BE104 Magazine online version

borderevents

where to go things to do places to see

Established 2002

January - February 2020

Free

The events and information magazine

for in and around the Borders

www.borderevents.com

Introduction

A new year, in fact a leap year and a new decade

and now that new diary needs filled up fast!

Fancy taking up a new hobby or getting fit and

healthy this year then we have a great selection

of classes for you to attend. Browse through

the following pages to find out what is going on,

where and when!

Have you made the decision to launch your new

business or organise an event in 2020, then

now is the time to get in touch - 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.

Follow ‘borderevents’ on facebook, twitter and

instagram and keep up-to-date with everything

happening locally.

Andrew Lang & Lesley J Wilkinson

Front Cover Pictures

1. Skating at Borders Ice Rink, Kelso

2. Burns Suppers throughout the area

3. Tannahill Weavers, Galashiels

4. Scottish Snowdrop Festival

5. All Shook Up, Selkirk Musical Theatre Company

6. Alpaca Treks, Beirhope, Nr kelso

Contents

Page No

Ongoing Events 4 - 7

January Events 8 - 19

February Events 22 - 29

Food & Drink 32 - 35

Discount Card 36 - 37

Business 38 - 39

Future Magazine Deadline Dates

March/April - 3 rd February

May/June - 3 rd April

CONTACT DETAILS

borderevents.com Ltd

2 Heatherlie Park, Selkirk. TD7 5AL

Tel: 01750 725480

E: info@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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Ongoing events

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

Scottish Country Dancing Classes for all ages and abilities

Mondays

Whitsome Village Hall: 7.30pm-9.30pm. 30 September-2 December & 6 January- 9 March

Tuesdays

Paxton Village Hall: 7.30pm – 9.30pm. 1 October-3 December & 7 January-10 March

Wednesdays

Duns Primary School (during term time) 3.45pm-4.30pm Primary 1-3; 4yrs-7rs;

4.15pm-5.15pm Primary 4+; 8yrs+

Eyemouth Community Centre: 7pm-9pm. 2 October-4 December & 8 January-11 March

New Members are always welcome. £2/class

Call 0796 977 0512 for more information

LIPREADING CLASSES – All Free Tel: 07824 904190

Mondays

Kelso Hospital, 10.00am-12 noon

Tuesdays

Chirnside, Southview Church, 10am-12 noon

Earlston, Red Lion Hotel, 10.30am-12.30pm

Jedburgh, Kenmore Hall, 10am-12noon

Thursdays

Eyemouth Community Centre, 10.30am–12.30pm

Hawick Community Hospital, 10am-12 noon and 6pm-8pm

Peebles, Hay Lodge Health Centre, 10am-12noon

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www.borderevents.com 01750 725480

Ongoing Events

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

The Royal Voluntary Service

supports over 55s 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

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

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Ongoing Events

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

www.al-anonuk.org.uk

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. 01450 363626

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


Monday - Earlston Church Hall

5pm: Use or lose - Movement for over 65’s

7pm: Boxing padwork - Full body conditioning

Tuesday - Earlston

5.30pm spinning - 30mins fast fun fat burning

cycling


cycling

Thursday - Earlston


cycling


cycling

For more information

and to book call

Dorthe: 0796 957 0109

ACHIEVE YOUR HEALTHY

WEIGHT IN 2020

APPLE,

PEAR OR

SQUARE

Follow Plan of Real Food &

Lose 20 inches in 20 weeks

or Money Back.

START DATE:

THURSDAY 23 RD JANUARY 12.30PM

CALL ROSEMARY FOR MORE

INFORMATION: 07773 634 884

Ongoing Events

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

with our range of workshops

Why do Business Gateway Scottish Borders

workshops book up so quickly? Yes, they’re free, but

also very valuable, with 95% of attendees giving them

a thumbs up.

You’ll be surprised by the sheer diversity of workshops

and training sessions we provide. From business basics

to sophisticated digital marketing, there’s sure to be a

topic to enhance your skills and build your business

confidence.

See the full range of events on our website and book

your free workshop online.

Business Gateway has played a

pivotal role in helping me to

grow my business.

ThermaFY

Amanda Pickford

Digital Skills

Business Planning

Strategy

Marketing

Bookkeeping

Finance

Connect with us. Visit www.bgateway.com/scottish-borders or call 01835 818315

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January Events

Association of Selkirk Clubs

& Societies Project (ASCS)

presents

Ali Baba

Friday 27 th Dec: 7.15pm

Saturday 28 th Dec:

2pm & 7.15pm

Full of Eastern promise and

‘panto’ fun for all the family!

Tickets £8 & £4

available from

Scott’s Selkirk Shop

18 Market Place,

Selkirk

ONGOING EVENTS

FOR MORE REGULAR - SEE ALSO PAGES

4 - 7

GUIDED MILL TOURS

Johnstons of Elgin, Hawick TD9 8AA; Every hour

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

01450 360549

ONGOING EXHIBITION

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop, Lauder, TD2

6SR; 9am - 5pm. John Bray: Seascapes. Inspired

by the east coast of Scotland (Showing throughout

January & February) 01578 722808

LBS & OZS - LOSE 20 INCHES IN 20 WEEKS

Down to Earth Health, 39 Tower Street, Selkirk TD7

4LR Starts 23rd January. Thursdays: 12.30pm-

1.15pm. Discover how veggie colours affect you.

Choose smart, eat well, lose inches.

Tel: 01750 778 704 or 07773 634 884

BEIRHOPE ALPACAS

Hownam, Nr Kelso. Enjoy a trek in the Cheviot Hills

with one of our friendly alpacas. Booking essential

call: 01573 440 631 www.beirhope.co.uk

POTTERY SESSIONS IN HAWICK

One-off pottery sessions for holiday visitors and

local families. Make something original in a fully

equipped studio. It will be fired and glazed and sent

on to your home.

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6.45pm-9pm

Saturdays: 9.45am-11.30am (kids) & 3.15pm-

4.30pm (families). £25 for one adult; £30 for two

adults. Additional children £5 each.

Call 01450 590 996 to book.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29

FESTIVE ICE SKATING FOR EVERYONE

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; Public ice skating.

2pm-4.30pm 01573 224 774

FUNBOX – CHRISTMAS IN TOY TOWN

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 1pm. £12,

Family £42. Christmas in Toy Town is perfect

holly-jolly silliness for all the family. We may even

need your help on stage too! Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Sunday 29 th December ~ Galashiels

Tickets: 01750 725480

KELSO RACES - FESTIVE FLING

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 10am - 6pm.

£10 - £22. Escape the house during the festive

break - enjoy a day at the races with family &

friends! 01573 221221


MONDAY, DECEMBER 30

FESTIVE ICE SKATING FOR EVERYONE

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; Public ice skating.

2pm-4.30pm 01573 224 774

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31

AULD YEAR’S STEAK NIGHT

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU; 3

course meal with steaks featured for the main

course Call 01750 32242 to book

HOGMANAY GRAND CARNIVAL

Selkirk Rugby Football Club, Selkirk, TD7 5AX;

8pm. £15 + bf for adults. Under 18s Free. Scotland’s

Premier Bag Rockers have come together to bring

in the New Year. Live disco, light supper. Family

Friendly! Tickets: www.borderevents.com

or call 01750 725480

December/January Events

PEEBLES HOGMANAY TORCHLIGHT

PROCESSION

6pm. A magical parade of fire will shimmer its way

through the beautiful streets of Peebles, bringing

warmth and fun!

HOGMANAY FAMILY CEILIDH

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30pm. Adult

£12, Child £8, Family (2&2) £35.. Bring in the New

Year with the Jiginaboot Ceilidh Band: dancing from

8.15pm, ends 12.30am 01361 884 935

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY SPECIAL

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU;

12:30pm - 5pm. Pie and a pint £12.50

Call 01750 32242 to book

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3

CHRISTMAS WITH THE KIMBERLEYS

The Cornucopia Room, Hawick, TD9 9EA; 7:30pm.

£7 at the door. Donation bar. New Year concert of

traditional folk songs from Isobel & Jim Kimberley

01450 379933

QUIZ NIGHT

Quins Restaurant, Galashiels TD1 3AD 8pm.

£10/team. Raising money for Racing Welfare. All

welcome. 01896 757004

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01750 725480 www.borderevents.com

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January Events

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

WINTER WALK

Hawick Museum, Hawick, TD9 7JL; 11am - 1pm.

£5 Age 16+ (includes refreshments). Walk in Wilton

Park looking at the history and the walled garden

along with short tour of new exhibitions at the

Museum 01450 364747

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

ICE SKATING FOR EVERYONE

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

Public skating on Sundays. (Figure Skating

12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774


BUSINESS START UP - BUSINESS PLANNING

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

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

business plan. 01835 825600

BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR

REHEARSALS

Longridge Towers School, Berwick-upon-Tweed,

TD15 2XQ; 6:45pm - 9pm. Weekly rehearsals every

Wednesday. Come and join the fun! 01890 750874

SOUTER QUILTERS

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

membership £30, visitors £5. This is a sewing

evening when members work on individual projects.

07521 767666

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA

CHORUS

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells,

TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. All welcome. Come

along and try our four part harmony One Acchord

Ladies A Cappella Chorus, no auditions and meet

new friends 0771 069 9619

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIRS

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY;

Children £1, Adults free 2 week trial then £50/year

in 3 payments. All welcome. Children’s Community

Choir: 6.15pm-7pm. Gala Water Singers Choir:

7pm-9pm. For all those who love to sing!

01578 730289

HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

LECTURE

Hawick High School, Hawick, TD9 0EG; 7pm - 9pm.

Voluntary collection non-members welcome . Annual

General Meeting followed by an illustrated lecture

entitled “Antiques Roadshow “ by Gerald M. Graham

01450 379848

QUIZ NIGHT

The Plough Hotel, Town Yetholm, TD5 8RF; 8pm.

£1 per person. All welcome, supper provided.

Benefiting Macmillan/Rotary Club 01573 420215

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

KELSO AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB

Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; 10:30am.

“Otters on the River Tweed” Ms Ann Mills. All

welcome. Tea/Coffee from 10am 01573 450293

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS)

Duns Parish Church, Duns, TD11 3DD; 7:30pm

- 9:30pm. £1.50. Illustrated talk by Cameron

Diekonigin, entitled “Fungi- Not Quite What You

Think”, followed by Raffle & Teas. 07792 150 972

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

TRADITIONAL SHETLAND KNITTING

WORKSHOP

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

£12. Recreating vintage Shetland lace knitting -

using patterns from the Unst Heritage Museum

01668 281884


FILM NIGHT - YETHOLM

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

9pm. £6. Red Joan (12A) All welcome

01573 420231

STRING JAM CLUB

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 8pm.

£14. Multi award-winning trad duo Ryan Young

(fiddle) & Jenn Butterworth (guitar) in a sensational

return visit to the club. 07930 872033

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12

KELSO RACES - NEW YEAR MEETING

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 12:20pm. Join

us for the first race meeting of 2020 Gates open at

10:30am First race off at 12:20pm 01573 221221




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14







01578 730289

ARTS SOCIETY BORDERS - LECTURE

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 10:30am - 11:30am.

Visitors welcome £7. Through a Glass Darkly-a

study of glass through the eyes of the artist.

Lecturer Jane Gardiner. Coffee served from 9.45


BUSINESS START UP - FINANCE


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

the role of finance in business. 01835 818315

January Events

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A

Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso, TD5 7EH; 2pm. Tea and

coffee available. Members and visitors welcome.

Speaker: Elaine Thornton-Nicol; Older Peoples’

Champion Scottish Borders Council


REHEARSALS




Gift Vouchers Available

www.elainehendersonatscapastudios.com

01450 590 996 ● eakhenderson@gmail.com


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January Events

THE SNOW QUEEN

Kelso North Church, Kelso, TD5 7JH; 7pm. Tickets

at the door. The Northumberland Theatre Company

perform a production of Hans Christian Andersen’s

acclaimed fairytale The Snow Queen. More info:

www.northumberlandtheatre.co.uk 01573 224154

WALK & BEACH CLEAN - KILLIDRAUGHTS

10:30am - 12:30pm. A walk and beach clean survey.

Meet outside Eyemouth Leisure Centre.

01890 752509

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

GALASHIELS STUDIO CLUB

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

9:30pm. Visitors welcome. £5. (For artists and those

interested in art) Workshop on candle and encaustic

artwork with Jo Raine 01896 820023

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17

CIRCLE DANCING

Old Parish and St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1

3JU; 2pm - 4pm. £4 - Come and join our small

friendly group for gentle movement and chat. A

lovely mix of traditional and new dances & music

from around the world. No previous experience or

partner required 0752 346 6657


BEACH CLEAN - EYEMOUTH

10:30am - 12:30pm. Beach clean & survey. Meet

outside Eyemouth Leisure Centre 01890 752509


CHORUS


TD6 0QX; 1pm - 4pm. All welcome. Come along

and try our four part harmony One Acchord Ladies A

Cappella Chorus, no auditions and meet new friends

0771 069 9619

NOT ANOTHER BURNS SUPPER

Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm, TD5 7PJ;

7:30pm. £17.50. Presented by Ideoms Theatre

Company Tickets: www.borderevents.com or

call 01750 725480


IDEOMS

presents

NOT ANOTHER

BURNS

SUPPER

"refreshingly unconventional..."

featuring

John

Nichol

"quirky,

hilarious

and

authentic"

Hilary

Bell

Jenni

Borthwick

Lucy

Cowan

2020

Dates

for

JANUARY

Sat 18 th - SMAILHOLM

Tel: 01573 460666

Kinsman-Blake Ceramics & Gallery

Sun 26 th - COUNTY HOTEL, Selkirk

07802 349989 / ideoms@vivross.co.uk

Tickets from Scott’s Selkirk Shop,

Market Place, Selkirk

FEBRUARY

Sun 2 nd - The GORDON ARMS

Tel: 01750 82261

admin@thegordonarms.com

Sun 9 th - The HAINING, Selkirk (TBC)

07802 349989 / ideoms@vivross.co.uk

Tickets from Scott’s Selkirk Shop,

Market Place, Selkirk

TICKETS FOR THE HAINING AND

SMAILHOLM ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

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January Events

ETTRICK & LAUDERDALE YOUNG FARMERS

VARIETY CONCERT

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 7:30pm.

£10. Cabaret style seating. Singing, dancing,

quiz. comedy sketches and more! Tickets: www.


MID WINTER PARTY DANCE

Oxton Memorial Hall, Oxton; 7:30pm. Tickets £10

from Oxton Shop. Raffle for MacMillan. Dancing

to Wrong Side Of The Grass, There will be a

supporting set by local Borders’ young musician,

Evie Archenhold




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

THREE BRETHREN U3A MEETING

Gala Rugby Club, Galashiels, TD1 3HE; 2pm.

Tickets for members only £5 from the Treasurer

01578 74063. Oh no not a Burns Supper! A fun

afternoon with food and entertainment

01896 823493

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

MONTHLY CLUB SHOOT

Bisley at Braidwood, Selkirk, TD7 4QD; 10am-

1.30pm. All shoots are held as 100 bird shoots

within the relaxed atmisphere of Bisley.

Call for details and to book 01835 870280

IWT ROTARY CURRY LUNCH

Union Club, Innerleithen, EH44 6QX; 1pm - 5pm.

£10 per Adult, kids eat free. Come join us for our

annual post Christmas curry. We promise not to

have any turkey in sight 0791 218 7988

HAWICK MUSIC CLUB


Members and under 18’s free. Tickets £12. Ross

Wilson – a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of

Scotland. Ross studied classical guitar performance

All welcome.

01750 778 704

39 Tower St, Selkirk TD7 4LR

or visit facebook.com/Healthier.Today

downtoearthhealth.co.uk

CRAFT NIGHT NATTER

Maxton Village Hall, Maxton, Nr St Boswells, TD6

0RL; 7pm - 9pm. £2. Come along and enjoy a cuppa

and chat whilst tackling your knitting, sewing or

other craft project. All Welcome 01835 823595

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21







01578 730289

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING: BLOATED/

TIRED?

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

Foggy Brain, Joint Pain? For clarity, energy, & to feel

better. Begin the New Decade as a New You.

01750 778 704/07773 634 884

Could Food Intolerances

be causing some of Your health issues?

Acid Reflux? Bloating? Constipation?

Diarrhoea? Discomfort? Fuzzy Brain?

Hot Flushes? Tiredness?

Call Rosemary for a chat today:


MELROSE HISTORICAL &

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Ormiston Rooms, Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6

9PN; 7:30pm. Free to Members, £3 to visitors - all

welcome. ‘The Boreray Triangle: Disappearing

Archaeology in the Outer Hebrides’. An illustrated

talk presented by Bill Stephens


CHORUS


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

January Events


BUSINESS START UP - MARKETING

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

10am - 1pm. Free . This workshop aims to help

you identify your customers, understand your

competitors and a marketing strategy

01835 818315


REHEARSALS




SOUTER QUILTERS

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

Annual membership £30, visitors £5. Mini Workshop

delivered by Seonaid Brown and Ann Hardie

‘Pentagon Bowls’ 0752 176 7666



Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; 12.00 for

12.30 Burns Lunch - all welcome 01573 450293

LBS & OZS – LOSE 20 INCHES IN 20 WEEKS

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 12:30pm

- 1:15pm. Apple, Pear, Square: Various bodys have

different food requirements. Uncover your New

Shape in 2020 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

‘HELP MUSICIANS SCOTLAND’ MEETING

Mac Arts Centre, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1

1SP; 5.30pm-7pm. FREE. ‘Help Musicians’ is

hosting an information session on how musicians

in the Scottish Borders can access the charity’s

services and what support is needed in the area.

All welcome. 01896 756852

New season opens on 1st February

Come and enjoy the magic of snowdrops

as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival (25 th Jan - 11 th March)

Autumn

Glory

at Dawyck

Autumn

Glory

at Dawyck

Garden open daily from 10am

Exhibition in the studio gallery: Janet Bone, featuring the

wonder of Botanical themed paintings

Admission charges apply for garden entry, studio gallery entry is free

Garden See website open for guided daily walks from & activities 10am

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

www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck Tel 01721 760254

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)

01750 725480 Scotland (no SC007983)


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January Events




interested in art) Pastel workshop with professional

artist Mary Goulden 01896 820023

SPITTAL BURNS SUPPER NIGHT

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

1QY; 7:30pm. Tickets are £8 each, which includes

the supper. . Traditional Burns Supper night with

readings, songs, pipe music, haggis, neeps and

tatties in memory of the Bard. Tickets: www.



SCOTTISH SNOWDROP FESTIVAL

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU; Come

and enjoy the magic of snowdrops as part of the

Scottish Snowdrop Festival (until 11 March)

01721 760254

SAY GOODBYE TO CLINGFILM

9:30am - 11:30am. £15pp. Say Goodbye to Clingfilm

and make a Beeswax Wrap - Berwick Upon Tweed

Get in touch for further details and to book

your place – info@seathechange.org.uk

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

ICE DISCO

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; 6pm - 8:30pm.

Skating to music - all welcome to join in the fun

01573 224 774

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

HAGGIS SUPPER EVENING

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU; Call to

book and for more details 01750 32242

BEACH CLEAN - COLDINGHAM

10:30am - 12:30pm. Beach clean and survey. Meet

outside Coldingham beach cafe 01890 752509

RSCDS DUNS & DISTRICT MONTHLY DANCE

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30pm - 11:30pm.

£6. Dancing to Neil Hardie and his band - all

welcome 0796 977 0512

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

WALK & BEACH CLEAN - LINKIM SHORE

10:30am - 12:30pm. A walk and beach clean survey.

Meet outside St Vedas hotel, Coldingham

01890 752509




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774


County Hotel, Selkirk; 7pm. £17.50. Presented

by Ideoms Theatre Company Tickets: www.


PUBLIC SKATING

ON SUNDAYS

2.45pm - 5.15pm

ICE DISCOS

6pm - 8.30pm on Saturday

25 th January ~ 22 nd February ~ 21 st March

Always check that events are still on before embarking on a long journey

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01750 725480

25th Anniversary Tour

DOORS 7.30PM / £15 Advance . £19 Door

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borderevents boxoffice

Event listings at a glance - Buy your tickets today for...

29 th December: FAMILY Christmas in Toy Town with Fun Box, Galashiels

31 st December: FAMILY New Year’s Eve Grand Carnival, Selkirk

18 th January: THEATRE Ideoms ‘Not Another Burns Supper’, Smailholm

18 th January: CONCERT Ettrick & Lauderdale Young Farmers Concert, Galashiels

23 rd January: SUPPER Burns Supper, Spittal

26 th January: THEATRE Ideoms ‘Not Another Burns Supper’, Selkirk

9 th February: HEATRE Ideoms ‘Not Another Burns Supper’, Selkirk

20 th February: THEATRE NTL Live Screening: Cyrano de Bergerac, Yetholm

22 nd February: MUSIC The Hut People, Spittal

9 th March: TALK Exploring the mind of a psychopath, Edinburgh

13 th March: MUSIC Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Galashiels

17 th April: TALK The Psychology of Serial Killers, Glasgow

18 th April: MUSIC Fool’s Gold (acoustic duo), Spittal

25 th April: MUSIC Blackmore’s Blood (tribute band), Galashiels

21 st May: THEATRE NTL Live Screening: The Welkin, Yetholm

Use our box office to sell tickets for your next event

call 01750 725480 to find out how

Visit 18 www.borderevents.com (box office tab) for full details & future events

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

KELSO RACES

Kelso Racecourse. Gates open at 11.30am First

race off at 1.15pm Last race off at 4:15pm

01573 221221

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28







01578 730289

HOT STONE FUSION: INDULGE YOURSELF

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

6pm. Winter Wonder Warming! Hot Stone Fusion,

the Ultimate for heat & massage, deep, slow,

rhythmic unwinding.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884


BUSINESS START UP - BOOKKEEPING


- 1pm. Free . This workshop aims to equip you with

the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your

finances. 01835 818315

MUSICAL MEMORIES GROUP

Turnbull Court, Duns, TD11 3BL; 1pm - 3pm.

For anyone living with dementia or experiencing

difficulties with their memory, including family and

friends 01573 400324


REHEARSALS





CHORUS


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



borderevents





interested in art) Life drawing with clothed model

01896 820023

TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION

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

free. An open session of traditional Scottish & Celtic

music and song. Listeners and performers welcome.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

‘TASTE O’ BURNS’ CEILIDH HOUSE

Gattonside Village Hall, Gattonside, TD6 9NJ;

7:45pm. £8/£5. Hosted by Gaelic in The Borders.

‘Haggis agus’ Supper. Raffle. Alll welcome

07990 842 256

MUSIC: SALSA CELTICA

Mac Arts Centre, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SP;

8pm. £15 in advance, £19 on door. Latin American

Salsa with Scottish & Irish music - an irresistible mix

of passion, energy & joy. 01896 756852

BALANCING HEALTH NATURALLY

KINESIOLOGY FOUNDATION TRAINING

RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE - LUXURY ACCOMMODATION

IN SCOTTISH BORDERS

25 TH APRIL - 9 TH MAY 2020

EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 14 TH FEBRUARY

Learn the Language of Muscles,

Including Food Intolerance Testing,

Open to Everyone &

Health/Fitness Professionals,

Accredited by the Kinesiology Association

Download prospectus at

health-school.co.uk or

Call Rosemary 07773 634884

January Events


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HOLMES GLASS

Showroom

& Shop

FLAT CAT GALLERY

and Coffee shop

John Bray - Seascapes

NOW OPEN!

winter hours

10am-1pm

Tel: 01750 20554

11 Station Rd, Selkirk TD7 5DJ

January and February

Open 7 days

2 Market Place, Lauder TD2 6SR

Tel: 01578 722808

www.flatcatgallery.co.uk

THE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL

Can you spare some time

to volunteer with us in

February and March?

Meet new people and have

some fun whilst fundraising

for Marie Curie

£20 raised = 1 hour

Marie Curie local nursing care

Reg. Charity No. SCO 38731 & 207994

Call Jodie: 0131 470 2283 / 07515 133 392

Email: jodie.ellis@mariecurie.org.uk

www.mariecurie.org.uk/collections


01750 725480

Cheeky Panda‛s

Soft Play

Open: Tuesday 11am-5pm

Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm

Beirhope Alpacas

New frame and much more!

Snacks and kids menu

Party room for hire

T: 07393 813848

Wheatlands Road

Galashiels TD12HQ

HALF TERM SPECIALS

Strolls, Treks and Visits

Hownam, Nr Kelso TD5 8AP

T: 01573 440631

www.beirhope.co.uk

Group Shoots with Friends

Call

us on

01835870280

BISLEY

AT BRAIDWOOD

Have a blast at Scotland’s largest sporting shooting school.

No prior experience necessary. Set in over 40 acres of beautiful Scottish Borders countryside,

Bisley at Braidwood is home to fantastic clay shooting for all the family, the country’s 1st

indoor 100m rifle range, air rifle range, and even virtual reality shooting simulator. Relax in

the clubhouse and enjoy a delicious burger, curry or more from the award-winning café.

Whether a complete beginner looking to try this exciting sport with expert

instruction, or a seasoned pro who wants to play all day on the automated Pay

& Play system, Bisley at Braidwood has everything you need.

Relax in the Clubhouse

Fantastic Clay Shooting

CLAY SHOOTING SCHOOL: Single, shared & group lessons. Gun hire,

professional tuition, safety glasses, headwear, clays and cartridges all included in

a novice lesson.

PRIVATE & CORPORATE EVENTS: Birthdays, stags/hens, team building,

client entertainment.

100m INDOOR RIFLE RANGE, AIR RIFLE & VIRTUAL REALITY RANGE FOR ALL

Young Shots Days & Ladies Days

Midlem, Selkirk TD7 4QD

www.bisleyshooting.co.uk

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February Events

ONGOING EVENTS

FOR MORE REGULAR EVENTS - SEE ALSO

PAGES 4 - 7

GUIDED MILL TOURS

Johnstons of Elgin, Hawick TD9 8AA; Every hour

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

01450 360549

ONGOING EXHIBITION

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop, Lauder, TD2

6SR; 9am - 5pm. John Bray: Seascapes. Inspired

by the east coast of Scotland (Showing throughout

January & February) 01578 722808

BEIRHOPE ALPACAS

Hownam, Nr Kelso. Enjoy a trek in the Cheviot Hills

with one of our friendly alpacas. Booking essential

call: 01573 440 631 www.beirhope.co.uk

COUNTERFEIT SEVENTIES SHOW

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-upon-

Tweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. Tickets £20 £18 &

£17.50. This uplifting show will take you on a

nostalgic trip back to the 70s! 01289 330999

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2


The Gordon Arms, Yarrow Valley, TD7 5LE;

Presented by Ideoms Theatre Company

Tickets: 01750 82261




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

POTTERY SESSIONS IN HAWICK

One-off pottery sessions for holiday visitors and

local families. Make something original in a fully

equipped studio. It will be fired and glazed and sent

on to your home.

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6.45pm-9pm

Saturdays: 9.45am-11.30am (kids) & 3.15pm-

4.30pm (families).

£25 for one adult; £30 for two adults. Additional

children £5 each. Call 01450 590 996 to book.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

ARTS & CRAFTS TEXTILES CELEBRATION

Marchmont House, Greenlaw, TD10 6YL; 9:30am

- 7pm. £75. Nature, beauty and community from

1850 to present day. Displays, talks, demonstrations

01361 882053

COFFEE MORNING

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 10am.

Selkirk Musical Theatre Company. All welcome

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

ROTARY BURNS NIGHT

Lauderdale Hotel, Lauder, TD2 6TW; 7:15pm. £12.

Informal and relaxed Burns Night - 2 course buffet

meal Tickets: 07703 305 257

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3

CRAFT NIGHT NATTER





TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4


Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; All

welcome. Children’s Community Choir: 6.15pm-

7pm. Gala Water Singers Choir: 7pm-9pm. For all

those who love to sing!

01578 730289

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

POTTERY AND CERAMICS COURSE

10:15am - 12:30pm. Six week course starts in

Hawick. All welcome - call to book 01450 590996

or email: eakhenderson@gmail.com

HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

LECTURE

Hawick High School, Hawick, TD9 0EG; 7pm -

9pm. Non-members welcome voluntary collection

An illustrated lecture entitled “250 Years of

Freemasonry in Hawick “ by J. Stewart Donaldson.

01450 379848

01750 725480

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

BUSINESS START UP - BUSINESS PLANNING

Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells,

TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. This workshop will help you

create a robust business plan. 01835 818315


REHEARSALS




TALK - AN EVENING WITH SIR AP MCCOY

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 7:30pm. Spend

an evening with legend AP McCoy, the greatest

jump jockey of all time and one of the world’s

highest profile sport. 01750 725480

SOLD OUT!

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

February Events

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6


Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; 10:30am. Talk

“Bridgescapes” by Bruce Keith - all welcome

01573 450293




interested in art) Appraisal evening. Evaluation of

members’ work by Gill Walton 01896 820023

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS)

Duns Parish Church, Duns, TD11 3DD; 7:30pm -

9:30pm. £1.50. Illustrated talk on St Abbs Marine

Station, followed by Raffle & Teas. Non members

welcome. 07792 150 972



free. An open session of traditional Scottish and

Celtic music and song. Listeners and performers

welcome.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

CIRCLE DANCING







QUIZ NIGHT

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

team. Raising money for Charity. All welcome.

01896 757004


TRADITIONAL SHETLAND KNITTING

WORKSHOP

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

£12. Recreating vintage Shetland lace knitting -

using patterns from the Unst Heritage Museum

FILM NIGHT - YETHOLM

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

9pm. £6. Can you ever forgive me (15) - Melissa

McCarthy and Richard E Grant. All welcome

01573 42231

BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR IN CONCERT

Allanton Village Hall, Allanton, TD11 3LA; 7pm. £8.

All welcome. Come and join the fun!

STRING JAM CLUB

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 8pm.

“The Borders haven of acoustic music” (The List.)

Guest TBC. Please check our website http://www.

stringjamclub.co.uk 07930 872033

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

.... FOR ALL YOUR

BEAUTY NEEDS

Beauty, hair and much more

Now offering Laser Hair Reduction

Call: 01578 722 727

Borders Body & Mind Ltd, Edinburgh Rd, Lauder


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February Events


The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; 7:30pm. Presented

by Ideoms Theatre Company (venue to be

confirmed) Tickets: www.borderevents.com

or call 01750 725480


BUSINESS START UP - FINANCE


TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. This workshop aims to give

an introduction to the role of finance in business.

01835 818315

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A

Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso, TD5 7EH; 2pm. Speaker:

Maria Chester, Chair International Committee, Third

Age Trust; How & why the International Committee

was formed Members & non-members

welcome. Tea/coffee provided

MAXTON MEETS


0RL; 7:30pm - 9pm. £2.50 - all welcome. Guest

speaker will give you a taste of their chosen topic.

Followed by tea and biscuits and time to chat. All

welcome 01835 823595

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11







01578 730289

SLEEP DEPRIVED – NEEDING HELP?


Is your mind wired at bedtime? Are you awake

for hours or have interrupted sleep? Want deeper

sleep? 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

ARTS SOCIETY BORDERS - LECTURE

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 10:30am - 11:30am.

Visitors welcome £7. The Genius of Antonio

Stradivari. Lecturer Tony Faber. Coffee served from

9.45am

MELROSE HISTORICAL &

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Ormiston Rooms, Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6

9PN; 7:30pm. Free to Members, £3 to visitors.

‘Scotland’s Lost Abbey’. An illustrated talk presented

by Frank Harkness. All welcome


REHEARSALS




SOUTER QUILTERS


membership £30, visitors £5. A sewing evening

when members work on individual projects.

0752 176 7666


CHORUS

Newtown Community Centre, Newtown St Boswells,

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




DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY


TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. Digital marketing can deliver

real business growth, and this workshop will show

you a practical strategy for success. 01835 818315

KELSO RACES - MOREBATTLE HURDLE DAY

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 1:30pm. Gates

open at 11:30am, First race off at 1:30pm

01573 221221


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

- 9:30pm. Visitors welcome. £5. (For artists and

those interested in art) Workshop - Paint a class

masterpiece with Katherine Awlson 01896 820023





welcome.

Visit our website www.borderevents.com for more events and to buy tickets for your next


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14





01573 228769

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

MEETING OF THE THREE BRETHREN U3A

Gala Rugby Club, Galashiels, TD1 3HE; 2pm.

Duncan Cameron will talk about the work of Street

Pastors in Galashiels. Refreshments. New members

welcome. 01896 823493

February Events

THE SUGAR REVUE BURLESQUE AND

CABARET SHOW

Mac Arts Centre, Bridge Street, Galashiels, TD1

1SP; 8pm. £15, £12 concs, £10 students. More

glamour and giggles from Glasgow-based ‘The

Kitten Has Claws’. Early booking advised. www.

macarts.scot 01896 756852


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

YOUNG SHOTS DAY

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

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

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


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16

MONTHLY CLUB SHOOT - 100 SPORTING

Bisley at Braidwood, Selkirk, TD7 4QD; 10am-

1.30pm. All shoots are held as 100 bird shoots, over

two rounds of fifty, using multiple sporting stands.


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




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

CRAFT NIGHT NATTER












01578 730289

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 15th - Sun 16th

February 2020

Cash only entrance:

Saturday: 8.15am (early entry) - £6

Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm - £5

Sunday: 10am - 3.30pm - £4

Royal Highland Centre - £5 per vehicle

parking charge will apply.

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, EH28 8NB

Tel: 01636 676531

www.b2bevents.info

day or night out. There’s something for everyone - see our box office listings on Page 18

01750 725480


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February Events

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING: BLOATED/

TIRED?


Foggy Brain, Joint Pain? For clarity, energy, & to feel

better. Begin the New Decade as a New You.

01750 778 704/07773 634 884


BUSINESS START UP - MARKETING


TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. This workshop aims to

help you identify your customers, understand your

competitors and a marketing strategy

01835 818315


REHEARSALS





CHORUS






EXISTING BUSINESS - MARKETING YOUR

BUSINESS


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

marketing plan. 01835 818315


Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; 10:30am.

Tea/coffee 10am. Talk “New Zealand off the beaten

track” by Peter Boyd 01573 450293

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING

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

£12 + bf. We will be broadcasting live from London’s

West End Cyrano de Bergerac, starring James

McAvoy Tickets: www.borderevents.com or

call 01750 725480




interested in art) Talk - Seascapes and inspiration

with professional artist Nev Storrer 01896 820023

THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 8pm. £12

Advance / £15 on the door . The music may be pure

old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are

akin to straight ahead rock and roll. 01896 756852





welcome.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

CIRCLE DANCING







RSCDS DUNS & DISTRICT MONTHLY DANCE

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30pm - 11:30pm.

£6. Dancing to Lindsay Weir and her band - all

welcome 0796 977 0512





01573 228769


ICE DISCO

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; 6pm - 8:30pm.

Skating to music - all welcome to join in the fun

01573 224 774

THE HUT PEOPLE

BURC. Spittal, TD15 1QY; 7:30pm - 10pm. Adult £9,

U/16’s £5, Family £25 (2/Adults & 2/u/17’s). A unique

blend of home-grown tunes mixed with British,

Nordic and European folk music. Tickets: www.


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

LADIES DAY

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

everything you need plus 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: call 01835 870280

01750 725480

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February Events

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

MEETING

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm

- 4:30pm. non members by donation. Wilson’s

Tales of the Borders - A talk by Andrew Ayre, of the

Wilson’s Tales Project 01896 750387

HAWICK MUSIC CLUB


Members and under 18’s free. Tickets £12. Spencer-

Strachan Duo – Rachel Spencer (violin) and Duncan

Strachan (cello)




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

SOUTER QUILTERS


membership £30, visitors £5. Mini Workshop - Small

Colonial Knot Candlewicking Project delivered by

Moira MacMillan and Sandra Kinnoch

0752 176 7666


CHORUS





ALL SHOOK UP

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

Musical Theatre Company. Saturday matinee: 2pm

Tickets from Scott Selkirk Shop or facebook






those who love to sing! 01578 730289

ALL SHOOK UP





ITALIAN NIGHT

The Plough Inn, Leitholm, TD12 4JN; 9am - 5pm.

Every Wednesday 5.30pm-8pm 01890 840408

BUSINESS START UP - BOOKKEEPING


TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. This workshop aims to equip

you with the knowledge and skills necessary to

manage your finances. 01835 818315

MUSICAL MEMORIES GROUP

Turnbull Court, Duns, TD11 3BL; 1pm - 3pm.

For anyone living with dementia or experiencing

difficulties with their memory, including family and

friends 01573 400324


REHEARSALS





SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION (SEO)


TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. This workshop will enable

you to raise your search engine ranking so

consumers can see your business offerings first.

01835 818315




interested in art) Practical evening - Mount cutting

with Iain McCann 01896 820023

ALL SHOOK UP




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.

@borderevents


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

IAGSA CONFERENCE (2 DAY)

Peebles Hydro Hotel and Spa, Peebles, EH45

8LX; The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries and

Administrators Conference “Knowing no Borders”.

For more information call: 01573 410238 or

07767 616229 or email: maggiefullerton@

btconnect.com

ALL SHOOK UP


Musical Theatre Comapnay. Saturday matinee: 2pm





01573 228769


PLASTIC FREE WORKSHOP

9:30am - 11:30am. £15pp. Learn how to make your

kitchen plastic free - Berwick Upon Tweed

More information and to book your place

info@seathechange.org.uk




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

MONDAY, MARCH 2

GAOS PRESENTS ANYTHING GOES

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 7:30pm.

£15/£12. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Tickets

from volunteer Hall from 24th Feb Mon-Fri 10am-

2pm; Sat 10am-12noon 0775 458 8688

TUESDAY, MARCH 3





those who love to sing!

01578 730289

February/March Events

KELSO RACES - PREMIER HURDLE DAY

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; 1:40pm. Gates

open at 11.30am First race off at 1.40pm Last race

off at 5.05pm 01573 221221

ALL SHOOK UP




SKA NIGHT WITH PORK PIE / BIG FAT PANDA

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 8pm. £10

Advance / £13 on the door . Get your skank on with

these 2 incredible bands !! Early Booking Advised!

www.macarts.scot 01896 756852

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

POTATO DAY & GREEN FAIR

Borders Events Centre, Kelso, TD5 8LS. 11am-

3pm. Adults £1.50, children & parking free. Over

100 varieties of seed potatoes, ontion sets, stalls

and more! www.bordersorganicgardeners.org

25 th

Anniversary Year

ANNUAL POTATO DAY

& GREEN FAIR

Sunday 1 st March 11am - 3pm

Borders Event Centre,

Springwood Park, Kelso TD5 8LS

100 varieties of seed potato including old

favourites, heritage & blight resistant varieties,

plus a selection of Scottish grown organic tubers.

Seed tubers 20p each.

Shallots and red and white Onion sets.

Craft, food and environmental charity stalls

Caroline’s Café

Adults £1.50, children free, free parking

www.bordersorganicgardeners.org


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new venue

for 2020

BORDERS BUSINESS, EVENTS

AND VISITORS FAIR

Wednesday, 11 th March: 10.30am-3pm

Carfraemill, Nr Lauder TD2 6RA

Exhibit, Network, Collect, Shop

and Exchange Information

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Free admission

Free parking

Refreshments

A great day out for everyone!

For more information or to book your table call

01750 725480 or email: info@borderevents.com

Supported by

The Friends of Scottish Opera, JTH Charitable Trust

& The Scottish Opera Endowment Trust

OPERA

HIGHLIGHTS

WITH FOUR SINGERS & A PIANIST

BATHGATE • BIRNAM • MARKINCH

CAMPBELTOWN • BOWMORE • ARROCHAR

BUNESSAN • ARISAIG • BEAULY • CUMNOCK

CASTLE DOUGLAS • CALLANDER • LERWICK

PEEBLES • FOCHABERS • ALFORD • RUTHERGLEN

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles

Sat 7 Mar, 7.30pm

£15/£5 (u26s)

£2 per transaction for online bookings.

Tickets: 01721 725 777

eastgatearts.com

Illustration by Lauren Humphrey

scottishopera.org.uk

Registered in Scotland Number SC037531 Scottish Charity Number SC019787

Core funded by

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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 - Thursday

Roast Dinner served all day Sunday

www.smiddyashkirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk

CATERING

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

Great selection of quality greetings & celebrations cards

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Tel: 01289 387253 www.oxfordfarmshop.co.uk

DENHOLM

DENHOLM MEET

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

EARLSTON

Italian Café & Restaurant

Coffee and a Scone £3

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4.30pm

and Fri & Sat evenings: 6pm - 9.30pm

Tel: 01450 870999

1 Westside, Denholm TD9 8LX

www.denholmmeet.com

Open: Mon-Fri

(check times)

Sat: 10am-3pm

home baking ~ light lunches

local coffee ~ speciality teas

gluten free & non-dairy alternatives

wifi ~ dog friendly ~ kids menu

High Street, Earlston T: 01896 849891

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Please mention ‘borderevents’ when responding

to an advert or attending an event

01750 725480

GALASHIELS

Quins

BAR

RESTAURANT

COFFEE HOUSE

PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM

~ of Galashiels

“ where a warm welcome awaits ”

Quality fresh food served every day and every night

Food & Drink

HAWICK

BOOK NOW FOR YOUR ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S MEAL

Friday 14 th , Saturday 15 th and Sunday 16 th February

1 course £12, 2 courses £17 and 3 courses £22

bookings from 5pm

Early tea menu served 4pm-6pm ~ main course, tea/coffee and cake £16

Charity quiz held on the first Friday of the month at 8pm ~ £10 a team, supper included

Tel: 01896 757004 quinsofgalashiels

23 Market Street, Galashiels TD1 3AD

Coffee Shop

Proud to use locally sourced

ingredients and produce

Everything made to order

Open: 9.30am - 4.30pm Mon-Sat and 11am - 4pm Sun

Eastfield Mills, Mansfield Road,

Hawick TD9 8AA Tel: 01450 360549

01750 725480


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Food & Drink

KELSO

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• Sandwiches

•Toasties

• Ciabattas

,Wraps

• Paninis

·Salad

• Homemade Soups

• Daily Specials

kes, <;c.OV\es o..11\d r ro..y Bo..kes

Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-4pm

The Knowes Kelso. TDS 7BH 01573 228288

LAUDER

Flat Cat Gallery

and Coffee Shop

Freshly made food to order

soup of the day ~ baguettes ~ wicked cakes

hot/cold drinks ~ speciality teas/coffees

Lauder TD2 6SR 01578 722808

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

EARLY BIRD

BREAKFAST DEALS

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS

HOME BAKING

COFFEE, TEA, COLD DRINKS

FOOD TO GO

10% off food at breakfast, brunch, lunch

or dinner with this page!

Cosy Aga and log fires | Family friendly

Locally sourced food served all day

CARFRAEMILL, TD2 6RA | 01578 750750

WWW.CARFRAEMILL.CO.UK

Our readers (locals & visitors) could be visiting your

coffee shop, take-away, restaurant, hotel or pub

so why not tell them what’s on YOUR menu?

Call 01750 725480 or email info@borderevents.com

to reserve your space in our next issue

borderevents magazine is distributed throughout the Borders,

North Northumberland & the Lothians

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01750 725480

LILLIESLEAF

Open: Mon-Thurs 10.30am-4.30pm

Friday & Saturday 10.30am-5pm

Sunday: 11am-4pm

Light lunches ~ home made soups

home baking ~ cakes to order

Afternoon tea served on the last

Sunday of the month ~ £14.50 pp

free wifi

Lilliesleaf ~ Tel: 01835 870537

E: jammycoo@gmail.com

SOUTRA

Food & Drink

MELROSE

Monte

Cassino

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

Tuesday - Sunday: 5.30pm - 10pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and

book a romantic meal for two!

Gift Vouchers available

Tel: 01896 820082

Palma Place, Melrose TD6 9PR

www.montecassinorestaurant.co.uk

SOUTRA COFFEE HOUSE

Delicious cakes, traybakes, biscuits,

sandwiches, soups, tea, coffee & more

All homemade

North side of Soutra Hill, A68

01875 833795

www.carfraemill.co.uk/house-of-soutra-cafe

YETHOLM

SELKIRK

Fillin’ Station

Open Monday - Friday:

6.30am - 2.30pm

Daily specials, baked potatoes,

soups, hot fi lled rolls and more

Outside and Inside Catering

07957 566248

3 Buccleuch Road, Selkirk TD7 5DL

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

Traditional country

pub in the heart

of Town Yetholm

open 7 days a week

great food ~ ensuite bedrooms

real ale ~ dog friendly ~ family run

Tel: 01573 420215

The Plough Hotel, Yetholm

www.theploughhotelyetholm.co.uk


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ATTRACTIONS

Abbotsford House, Melrose

10% off branded Abbotsford merchandise

in the gift shop

www.scottsabbotsford.com

Tel: 01896 752043

Beirhope Alpacas

10% off any trek throughout

January & February

www.beirhope.co.uk

Tel: 01573 440631

Cheeky Panda’s Soft Play, Galashiels

Visit 5 days, get 1/2 price entry;

visit 10 time get one free entry

Wheatlands Mill, Wheatlands Road

Tel: 07393 818848

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 for the Spring.

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 Tea Cosy, Earlston

Hot drink and a piece of cake - £3

High Street, Earlston

Tel: 01896 849 491

The Border Hotel, Town Yetholm

10% off food Monday-Thursday (excludes

drinks)

www.borderhotel.co.uk

Tel: 01573 420237

The Plough Hotel, Kirk Yetholm

10% off food Monday-Thursday (excludes

drinks)

www.theploughhotelyetholm.co.uk

Tel: 01573 420215

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk

Complimentary bottle of house wine per

table when having 2 courses.

1 Ettrick Terrace

Tel: 01750 725501


Carfraemill, Nr Lauder

10% off all food. See advert on page 34 for

details.

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

10% off food intolerance testing bookings

(Valid until 29/02/2020)

39 Tower Street Tel: 01750 778 704

Call to have your business listed here!

RETAIL

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

Discount Card

Date for your new diary!

Meet the Reiving

Families at a gathering

of the Border Clans

Family History Talks

Reivers encampment

and re-enactment

Torchlight Parade

“The Hot Trod”

and Fireworks display

BORDERS

KITH & KIN

Ghost Walks

16th Century Banquet

& entertainment

& much, much more...

HAWICK

REIVERS

FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 27 TH - SUNDAY 29 TH MARCH 2020

WWW.HAWICKREIVERS.COM


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Business

DISPLAY CENTRE: Currie Road Galashiels TD1 2BP

FREEPHONE: 0800 220 415

WEBSITE: mitchellglass.co.uk

Graeme Richardson

• Painter & Decorator •

For Professional Advice and Service

Tel: 01750 720069 • Mobile: 07977 564 737

www.richardsondecor.co.uk

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

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

Nnerum

Boarding Kennels

The perfect holiday venue for

all breeds, sizes and needs!

Edinburgh & Borders Area

Mob: 07788 447773

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E: tomdouglas1949@gmail.com

Please mention ‘borderevents’ when

responding to an advert of attending an event

Book now to avoid disappointment

Your dog deserves a happy holiday too!

Call John on: 077630 62571

Inchkeith Farm, Lauder TD2 6PQ


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

Licenced & Insured Tree Surgeons

All aspects of comprehensive

tree management carried out

trees topped, pruned and felled

full stump removal and posioning

For free estimates & advice

Call 0800 7471439 or 07704 927215

Turnbull’s Shoe Repairs

SHOE REPAIRS • KEYCUTTING • ENGRAVING • LEATHERWORK

Watches, purses and handbags for sale

Open: Monday - Saturday

High Street, Selkirk T: 01750 23337

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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