borderevents July-August magazine

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July - August 2019 

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POP-UP INDOOR MARKET 

At ETAL VILLAGE HALL, TD12 4TN 

WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 

in July and August 

Market closed on Thursday 11th July 

LOCAL ARTS, CRAFTS, GIFTS, & MUCH MORE 

OPEN 11am—3pm 

FREE ENTRY & PARKING 

Opposite the Lavender Tearooms 

Featuring www.st-abbs-market.com 

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 Delve & Etal, into the near hidden Cornhill-on-Tweed. gems of this country TD12 estate. 4TJ 

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

history, heritage & family fun, 

Ford & Etal Estates really does have something for everybody. 

www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

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

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

History History and & heritage, activities & and events, events, 

coffee shops and & tearooms www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

~ endless ~ endless things things to do to and do & see. 

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Introduction 

Welcome to the summer issue 

of borderevents magazine 

packed full of July and August 

events and information - so 

sit down, pour yourself a 

refreshment and start planning 

your days and evenings out. 

We have a fine selection of outdoor theatre 

events for all the family along with the annual 

agricultural show and country fair dates, music, 

workshops and weekly classes. So much going 

on and so much to choose from! 

Get in touch if you have an event to promote 

or a business to advertise - borderevents 

magazine covers the Scottish Borders, North 

Northumberland and surrounding areas. And 

don’t forget to mention ‘borderevents’ when 

attending an event or responding to an advert. 

We will be having a stand at the Border Union 

Show in Kelso (26/27 July) so pop round, say 

hello and have a wee refreshment with us! 

Follow ‘borderevents’ on facebook, twitter and 

instragram and keep up-to-date with everything 

happening locally. 

Have a great summer and we will be back again 

at the end of August with our autumn issue. 

Andrew Lang & Lesley J Wilkinson 

Front Cover Pictures 

1. Gangsta Granny - Melrose ©Tony Ross 

2. Civil War re-enactment weekend - Lauder 

©Rusty Aldwinckle, Sealed Knot 

3. Monster Trucks, Border Union Show - Kelso 

4. Hanging Chair, Isabelle Moore - Marchmont 

5. Summer Fun at Bowhill - Selkirk 

6. Borders Youth Theatre performances 

Background -Tour of Britain 

coming to the Borders in September 

Contents 

Page No 

Ongoing Events 5 - 9 

July Events 10 - 31 

Food & Drink 36 - 39 

August Events 40 -59 

Discount Card 60 - 61 

Business 62 - 63 

Future Magazine Deadline Dates 

September/October - 2 nd August 

November/December - 4 th October 

CONTACT DETAILS 

borderevents.com Ltd 

2 Heatherlie Park, Selkirk. TD7 5AL 

Tel: 01750 725480 

E: info@borderevents.com 

www.borderevents.com 

All editorial and adverts are © borderevents.com Ltd. They must not be used by anyone else for commercial use 

unless prior permission has been sought and granted. Entry of events is subject to space and we cannot guarantee 

to include all listings requests. We would like to thank all event organisers for contributing to this publication. 

The listings for this magazine have been collated in good faith. borderevents makes every effort to ensure the 

accuracy of the information it publishes, but it cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from 

errors or omissions. 

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SCOTTISH BORDERS 

ART GLASS 

Demonstrations 

Showroom 

Shop 

GOLDEN GATE 

FARNE ISLANDS BOAT TRIPS 

Licenced to land on National Trust Islands 

Exclusive access to Grace Darling’s lighthouse and island 

OPEN 

Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4pm 

Saturday: 10am - 2pm 

Tel: 01450 371425 

5 Galalaw, Hawick TD9 8PZ 

www.scottishbordersartglass.com 

ALL BOOKINGS MADE AT SEAHOUSES HARBOUR 

POST CODE: NE68 7RN 

CONTACT GEORGE: 07904 800590 

Apr-Oct: 9am-2:30pm 

If mobile is busy: 01665 721210 

www.discoverthefarneislands.co.uk 


Ongoing events 

www.al-anonuk.org.uk 

Many people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone 

close to them. Find understanding, help and support in 

an Al-Anon family Family Group. All welcome. 

Wednesday: St Peter’s Church, Galashiels; 8pm. 0770 994 8205 

Thursday: Our Lady & St Joseph’s Church, Selkirk; 8pm. 

01896 860639 

Sunday: Teviot Parish Church Hall, Hawick; 7.45pm. 01450 373056 

Weekly Rotary Clubs Meetings 

Rotary is now 113 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. 

Innerleithen, Walkerburn & Traquair: Tuesdays, 7.30pm - Union Club, Peebles Rd, 

Innerleithen. 01721 721724 

Galashiels: Tuesdays, 6.30pm - Kingsknowes Hotel. 0784 327 1724 

Selkirk: Wednesdays, 6pm - County Hotel. 01750 721233 

Lauderdale: Wednesdays, 7.15pm - Lauderdale Hotel. 01578 722231 

Jedburgh: Thursdays, 6pm - Carters Rest. 01450 860267 

Kelso: Thursdays, 6pm - Cross Keys Hotel. 01835 850266 

Melrose: Thursdays, 6pm - George & Abbotsford. 01896 822308 

Duns: Thursdays, 6.30pm - White Swan. 01361 883338 

Hawick: Thursdays, 6.30pm - Mansfield House. 07774 113066 

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

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Ongoing Events 

The Royal Voluntary Service 

supports over 65s to get to their 

appointments/social functions/ 

shopping trips and days out 

If you or someone you know would 

like to use our services then 

Please call 01896 754481 

or email: 

ScottishBordersHub@ 

royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk 

Wheatlands Road, Galashiels TD1 2HQ 

Retail and Coffee Shop 

Open Daily 

Guided Mill Tours 

Monday-Thursday: 10.30am, 

11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm 

Friday: 10am 

free parking & wifi 

Eastfield Mills, 

Mansfield Road, Hawick TD9 8AA 

Tel: 01450 360549 

Monday 

9.45am-10.45am - Exercise to Music (High): 

Church Hall, Earlston 

5.30pm-6pm - Fatburn Extreme: St Peter’s 

Church Hall, Galashiels 

6pm-6.30pm – Powerhoop: St Peter’s Church 

Hall, Galashiels 

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

www.nsfborders.co.uk T: 0798 691 4206 

Tuesday 

10am-11am – Zumba: St Paul’s Church Hall, 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 


Ongoing events 

LIPREADING CLASSES – All Free 

Tel: 07824 904190 

Mondays 

Kelso Hospital, 10.00am-12 noon 

Tuesdays 

Chirnside, Southview Church, 10.00am-12 noon 

Earlston, Red Lion Hotel, 10.30am-12.30pm 

Jedburgh, Kenmore Hall, 10.00am-12noon 

Thursdays 

Eyemouth Community Centre, 10.30am–12.30pm 

Hawick Community Hospital, 10.00am-12 noon and 6.00p.m.-8.00 p.m (new) 

Peebles, Hay Lodge Health Centre, 10.00am-12noon 

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES 

Monday 

Borders Martial arts Tai Chi 

Guy Roberts Room (Swimming Pool Duns); 6.30pm-7.30pm. 

Tuesday 


Southfield Community centre Duns; 3pm-4pm. 

Borders Martial arts Kickboxing/self-Defence 

Coldstream Community centre; 7pm-8pm. Every week. 


Coldstream Community centre; 8pm-9pm Every second week. 

Wednesday 

Borders Martial arts Kickboxing/self-Defence 

Mission Hall Galashiels; 7pm-8pm 

Thursday 

Borders Martial arts Kung Fu/ Kickboxing/self-Defence 

Guy Roberts Room (Swimming Pool Duns); 7pm-9pm 

Friday 


Eyemouth Community Centre (Healthy Living Group); 3.30pm-4.30pm 

For more information 

call: 0797 453 3127 

DATES FOR COMMON RIDINGS & FESTIVALS 2019 

21 st - 30 th June: Galashiels Braw Lads 

Gathering 

20 th - 28 th July: Eyemouth Herring Queen 

Festival 

30 th June - 6 th July: Earlston Civic Week 

7 th - 13 th July: Duns Summer Festival 

11 th - 14 th July: Jethart Callants Festival 

14 th - 20 th July: Kelso Civic Week 

26 th July: Langholm Common Riding 

21 st - 27 th July: Musselburgh Festival 

28 th July - 3 rd August: Lauder Common Riding 

5 th - 9 th August: Coldstream Civic Week 

19 th July: Kirkcudbright Riding of the 7 th September: Langlee Carnival 

Marches 

www.returntotheridings.co.uk 


Summer Surgery Tour 2019 

John 

Lamont MP 

Rachael 

Hamilton MSP 

Saturday 15th June 

9.00 Ancrum Village Hall 

9.45 Currie Hall, Lilliesleaf 

10.30 Midlem Village Hall 

11.15 Bowden Village Hall 

12.00 Newtown Community Hall 

13.30 St Boswells Hall 

14.15 Maxton Village Hall 

15.00 Roxburgh Village Hall 

15.45 Kelso, 7 Abbey Ct 

16.30 Sprouston Village Hall 

Friday 21st June 

9.00 Birgham Village Hall 

9.45 Stichill Village Hall 

10.30 Eccles Village Hall 

11.15 Leitholm Village Hall 

12.00 Swinton Wheatsheaf Hotel 

13.30 Whitsome Ark 

14.15 Allanton Village Hall 

15.00 Preston Village Hall 

15.45 Duns Volunteer Hall 

16.30 Gavinton Village Hall 

Saturday 22nd June (John only) 

9.00 Tweedbank Comm Centre 

9.45 Blainslie Village Hall 

10.30 Lauder Leisure Centre 

11.15 Oxton War Memorial Hall 

Friday 5th July 

9.00 Kirkhope Parish Hall 

10.00 Boston Mem Hall, Ettrick 

11.00 St Mary’s Hall, Cappercleuch 

11.45 Yarrow Feus Hall 

12.30 Yarrowford Hall 

14.30 Selkirk County Hotel 

15.30 Ashkirk Village Hall 

Saturday 6th July 

9.00 Coldstream Comm Centre 

10.00 Greenlaw, Fairbairn Hall 

10.45 Westruther Village Hall 

11.30 Gordon Village Hall 

12.15 Ednam Village Hall 

13.00 Makerstoun Village Hall 

13.30 Smailholm Village Hall 

Friday 19th July 

9.00 Denholm Village Hall 

9.45 Bonchester Bridge Hall 

10.15 Chesters, Southdean Hall 

11.15 Hermitage Village Hall 

12.00 Newcastleton Village Hall 

14.00 Teviothead Village Hall 

14.45 25 High Street, Hawick 

15.45 Wilton Dean Hall 

16.30 Forman Mem Hall, Roberton 

17.15 Burnfoot Parish Church 

Thursday 25th July (John only) 

9.00 Macfie Hall, Heriot 

9.30 Fountainhall Village Hall 

10.00 Stow Town Hall 

11.00 Caddonfoot Hall 

11.45 Galashiels Focus Centre 

12.30 Smith Mem Hall, Darnick 

14.00 Melrose Corn Exchange 

14.45 Newstead Village Hall 

15.30 Gattonside Village Hall 

16.15 Earlston Parish Church Hall 

Monday 29th July 

9.00 Jedburgh Town Hall 

10.00 Oxnam Village Hall 

10.45 Edgerston Village Hall 

11.30 Glendouglas Community Hall 

12.15 Lanton Village Hall 

13.45 Crailing Lothian Hall 

14.15 Eckford Village Hall 

14.45 Heiton Village Hall 

15.30 Morebattle Institute 

16.15 Yetholm, Wauchope Hall 

Tuesday 30th July 

9.00 Paxton Village Hall 

9.45 Hutton Village Hall 

10.30 Chirnside Comm Centre 

11.15 Foulden Village Hall 

13.00 Burnmouth Village Hall 

13.45 Eyemouth Comm Centre 

15.00 Coldingham Village Hall 

15.45 St Abbs, Ebba Centre 

Wednesday 31st July 

9.00 Longformacus Village Hall 

9.45 Cranshaws Village Hall 

10.30 Abbey St Bathans Vill Hall 

11.15 Cockburnspath Vill Hall 

12.00 Grantshouse Village Hall 

13.30 Auchencrow, Craw Inn 

14.15 Reston Village Hall 

15.00 Ayton Community Hall 

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


July Events 

ONGOING 

TOUR OF THE PRINTWORKS 

Robert Smail’s Printing Works, Innerleithen, EH44 

6HA; 11am - 5pm. Adult £7, Children/Concession 

£5, Family £17. NT/NTS member Free. Come and 

start your apprenticeship on your guided tour of the 

printworks. Tour times vary 01896 830206 

WEEKLY GUIDED TOURS 

Arniston House, Gorebridge, EH23 4RY; Enjoy a 

Guided Tour of Arniston House and discover the 

remarkable legacy of architecture, history and art. 

Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 2pm & 3.30pm 

For tickets visit www.arnistonhouse.com/ 

arniston-event 

GUIDED MILL TOURS 

Johnstons of Elgin, Hawick TD9 8AA; Every hour 

Monday-Thursday 10.30am-1.30pm; Friday 10am. 

01450 360549 

ROMAN EXHIBITION 

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 

10:30am - 4:30pm. Monday - Saturday until 

end of October. £2, £1 student, £5 family. Aerial 

photographs; artists’ drawings; models; maps; 

blacksmith’s workshop; Roman kitchen & pottery; 

replica armour 01896 822651 

JEDBURGH CRAFTY ACTIVITIES 

Crafty Workshops (All Awards building), Jedburgh, 

TD8 6DU; 10:30am - 5:30pm. From £5 - £15. Open 

daily - Just come along no booking required, learn 

new skills while having fun! Tel: 01835 862719 

EXHIBITION: ALAN RICHMOND 

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop, Lauder, 

TD2 6SR; 9am - 5pm. (until 31 July) Work by Alan 

Richmond. All welcome to browse and enjoy a 

cuppa and homebaking 01578 722808 

Jedburgh; TD8 6UH 

www.monteviot.com 

House Open: 1 st -29 th July 

12noon - 5pm (last entry 4pm) 

Adults £5; U16 free; free parking 

Garden Open until 31 st October 

EXHIBITION: A CATHOLIC FAMILY 

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

5pm. The history of Catholicism, persecution and its 

practice at Traquair 01896 830323 

THE THISTLE CRESTS 

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum, Biggar, 

ML12 6DH; 10am - 4pm. (Until 10th August) 

Heraldic carvings from the Court of The Lord Lyon. 

By Kind permission of Elizabeth Roads LVO 

01899 221050 

FORT DOUGLAS SUMMER HOLIDAY 

ACTIVITIES 

Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST; FREE 

with entry to Fort Douglas. (until 18 August) Get the 

kids outdoors this summer & away from the screens 

with a visit to Fort Douglas adventure park. 

0131 654 1666 

MONDAY, JULY 1 

MOY MACKAY GALLERY - CURRENT 

EXHIBITION 

Moy Mackay Gallery, Peebles, EH45 8RX; various to 

suit all budgets. (Until 6 July). This landscape is the 

inspiration for Moy drawing on the colours & textures 

of rivers and hills 01721 722116 

MELROSE RUGBY HERITAGE CENTRE 

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 

11am - 3pm. Entry by donation. Souvenirs and 

rugby relics from all over the world. Videos reliving 

historical moments at Melrose. All welcome 

01896 822486 

SELF-LED NEVERLAND TRAIL 

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 

5ET; 11am - 5pm. Entry to estate. (Until 7th July) 

Part of Bowhill’s Summer of Fun. Can you find the 

Lost Boys Den, Tiger Lily’s wigwam and more... 

01750 22204 

HOUSE AND GARDENS OPEN FOR JULY 

Monteviot House, Jedburgh, TD8 6UH; 12pm - 5pm. 

£5 adults, U16 free, free parking. Disabled access 

& toilets. Open 1st - 29th July, closed Mondays (last 

entry 4pm) 01835 830380 

OLD MELROSE MONASTIC WALK 

Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom , Melrose, 

TD6 9DF; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £2, children free. A 

guided walk through 2000 years of history including 

the site of the original Melrose monastery. All 

welcome 01835 822823 

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FERNIEHIRST CASTLE GUIDED TOURS 

Ferniehirst Castle, Jedburgh, TD8 6NX; 2pm - 5pm. 

15th century castle, Clan Kerr displays, woodland 

walk, ample car parking. Open in July only (except 

Mondays) www.clankerr.co.uk 

RAG BAG MORRIS AT THE BLUE BELL, 

BELFORD 

The Blue Bell Hotel, Belford, NE70 7NE; 7:30pm - 

8:30pm. We dance some traditional Morris dances, 

although we are mainly developing our own 

‘Scottish Borders’ style. 01890 818073 






01896 822486 

POP-UP MARKET 

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

3pm. Free Entry. Pop-up market with locally made 

crafts, beautiful artworks, gifts & more. Featuring 

www.st-abbs-market.com 07970 697433 


TUESDAY, JULY 2 

POP-UP MARKET 

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park, Paxton, 

TD15 1SZ; 10am - 4pm. Free Entry. Pop-up market 

with locally made crafts, beautiful artworks, gifts 

& more. Featuring www.st-abbs-market.com Free 

entry 07970 697433 

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK 


1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4 adults; £1 school children; 

family £10, dogs welcome. Includes tea. Walk past 

the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman 

Fort & stand on the Viaduct level 01896 822651 

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 

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION 

Ettrick School, Selkirk, TD7 5JA; 2pm - 5pm. Open 

Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: 2pm - 5pm. 

Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated 

Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 

01750 62259 or E: ettrickholidays@me.com 

BOWHILL FOR BAIRNS 


5ET; 2:30pm - 4pm. £3 per child. A chance for over 

6’s to enjoy fun art, history and heritage themed 

activities in the House and Victorian Kitchen 

01750 22204 

FERNIEHIRST CASTLE 

15th century Border Fortress by Jedburgh 

Seat of the historic Clan Kerr 

July Opening 2019 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 

COLDINGHAM COMMUNITY BOOKSHOP 

Coldingham Priory , Coldingham, TD14 5PE; 

Wednesday and Friday (2pm-4pm) and Saturday 

(11am-3pm). (Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale 

of donated books raising funds for local projects. All 

welcome to browse! 

FORGET ME NOT CAFE 

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 

10am - 12pm. A place for people living with 

dementia and their carers to get together for a 

cuppa and a chat. All welcome 01573 400324 

ROCK POOL RAMBLE 

10am - 1pm. Adults £3, Children £2. Discover 

the amazing marine organisms living on the 

Berwickshire rocky shore with the VMR’s Marine 

Ranger. 01890 752509 

Tuesdays - Sundays inclusive 

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

guided tours only 

Castle ~ Clan Kerr Displays ~ Woodland Walk 

Ample Car Parking 

www.clankerr.co.uk 

01750 725480 www.borderevents.com 

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THURSDAY, JULY 4 

DIGITALBOOST: PINTEREST & INSTAGRAM 

Borders College , Galashiels, TD1 3HE; 10am - 

1pm. This workshop will help you understand how 

Instagram and Pinterest can benefit your business 

and how to maximise impact 01835 818 315 


10am - 1pm. Adults £3.00 / Children £2.00. Discover 

the amazing marine organisms living on Eyemouth’s 

rocky shore with the VMR’s Marine Ranger For 

more information: 01890 752509 or email: 

rangervmr@gmail.com 

POP-UP MARKET 











SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING FOR FUN 

Foulden Village Hall, Foulden; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £3. 

Weekly classes. All welcome. 01289 386332 

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION 

Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HL; 8:30pm - 11pm. 

free. An open session of traditional Scottish and 

Celtic music and song. Listeners and performers 

welcome. 

FRIDAY, JULY 5 







HOLIDAY FUN - JUNIOR MINER EXPERIENCE 

National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange, 

EH22 4QN; You’ll be dressed up as a miner and 

undergo training and complete a fun-filled dirty shift 

at the coalface! Book: 0131 663 7519 or www. 

nationalminingmuseum.com 

ST ABBS FRIDAY MARKET 

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

Free Entry. Indoor market selling locally made 

crafts, local produce, art, gifts and much more. www. 

st-abbs-market.com 07970 697433 






01896 822486 

NUTTYS LITTLE SQUIRREL CLUB 


5ET; 1:30pm - 2:30pm. £3.50 per child. Join the 

Bowhill ranger for woodland fun and games for 

toddlers and little ones (under 6’s). 01750 22204 







KELSO FOLK AND LIVE MUSIC CLUB 

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

Acoustic traditional and contemporary music in a 

relaxing cabaret-style setting. All welcome. 

01573 228769 


Junior Miner 

experience 

Sign up for your first shift as a Junior Miner at the Lady Vic! 

Do you think you have what it takes? 

You’ll be dressed as a miner and, under the watchful eye of the 

pit boss, you will undergo training and complete a fun-filled, 

dirty shift at the coalface. 

Warning: The Pit Boss’ challenges 

are not for the faint hearted! 

The sessions will run every Friday of the 

summer holidays, starting on 

Friday 5th, July. 

Spaces must be booked online at 

www.nationalminingmuseum.cloudvenue.co.uk/juniorminerexperience 

Lady Victoria Colliery 

Newtongrange, Midlothian EH22 4QN 

Tel: 0131 663 7519 

01750 725480 www.nationalminingmuseum.com www.borderevents.com 

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BORDERS BLUES CLUB 

Vale of Leithen Social Club, Innerleithen, EH44 

6JL; 8pm - 11:59pm. £5. Keeping the Blues alive. 

Gus Munro with support from George Shovlin and 

George Lamb. 07708 439390 

QUIZ NIGHT 

Quins Restaurant, Galashiels, TD1 3AD; 8pm. £10/ 

team includes supper. First Friday of every month. 

Proceeds to charity - all welcome. 01896 757004 

SATURDAY, JULY 6 

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY 

SANCTUARY 

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

Come along and meet the donkeys and enjoy a fun 

day out. You can adopt a donkey and browse the gift 

shop 01835 823468 

TYNESIDE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 

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

Adults £7 on the door:U16/Students Free. A 

Summer Concert - a delightful programme of Vivaldi, 

Scarlatti, Handel, Ireland and Gershwin. This will be 

magical! 0774 513 0987 

ALPACA TREK AND NEEDLE FELTING 

WORKSHOP 

Beirhope Alpacas, Hownam, Near Kelso, TD5 

8AP; Go wild in the Cheviot Hills with these gentle 

animals - take in the incredible views and learn all 

about alpacas Booking essential: 01573 440631 

or www.beirhope.co.uk 







ENVIRONMENTAL STORY TELLING 


5ET; Entry to the Estate. Join Eleanor the Ranger for 

some environmental storytelling sessions. Stories at 

11am, 12 noon, 2pm & 3pm. 01750 22204 

SUMMER WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP 

Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith, 

EH22 1ST; 10am - 12pm. £45 per person / £38.25 

for loyalty cardholders. Welcome guests to your 

home this summer with a gorgeous wreath made of 

lush foliage & fresh blooms. 0131 322 2575 

SUNDAY, JULY 7 







INTUITIVE DRAWING 

Chisholme House, Hawick, TD9 7PH; 10am - 4pm. 

£10. Day workshop with Elly Deutschmann. 

01450 379933 

ARCHERY AT BOWHILL 


5ET; 11am - 3pm. From £3. Come along and try 

archery with Barons Folly Archers. Suitable for ages 

6+. 01750 22204 


SANCTUARY 




shop 01835 823468 

POP-UP MARKET 

The Barn at Beal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2PB; 

10am - 2:30pm. Free Entry. Pop-up market with 

locally made crafts, beautiful artworks, gifts & more. 

Featuring www.st-abbs-market.com 07970 697433 

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 

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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 







01896 822486 

SELF-LED OUTSTANDING OTTERS TRAIL 


5ET; 11am - 5pm. Entry to Estate. Enjoy a self-led 

trail around Bowhill to discover facts about our lochside 

friend the Otter for Bowhill’s Summer of Fun 

01750 22204 







01750 22204 


12:30pm - 3:30pm. Adults £3, Children £2 (Meet 

at slip way outside the Eyemouth Leisure Centre). 

Discover the amazing marine organisms living on 

Eyemouth’s rocky shore with the VMR’s Marine 

Ranger For more information: 01890 752509 or 

email: rangervmr@gmail.com 











0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 

FILM SCREENING: A PLASTIC OCEAN 

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 7pm. We 

need a wave of change - all welcome 

RAG BAG DANCING AT HORNCLIFFE 

Fishers Arms, Horncliffe, TD15 2XW; 7:30pm - 





FOOD INTOLERANCE TEST-TIRED/WINDY/ 

MOODY? 

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

6pm. Foggy Brained, Joint Pain? To Increase clarity, 

energy, digestion, & feel better - get in touch to book 

your session. 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

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10th July 2019 

6.30pm 


BUSINESS START UP: MARKETING 

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

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

marketing plan 01835 818 315 

OUTDOOR THEATRE: MUCH ADO ABOUT 

NOTHING 

Duns Castle, Duns, TD11 3NW; 6:30pm. Adults 

£12.50; Child: £6.25, under 4yrs free; Family (2+2) 

£35 (+ booking fees) . “The Three Inch Fools” 

perform their musical, humorous and brilliant 

interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing Tickets: 

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 






01896 822486 

borderevents 

MUCH ADO 

ABOUT NOTHING 

Musically, Humorously, Brilliantly 

CASH BAR, ICE CREAM, PICNICS WELCOME 

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Ettrick School, Selkirk, TD7 5JA; 2pm - 5pm. 




LINO CUTTING & PRINTING 

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 6:30pm - 

9pm. £25. Plan and carve a simple linocut design to 

print your own reusable tote bag. No experience or 

equipment necessary. 01890 752509 

SOUTER QUILTERS 

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

Membership £30, Visitors £5. This is an informal 

sewing night for members to get together over the 

summer. 07521 767666 

THE CURFEW RUN IN BERWICK 

8pm. £6. Race round the Elizabethan Walls (1.2861 

miles) of Berwick-upon-Tweed and beat the time it 

takes the Curfew Bell to toll Entry for this race is 

online only at www.runbritain.com/races 

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOLK MUSIC 

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 8pm. All 

welcome 01890 840408 


DIGITALBOOST: VIDEO FOR BUSINESS 


1pm. This workshop will help you understand the 

importance of video and the platforms you can take 

advantage of. 01835 818 315 

CHEVIOT CERAMICS AT BOWHILL 


5ET; 11am - 2pm. Start from £5. Enjoy a session 

creating hand and foot prints on ceramics, orders for 

jewellery and clay imprints 07827443193 

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LET’S LOSE THE MUFFIN TOP TOGETHER! 

Lbs and Ozs - Achieve Your Healthy Weight, Selkirk, 

TD7 4LR; 12:30pm - 1:15pm. £120 for 12 Week 

Programme. Reduce your Weight, Size & Cravings. 

Raise Vitality, Clarity & Balance? Enjoy Better 

Sleep. Eat Well - Do It NOW! 

01750 778 704/07773 634 884 









DAVID WALLIAMS GANGSTA GRANNY 

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; 7pm. Adults 

£14, conc £12, Child £9, Family £42 (2+2). A David 

Walliams’ best seller adapted for the outdoor stage. 

Recommended age 7yrs+. Bring a picnic & suitable 

clothing Tickets: www.borderevents.com or 

call 01750 725480 

THE THREE INCH FOOLS PRESENT 

MACBETH 

Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST; 7pm. 

Adult: £16, Ages 10-18: £8, Family (2+2): £40, Child 

aged 0-9: FREE. Five actors, with all manner of 

musical instruments, present an inventive take on 

Shakespeare’s infamous Scottish play. 








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KIDS PRINT PARTY 

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 10am - 

12pm. £5 per Child . Drop in and print your own sea 

themed poster using pre-carved stamps and objects 

with local printmaker Wee Blue Press 

01890 752509 

Summer at Abbotsford 

July – September 

Regency Garden Tours 

Friday 12th July, 4.30pm 

The Minstrel & The Bard 

Join Kirsty Archer-Thompson, Collections 

& Interpretation Manager, for an insight into 

Scott’s passion for Shakespeare. 

Friday 12 th July, 7pm (picnics at 6pm) 

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing 

Outdoor theatre performance 

An evening of music, drama and picnics as five 

actors, with all manner of musical instruments, 

take over Abbotsford’s gardens. 

Tuesday 16 th July, 1.30pm 

Thursday 18 th July, 1.30pm 

Forest Fun Sessions 

An outdoor experience for children aged 5–12 

Thursday 15 th August 

Sir Walter’s Birthday Celebration 

Family fun for all 

Please visit the web site for tickets and events details. 

Dates & times are subject to change. 

Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ t. 01896 752043 

www.scottsabbotsford.com 


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THE MINSTREL AND THE BARD 

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 4:30pm. 

Adults £16 / Friends & Concessions £14 / Under 16s 

£8 Family tickets also available. Join Kirsty Archer- 

Thompson, Collections & Interpretation Manager, 

for an insight into Scott’s passion for Shakespeare 

01896 752043 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING AT 

ABBOTSFORD 

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 7pm - 10pm. 

Adults £16 / Friends & Concessions £14 / Under 16s 

£8 Family tickets also available. Come and enjoy an 

evening of music, drama and picnics as five actors, 

with musical instruments, take over the gardens. 

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DALKEITH AGRICULTURAL SHOW 

Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST; 8am. 

Cattle, sheep, trade stands, handiwork and much 

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TREE CLIMBING AT DAWYCK 

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU; 10am 

- 3:45pm. One hour of Wild Tree Adventuring up a 

truly incredible giant Douglas Fir tree. For all ages 

6-60+ 01721 760254 www.wildtreeadventures. 

com/tickets 

RAG BAG: AMBLE SWORD DAY OF DANCE, 

AMBLE 

10:30am - 4:30pm. We dance some traditional 

Morris dances, although we are mainly developing 

our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. 01890 818073 






01750 22204 

Saturday 13 th July from 8am 

Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith EH22 2NA 

cattle ~ sheep ~ trade stands ~ handiwork and much more 

www.dalkeithshow.co.uk www.facebook.com/DalkeithAgriculturalShow 



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QIGONG WORKSHOP PART 2 

Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm, TD5 7PJ; 

9:30am - 4:30pm. £40.00 per day, or £70.00 if 

you pay for both workshops together. . Wu Qin 

Xi - ‘5 Animals Play’ – two days of fun, fitness and 

relaxation. Jane Miller on 07962 162 464 







CIVILISED SUNDAY LAWN GAMES 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. Enjoy a 

leisurely day at Bowhill with some games on the 

lawns. Try your hand at croquet, giant pick up sticks 

& more! 01750 22204 






01750 22204 

SPITTAL’S AFTERNOON TEA IN THE PARK 

2pm - 5pm. Free entry. An afternoon of music, 

children’s games and refreshments. 01289 331994 


SUMMER ACTIVITY CAMP 

9am - 5pm. £20.50. (Until 16th Aug). Summer 

Holiday Activity Camps in Galashiels, Peebles, 

Kelso, Hawick & Eyemouth Full details: www. 

liveborders.org.uk or call 01896 661166 






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TRADITIONAL SPORTS DAY 


5ET; 1pm - 3pm. Entry to the Estate then 50p a 

race. Join us at Bowhill for a traditional Sports Day 

with certificates for the winners! Part of Bowhill’s 

Summer of Fun 0175022204 

Beirhope Alpacas 

Walk in the Cheviot Hills with 

one of our friendly Alpacas 


SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS) 

2pm - 4pm. Afternoon coastal walk at Burnmouth. 

Meet at car park off A1. Adults only please. Bring 

waterproofs and stout footwear. 01289 308515 


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SUMMER TREKS 

STROLLS, PICNICS 

AND VISITS 

Hownam, Nr Kelso TD5 8AP 

T: 01573 440631 

www.beirhope.co.uk 


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WHEN THINGS ARE GETTING YOU DOWN! 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; Isolated, 

fearful, sad, anxious, empty? These emotions hit 

hard, Take a step toward a positive change: Book 

your session 07773 634 884/ 01750 778 704 





0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 


10am - 12:30pm. Adult £3, Children £2 (meet 

outside Coldingham Beach Cafe). Discover the 

amazing marine organisms living on Coldingham’s 

rocky shore with the VMR’s Marine Ranger For 



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FOREST FUN SESSIONS 

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 1:30pm - 

4:30pm. £15 per child per session. Enjoy the great 

outdoors at Abbotsford with sessions by Border 

Bushcraft and Wild Seedlings for children aged 5-12 

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BUSINESS START UP: BOOK-KEEPING 


- 1pm. This will equip you with an understanding 

of bookkeeping principles and shows why financial 

records are important 01835 818 315 

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND EAGLE PROJECT AT 

BOWHILL 


5ET; 10:30am - 3pm. Entry to the Estate. Activities 

free but donations to the project welcomed.. Your 

chance to find out more about the South of Scotland 

Eagle Project and take part in fun activities 

01750 22204 






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Mouth of the Tweed 

Festival of Local Food & Drink 

at Berwick Quayside 

Thursday 18 th July: 11am-4pm 

free admission 

stalls, street food stands, 

live traditional music 








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DOMINO TOURNAMENT 

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 8pm. Cash 

prize for the winner - all welcome 01890 840408 

PAY 

ONCE 

VISIT AS OFTEN 

AS YOU 

LIKE! 



10am - 12:30pm. Adults £3, Children £2 (meet at 

Eyemouth Leisure Centre @10am). Discover the 

amazing marine organisms living on the rocky shore 

at Killiedraughts Bay with the VMR’s Marine Ranger 

For more information: 01890 752509 or email: 


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MOUTH OF THE TWEED FESTIVAL 

11am - 4pm. Discover the Taste of Berwick-upon- 

Tweed at this local food & drink festival held at 

Berwick Quayside with live music 01289 330218 






Sleep. Eat Well - Do It NOW! Call Rosemary on 

01750 778 704/07773 634 884 

FOREST FUN SESSIONS 

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 1:30pm - 

4:30pm. £15 per child per session. Enjoy the great 

outdoors at Abbotsford with sessions by Border 

Bushcraft and Wild Seedlings for children aged 5-12 

01896 752043 


Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, See Tuesday 

for full details. 01896 822651 

HOUSE & GROUNDS 

SUMMER 

OF 

FUN 

ENJOY A SUMMER TO REMEMBER 

WITH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: 

Holiday Club, Alpaca Trekking, 

The Three Bears, Den Building, 

Ceramic Workshop, Felting, Archery, 

Bug Hunts and more! 

HANDLEBARDS OUTDOOR THEATRE: 

Much Ado about Nothing 

Sunday 1 st September, 6.30pm 

ESTATE OPEN DAILY IN JULY & AUGUST 

HOUSE OPEN DAILY IN AUGUST 

Bowhill House Bowhill Selkirk TD7 5ET 

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

FOR FURTHER INFO, NEWS & EVENTS VISIT 

WWW.BOWHILLHOUSE.CO.UK 

The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust Registered Charity No: SC014915 


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SOW – SEEDS OF WELLNESS + FREE GIFT 

The Healthy Life Centre, Edinburgh, EH3 9AL; 

6:30pm - 7:45pm. £10. Demo of Kinesiology - 3 

Fabulous Techniques: Energy Zip-Up, Stress 

Release & Brain Refresh plus Food Intolerance 

Test. 07773 634 884 






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WOTJEK THE BEAR + MOTHER BRU 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 8pm. £7 

general admission / £5 students. wistful melancholy 

and shimmering pop melodies. Support from local 

hip-hop band Mother Bru 01896 756 852 



Coldingham Priory , Coldingham, 11am-3pm. See 

Friday for details. 

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“JUMP IN” TO YOUR MARINE RESERVE 

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 10am 

- 4pm. (Until 28th July) Free Entry . Exhibition 

showcasing the amazing coastal waters & sea life 

of Berwickshire. Marine activities, touch tanks & VR 

01890 752509 

BOWHILL FAMILY ORIENTEERING 

CHAMPIONSHIP 


5ET; 11am. £4 per team. Join us for Bowhill’s 

first family orienteering championship. Trophy for 

winning family on each day. 01750 22204 


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DOGS DAY OUT 


5pm. A host of activities for dogs and their owners 

throughout the day. Companion Dog Show, sheep 

dog demonstrations and more. 01896 830323 

BOWHILL FAMILY ORIENTEERING 

CHAMPIONSHIP 


5ET; 11am. £4 per team. Join us for Bowhill’s 

first family orienteering championship. Trophy for 

winning family on each day. 01750 22204 


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RAG BAG MORRIS, GLENDALE FESTIVAL 

WOOLER 

Wooler Town Centre, Wooler, NE71 6BL; 2pm. We 

dance some traditional Morris dances, although we 

are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ 

style. 01890 818073 

OPEN-AIR THEATRE: ‘THE TEMPEST’ 

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 6pm. Adult 

£14, Child £8, Family £40 (2+2), no concessions 

(+BF). Picnic on the lawn and immerse yourself 

in this classic. Bring your own rug or low-backed 

seating. Tickets: www.borderevents.com or 

call 01750 725480 


THE THREE BRETHREN U3A, GALASHIELS 

No meeting this month, but members can get tickets 

for the Summer Garden Party on August 19th from 

the Treasurer . 01896 823493 





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SELF LED SCARECROW SCAVENGER HUNT 


5ET; 11am - 5pm. Entry to the Estate. Join us for 

a self-led Scavenger hunt for the hodmedod and 

tattie-bogle, perhaps better known as Scarecrow! 

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MENOPAUSE - WHEN THE HEAT IS ON 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; If 

Menopause Symptoms affect you - flushes, anxiety, 

dry skin, sex drive dip, or you want to feel normal 

again? 01750 778 704/07773 634 884 

EYEMOUTH HERRING QUEEN ROCK POOL 

RAMBLE 

10am - 1pm. Adults £3,Children £2. (meet at beach 

slip way in front of Eyemouth Leisure Centre). 





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FEIS ROIS CEILIDH TRAIL : FAMILY CEILIDH 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 4:30pm - 

7pm. £12 / £8 (includes buffet). After the success of 

last years Family Ceilidh, Feis Rois is BACK with a 

ceilidh for all the family! 01896 756 852 





0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 

OPEN AIR PERFORMANCE - WUTHERING 

HEIGHTS 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; 7pm. Bring along 

a picnic and a comfy chair, sit back and watch this 

enchanting story brought to life. Gates open 6pm 

01573 223 333 

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT LOWICK 

The White Swan, Lowick, TD15 2UD; 7:30pm - 




WONDER at our SILVER 

and BRONZE HOARDS 

- Synton (250 coins), 

Ruberslaw (vessels) - 

‘Three Hills’ Heritage Centre 

Market Square, Melrose TD6 9PN 

From 8 April 10.30am-4.30pm (Mon-Sat) 

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

Picturesque Guided Walk 

to Newstead Roman Site 

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1.30pm-5.30pm 

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

ENJOY the ARTEFACTS and GEMS 

Tel: 01896 822651 www.trimontium.org.uk 








MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS 


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

marketing plan. Note this workshop is aimed at 

existing businesses 01835 818 315 

@borderevents 


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FLOWER ARRANGING FROM THE GARDEN 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; 10:30am - 1pm. 

£40 includes refreshments, light lunch . A guide to 

creating a beautiful hand-tied bouquet with floristry 

expert, Laura Eberst. Includes a tour of flower 

border 01573 223 333 






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CRAFTERNOON FELTING AT BOWHILL 


5ET; 1:30pm - 3pm. £3.50 per child – must be 

accompanied by an adult.. Kids will enjoy one and a 

half hours creating a felt picture and will also get to 

take away their picture at the end. 01750 22204 












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BEESWAX WRAP WORKSHOP 


TD15 1SZ; 7pm - 9pm. £15. Goodbye clingfilm! To 

book: info@seathechange.org.uk 


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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING 

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

£12 + bf. The Lehman Trilogy - The story of a 

family & company that changed the world, told in 

three parts on a single evening Tickets: www. 

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 




Synton Mains Driving Range 

Sat, Sun & Wed: 10am-6pm 

Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri: 10am-9pm 

Open all year ~ £5 basket of balls 

Tel: 07974 706194 Nr Ashkirk TD7 4PA 

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QUIZ NIGHT 

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 8pm. £2pp for 

teams up to 6 people. All welcome. Cash prize of 

half the money and the other half goes to a charity 

chosen by winning team 01890 840408 





welcome. 


BORDER UNION SHOW (KELSO SHOW) 

Springwood Park, Kelso, TD5 8LS; Two 

day agricultural & country show plus music, 

entertainment, craft stalls, trade stands and more. 

01573 224188 







ST. ABBS 

MARKET 

at the Ebba Centre, 

Brierylaw, St Abbs, TD14 5PH 

EVERY FRIDAY 

April - December 2019 







D-CAFE 

Cafe U, Kelso, TD5 7DS; 10am - 11:30am. A chance 

for people and their family & friends to meet in an 

informal & relaxed setting for a chat, cuppa & peer 

support 0788 418 7962 






LOCAL ARTS, CRAFTS, GIFTS, 

PRODUCE & MUCH MORE 

Cosy Café 

MARKET - Opening times 

April - September 10am - 4pm 

October - December 10am - 3pm 

www.st-abbs-market.com 

Follow us on Facebook @marketatStAbbs 



11am - 3pm. See Wednesday for details. 






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#greatdayout 

Entertainment 

Food & Drink 

Shopping 

Countryside 

Equestrian Events 

Agriculture 

Livestock 

BOOK 

ONLINE FOR 

UNDER 16 GO FREE 

EARLY 

BIRD 

The earlier you book the bigger the discount! 

DISCOUNTS 

Borders Events 

Centre | Kelso 

www.borderunion.co.uk 

@borderunion 

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TRADITIONAL KNITTING WORKSHOPS IN 

WOOLER 

10am - 3:30pm. £35. Make a teddy’s gansey with 

Mavis in this month’s workshop. One of a series of 

monthly workshops. 01668 281884 







OUTDOOR THEATRE: MUCH ADO ABOUT 

NOTHING 

Arniston House, Gorebridge, EH23 4RY; 7:30pm. 

Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a 

beautiful evening of delicious food and wonderful 

entertainment! Tickets online at www. 

arnistonhouse.com 

RESTORATION CAFÉ’S EXCLUSIVE STEAK 

NIGHT 


EH22 1ST; 6pm - 11pm. Restoration Café is opening 

exclusively for this event, back by popular demand! 

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BORDER UNION SHOW (KELSO SHOW) 

Springwood Park, Kelso, TD5 8LS; Two day 

agricultural & country show plus music, funfair, craft 

stalls, trade stands and more. Saturday main ring 

entertainment - Big Pete and Grim Reaper Monster 

Truck Display Team. 01573 224188 

TWO DAY BEGINNERS HARP WORKSHOP 


5ET; 10:30am - 3:30pm. Ever fancied learning 

to play? Then come and try! Harps provided - all 

welcome 01573 228289 / 07708 306453 or 

email: elspeth_borders@hotmail.com 






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WALK COMMEMORATING THE BATTLE OF 

MELROSE 

Meet outside Melrose Parish Church for a 1.30pm 

departure. All welcome, £3 visitors. A walk to the 

Skirmish Hill and to the Turnaround Stone, guided 

by Mr Ian Skinner. (MHAA & The Battlefield Trust) 

SCOTTISH BORDERS TILTING ASSOCIATION 


5ET; 11am. Entry by donation. Come along and see 

the medieval sport of tilting. Scotland v Denmark. 

Music from Edinburgh Postal Pipe Band. BBQ 

0790 154 8387 

BOWHILL BIOBLITZ 


5ET; 1:30pm. £3pp. Join us as we search for as 

many different wildlife species as we can! A fun 

afternoon for all ages. 01750 22204 

GUIDED TOUR OF MARCHMONT HOUSE 

Marchmont House, Greenlaw, TD10 6YL; 2pm 

- 4pm. The house contains some of the finest 

Georgian and Arts & Crafts interiors in Scotland. 

Fascinating and informal tour 01361 866080 







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LADIES DAY 

Bisley at Braidwood, Selkirk, TD7 4QD; £49 

includes everything you need plus a lovely afternoon 

tea!. The day is open to all ladies of any shooting 

experience. Why not get your friends together and 

enjoy a day out To book your place please call 

01835 870280 

TWO DAY BEGINNERS HARP WORKSHOP 


5ET; 10:30am - 3:30pm. Ever fancied learning 

to play? Then come and try! Harps provided - all 

welcome 01573 228289 / 07708 306453 or 

email: elspeth_borders@hotmail.com 






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COLDINGHAM GALA AND COUNTRY FAYRE 

Off School Road, Coldingham. 12noon-5pm. £3 

adults; £1.50 child U14 and concs; £7 family (2+2), 

U5s free. Events and activities for all the family - 

dog show, craft, stalls, music, fairground rides, face 

painting and much more! 

BARK FUN DAY AND DOG SHOW 

The Stanks, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1NE; 

12pm - 4pm. Free entry. With lots to do on the day 

including Paul Slattery, caricaturist artist, it’s a great 

day outfor all the family! 01289 306299 

VICTORIAN KITCHEN FUN 


5ET; 1pm - 3pm. Entry to the Estate. Drop in to 

Bowhill’s Victorian Kitchen for fun sessions on 

lemonade making, penny cleaning and baking. 

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COME & TRY DOG AGILITY 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. Treat your 

four legged friend to a fun family day out. Pop to our 

agility ring throughout the day to practice 

01750 22204 


THE SCOTTISH BORDERS 

DONKEY SANCTUARY 

Open Saturdays and Sundays: 2pm - 4.30pm 

(last entry 4pm) 

Donkey adoption packs available online 

or from our shop during weekend opening 

The Holmes, St Boswells TD6 0EL 

Tel: 01835 823468 www.donkeyheaven.org 


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IVO GRAHAM AND ALFIE BROWN 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 8pm. Two 

top comedians road test their new shows ahead of 

the Edinburgh Fringe 01896 756 852 












0798 673 6717/0778 076 3156 

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING OUTSIDE 

GUILDHALL 

Berwick Town Hall, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 

1BN; 7:30pm - 8:30pm. We dance some traditional 

Morris dances, although we are mainly developing 

our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. 01890 818073 


Coldingham Bay, Coldingham; 10:30am - 12pm. 

Adults £3, Children £2. Discover the amazing 

marine organisms living on Coldingham’s rocky 

shore with the VMR’s Marine Ranger For 



ALPACA TREK AT BOWHILL 


5ET; 10:30am - 2pm. £20 for 1 person with 1 alpaca. 

If you would like to bring friends and or family it is 

£5pp.. Enjoy a special Alpaca Trek around Bowhill 

Grounds with Velvet Hall Alpacas. Booking Essential 

01750 22204 

Open Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-5pm 

Entry by donation 

Clydesdale Heavy Horses 

Picnic area 

Dogs welcome 

Carriage rides daily 

with trips to the Brewery 

Homemade refreshments 

LOOKING BACK WEEKEND 

Saturday 19 th & Sunday 20 th 

October 

For full details of what’s on visit 

www.hayfarmheavies.co.uk 

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre 

Ford & Etal Estate, TD12 4TR 

Tel: 01890 820 601 






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BORDERS ANTIQUE AND INTERIOR DESIGN CENTRE 

An eclectic mix of antique and quality decorative 

furnishings, lighting and architecture 

Open 7 days: 

Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm; 

Sunday 11am-4pm 

Visit us at 

Garfield Street, Hawick TD9 9HB 

Call 079766 102404 or 07768 392326 www.bordersantique-centre.com 

Lush woodland wonders 

Garden open daily from 10am 

rbge.org.uk/dawyck | Tel 01721 760254 

8 miles southwest of Peebles on the B712, Stobo, EH45 9JU 

Part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a charity registered in Scotland (no SC007983) 

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Zog Activity Trail at 

Kielder Water and 

Forest Park 

Begin your forest journey at Kielder Castle 

with Zog and his friends! 

Follow the trail markers through the woods to fi nd 

familiar characters from the story, collect stars 

as you learn like Zog did at dragon school, and 

complete interesting challenges along the way. 

This family day out is even better with 

one of our Zog activity packs. Inside you’ll 

fi nd a special lens which reveals hidden 

pictures along the trail, a booklet with 

fun activities, and a Zog mask to help 

make your day picture perfect. 

Pick up your activity pack for £3 from 

the Kielder Cycle Centre – opposite 

Kielder Castle. 

Activity Trail 

Onsite now 

forestryengland.uk/zog 

Zog © 2010 & TM Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. 

Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd. 

Call 01434 250209 

forestryengland.uk/kielder-castle 

Kielder 

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Food & Drink 

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 

KELSO 

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED 

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 

pick your own raspberries & strawberries at end of June 

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed 

Tel: 01289 387253 www.oxfordfarmshop.co.uk 

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EARLY BIRD 

BREAKFAST DEALS 

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS 

HOME BAKING 

COFFEE, TEA, COLD DRINKS 

FOOD TO GO 


Tel: 01573 228 888 

Golf Course Road 

Kelso TD5 7SL 

Plenty of free parking 

OPEN 

Monday - Saturday 

7am - 2pm 

Friday Night Takeaway 

5pm - 8.30pm 

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

DENHOLM 

Monte Cassino 

Open 6 days a week 

Tuesday - Sunday: 5.30pm - 10pm 

Family run authentic Italian Restaurant 

Gift Vouchers available 

Come as a stranger... leave as a friend! 

Tel: 01896 820082 

Palma Place, Melrose TD6 9PR 

LAUDER 

Food & Drink 

MELROSE 

LILLIESLEAF 

DENHOLM MEET 

Italian Café & Restaurant 

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4.30pm 

and Fri & Sat evenings: 6pm - 9.30pm 

Gift vouchers available 

Tel: 01450 870999 

1 Westside, Denholm TD9 8LX 

www.denholmmeet.com 

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 ~ £14.50 pp 

free wifi 

Lilliesleaf ~ Tel: 01835 870537 

E: jammycoo@gmail.com 

Family gatherings & special occasions 

Cosy Aga and log fires 

Locally sourced food served all day 

CARFRAEMILL, TD2 6RA | 01578 750750 

WWW.CARFRAEMILL.CO.UK 

LEITHOLM 

01750 725480 


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Food & Drink 

GALASHIELS 

Quins 

HAWICK 

BAR 

RESTAURANT 

COFFEE HOUSE 

PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM 

~ of Galashiels 

“ where a warm welcome awaits ” 

Quality fresh food served every day and every night 

SUMMER SPECIAL SERVED DAILY: 

Evening Tea (main course, cake and tea/coffee) 

served from 4pm until 6pm ~ £14 

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ALWAYS ON A SUNDAY: Roast Beef & trimmings ~£12 

Charity quiz on the fi rst Friday of the month at 8pm 

£10 a team, supper included 

Tel: 01896 757004 E: info@quinsofgalashiels.co.uk 

23 Market Street, Galashiels TD1 3AD 

YETHOLM 

Tempting menu using locally sourced ingredients 

Sunday roast ~ Well stocked bar with real ales 

5 ensuite bedrooms ~ Function room 

T:01573 420237 Kirk Yetholm TD5 8PQ 

www.borderhotel.co.uk 

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SELKIRK 

The County Hotel 

Selkirk’s great place to meet, eat and sleep 

Coffee Lounge, Restaurants and Bar 

Open Monday – Friday: from 7.30am (Sat/Sun from 8.30am) 

Food & Drink 

Full Restaurant and Bar Menus of freshly cooked to order dishes using locally sourced produce from 12.00 daily. Chef’s 

Special dishes at weekends 

OUR NEW MENU LAUNCHES 1 st JULY – KIDS MEALS £5! 

Fillin’ Station 

Open Monday - Friday: 

6.30am - 2.30pm 

Daily specials, baked potatoes, 

soups, hot fi lled rolls and more 

Outside and Inside Catering 

01750 20466 or 07957 566248 

3 Buccleuch Road, Selkirk 

Berwick Food And Beer 

Festival is a 2 day event 

being held from 6 th to 

8 th September at the 

Barracks and Main Guard 

in Berwick-upon-Tweed. 

Combining a showcase 

for local food producers 

with events celebrating the 

culture and heritage of food 

in the region, it makes a 

great day out. And there’s a wide-ranging 

programme of events throughout the 

Festival weekend. 

01750 725480 

BEER GARDEN OPEN DAILY 

WATCH FOR OUR LIVE MUSIC AND OTHER 

ENTERTAINMENTS DURING THE SUMMER 

PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, FUNERAL TEAS, 

CORPORATE EVENTS HOSTED & CATERED FOR 

3 – 5 High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ Tel: 01750 705000 

www.countyselkirk.com 

admin@bluethistle.net 

Berwick Food & Beer 

Festival 2019 

Opening Night Friday 6th September 5pm-10.30pm 

Great Family Days Sat 7th/Sun 8th September from 10am 

THE BARRACKS & THE PARADE 

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED 

Kids Fun Kitchen 

Over 80 Food and Drink Stalls 

Real Ale Festival with 

individual Artisan Brewers 

Cider and Gin Stalls 

Food Demos and Live Music 

Wine, Champagne and Cocktails 

Weekend Ticket: £10.00 pp 

Sat/Sun Day Ticket: £3.00 pp 

Friday Evening: £3.00 pp 

Saturday Evening: £5.00 pp 

Sat All Day Ticket: £6.00 pp 

Children under 12 FREE 

(must be accompanied by an adult) 

No Children in the Beer Marquee after 8pm 

www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.co.uk 


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August Events 

ONGOING 

FORT DOUGLAS SUMMER HOLIDAY 

ACTIVITIES 

Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith, EH22 1ST; FREE 

with entry to Fort Douglas. (until 18 August) Get the 

kids outdoors this summer & away from the screens 

with a visit to Fort Douglas adventure park. 

0131 654 1666 

TOUR OF THE PRINTWORKS 

Robert Smail’s Printing Works, Innerleithen, EH44 

6HA; 11am - 5pm. Adult £7, Children/Concession 

£5, Family £17. NT/NTS member Free. Come and 

start your apprenticeship on your guided tour of the 

printworks. Tour times vary 01896 830206 

WEEKLY GUIDED TOURS 

Arniston House, Gorebridge, EH23 4RY; Enjoy a 

Guided Tour of Arniston House and discover the 

remarkable legacy of architecture, history and art. 

Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 2pm & 3.30pm 

For tickets visit www.arnistonhouse.com/ 

arniston-event 

GUIDED MILL TOURS 

Johnstons of Elgin, Hawick TD9 8AA; Every hour 

Monday-Thursday 10.30am-1.30pm; Friday 10am. 

01450 360549 

ROMAN EXHIBITION 


10:30am - 4:30pm. Monday - Saturday until 

end of October. £2, £1 student, £5 family. Aerial 

photographs; artists’ drawings; models; maps; 

blacksmith’s workshop; Roman kitchen & pottery; 

replica armour 01896 822651 

JEDBURGH CRAFTY ACTIVITIES 

Crafty Workshops (All Awards building), Jedburgh, 

TD8 6DU; 10:30am - 5:30pm. From £5 - £15. Open 

daily - Just come along no booking required, learn 

new skills while having fun! Tel: 01835 862719 

EXHIBITION: A CATHOLIC FAMILY 


5pm. The history of Catholicism, persecution and its 

practice at Traquair 01896 830323 

THE THISTLE CRESTS 

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum, Biggar, 

ML12 6DH; 10am - 4pm. (Until 10th August) 

Heraldic carvings from the Court of The Lord Lyon. 

By Kind permission of Elizabeth Roads LVO 

01899 221050 

MIXED EXHIBITION 

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop, Lauder, TD2 

6SR; 9am - 5pm. Running from 1st August - 31st 

August. All welcome to browse and enjoy a cuppa 

and homebaking 01578 722808 

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 

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‘ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS’ 


5ET; 6:30pm. £7 ▪ concession £5 ▪ family (2+2) £20 

. Outdoor performance from the Borders Youth 

Theatre. Bring your own seat! Tickets: www. 





Borders Youth Theatre presents Alice through the Looking Glass 

Outdoor Performances (bring your own chair) 

Aug 1, Bowhill 6:30pm ▪ Aug 2, Mellerstain 2pm 

Aug 3, Traquair 2:30pm & 6pm ▪ see listings for details 

Tickets: £7 ▪ concession £5 ▪ family (2+2) £20 

www.bordersyouththeatre.scot 

Borders Youth Theatre SC022282 

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CHARLIE & PAULINE’S 26TH OPEN STUDIO 

Allanbank Mill Steading, Allanton, Nr Duns, TD11 

3JX; 11am - 6pm. Studios and Garden open with 

artwork displayed throughout. All welcome 01890 

818073; www.allanbankmillsteading.co.uk 













Mellerstain House, Gordon, TD3 6LG; 2pm. £7 

▪ concession £5 ▪ family (2+2) £20 . Outdoor 

performance from the Borders Youth Theatre. Bring 

your own seat! Tickets: www.borderevents.com 

or call 01750 725480 





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01896 822486 

BORDERS BLUES CLUB 

Vale of Leithen Social Club, Innerleithen, EH44 6JL; 

8pm - 11:59pm. £5. Keeping the Blues alive. The 

Smokehouse Blues Band with support from Stoney 

Broke. 07708 439390 

QUIZ NIGHT 

Quins Restaurant, Galashiels, TD1 3AD; 8pm. £10/ 

team includes supper. First Friday of every month. 

Proceeds to charity - all welcome. 01896 757004 

Saturday 3 rd August 

8am - 5pm 

Mainsgate Park, Duns Castle Estate 

Livestock ~ Trade Stands ~ Displays 

Adults £8; Children £2; Seniors £3 

www.berwickshirecountyshow.org.uk 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 


Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; £7 

▪ concession £5 ▪ family (2+2) £20 . Outdoor 

performance from the Borders Youth Theatre. Bring 

your own seat! 2.30pm & 6pm Tickets: www. 



Coldingham Priory , Coldingham, TD14 5PE; 11am- 

3pm (Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of 

donated books raising funds for local projects. All 



‘CONVERSATIONS IN WOOD’ AT 

MARCHMONT 

Marchmont House, Greenlaw, TD10 6YL; Main 

event Sat 3rd August. Special tours & film 

screenings on Sun 4th & Mon 5th Prior bookings: 

www.marchmonthouse.com 

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 


BERWICKSHIRE COUNTY SHOW 

Mainsgate Park, Duns; 8am - 5pm. Adults £8, 

children £2, seniors £3. Livestock, trade stands, 

displays and more! 

DUMFRIES SHOW 

The Showfield, Dumfries, DG2 7LU; 9am. Adults 

£12 (advance); £15 (on gate); Unaccompanied 

children £2; Accompanied children uo to 16yrs free; 

OAPs £10. Animal classes, trade stands, craft tent, 

food festival - something for everyone 

01461 201199 

POP-UP MARKET 





COCKBURNSPATH ART SHOW 

Cockburnspath Church Hall, Cockburnspath, TD13; 

10am - 7pm. Free; entry by donation. Varied, high 

quality art by local artists, prices to suit all. Craft 

stalls too, and teas/coffees and home bakes. 

SELF-LED VICTORIAN TRAIL 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. To celebrate 

the House being open discover some other Victorian 

areas of the Estate and grounds on a self-led trail 

01750 22204 






ST ABBS GALA AND FAMILY FUNDAY 

12pm - 4pm. Fundraiser and great day out. 

Everyone welcome 01890 771 365 

Dumfries 

Agricultural Show 

Saturday 3 rd August; 9am 

The Showfield, Park Farm, Dumfries 

animal classes ~ trade stands ~ craft tent 

food festival ~ something for everyone! 

T: 01461 201199 www.dumfriesshow.co.uk 

01750 725480 


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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 

COLDSTREAM CIVIC WEEK ACTIVITIES 

(4th-10th)The Community Centre is a busy hub 

during Civic Week with art & handicraft exhibition, 

receptions & coffees 01890 883332 


MARCHMONT 



screenings on Sun 4th & Mon 5th Prior bookings: 

www.marchmonthouse.com 

COCKBURNSPATH ART SHOW 

Cockburnspath Church Hall, Cockburnspath, TD13; 

10am - 7pm. Free; entry by donation. Varied, high 

quality art by local artists, prices to suit all. Craft 

stalls too, and teas/coffees and home bakes. 

ARCHERY AT BOWHILL 


5ET; 11am - 3pm. From £3. Come along and try 

archery with Barons Folly Archers. Suitable for ages 

6+. 01750 22204 

.... FOR ALL YOUR 

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Beauty, hair and much more 

Now offering Laser Hair Reduction 

Call: 01578 722 727 

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SELF-LED VICTORIAN TRAIL 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. To celebrate 

the House being open discover some other Victorian 

areas of the Estate and grounds on a self-led trail 

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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION & GALLERY 

OPENING 

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; ‘Theoretical 

Sharpness’ . Featuring works by the 14th Earl of 

Lauderdale & Sam Cornwell. 5th-8th: 10am-6pm 


11am - 1:30pm. Adults £3, Children £2 (meet 

outside Eyemouth Leisure Centre at 11:00). 

Discover the amazing marine organisms living 

on the Berwickshire rocky shore with the VMR’s 

Marine Ranger For more information: 01890 

752509 or email: rangervmr@gmail.com 






01896 822486 






MONDAY, AUGUST 5 


MARCHMONT 



screenings on Sun 4th & Mon 5th 

Prior bookings: www.marchmonthouse.com 

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 

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC 


5ET; 11:30am - 1pm. £3.50 per child. If you 

go down to the woods today you’re in for a big 

surprise! Join us for a Teddy Bears picnic with 

games and fun! 01750 22204 

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 822823 


TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 


OPENING 




FOOD INTOLERANCE TEST-TIRED/WINDY/ 

MOODY? 


6pm. Foggy Brained, Joint Pain? To Increase clarity, 

energy, digestion, & feel better - get in touch to book 

your session. 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

POP-UP MARKET 





entry 07970 697433 


11am - 1:30pm. Adults £3, Children £2 (meet at 

beach slip way outside Eyemouth Leisure Centre). 











RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT ST ABBS 

The Quayside, St Abbs; 7:30pm - 8:30pm. We 

dance some traditional Morris dances, although we 

are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ 

style. 01890 818073 

FORGET ME NOT CAFE 

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 

10am - 12pm. A place for people living with 

dementia and their carers to get together for a 

cuppa and a chat. All welcome 01573 400324 





historical moments at Melrose. All welcome 01896 

822486 

POP-UP MARKET 
















01750 22204 

CLYDEBUILT PUPPET THEATRE: THREE 

BEARS 


5ET; 3pm. Tickets: £8 Adults, £6 Children, Family 

(2+2) £25.. The metal world of Goldilocks meets 

the lovely natural wooden world of 3 BEARS – the 

result, a very sticky adventure! Tickets: www. 



WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 


Coldingham Priory , Coldingham, TD14 5PE; 2pm- 

4pm. (Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of 




OPENING 






OPENING 




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on 01750 778 704/07773 634 884 













OPEN AIR THEATRE: THE SECRET GARDEN 

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; 7pm. Adult 

£16, Child £11, Family (2+2) £46. Relive this tale 

of secrecy and curiosity - this enchanting story is 

loved by children and adults alike. Tickets: www. 









welcome. 




4pm(Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of 

donated books raising funds for local projects. 










historical moments at Melrose. All welcome 01896 

822486 
















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HILL RACE 

Sorbietrees Farm, Newcastleton, TD9 0TL; Holm 

Show in conjunction with Teviotdale Harriers. 

2km fun run - 12.30pm; 6km walk; 6km - 1pm; 

Registration: pauline@borderguitars.co.uk 


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BUSTER KEATON IN THE GENERAL 

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

9:30pm. £6.50 (Under 16s £3.50). The classic silent 

movie where Buster Keaton, as Johnny Gray, saves 

the Confederate Army - and the Girl. 01361 810759 


POP-UP MARKET 





CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT WEEKEND 

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 10am - 4pm. 

Adult £9.50, Child £5, Concession £8.50, Family 

£25 (2+3) (+ booking fees). The oldest re-enactment 

society, the Sealed Knot, brings to life the history of 

Scotland’s involvement in the Civil Wars Tickets: 


SPITTAL SEASIDE FESTIVAL 

Spittal Promenade, Spittal, TD15; 11am - 8pm. 

Free entry. Music, Arts & Crafts. Children’s and 

street entertainment and a beach artist. A fun filled 

weekend for all the family. 07752 403409 

SPITTAL SEASIDE, 

MUSIC, ARTS & CRAFTS 

FESTIVAL 

Sat 10 th and 

Sun 11 th August 

‘AGE OF THE WEST’ - EQUESTRIAN 

THEATRE 

Woodside Plant Centre and Birdhouse Tearoom, 

Jedburgh, TD8 6TU; 7pm. Adults: £18; Children £12, 

Family £50. Family show from Les Amis Donno. 

Gates open 6.30pm; delicious summer buffet 

included Booking essential 01835 830315 

RACE MEETING AND LIVE MUSIC 

The Gala Rig Racecourse, Selkirk, TD7 4PZ; 2pm. 

Adults £6, Under 16s free. Horse racing, food stalls, 

bouncy castle, beer tent and live music. 

Berwick Upon Tweed 

RESTORES YOUTHFUL VIGOR 

www.spittalisgreat.co.uk 

THE GALA RIG 

Selkirk Flapping Association 

R A C E M E E T I N G 

AT THE GALA RIG, SELKIRK 

t h 

S a t u r d a y 1 0 A u g u s t 

First Race 2pm Horse Race Entry enquiries: 

Stuart Hogarth 07734697008 

FOOD STALLS • BOUNCY CASTLE • LICENSED BEER TENT • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 


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CHARITY GOLF COMPETITION 

Duns golf Club, Duns, TD11 3NR; £80/team - 

All proceeds towards local community projects 

and charities. Rotary Club of Duns Charity Golf 

Competition - Teams of 4 (any combination), 

stableford format To enter: 01361 882277 






01896 822486 

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT WEEKEND 

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 10am - 4pm. 

Adult £9.50, Child £5, Concession £8.50, Family 

£25 (2+3) (+ booking fees). The oldest re-enactment 

society, the Sealed Knot, brings to life the history of 

Scotland’s involvement in the Civil Wars Tickets: 


SNAP HAPPY COMPETITION 


5ET; 10am - 4pm. Enter our fun family photography 

competition. With 3 different categories and fun little 

prizes for the winners 01750 22204 

SPITTAL SEASIDE FESTIVAL 

Spittal Promenade, Spittal, TD15; 11am - 8pm. 

Free entry. Music, Arts & Crafts. Children’s and 

street entertainment and a beach artist. A fun filled 

weekend for all the family. 07752 403409 


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All welcome 

BOWHILL BIODIVERSITY DAY 


5ET; 11am - 3pm. Join us for a day celebrating the 

biodiversity on the estate in fun ways. From worm 

charming to pond dipping… 01750 22204 


HOT STONE FUSION: INDULGE YOURSELF 


6pm. Winter Wonder Warming! Hot Stone Fusion, 

the Ultimate for heat & massage, deep, slow, 

rhythmic unwinding. 

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

POP-UP MARKET 





entry 07970 697433 







RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT 

LINDISFARNE 

Holy Island, Lindisfarne, TD15 2SE; 7:30pm - 











BUSINESS START UP: FINANCE 


- 1pm. This workshop aims to give an introduction to 

the role of finance in business 01835 818 315 

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOLK MUSIC 

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 8pm. All 

welcome 01890 840408 


01750 725480

HERBACEOUS BORDERS WITH ANDREW 

SIMMONS 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; 10:30am - 1pm. £30 

includes refreshments, light lunch. This inspiring 

workshop will focus on the colour themes of the 

herbaceous borders at Floors Castle. 

01573 223 333 






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SOUTER QUILTERS 

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

Membership £30, visitors £5. This is an informal 

sewing night for members to meet during the 

summer. 07521 767666 

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA 

CHORUS 

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, 

TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Come along and try 

our four part harmony, no auditions and meet new 

friends, all welcome. 0771 069 9619. 

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS) 

7pm - 9pm. Evening walk near Abbey St Bathans 

through mixed habitat. Meet at car park grid at ref 

NT762619. Wear stout footwear. 01289 308515 








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SIR WALTER’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; Family fun 

for all! Visit www.scottsabbotsford.com for more 

details 01896 752043 


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Coldingham Bay, Coldingham; 10:30am - 1pm. 

Adults £3, Children £2. Discover the amazing 

marine organisms living on Coldingham’s rocky 

shore with the VMR’s Marine Ranger For 








01896 822486 

Call 01750 7250 to advertise 





01573 228769 


OPEN DAY AT BISLEY 

Bisley at Braidwood, Selkirk, TD7 4QD; 9:30am 

- 5pm. Free entry, some surcharges may appl. 

Open day, family friendly, no shooting experience 

required, gun demonstrations. New shooters 

welcome! 


01750 725480

DOGS ALLOWED 

Arniston House, Gorebridge, EH23 4RY; 10am - 

4pm. Come along with your canine companions and 

have a great family day out! Games & activities for 

dogs and their people! 01875 830515 

PEEBLES SHOW 

Nether Horsburgh Farm, Peebles, EH44 6RE; 9am 

- 6pm. Adult £12, Concs £8, Under 5 free. Family 

(2 Adult, 3 Children) £35. Fun for the whole family, 

over 100 tradestands, livestock and equestrian 

competition 07837 373790 


Peeblesshire Agricultural Society’s 

ANNUAL SHOW 

Saturday 17 th August: 9am-6pm 

Nether Horsburgh Farm 

Cardrona, Peebles EH44 6RE 

Agricultural Show 

livestock and equestrian competitions 

wide range of tradestands 

fun for all the family 

www.peebles-show.co.uk 

17 th & 18 th 

AUGUST 

2019 

mance 

s 

ore the 

t 

Dogs ALLOWED! 

Saturday, 17 th August 2019 

10am to 4pm 

Join us as we celebrate all things wonderful about our canine 

friends! Come along for a fun, family day out and get lots of 

great ideas and goodies for your dog. 

✓ Enjoy demonstrations by service dogs and dog trainers 

✓ Visit our Vet-Check station for great advice 

✓ Let your dog take part in different types of activities 

✓ Games and MOD Obstacle Course for kids of all ages 

✓ Craft stalls and lots of handmade products 

✓ Woodfired Pizza, Fish & Chips, Ice Cream and other great 

street food vendors 

✓ Dogs Allowed Pet Parade 

For an exhibitor pack please email: 

kimberly@arniston-house.co.uk 

To book tickets for these or any other events visit the Arniston 

House website at www.arnistonhouse.com 

For more information about upcoming events, tours, booking 

holiday cottage accommodation or holding an event at Arniston 

House, please email us on info@arniston-house.co.uk or call 

the Estate office on 01875830515. 

A TRUE CELEBRATION OF 

RURAL LIFE & BRILLIANT DAY OUT 

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 

Food & 

Drink 

• OVER 200 EXHIBITORS 

• SPORTING VILLAGE 

• FOOD HALL & COOKING DEMOS 

• CRAFT MARQUEE 

• A PACKED PROGRAMME 

OF ENTERTAINMENT 

• FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 

Craft 

Field 

Sports 

Dogs 

Family 

Fun 

in association with: 

ONSITE 

CAMPING 

AVAILABLE 

Official charity 

partner: 

DRUMLANRIG CASTLE & COUNTRY ESTATE 

THORNHILL DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY DG3 4AQ 

T: 01848 331 555 | E: info@drumlanrigcastle.co.uk 

www.gallowaycountryfair.co.uk 


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GALLOWAY COUNTRY FAIR 

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Thornhill, 

DG3 4AQ; 10am - 5pm. Experience a true 

celebration of rural life & brilliant day out for the 

whole family! 01848 331 555 







OPEN DAY - BORDERS PET RESCUE 

Borders Pet Rescue, Earlston, TD4 6DJ; 11am - 

3pm. There will be a variety of stalls, a fun mini dog 

show as well as the opportunity to look around the 

centre 01896 849090 

FAMILY CHESS & CONNECT4 TOURAMENT 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. Inspired by 

out Giant courtyard games? Enter our family chess 

and Connect4 tournaments. 01750 22204 


SANCTUARY 




shop 01835 823468 

HOLM SHOW SUPPER DANCE 

Newcastleton Village Hall, Newcastleton, TD9 

0QD; 7:30pm. £12 includes supper. Music from Ian 

Anderson, raffle, bring your own bottle Tickets: 

01387 808789 


SANCTUARY 




shop 01835 823468 

FLOWERS FROM THE FARM 

Cherrytrees, Yetholm, TD5 8BY; 2pm - 5pm. £5, 

children free. Proceeds to Cheviot Churches and 

Help Refugees. Cherrytrees Cutting Garden will be 

open with tours throughout the afternoon . 

01573 420231 







CHRISTINE KYDD IN CONCERT 

Church of Scotland, Innerleithen, EH44 6HN; 

2:30pm - 4:30pm. Tickets £8 can be reserved by 

phone or on door. ‘A glorious singer and great fun’ 

with support from Turas, the Borders Gaelic Singing 

Group and Folksters. 07914 166285 

ACOUSTIC DUO :THE BOYDS 

The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; 4pm. £12. The 

Boyds perform their show of all the best of 

The Fab Four and The Eagles Tickets: www. 




10am - 1pm. Adults £3, Children £2 (meet outside 

Eyemouth Leisure Centre at 10am). Discover 

the amazing marine organisms living on the 

Berwickshire rocky shore with the VMR’s Marine 




GALLOWAY COUNTRY FAIR 

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Thornhill, 

DG3 4AQ; 10am - 5pm. Experience a true 

celebration of rural life & brilliant day out for the 

whole family! 01848 331 555 






01896 822486 

BOWHILL BOOK SWAP 


5ET; 12pm - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. Are you a 

book worm? Now is your chance to swap books with 

likeminded readers. 01750 22204 


01750 725480

THREE BRETHREN U3A SUMMER GARDEN 

PARTY 

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 2pm. 

Summer Garden Party - members should get tickets 

from the Treasurer (£10 each) Afternoon tea and 

quiz. 01896 823493 

SOW – SEEDS OF WELLNESS + FREE GIFT 

The Healthy Life Centre, Edinburgh, EH3 9AL; 

5:45pm - 7:30pm. £10. Talk & demo: how 

Kinesiology speaks with muscles finding imbalance 

in your body and what is required to restore 

balance. 01750 778 704/07773 634 884 


MENOPAUSE - WHEN THE HEAT IS ON 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; If 

Menopause Symptoms affect you - flushes, anxiety, 

dry skin, sex drive dip, or you want to feel normal 

again? 01750 778 704/07773 634 884 

POP-UP MARKET 





entry 07970 697433 







POP-UP MARKET 
















01750 22204 

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA 

CHORUS 

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, 

TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Come along and try 

our four part harmony, no auditions and meet new 

friends, all welcome. 0771 069 9619 

Your dogs deserve 

a holiday too! 








BUSINESS START UP: BUSINESS PLANNING 


- 1pm. This workshop shows you how to create a 

robust business plan 01835 818 315 






01896 822486 

at 

Nnerum 

Boarding Kennels 

Call John on: 

077630 62571 

Near Lauder TD2 6PQ 


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DOMINO TOURNAMENT 

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 8pm. Cash 

prize for the winner - all welcome 01890 840408 


DIGITALBOOST: PRODUCING ENGAGING 

CONTENT 


1pm. This workshop will help you understand what 

kind of content customers need, and how you can 

source it. 01835 818 315 

POP-UP MARKET 









Raise Vitality, Clarity & Balance? Call Rosemary 

on 01750 778 704/07773 634 884 







LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR 

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

Rehearsals £3 per week (annual membership 

£15). If you love to sing please come and join this 

enthusiastic and friendly choir. No auditions and no 

need to read music. 07733 448110 

QUIZ NIGHT 

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 8pm. £2pp for 

teams up to 6 people. All welcome. Cash prize of 

half the money and the other half goes to a charity 

chosen by winning team 01890 840408 





welcome. 


















01896 822486 









St Andrew’s Church 

Belmont Place, Kelso TD5 7JB 

SUMMER SALE 

Saturday 24 th August 

Grand opening at 9.15am 

Great selection of stalls & fun for children 

GRAND RAFFLE DRAWN AT 12 NOON 

(in church if wet) Charity No: SC006302 











01573 228769 


01750 725480


BORDER RAIL 2019 

Auld Baths, Hawick, TD9 7DP; Saturday 10am-5pm; 

Sunday 10am-4pm. Adults £4, children £2, OAP £3. 

Working layouts, second hand stall, refreshments, 

trade stalls - a great show for all the family. 






SUMMER SALE 

St Andrew’s Church, Kelso; 9:15am - 12:15pm. 

Something for everyone - Children’s Activities, 

interesting stalls including deli, crafts, plants and 

more 01573 224163 

YOUNG SHOTS DAY 

Bisley at Braidwood, Selkirk, TD7 4QD; 11am. £40. 

Price includes clays, cartirdges, tuition, gun hire, all 

safety equipment and a light lunch (10-17yrs) To 

book: 01835 870280 

GUIDED TOUR OF MARCHMONT HOUSE 

Marchmont House, Greenlaw, TD10 6YL; 2pm 

- 4pm. The house contains some of the finest 

Georgian and Arts & Crafts interiors in Scotland. 

Fascinating and informal tour 01361 866080 


SANCTUARY 



day out. 01835 823468 


POP-UP MARKET 

Crookham Village Hall, Cornhill-on-Tweed , TD12 

4TB ; 10am - 3pm. Coffee morning and light 

refreshments with stalls selling locally made crafts, 

gifts & more. Featuring St. Abbs Market 

07970 697433 

BEYOND BORDERS INTERNATIONAL 

FESTIVAL 

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 10am 

- 6pm. Internationally renowned broadcasters, 

writers, thinkers, artists, diplomats & politicians 

meet to talk & exchange ideas www. 

beyondbordersscotland.com or 

0131 290 2686 

POP-UP EVENT 

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU; 11am 

- 3pm. Come along and learn some new and 

interesting facts - drop-in, all ages welcome 

01721 760254 

NATURE TRAIL 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. Discover a 

new trail for 2019 – the Bowhill Nature Trail, open 

for this weekend only. 01750 22204 


BEYOND BORDERS INTERNATIONAL 

FESTIVAL 


6pm. Internationally renowned broadcasters, writers, 

thinkers, artists, diplomats & politicians meet to talk 

& exchange ideas. For more info: 0131 290 2686 

www.beyondbordersscotland.com 

Beyond Borders 

International Festival 

24-25 August 2019 

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW 

SEASONAL MARKET 

High Street, Jedburgh 

Sunday 25 th August 

11am - 2pm 

30+ stalls ~ Traffic Free ~ Shops Open 

Celebrating 

10 years of debate, 

literature, music & art 

Tickets available now 

Programme & Box Office: 

0131 290 2686 

www.beyondbordersscotland.com 


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BORDER RAIL 2019 

Auld Baths, Hawick, TD9 7DP; Saturday 10am-5pm; 

Sunday 10am-4pm. Adults £4, children £2, OAP £3. 

Working layouts, second hand stall, refreshments, 

trade stalls - a great show for all the family. 

STEVE HISLOP (HIZZY) MEMORIAL RUN 

Bikes leave from Denholm at 10am - circular 134 

mile route arriving back around 3.10pm. details: 

01450 870221 or tboliver@btconnect.com 

JEDBURGH SEASONAL MARKET 

11am - 2pm. In the High Street. Over 30 stalls plus 

shops will be open too 07765 246 124 

NATURE TRAIL 


5ET; 11am - 4pm. Entry to the Estate. Discover a 

new trail for 2019 – the Bowhill Nature Trail, open 

for this weekend only. 01750 22204 

FLOORS CASTLE MASSED PIPE BAND DAY 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; Event admission 

of £10 per adult, £5 per child. includes access to 

Gardens and Grounds. Spectacular Pipe Bands 

from across the Scottish Borders, music & dance 

performances, children’s entertainment & more! 

01573 223 333 


SANCTUARY 


See Saturday for details. 01835 823468 







MAXTON DUCK RACE 

Maxton Village Hall, Maxton, Nr St Boswells, TD6 

0RL; 2pm. £2 per duck . Ducks available on the day. 

Teas and homebaking in Village Hall after the race. 

All welcome. 01835 823 595 

EDINBURGH GILBERT AND SULLIVAN 

CONCERT 

Yetholm Parish Church, Kirk Yetholm; 2:30pm - 

4pm. £5. An afternoon concert in Yetholm Church of 

Gilbert and Sullivan works. 01573 420231 


SHEEP TALES AT THE GLENDALE SHOW 

Glendale Showground, Wooler, NE71 6QX ; 9am - 

5pm. Unique high quality wool products, handmade 

goods and Heritage Exhibition in The Countryside 

Marquee. 0778 676 5264 

PRAM-BLE 


5ET; 10am - 11:30am. £3.50. Join us for a pram 

friendly walk around Bowhill followed with tea and 

scones 01750 22204 





All welcome 






01896 822486 

Always make sure events are still on 

before embarking on a long journey 


01750 725480

POP-UP MARKET 




www.st-abbs-market.com Free entry 07970 697433 

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT LOW 

NEWTON 

The Ship Inn, Low Newton-by-the-sea, NE66 3EL; 

7:30pm - 8:30pm. We dance some traditional Morris 

dances, although we are mainly developing our own 



POP-UP MARKET 





entry 07970 697433 














11am - 3pm. See Monday for details. 

01896 822486 

POP-UP MARKET 
















01750 22204 


DIGITALBOOST: TWITTER HOOTSUITE 


1pm. Free. Develop your social media strategy and 

gain deeper understanding of where Twitter fits in 

01835 818 315 

POP-UP MARKET 











01750 778 704/07773 634 884 







ASPECTS OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING 

Conference Rooms, YHA Berwick, Berwick, TD15 

1HJ; 7pm. Organised by ‘Sea the Change’ - all 

welcome More info and booking: 01289 303254 

Synton Mains Cottages 

Ashkirk, Selkirk TD7 4PA 

Clean, warm & very comfortable 

2 cottages comprising 

3 double bedrooms and spacious 

open-plan area/kitchen 

Free wifi ~ dog friendly 

T: 07974 706 194 

www.syntonmains.com 



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LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR 

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

Rehearsals £3 per week (annual membership 

£15). If you love to sing please come and join this 

enthusiastic and friendly choir. No auditions and no 

need to read music. 07733 448110 

RESTORATION CAFÉ’S EXCLUSIVE STEAK 

NIGHT 

Dalkeith Country Park EH22 1ST. 6pm - 11pm. 

Restoration Café is opening exclusively for this 

event, back by popular demand! 

0131 322 2572 








welcome. 








D-CAFE 

Cafe U, Kelso, TD5 7DS; 10am - 11:30am. A chance 

for people and their family & friends to meet in an 

informal & relaxed setting for a chat, cuppa & peer 

support 0788 418 7962 











01896 822486 







Ettrick School, Selkirk, TD7 5JA; 2pm - 5pm. 





Printed by Scott & Paterson Ltd. (Hawick) Tel: 01450 372773 





01573 228769 






HOLM SHOW 

Showfield, Newcastleton, TD9 ; Admission £7, 

Concs £4, under 16 £2, Car parking £2 . Animal 

classses, demonstrations, children’s pet show, trade 

stands, BBQ and evening entertainment from 3 

River City 01387 808 789 

Liddesdale Agricultural Society’s 125th 

‘HOLM’ SHOW 

To be held at Newcastleton on 

Saturday, 31st August 2019 

£3,500 IN PRIZES 

Sheep • Goats • Ponies • Dogs • Children’s Pets • Poultry 

Flowers • Vegetables • Home Baking • Industrial • Craft Tent 

Walking Sticks • Photographs • Vintage Machinery 

8 stone/15yrs Wrestling Championship 

Wrestling (Under C. & W. Rules) 

Entertainment including 

Children’s Sports • Terrier Races • Tug of War • Fun Fair 

Barony Basset Hounds • Copshaw Calamity • Fire Engine 

Dog Hoopla • Pitch and Putt • Annan Brass Band 

Ferret Roulette • and many more 

Late afternoon BBQ 

Evening Entertainment 

3:River City, doors open 7pm, £10 per ticket 

www.holmshow.com 

Admission: 

Adult £7.00, Concessions £4.00, Junior (under 16) £2.00 ,Car Park £2.00 

01750 725480

TRADITIONAL KNITTING WORKSHOPS IN 

WOOLER 

10am - 3:30pm. £35. Make a pair of children’s socks 

with Mavis in this month’s workshop. One of a series 

of monthly workshops. 01668 281884 

ANTIQUES, VINTAGE & COLLECTORS FAIR 

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB; 

10am - 4pm. Saturday: £5, Sunday: £4. Up to 200 

exhibitors offering a wide range of antiques, vintage 

and retro items. 01636 676531 


SANCTUARY 




shop 01835 823468 

Kelso folk festival 

6th - 8th September 

A weekend of traditional music concerts, 

sessions & workshops featuring: 

Viper Swing 

Fara 

Hannah 

Rarity 

Old Blind Dogs 

Seamie O’Dowd/Rae & Turnbull/ Dowally 

Edinburgh Antiques, 

Vintage & Collectors Fair 

Up to 200 exhibitors offer a wide range of 

antiques, vintage & retro items. 

Courtesy bus Waterloo Place (opposite the Apex 

Waterloo Hotel) in Edinburgh city centre - see 

website for details. 

Sat 31st Aug to 

Sun 1st September 

Cash only entrance: 

Saturday: 8.15am (early entry) - £6 

Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm - £5 

Sunday: 10am - 4.00pm - £4 

Royal Highland Centre - £5 per vehicle 

parking charge will apply. 

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, EH28 8NB 

Tel: 01636 676531 

www.b2bevents.info 

Have you been struggling 

since the loss of your loved one? 

Come and join with others who have also 

experienced life-changing loss through 

bereavement at our Living with Loss Retreat 

Led by Abi May - Christian author, 

bereaved mother, retreat leader & educator 

10 th - 12 th September 

Whitchester Christian Centre 

Hawick ~ Tel: 01450 377477 

August/September Events 

Information at www.kelsofolkfest.org 

Tickets from www.borderevents.com 

Sponsored by the Fallago Environmental Fund 

Borders Youth Theatre runs weekly 

term-time drama workshops in Kelso, 

Melrose, Duns, Selkirk, Jedburgh and 

Galashiels. For more information call 

07392 824301 or 

visit www.bordersyouththeatre.scot 

99 th Yarrow Show 

Saturday 14 th September 

8.30am-4.30pm 

Horses, sheep, alpacas, pets, 

craft/shopping marquee, 

industrial categories, refreshments & more 

Adults £8, concs £5, school children free 

Carterhaugh, Bowhill, Selkirk 

www.yarrowshow.com 


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Discount Card 

ATTRACTIONS 

Abbotsford House, Melrose 

10% off branded Abbotsford merchandise 

in the gift shop 

www.scottsabbotsford.com 

Tel: 01896 752043 

Beirhope Alpacas 

Throughout July & August trek for two - 

£30. 

www.beirhope.co.uk 

Tel: 01573 440631 

Bowhill House & Country Estate, 

Nr Selkirk 

Soft play and a hot drink after 2pm for 

£3.75 

www.bowhill.co.uk 

Tel: 01750 22204 

Ford & Etal Estate 

Lady Waterford Hall & Heatherslaw 

Cornmill - 10% off normal admission price. 

www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

Tel: 01890 820338 

Golden Gate Boat Trips 

Save £1 per person on any cruise 

pre-booked. 

Seahouses Harbour, Seahouses 

Tel: 07904 800 590 

The National Mining Museum, 

Newtongrange 

£1 off per paying adult, kids go free! 

www.nationalminingmuseum.com 

Tel: 0131 663 7519 

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Discount Card 

accepted here 

Tel: 01750 725480 E: info@borderevents.com 

EATING OUT 

Buccleuch Arms St Boswells 

10% off food bill 

www.buccleucharmshotel.co.uk 

Tel: 01835 822243 

Denholm Meet 

10% discount - Friday & Saturday evenings 

www.denholmmeet.com 

Tel: 01450 870999 

Jammy Coo, Lilliesleaf 

Free regular coffee or tea with a main meal 

(one per person) 

www.jammycoo.co.uk 

Tel: 01835 870537 

Monte Cassino, Melrose 

10% discount Tuesday - Thursday 

www.montecassinomelrose.co.uk 

Tel: 01896 820082 

Quins, Galashiels 

Free tea or coffee when dining after 7pm. 

www.quinsofgalashiels.co.uk 

Tel: 01896 757004 

The Black Bull, Etal 

Free tea or coffee with 2 course meal and 

free Ice Cream for kids 

www.theblackbulletal.co.uk 

Tel: 01890 820200 

The Border Hotel, Kirk Yetholm 

10% off food Monday-Thursday (not 

including drinks) 

www.borderhotel.co.uk 

Tel: 01573 420237 

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk 

Complimentary bottle of house wine per 

table when having 2 courses. 

1 Ettrick Terrace 

Tel: 01750 725501 

The Lodge at Carfraemill, Nr Lauder 

10% of food Monday-Friday. 

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 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk 

Book & pay for your 12 week Lbs & Ozs 

Programme (starting July and receive your 

£20 gift/book voucher 

39 Tower StreetTel: 01750 778 704 

RETAIL 

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 

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 

BORDER BUNNETS 

Hatfest 7th-14th September 

Souter Stormers of Selkirk are looking for 

entries for a first-time national competition 

and exhibition of hand-knitted and crocheted 

hats. Auction of prizewinner’s hats wil be 

held on Saturday, 14 th Sept at the Haining in 

selkirk with TV celebrity and auctioneer Anita 

Manning 

Email: borderbunnets@gmail.com 

for entry forms and more details 

Discount Card 

Get your kilt on! 

Join Team Marie Curie 

at the Kiltwalk 

Dundee 18 th August 

Edinburgh 15 th September 

Choice of three distances 

Every step you take helps us to provide end of life care 

Call Maureen: 0791 755 8654 

E: maureen.stevenson@mariecurie.org.uk 

or sign up at www.mariecurie.org.uk/kiltwalk 

Reg. Charity No. SCO 38731 & 207994 


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Business 

Graeme Richardson 

• Painter & Decorator • 

For Professional Advice and Service 

Tel: 01750 720069 • Mobile: 07977 564 737 

www.richardsondecor.co.uk 

Turnbull’s Shoe Repairs 

SHOE REPAIRS • KEYCUTTING • ENGRAVING • LEATHERWORK 

Watches, purses and handbags for sale 

Open: Monday - Saturday 

High Street, Selkirk T: 01750 23337 

DISPLAY CENTRE: Currie Road Galashiels TD1 2BP 

FREEPHONE: 0800 220 415 

WEBSITE: mitchellglass.co.uk 

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store-age.org.uk 

for storage 

Low Price for A1 Service 

Domestic 

Documents 

Light Commercial 

Long or Short Stay 

CCTV ~ Own Key 

Safe ~ Waterproof 

Indoors or Outdoors 

Limited or Unlimited Access 

24/7/365 

Edinburgh & Borders Area 

Mob: 07788 447773 

E: tomdouglas1949@gmail.com 

BERWICK AND BORDERS 

CHERRY PICKER HIRE 

Daily, weekend or long term hire 

Self drive or operator driven 

Contact us on 07789 715572 

www.facebookcom/BerwickandBordersCherryPickers/ 


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 

Rent a Van Man 

Covering Scottish Borders 

Gordon McGlasson 

0770 671 7819 

Long or short term storage available 

 

6 Abbotsferry Road, 

Tweedbank, 

Galashiels TD1 3RX 

Tel: 01896 750445 

JOINERY and 

HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

Ian Simons 

Mobile: 

07932 158731 

A unique catering & flavour 

experience for your event 

burgers, sausages, bacon, 

homemade cakes, traybakes and more! 

Call Jane on 07763 125990 or 01896 849097 

or visit www.moobaa.info 


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