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E & J TaxisYour friendlylocal taxi serviceTel: 01578 722441Mob: 07836 2904671 West MainsLauder TD2 6QR16 Market PlaceLauder TD2 6SRsmall and friendlyB & BOne twin, ensuite, onefurther single bedroomfor price & availabiltycall: 0772 547 254301578 718776Q:What do snowmen wear on their heads?A: Icecaps!BORDERS VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE CLUBBVAC members and friends from the Rolls RoyceEnthusiasts Club took a variety of interesting oldcars along to Thirlestane Castle in August to meetPeter Davison and Christopher Timothy (remember‘All Creatures Great and Small’?) and film a piece fortheir Channel 4 series ‘Great British Car Journeys’. Itwas broadcast last month and is still available online,but hurry, as by the time you read this it will only beavailable for a few more days! Series 2, Episode 3is the one you want. It takes the pair on a run fromEdinburgh to Hadrian’s Wall through some lovelyBorders countryside.Meanwhile, although you don’t see so many of theold cars on the roads through the winter, we’re notidle. Maintenance, repairs and refurbishment keepgoing and of course planning is underway for ournext big show at Thirlestane! More details will beannounced in the spring, but the date for your diaryis Sunday, June 7th.David HunterThe day visitor season at Thirlestane Castle may now beover for another year but the holiday apartments are as busyas ever and available throughout the year.We now have five apartments available and can sleep a totalof 16 people within the castle.We are currently finalising our summer events and hope tohave a number of special events at the castle throughout thesummer including outdoor theatre and of course the BVACClassic Festival of Motoring which will be held on Sunday7th June. We will be announcing our 2020 Events in theNew Year so please follow us on social media to keep up todate with what we have planned. You can also check ourwebsite for news and all our events -www.thirlestanecastle.co.ukWe are always looking for new volunteers to help look afterour vistors at the castle. If you have a few hours spare overthe summer months and would like to offer your time pleaseget in contact. You don’t need to be an expert in history,we have several different roles to suit different interests andskills.We have the Historic Houses Christmas cards for sale whichfeature a beautiful snowy Thirlestane captured by Lauderphotographer Phil Wilkinson (below). Please contact thecastle directly if you are interested in purchasing a pack.We will be selling a selection of Christmas Trees fromThirlestane Castle Caravan Park this winter. If you arelooking to purchase a tree to decorate then these will beavailable shortly with a donation from every sale goingtowards the charity Click Sergent.Thank you to everyone who has supported the castle in 2019.We wish all Lauderdale residents a very Happy Christmasand send good wishes for the New Year ahead.Rhona Jamieson10
Upcoming craftingChristmas Crafts for KidsSunday 8th December 2019, 2-5pmLino cuttingSunday 19th January 2020, 2-4pmBurns Night flower arrangementsThursday 23rd January 2020, 1-2.30pm & 7.30-9pmWet feltingThursday 30th January 2020,12.30-2.30pmOrigami heart buntingSunday 9th February 2020, 12-2pmBookbindingThursday 13th February 2020, 11.30-2.30pmGive the giftof creativityVouchers makeideal presents!At Birkhill House is anewly established animalassisted activity/therapyventure at Birkenside, nearEarlston, which also offersan array of modern andtraditional craftingopportunities. The focus atBirkhill House is onwellness and mindfulness –taking a moment out to becompassionate and nurturethe creative side in all of us.On the horizon: hat making, willow weaving, fleecedyeing & spinning, needle felting, marbling, stainedglass and more!Support/recovery groups & individuals looking todo their talking therapy amongst the animals atBirkhill House or counsellors & group leadersseeking to incorporate animal assistedactivities/therapy into their existing practiceshould contact Lara Armitage on 07779 339 653.Lara also offers a 'Reading with Ragdoll Cats'programme for dyslexic and reluctant readers. Seethe website for further details.www.atbirkhillhouse.co.ukThe building is now complete and the pizza oven has beentried and tested and passed!Keep up to date with everything that’s happening atWooplaw Community Woodland by visiting our Facebookpage.Q: Which part of a clock is always old?A: The second hand!Q: What is the Spotty Dog’s favourite carol?A: Bark the Herald Angels!MEADOWBURN B&B19 Edinburgh RoadLauder TD2 6TWpampearson2005@yahoo.co.uk01578 71805807974 40050211the spotty dogdelicatessen & fine foodslight lunches [ home baking [ speciality cheesebespoke hampers [ great coffee [ wineWishing all our customers Open 7 daysa Merry Christmas East High Streetand Happy New Year Lauder TD2 6SSTel: 01578 722095 www.thespottydog.co.uk
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