powerful 

young drummers on the Scottish jazz scene 

01890 750099 


DAFFODIL WEEKEND AT FLOORS 


charges apply, free to Annual Pass holders. The 

grounds are opening specially for this weekend, 

come along and take a stroll through the gardens 

and woodland walks 01573 223333 


CHORUS 


TD6 0QX; 1pm - 4pm. free for four weeks. We invite 

you to join us and learn to sing in four-part harmony. 

All welcome no auditions 0798 946 1012 


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HAWICK MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS BRASS 

TRACKS 

Tower Mill Theatre, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7pm - 9pm. 

Adult £10. Under 18 free. VisitScotland box offi ce 

01450 360688. Brass Tracks quintet are known for 

compiling exciting programmes for their concerts to 

suit all brass music tastes 

MUSIC: UBUNYE 

BURC (formerly St Paul’s Church), Spittal, TD15 

1QY; 7:30pm. Adults £8, u/17’s £5, Family (2 adults 

2 u/17’s) £22. An inspirational blend of jazz, isigqi, 

traditional zulu music and Afro-pop. Tickets: www. 


BERWICK RUGBY SEVENS 

Berwick Rugby Club, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 

2QY; For full information and updates visit www. 

bordersrugby.net 




INTRO TO HILL AND MOUNTAIN NAVIGATION 

Talla Linfoots, Tweedsmuir, ML12 6QP; 9:30am - 

4:30pm. £45. A practical introduction to the map 

reading skills needed to keep you on track when out 

in the hills. 0779 856 6619 



A free indoor market selling local produce, locally 

made crafts, art, gifts and much more. Opening 

times are approximate 


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Self-Defence. Become fi t and learn how to defend 

yourself, building confi dence and self control 0797 

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Scottish Borders 

Business Gateway 

Ambitious young company or already well 

established, we can offer you a range of 

professional services designed to help take 

your business forward. Everything from 

mentoring, peer support and networking 

opportunities, to market research, financial 

planning and recruitment and training. 

We also run a programme of local 

workshops and events - see individual 

listings for further details. 

To find out more or get help with 

developing your business - 

01835 818 315 

www.bgateway.com/scottish-borders 

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BUSINESS START UP: BOOKKEEPING 


10am - 1pm. FREE. This will equip you with an 

understanding of bookkeeping principles and shows 

why financial records are so important. 

01835 825 600 







RANGER LED WALKS 


5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £6 per person. Guided 

walks that focus on a different topic ranging from 

biodiversity in the woodlands to wildlife watching. 

01750 22204 


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(includes tea/coffee). Helen Cowan, a Northumbrian 

textile artist will talk on Hares: Magic and Mystery. 

Visitors welcome. 01750 21632 

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harmony. All welcome No auditions 07989 461 012 

BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY 

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-upon- 

Tweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. £14.50, £12.50, Family 

£42. Made in Dagenham - A dramatization of 

the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant. 

(Matinee on Sat: 2.30pm) 01289 330 999 

SONGS OF THE ROMA 


- 10pm. £11.00 £13.00. A new Romani musical 

journey with Simon Thacker, Justyna Jablonska and 

Masha Natanson 01890 750099 





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HYMN TO LOVE - HOMAGE TO PIAF 

St Cuthbert’s Church, Norham, TD15 2LF; 7pm. 

Adults £8, U16 £4 - recommended for over 

14s. Olivier Award-nominated actress Elizabeth 

Mansfield plays the legendary chanteuse, Edith Piaf 

in this tribute 0774 5130 987 

MUSIC AT MELLERSTAIN 

Mellerstain House, Gordon, TD3 6LG. 7pm. 

£17.50/£13.50 from 01835 864153. Zelkova Quartet 

playing Haydn, Janacek and Beethoven in the 

beautiful Adam music room 

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‘HERE I BELONG’ BY MATT HARTLEY 

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 7:30pm - 

10pm. £10.00 + £1.50 booking fee (£12.00 at the 

door). A funny and moving journey through sixty 

years of village life concluding with Elsie’s birthday 

celebrations. Join us! 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com 

or call 01750 725480 











welcome 0754 258 9322 

GALASHIELS WALKING FESTIVAL 

Walks at 3pm & 4pm. For full information and to 

book visit: www.borderevents.com or call 

01750 725480 












HORSE’ 

Templehall Hotel, Morebattle, TD5 8QQ; 7:30pm. 

Moving story as seen through the eyes of Jock 

Tamson, a proud Kelsae man. First World War 

veteran and retired ploughman 01573 440249 








Walks at 9am & 1.30pm. For full information and 

to book visit: www.borderevents.com or call 

01750 725480 

LANGHOLM RUGBY SEVENS 

Langholm Rugby Club, Langholm, DG13 0HG; For 

full information and updates visit www.bordersrugby. 

net 

ADVANCED KNITTING WORKSHOPS 

Cheviot Centre, Wooler, NE71 6BL; 10am - 3:30pm. 

£100 for 11 workshops, £20 for 1 workshop. A 

series of workshops with Mavis Clark, focusing 

on Shetland cobweb lace, 2 ply lace, Fair Isle & 

traditional Ganseys. 01668 281884 





register: 01896 823831 or 07590 219301 


Friday 27 th - Sunday 29 th April 

A weekend of 9 different walks of varying 

lengths for everyone to enjoy 

For more information and to book visit 



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01835 823468 

THE LAKE POETS + ERYN RAE LIVE 

St Boswells Village Hall, St Boswells, TD6 0AA; 

7:30pm - 10pm. £10 (£6 concessions). Singer 

/ instrumentalist “The Lake Poets” is supported 

by Eryn Rae at St Boswells Live (tickets www. 

stboswellslive.com) 01835 822692 (info only) 







DUNS ROTARY CLUB FUNDRAISER: 

SPATZ & CO 

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30pm. £18 plus 

booking fee. A night of great musical entertainment 

with Spatz and Co Showband. Tickets: www. 


NANCY SLEEKIT & HOWARD’S REVENGE 

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 8pm. £12 

Adults. £10 under 16’s. Optional Supper £13. Meet 

Nancy – widow, with three husbands who all died 

in mysterious circumstances. Tickets: www. 




Walks at 9am, 10.15am, 10.30am and 2pm. For full 

information and to book visit: 






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01835 823468 

SSaturday 28 th April, Volunteer Hall, Duns, 7.30pm, Licensed Bar 

Scotland’s top Showband 2018 theatre roadshow 

Music from 1930’s to 1990’s from Glen Miller, The Beatles, 

Sinatra to Sting, The Eagles, Gerry Rafferty, ELO and more 

Instrumentals & Songs, Big Band, Soul, Blues, Pop, Jazz, R&B 

Tickets: £18 from Nairns Post Office, Duns 

online: www.borderevents.com or 01750 725480 


SILENT MOVIE - DYNAMITE DAN 


- 4:30pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). Classic silent 

comedy with live theatre organ accompaniment. 

01361 810759 

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY TALK 

St Peter’s Church Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 

2:30pm - 5pm. non members by donation. ‘The 

Witchhunt in Scotland’ - a talk by Roy Pugh. All 

welcome 





wellbeing. 0797 453 3127 

ROXBURGHE ATC 







KONGERO 


10pm. £10.00 £12.00. Highly acclaimed Swedish 

vocal folk group 01890 750099 







07762 965 458 

www.td1radio.scot 


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Forthcoming Events 

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Sandi Thom 

with support from Mills 

Friday, 25 th May 

Victoria Halls, Selkirk 

Doors 7.30pm for 8pm 

Tickets £25 (+bf) 

from www.borderevents.com 

or call 01750 725480 


Forthcoing Events 

Don’t forget! 

Deadling for May/June issue 

events and adverts 

is Friday, 6 th April 

Berwick-upon-Tweed 

Riding of the Bounds 

Saturday 5 th May ~ 10am 

Free to riders and spectators 

ALL WELCOME 

entertainment throughout the day 

For more information visit: 

www.berwickridersassociation.co.uk 

Berwick Riders Association 

11 th Kielder Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show 

Sunday 13 th May from 10am 

If you would like to exhibit then please get in touch! 

Display of motorbikes, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles & more 

A great day out for all the family ~ free admission ~ car park charges apply 

Kielder Castle, Kielder NE48 1ER T: 07800 853 475 

Scottish School of 

Advanced Kinesiology 

Found a t i o n C our s e 

Summer Intensive - July 2018 

Tutor: Rosemary Tarrant 

Dip ASK & Tutor since 2001 

E: learn@health-school.co.uk 

Visit: health-school.co.uk 


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Discount Card 

Discount Card 

accepted here 

Tel: 01750 725480 E: info@borderevents.com 

ATTRACTIONS 

Abbotsford House, Melrose 

10% off branded Abbotsford merchandise 

in the gift shop 

www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk 

Tel: 01896 752043 

Bowhill House & Country Estate, 

Nr Selkirk 

Soft play and cup of tea/coffee for £3 

(valid Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 

and Friday, excludes Bank Holidays) 

www.bowhill.co.uk 

Tel: 01750 22204 

The National Mining Museum, 

Newtongrange 

£1 off per paying adult, kids go free! 

www.nationalminingmuseum.com 

Tel: 0131 663 7519 

EATING OUT 

Buccleuch Arms St Boswells 

10% off food bill 

www.buccleucharmshotel.co.uk 

Tel: 01835 822243 

Jammy Coo, Lilliesleaf 

Free regular coffee or tea with a main meal 

(one per person) 

www.jammycoo.co.uk 

Tel: 01835 870537 

Ochiltrees, Abbotsford, Melrose 

10% discount on non-sale or 

pre-discounted food and drink. 

www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk 

Tel: 01896 663 962 

Queen’s Head Hotel, Kelso 

10% off food and drink bill (not in 

conjunction with any other offer/promotion) 

Tel: 01573 228899 

Quins, Galashiels 

Free tea or coffee when dining after 7pm. 

www.quinsofgalashiels.co.uk 

Tel: 01896 757004 

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk 

Comlimentary bottle of house wine per 

table when having 2 courses. 

1 Ettrick Terrace 

Tel: 01750 725501 

The Lodge at Carfraemill, Nr Lauder 

Book a table for four and receive a 

complimentary bottle of house wine and a 

free soft drink for the driver. 

www.carfraemill.co.uk 

Tel: 01578 750750 

Smiddy Restaurant & Bar, Ashkirk 

Complimentary coffee or tea when you 

purchase one of our home made sweets. 

www.smiddyashirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk 

Tel: 01750 32242 

HEALTH & BEAUTY 

Buon Gusto Ristorante, Selkirk 

Complimentary bottle of house wine with a 

table booking for four. 

73 High Street 

www.buongustoristorante.co.uk 

Tel: 01750 778174 

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Down to Earth Health, Selkirk 

10% off Food Intolerance Testing 

39 Tower Street, Selkirk 

Tel: 01750 778 704 

call 01750 725480 or E: info@borderevents.com 

to have your business listed here 


REIKI IN SELKIRK 

£10 off first appointment. 

Also £5 off for each introduction. 

Tel: 01750 82220 

RETAIL 

Leading Labels, Selkirk 

10% discount on all items in store. 

Open Mon-Sun: 10am-5pm. 

Tel: 01750 23260 

Multi Fuel Stove Company Ltd 

Free Companion Set with every installation. 

Tel: 01289 385033/07789 715572 

Music Station, Galashiels 

10% off all stock. 

www.musicstation.me.uk 

Tel: 01896 754554 

Tile Style, Galashiels 

10% off selected tiles, adhesives & grouts. 

Tel: 01896 750778 

Turnbulls Shoe Repair, Selkirk 

10% off all accessories, bags and wallets. 

High Street, Selkirk 

Tel: 01750 23337 

Discount Card 

Log onto www.borderevents.com to register for your card 

then don’t forget to send a SAE to: 

borderevents, 2 Heatherlie Park, Selkirk, TD7 5AL 

Reg. Charity No. SCO 38731 & 207994 

Make Every 

Daffodil Count 

Hold your own fundraising events 

during our Daffodil Appeal 

Teas Quiz Night Fun Runs 

Wear Yellow to Work Day 

Take part in Swimathon 27 th - 29 th April 

at Kelso Swimming Pool or Selkirk Leisure Centre 

Sign up via www.swimathon.org 

For more information call Sally on 07720 947 331 

sally.davidson@mariecurie.org.uk 


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Business 

 

store-age.org.uk 

for storage 

Low price for A1 Service 

Domestic 

Documents 

Light Commercial 

Long or short stay 

CCTV - Own Key 

Safe - Weatherproof 

Indoors or Outdoors 

Limited or Unlimited Access 

(24/7/365) 

Mobile: 07788 447773 

E: tomdouglas@tiscali.co.uk 

Edinburgh & Borders Area 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graeme Richardson 

• Painter & Decorator • 

For Professional Advice and Service 

Tel: 01750 720069 • Mobile: 07977 564 737 

www.richardsondecor.co.uk 

Your dogs deserve a 

holiday in the country too! 

 

 

To fi nd out more contact: 

 

Alan Smith 

 

Nnerum 

Amway Business Owner 

 

on 07730 868614 (after 6pm) Boarding Kennels 

 

Call John on: 

 

 

077630 62571 

Near Lauder TD2 6PQ 


 

6 Abbotsferry Road, 

Tweedbank, 

Galashiels TD1 3RX 

Tel: 01896 750445 

JOINERY and 

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

Ian Simons 

Mobile: 

07932 158731 

Turnbull’s Shoe Repairs 

SHOE REPAIRS • KEYCUTTING • ENGRAVING • LEATHERWORK 

Watches, purses and handbags for sale 

Open: Monday - Saturday 

High Street, Selkirk T: 01750 23337

PA BISHOP & CO 

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT 

Tel: 01750 505277 

Mob: 07533 026 391 

Business 

www.pabishop.co.uk 

e: advice@pabishop.co.uk 

Ettrick Riverside, Selkirk, TD7 5EB 

Your dog’s holiday starts here 

Devoted to dogs since 2000 

Forever 

For more info 

call Donna on 

01896 242096 

We provide loving home from 

home holiday care for your 

dog. Everything is arranged, 

overseen and supported 

locally by our friendly dog 

care professionals. We're the 

experts at making your dog 

feel at home. 

BarkingMad.uk.com 

Scottie Log 

Premium Seasoned Softwood 

Marc Wilkinson 

Tel: 0779 479 2604 

Scottie Log 


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Business 

DISPLAY CENTRE: Currie Road Galashiels TD1 2BP 

FREEPHONE: 0800 220 415 

WEBSITE: mitchellglass.co.uk 

Make your home into a special place 

where memories can be made and shared 

Alpinefl or are specialist hardwood 

fl ooring suppliers and installers. 

Call us for a free quotation 

ALPINEFLOR LIMITED ● Chris McQueen 

Call 01896 829135 or 07896 618 664 

email: chris@alpineflor.com ● www.alpinefl or.com 

TILES TILES TILES 

Call in and see my stunning ranges of gorgeous 

bathrooms ~ all at the best prices in the Borders 

OPEN: 

Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm 

Sat:10am-4pm 

free delivery 

throughout the Borders 

13 Bank Street, Galashiels Tel: 01896 750778 

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Organised by Channelkirk & Lauder Church, 

supported by Oxton & Channelkirk Community Council 

WALK WITH 

ST CUTHBERT 

Saturday 9 th June 2018 

17 miles Channelkirk to Melrose 

(or part thereof) 

Raise money for your chosen charity! 

WALK REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL 

Early Bird Registration - before 12 th May 

£10 adults, £5 child, £20 family 

Coaches from Melrose, Lauder and Oxton to START 

Register with borderevents 

online at www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 

Further walk details available at www.clchurch.org.uk 


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Delve into the hidden gems of this country estate. 

With attractions, activites, history, heritage & family fun, 

Ford & Etal Estates really does have something for everybody. 

Ford & Etal, near Cornhill-on-Tweed. TD12 4TJ 

Delve into the hidden gems of this country estate. 

With 

Tel: 01890 

attractions, 

820 338 

activites, 

| Email: 

history, 

tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk 

heritage & family fun, 

Ford & Etal Estates www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

really does have something for everybody. 

Ford & Etal, near Cornhill-on-Tweed. TD12 4TJ 

Tel: 01890 820 338 | Email: tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk 

History and heritage, activites and events, 

tearooms, craft and gift shops ~ the perfect day out 

Attractions, activities, events & family fun; 

Home to the Flodden Battlefield 

www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

EVENTS AT A GLANCE 

www.flodden1513.com 

3 rd March 

An evening with Colin EVENTS Skeath, MBE - Etal Village Hall 

7 th September: From 25Etal th March Flower Show 

Attractions open daily 

11 th & 12 th 1October: st April & 2 nd ‘Looking April Back’ 

Easter Traditional Eggcitement! Old Skills Fun and Fayre chocolate and Farmers’ - for all the Market family! 

2 nd -4 th & 9 th -11 th April 

30 th & Kids 31baking st October: days at Halloween Heatherlaw Cornmill Family Fun 

1 

4 th & 11 th April 

Canoeing st November: Live Music - 

taster sessions (must pre-book) 

Katriona 14 Gilmore th April && 15Jamie th AprilRoberts 

Lady Waterford Bicentenary: Open weekend at Ford Castle, 

Ford Church 

and looking 

and Lady 

ahead.... 

Waterford Hall 

Ford Christmas 14 Market th April - 30 th November 

Celebration Ceilidh at Lady Waterford Hall 

and Railway Santa Specials 21 st April 7 th , 14 th , 21 st December 

Live Music “Northlands’ - Etal Village Hall 

Tearooms, coffee shops & retail outlets in Etal and Ford 

open 

Tearooms/retail 

all year round 

outlets 

~ check 

open 

website 

all year 

for 

round 

details 

Attractions open daily from 25 th March ~ See website for details 

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