borderevents September-October 2019 online

orderevents 

where to go things to do places to see 

Established 2002 

September - October 2019 

Free 

The events and information magazine 

for in and around the Borders 

www.borderevents.com

Introduction 

Welcome to the autumn issue of borderevents 

magazine and there are no signs of things 

slowing down as we have put together another 

busy magazine full of events for you all to enjoy. 

Read on and start planning your next day/night 

out with friends and family. Have a look at our 

box office listings on page 4 and buy your tickets 

either online or over the telephone. 

We have a ticket give-away to the Scottish Opera 

Highlights concert in Galashiels on Tuesday, 

1st October - search for the event on www. 

borderevents.com to be in with a chance of 

winning! 

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. 

Follow ‘borderevents’ on facebook, twitter and 

instagram and keep up-to-date with everything 

happening locally. 

Have a great autumn and we will be back again at 

the end of August with our Christmas issue! 

Andrew Lang & Lesley J Wilkinson 

Front Cover Pictures 

1. Berwick Literary Festival 

2. Tour of Britain - Stage 2, Kelso 

3. Stewart Francis, Galashiels 

4. Kelso Races (photo ©Gordon Newlands) 

5. Jamie Lawson, MacArts, Galashiels 

6. Dawyck Gardens (photo ©Gavin Harris) 

Contents 

Page No 

Ongoing Events 6 - 9 

September Events 10 - 27 

October Events 30 - 47 

Food & Drink 48 - 51 

Discount Card 52 - 53 

Business 54 - 55 

Future Magazine Deadline Dates 

November/December - 4 th October 

January/February - 6 th December 

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. 

2 www.borderevents.com 01750 725480

Delve into the hidden gems of this country estate. 

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

Ford & Etal Estates really does have something for everybody. 

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

Delve into the hidden gems of this country estate. 

With 

Tel: 01890 

attractions, 

820 338 

activites, 

| Email: 

history, 

tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk 

heritage & family fun, 

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

really does have something for everybody. 

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

Attractions, 

History and 

Tel: 01890 820 activities, 

heritage, activites 

338 | Email: events 

and 

tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk 

& family 

events, 

fun; 

tearooms, craft and gift shops ~ the perfect day out 

Home to www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

the Flodden Battlefield 

www.flodden1513.com 

EVENTS AT A GLANCE 

1EVENTS 

st September 

Etal Show, The Showground, Etal 

7 th September: 7 Etal Flower Show 

th September 

11 th Live & 12 Music: th October: “Union Jill”, Etal ‘Looking Village Hall Back’ 

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Traditional Old Skills th September 

Tour of Britain - King Fayre of the Mountain, and Farmers’ Ford Bank Market 

30 th & 31 st October: 22 nd September Halloween Family Fun 

Flour 

1 st Festival, Heatherslaw Cornmill 

November: 19 Live Music - 

th & 20 th October 

Katriona Looking Back, Gilmore Hay Farm & Heavy Jamie Horse Roberts Centre 

28 

and looking th -31 st October 

Hallowe’en Activities & Scarycrow ahead.... Trail around the Estate 

Ford Christmas 27 th October Market & 1 st November - 30 th November 

Paranormal Nights at Heatherslaw 

and Railway Santa Specials 7 th , 14 th Cornmill 

, 21 st December 

Tearooms/retail outlets open all year round 

Tearooms, Attractions coffee open shops daily & retail ~ See outlets website in for Etal details and Ford 

open all year round ~ check website for details 

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orderevents boxoffice 

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

6 th - 8 th September: MUSIC Kelso Folk Festival 

6 th September: MUSIC Dolly Parton Experience, Galashiels 

12 th September: THEATRE NTL Live - Fleabag, Yetholm 

13 th September: MUSIC ABBA Dance Night, Hawick 

13 th September: TALK Psychology of Serial Killers, Galashiels 

17 th September: THEATRE NTL Live - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Yetholm 

26 th September: THEATRE NTL Live - One Man two Guv’nors, Yetholm 

27 th September: MUSIC Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Kelso 

28 th September: COMEDY Stewart Francis, Galashiels 

6 th October: MUSIC Jamie Lawson Acoustic Tour, Galashiels 

10 th October: MUSIC Peter Gill’s Comedy Songbook, Bowhill 

19 th October: THEATRE Girls Night Oot, Hawick 

24 th October: COMEDY Susie MacCabe, Galashiels 

26 th October: MUSIC ACDC UK, Galashiels 

12 th November: MUSIC John Watterson, Bowhill 

15 th November: MUSIC Just Beatles, Selkirk 

7 th December: KIDS THEATRE Lost Bear at Christmas, Bowhill 

14 th December: MUSIC Skerryvore, Galashiels 

25 th April 2020: MUSIC Blackmore’s Blood, Galashiels 

Visit 4 www.borderevents.com (box office tab) for full details & future events or Tel: 01750 725480

Guided Tours, Holiday Cottages, Weddings, Corporate Functions, 

Community & Special Events, Bespoke Guest Experiences and more 

www.arnistonhouse.com 

Don’t miss our 3 rd Annual Bonfire Night Family Fireworks Party! 

Tuesday, 5 th November 6pm to 8pm 

Gates open at 6pm Bonfire at 7pm Fireworks display 7:30pm 

Tickets are £20 – valid for one vehicle up to 5 passengers 

Saltire Hospitality will be with us again with their super yummy Hog Roast 

and Gorebridge Girl Guides with fresh popped popcorn and hot beverages in 

the Orangery. 

Tickets on sale 1 st October online at www.arnistonhouse.com 

01750 725480 www.borderevents.com 

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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 

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, 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 

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Ongoing Events 

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Download prospectus: Health-School.co.uk Email Rosemary: learn@health-school.co.uk 

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 

01750 725480 www.borderevents.com 7


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. 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 


An independent venue for music, film, discussions, 

book events, exhibitions and workshops. 

facebook.com/U4Cornucopia 

View upcoming events – 

book Unit Four for your next project 

The Cornucopia Room, nr Heart of Hawick TD9 9EA 

Tel 01450 379933 juliewitford@cornucopia.net 


CoreSculptUK & CoreNutritionUK Studio 

Priorwood House, Melrose, TD6 9EG 

Monday 

Tuesday 

9am – 10am Callanetics 

9am – 9.45am Barre Concept 

10.15 – 10.45am Target Area Core Blast 10am – 10.45am Callanetics 

5.30pm – 6.15pm Barre Concept 

12pm – 12.45pm Callanetics 

6.30pm – 7.15pm Callanetics 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

9.45am – 10.45am Callanetics 

9am – 9.45am Barre Concept 

11am – 11.30am Target Area Core & Hip Blast 12pm – 1pm Callanetics 

5.15pm – 6pm Callanetics 

5.15pm – 5.45pm Barre Blitz 

6.15pm – 6.45pm Target Area Core & Glute Blast 6pm – 7pm Callanetics 

Friday 

8.30am – 9.15am Breakfast Barre 

9.30am – 10.15am Callanetics 

Classes running outwith the Studio 

Monday 

12.15pm – 12.45pm Callanetics @ Newtown St Boswells Community Wing 

6pm Barre Concept and 6.45pm Callanetics @ Kelso Health and Wellness Clinic, Kelso 

Thursday 

1.25pm – 1.55pm Callanetics @ Earlston High School 

7.45pm – 8.45pm Callanetics @ Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder 

Saturday 

10am Callanetics and 10.45am Barre Concept @ Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder 

East Lothian classes - Callanetics 

Monday 

7pm - 7.45pm Masonic Lodge, Dunbar 

Tuesday 

7pm - 7.45pm The Hub, East Links Park 

Wednesday 

9.30am - 10.15am The Bridge Centre, Haddington 

12.30 - 1.15pm Fisherow Centre, Musselburgh 

7pm -7.45pm The Stable, East Linton 

Thursday 

9.15am - 10am Spott Village Hall 

11.30 - 12.15 Jabberwocky Soft Play Haddington 

6.30pm - 7.15pm - Spott Village Hall 

Saturday 

10am - 10.45am The Bridge Centre, Haddington 

11.30am - 12.15pm - The Hub, East Links Park 

Booking essential via 

text/call 0773 676 9697 

or email suzi@coresculptuk.co.uk 

www.coresculpt.co.uk 

01750 725480 www.borderevents.com 9

September Events 

ONGOING EVENTS 

FOR MORE WEEKLY EVENTS - SEE ALSO 

PAGES 6 - 9 

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 

SEPTEMBER EXHIBITION 

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop, Lauder, TD2 

6SR; 9am - 5pm. Kate Henderson ‘Fragments’. 

01578 722808 

SOUTHERN UPLAND EXHIBITION 

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum, Biggar, 

ML12 6DH; Until 29th Sept. New works by Mungo 

McCosh. Still life & beautiful colour landscape 

paintings of the Southern Uplands. 01899 221050 

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 

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 

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 

MELROSE RUGBY HERITAGE CENTRE 

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 

11am - 3pm. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. 

Entry by donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from 

all over the world. Videos reliving historical moments 

at Melrose. All welcome 01896 822486 

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 

LET’S LOSE THE MUFFIN TOP TOGETHER! 

Lbs and Ozs - Achieve Your Healthy Weight, Selkirk, 

TD7 4LR; EVERY THURSDAY. 12:30pm - 1:15pm. 

£120 for 12 Week Programme. Reduce your Weight, 

Size & Cravings. Raise Vitality, Clarity & Balance. 

Enjoy Better Sleep. Eat Well 

01750 778 704/07773 634 884 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 

HORSEBACK ARCHERY 

Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh TD8 6SY (also Saturday 

31st August) Mounted archery is a martial art that 

has been practised since ancient times for hunting 

and warfare. It is now becoming a growing sport. 

Come and have a go! 0793 866 6095 

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 

Tel: 01636 676531 

www.b2bevents.info 

POP-UP CAFE AT THE HAINING 

The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; Teas, coffees, 

cakes, light lunches served from 11am - 5pm. 


ARCHERY AT BOWHILL 

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 

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

archery with Barons Folly Archers. Suitable for ages 

6+. 01750 22204 

ETAL SHOW 

Etal Show Field, Etal, TD12 4TN; 12pm. £4 per 

adult including parking. The annual Etal Horticultural 

Show - one of the oldest small village shows in the 

county to be still flourishing. 

MACRAME PLANT HANGER WORKSHOP 

Beirhope Alpacas, Hownam, Near Kelso, TD5 

8AP; 1pm - 4pm. And Alpaca Experience - Learn 

the ancient art of this beautiful knotwork at a fun 

workshop Booking essential: 01573 440631 or 

www.beirhope.co.uk 

MS BORDERS FUN RUN 

Priorwood House, Melrose, TD6 9EF.; 1pm. Start 

from Priorwood House, Melrose. Route suitable for 

wheelchairs 5km (3miles) run or walk. Fancy dress 

welcome. BBQ 

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 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 

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 

POP-UP MARKET 

Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park, Paxton, 

TD15 1SZ; 10am - 4pm. Free Entry to the Market. 

Pop-up market with locally made crafts, beautiful 

artworks, gifts & more. Featuring www.st-abbsmarket.com 

07970 697433 

RAG BAGMORRIS DANCING AT EYEMOUTH 

6:30pm - 7:30pm. We dance some traditional Morris 

dances, although we are mainly developing our own 

‘Scottish Borders’ style. 01890 818073 

HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 

LECTURE 

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

9pm. Voluntary collection, non-members welcome 

. A lecture entitled “Promises, Promises - Scottish 

Breach of Promise Cases” by Norrie McLeish 

01450 379848 


JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION 

Ettrick School, Selkirk, TD7 5JA; 

Open Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays: 2pm - 

5pm. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated 

Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 

01750 62259 www.jameshoggexhibition.com 

HANDLEBARDS: MUCH ADO ABOUT 

NOTHING 

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 6:30pm. £14. 

Under 18s, £10. Welcome to the wild & wacky world 

of our annual outdoor Shakesperean Show. Book 

now only 72 tickets avaiable in advance. Tickets: 

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 

OLD MELROSE MONASTIC WALK 

Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom , Melrose, 

TD6 9DF; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. Adults £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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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 

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! 

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 

BUSINESS START UP: FINANCE 

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 

5DE; 10am - 1pm. This workshop aims to give an 

introduction to the role of finance in business 

01835 818 315 


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

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

Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated 



BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR 

REHEARSALS 

Longridge Towers School, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 

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

men welcome come and give it a try 01890 750874 

Kelso folk festival 

6th - 8th September 

A weekend of traditional music concerts, 

sessions & workshops featuring: 

Fara 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 

KELSO AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB TALK 

Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; Speaker Mrs 

Margaret Jeary “Hidden Scotland”. Visitors always 

welcome. Meet at 10am for 10.30am start 

01573 450293 

DIGITALBOOST: FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS 

Borders College , Galashiels, TD1 3HE; 10am 

- 1pm. The workshop is designed for people 

who want to deepen their understanding of how 

Facebook can be used to boost customer 

01835 818 315 

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 

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 

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR 

Lauder Public Hall, Lauder; 7pm. 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 

Viper Swing 

Hannah 

Rarity 

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. 

Old Blind Dogs 

Seamie O’Dowd/Rae & Turnbull/ Dowally 

Information at www.kelsofolkfest.org 

Tickets from www.borderevents.com 

Sponsored by the Fallago Environmental Fund 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 

BERWICK FOOD AND BEER FESTIVAL 

Berwick Barracks, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1DF; 

A weekend inspired by the local produce of the 

region. Live music, kids kitchen, over 80 food and 

drink stalls & more! 

www.berwickfoodandbeerfestival.com 



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

4pm) Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of 

donated books raising funds for local projects. All 


KELSO FOLK FESTIVAL 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 

725480. A weekend of live concerts featuring awardwinning 

bands and singers, sessions, workshops 

and open mics For full details of who is playing 

where visit www.kelsofolkfest.org 

MACMILLAN QUIZ NIGHT 

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU; £10 

for team of 4. Meals available before the quiz - all 

welcome To book: 01750 32242 

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 

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 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 



















SCOTTISH BORDERS WALKING FESTIVAL 

Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN; UNTIL 14TH. 

Selkirk and the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys. 

www.borderswalking.com for full information 



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




THE COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE 

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

Country music will live on forever, a must see for 

any fans of Country Music! Tickets: £20 


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 

BORDERS BLUES CLUB 

Vale of Leithen Social Club, Innerleithen, EH44 

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

Two great bands one great price. First Friday of the 

month. 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 

Digital Skills Workshops 

DigitalBoost is funded by Digital 

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Twitter & Hootsuite (Intermediate) 

29 Aug 2019, 10:00-13:00, Galashiels 

Facebook for Business (Intermediate) 

5 Sep 2019, 10:00-13:00, Galashiels 

Digital Marketing Strategy 

12 Sep 2019, 10:00-13:00, Galashiels 

01835 818315 

scottishborders@bgateway.com visit 

www.bgateway.com/events 


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OXTON FLOWER SHOW 

Oxton Memorial Hall, Oxton; 8am. Oxton & District 

Amateur Horticultural Society Annual Show. All 

welcome. Prizes presented 2.30pm, raffle/auction 

4pm 01578 750237 

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 

SHEEP TALES WOOL FESTIVAL 

Hindmarsh Hall, Alnmouth, NE66 2RZ; 10am - 4pm. 

Unique high quality wool products and handmade 

goods. Craft demonstrations, homemade cakes and 

refreshments. 0778 676 5264 

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING 

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU; 

10:30am - 12:30pm. Coffee, tea, cakes and scones 

- all welcome 01750 32242 

PATCHWORK FOR QUILTING 

ReTweed, Eyemouth, TD14 5ET; 10:30am - 3:30pm. 

£38 (including drinks, snacks and cake). Explore 

your inner designer and learn the basic skills 

required to make your own patchwork quilts. 

01890 751758 

SCOTTISH BORDERS VERSUS ARTHRITIS 

Selkirk Community Shed, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 11am 

- 12:30pm. £3. Meetings take place 1st Saturday of 

the month and open to anyone with an interest in 

arthritis. Yolanda Strachan - body boosting bingo. A 

fun way to gentle exercise, especially appropriate 

for this with arthritis 01896 754041 

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 

BORDERS MEMORY WALK 

Harestanes Visitor Centre, Ancrum, TD8 6UQ; 1pm. 

01573 400324. 1.5km & 6.5km. Your donations will 

help Alzheimer Scotland to make sure nobody faces 

dementia alone. 


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RAG BAG MORRIS AT THE SLOW FOOD 

FESTIVAL 

Berwick Barracks, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 

1DF; 2pm. We dance some traditional Morris 

dances, although we are mainly developing our own 


LIVE MUSIC: “UNION JILL” 

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 8pm. 

York-based duo - singers, instrumentalists and 

songwriters showcasing a variety of strong songs in 

an upbeat style. 01890 820566 

MELROSE MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT 

Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; 

8pm. Tickets at the door: £15 for non-members: 

school age children are admitted FREE if 

accompanied by an adult. The FITZWILLIAM 

STRING QUARTET will play music by Glazunov, 

Delius, Mozart, J. S. Bach and Beethoven 















TOUR OF BRITAIN - KELSO 

Stage two - a circuit starting and finishing in Kelso. 

They will take in Melrose, Duns and Coldstream 

along the way. 

YETHOLM FAMILY FUN DAY AND CAR BOOT 

12pm - 10pm. Fun for all on Yetholm Playing Fields. 

Games, races, refreshments and catering van. 

Everyone welcome! 0782 558 7777 or 

0775 778 0578 for further details 


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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 


OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CAFE 

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 2nd and 

4th Mondays of each month. Coffee menu served: 

10.30am-12noon; lunch 12noon-1pm. All welcome 

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A 

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

coffee available. Members and visitors welcome. 

Meet Leaders/Facilitators of many of our activity 

Groups, along with a short talk on volunteering 

opportunities. Tea/coffee provided 

SCOTTISH OPERA 

Earlston High School, Earlston, TD4 6JP; 7pm. 

Amadeus & The Bard celebrates the lives of two 

much-loved men, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 

and Robert Burns. £10, U25 £5. Tickets from 

school or online: www. scottishopera.org.uk/ 

amadeus (See advert on back page) 


GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIRS 

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; All 

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

all those who love to sing! 01578 730289 

STAGE TWO – KELSO 

THE SCOTTISH 

BORDERS STAGE 

SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 

TITLE PARTNER 

PARTNERS OF THE RACE 

STAGE PARTNERS 

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September Events


POP-UP MARKET 


TD15 1SZ; 10am - 4pm. . Featuring www.st-abbsmarket.com 

07970 697433 

KELSO RACES 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; Gates Open 

at 3.00pm; 1st Race due off at 4.25pm; Last race at 

7.10pm 01573 221 221 

LIVING WITH LOSS RETREAT 

Whitchester Christian Guest House and Retreat, 

Hawick, TD9 7LN; £180 (residential) £80 (nonresidential). 

Come and join with others who have 

also experienced life-changing loss through 

bereavement. 01450 377477 

BILL MCLAREN: THE VOICE OF RUGBY 

Tower Mill Theatre, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. £16, 

Under 16s £10. UNTIL FRIDAY 13 TH . Firebrand’s 

production is based on an original script by rugby 

journalist Rob Robertson and directed by Richard 

Baron. 01450 360688 







BUSINESS START UP: BOOK-KEEPING 


5DE; 10am - 1pm. This will equip you with an 

understanding of bookkeeping principles and shows 

why financial records are important 01835 818 315 





SOUTER QUILTERS 

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

Annual membership £30, visitors £5. A talk by Dawn 

Cameron-Dick - ‘Threads and Needles, a Love 

Story’ 0752 176 7666 

DOWNTON TO GATSBY - JEWELLERY & 

FASHION 

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

Visitors welcome £7. Arts Society Lecture by A. 

Prince maker of jewellery for Downton Abbey 

RAG BAG MORRIS RECRUITMENT SESSION 

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

9pm. We dance some traditional Morris dances, 

although we are mainly developing our own 



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friends, all welcome 0771 069 9619 

BOOK LAUNCH: ‘TO THE ISLAND OF TIDES’ 

Crossman Hall, Holy Island. TD15 2ST. 7:30pm. 

Award-winning writer & historian Alistair Moffat 

discusses his travels to & through the history of 

Lindisfarne. www.ticketsource.co.uk 




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



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 

THE MERRY WIDOW BY OPERA BOHEMIA 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 8pm. £16 / 

£14 / £8. Live opera comes to Galashiels! 

01896 756 852 

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOLK MUSIC 

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

welcome 01890 840408 









DIGITALBOOST: DIGITAL MARKETING 

STRATEGY 

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

1pm. This will guide you through the steps needed 

to design a digital marketing strategy to meet your 

business objectives 01835 818 315 







DR JOHN STEWART MUIR: THE BELOVED 

DOCTOR 

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 

7:30pm. £5. Another chance to see the much 

acclaimed play starring John Nichol. 07960 971259 

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING: 

FLEABAG 

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

£12 + bf. Hilarious, award-winning, one-woman 

show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, 

broadcast live to cinemas Tickets: 



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 

FASHION SHOW 

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7pm. £15. 

Sarah Thomson in association with the Rotary Club 

of Melrose is holding a fashion show - all welcome 

Tickets: 01896 820111 or 01896820663 





choir. 07733 448110 





welcome. 




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



Psychology of Serial Killers 

Join Jennifer Rees to explore 

one of Forensic Psychology’s 

most troubling topics 

Friday, 13 th September 

7.30pm 

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels 

Tickets: £19 (+ bf) 


or call 01750 725480 

in aid of Hawick welcome hosts 

The Essential 

Abba 

“A legend in their own right” “Uk’s original abba tribute” 

HAwick Town Hall 

Friday 13 September 2019, 7.30pm 

Tickets: £18 (area) • £15 (Balcony) 

Available from Dorwards, ILF Imaging & Border Events 


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

5pm. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated 



ABBA DANCE NIGHT 

Hawick Town Hall, Hawick, TD9 9EF; 7:30pm. £18; 

balcony £15 (+BF). Fundraiser for Hawick Welcome 

Hosts Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 

01750 725480 

BOOK LAUNCH: ‘TO THE ISLAND OF TIDES’ 

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

writer & historian Alistair Moffat discusses 

his travels to & through the history of Lindisfarne. 

www.ticketsource.co.uk 

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS 


£19 + bf. Join Jennifer to explore one of Forensic 

Psychology’s most troubling topics. Tickets: 






01573 228769 



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

3pm). (Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of 



ARNISTON DOORS OPEN DAY 

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

Complimentary guided ground floor tours. 

www.arnistonhouse.com 

PRUNING WORKSHOP 

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU; Free 

with garden admission. Advice about pruing 

techniques from a member of the horticultural team. 

10am and 1pm 01721 760254 

99 TH YARROW SHOW 

Carterhaugh, Selkirk, TD7 5LS; 8:30am - 4:30pm. 

Adults £8, Concs £5, children £2. Horses, sheep, 

cattle, pets and industrial categories, refreshments 

and more 


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HAWICK MUSIC CLUB COFFEE MORNING 

St Mary’s & Old Parish Church Halls, Hawick, TD9 

0AN; 10am - 12pm. £2 - all welcome. To celebrate 

National Chamber Music Day, to launch the first day 

of their 69 Season & to raise awareness of the Club 

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 


SPITTAL FISHING SHIEL - OPEN DAYS 

Sandstell Fishing Shiel, Spittal, TD15 1RE ; 10am 

- 4pm. Free entry. Sandstell Fishing Shiel will open 

its doors to celebrate its place in Spittals heritage, 

community and history. 07752 403409 

GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; 10am - 5pm. Over 

75 food, drink & gift stalls, tasty street food, lovely 

bars, chef demos, children’s activities & live music 

01573 223 333 

DUCHESS DRIVE GUIDED WALK 


5ET; 11am. £4pp. Join one of Bowhill’s Rangers to 

take in the spectacular scenery the estate has to 

offer on the Duchess Drive walk. 01750 22204 

MELROSE FLOWER SHOW 

Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; 2pm 

- 4:30pm. Classes for flowers, fruit & vegetables as 

well as baking, crafts, floral art & children’s section. 

Afternoon teas 01835 823994 

Sunday 15 th September 

Gates open 11am 

All modes of transport 

veteran cars ~ military 

steam ~ commercial 

Children’s entertainment 


BORDER BUNNETS - NATIONAL HATFEST 

The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; 3pm - 5pm. 

Competition & exhibition of hand-knitted and 

crocheted hats in Selkirk. Auction By Anita Manning 

0739 231 0185. E: borderbunnets@gmail.com 

HAWICK MUSIC CLUB 

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

Members and Under 18’s free. Tickets £12. Dick 

Lees Swingtet – Love Jazz? Then this 6-piece swing 

band are for you! All welcome 

SILENT MOVIE - DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE 

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

- 9:30pm. £6.50 (Under 16s £3.50). Robert Louis 

Stevenson’s novel brought to life in this 1920 classic 

film, starring John Barrymore. 01361 810759 

Photo: Jon Fair 

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 

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 

Adults £8, Under 16s free 

free parking 

Sunderland Hall, Nr Selkirk 

(off A7 at Lindean) 

Show sponsored by 

Morris Leslie Vehicle Auctions Ltd 

Enquiries: 07836 706 254 

www.selkirkvintagecarrally.org 


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FILM NIGHT - YETHOLM 

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

- 9pm. £6. Join us at the start of 10th year to see 

“Fisherman’s Friends” (12A) 01573 420231 

KINNARIS QUINTET AT STRING JAM CLUB 

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 7:30pm 

- 11pm. £15. Fearless, joyful, unconventional & 

technically dazzling exploration of Scottish trad by 

5-piece powerhouse of a band 07930 872033 

STOW OLD TIME DANCING 

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

Music from Lindsay Weir.. Please bring your own 

supper and bottle. Tea will be provided. All welcome. 

01578 730355 

SPITTAL FISHING SHIEL - OPEN DAYS 

Sandstell Fishing Shiel, Spittal, TD15 1RE ; 10am 

- 4pm. Free entry. Sandstell Fishing Shiel will open 

its doors to celebrate its place in Spittal’s heritage, 

community and history. 07752 403409 

GREAT BRITISH FOOD FESTIVAL 

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF; 10am - 5pm. Over 

75 food, drink & gift stalls, tasty street food, lovely 

bars, chef demos, children’s activities & live music 

01573 223 333 

SELKIRK VINTAGE RALLY 

Sunderland Hall, Selkirk, TD1 3PG; 11am - 5pm. £8, 

under 16s free, free parking . All modes of transport 

- veteran cars, military, steam, commercial. Trade 

stands, children’s treasure hunt & more NB: 2019 

will be the last Selkirk Rally. 07836 706254 


PLEASE GIVE BLOOD 

Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh, TD8 6BE; 10.30am 

– 12.30pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm 0345 90 90 999 

SELKIRK SILVER BAND CONCERT 

The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; 2pm - 5pm. All 

welcome! Tickets available from McCudden’s 

Newsagent, Selkirk 

GOLDEN GATE 

FARNE ISLANDS BOAT TRIPS 

Licenced to land on National Trust Islands 

Exclusive access to Grace Darling’s lighthouse and island 

BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL 

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 1pm - 7pm. Tickets 

£2 at the door. Family friendly, with local beer/ 

cider, street food, cooking demos and live music. 

Admission £2. 01361 884 935 

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS) 

2pm - 4:30pm. Afternoon walk by the Tweed, by 

Newtown St Boswells. Meet at car park next to the 

Auction Mart. Wear stout footwear. 01289 308515 


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SWINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 

FLOWER SHOW 

Swinton Village Green, Swinton, TD11 3JJ; 2:30pm. 

Silver collection. Classes for fruit, veg, flowers 

and pot plants, handicrafts and children’s classes. 

Everyone welcome. 01890 860634 

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 

Please mention ‘borderevents’ 

if you are attending to an advert 

or responding to an advert 



THREE BRETHREN U3A, GALASHIELS 

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

on ‘Black Bob’, comic strip story about farm dog 

from Linglie Road, Selkirk. Refreshments. New 

members welcome. 01896 823493 



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 

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 



07970 697433 








KELSO RACES - CHARITY RACEDAY 


at 3.00pm; 1st Race due off at 4.15pm; Last race at 

6.45pm 01573 221 221 

BUSINESS START UP: MARKETING 


5DE; 10am - 1pm. This workshop aims to help you 

identify your customers, understand, competitors 

and plan an effective marketing strategy 

01835 818 315 

PRUNING CLIMBING PLANTS 

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

Andrew Simmons will demonstrate how climbing 

plants and wall shrubs such as Hydrangea and 

Wisteria are pruned. 01573 223 333 







CHORUS 





DOMINO TOURNAMENT 

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

prize for the winner - all welcome 01890 840408 



Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; Speaker 

Michael Cornish “Financial Planning for older 

people”. Visitors always welcome. Meet at 10am for 

10.30am start 01573 450293 












07733 448110 

WONDER at our SILVER 

and BRONZE HOARDS 

- Synton (250 coins), 

Ruberslaw (vessels) - 

‘Three Hills’ Heritage Centre 

Market Square, Melrose TD6 9PN 

Until 31 st Oct 10.30am-4.30pm (Mon-Sat) 

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

Picturesque Guided Walk 

to Newstead Roman Site 

Thursdays until 25 th Oct 1.30pm-5.30pm 

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

ENJOY the ARTEFACTS and GEMS 

Tel: 01896 822651 www.trimontium.co.uk 



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

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











CIRCLE DANCING CLASS 

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

3JU; 2pm - 4pm. 3rd Friday of the month; £4 - all 

welcome. A lovely mix of traditional & new dances 

and music from around the world. No experience 

necessary & no partner required 07523 466 657 







WALK & BEACH CLEAN - LINKIM SHORE 

10:30am - 12:30pm. A short walk & beach clean 

survey as part of the Great British Beach Clean. 

Meet outside St Vedas hotel / surf shop. 

01890 752509 

ST. ABBS 

MARKET 

at the Ebba Centre, 

Brierylaw, St Abbs, TD14 5PH 

EVERY FRIDAY 

April - December 2019 

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 

CABARET EVENING 

The Plough Hotel, Town Yetholm, TD5 8RF; 7:30pm. 

£10. Come and enjoy the talented ladies and 

gentlemen of Kelso amateur operatic society as they 

perform in our bar 01573 420215 





01573 228769 



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




EXPLORING MODERN SCOTTISH 

SCULPTURE 

Marchmont House, Greenlaw, TD10 6YL; World 

class group of speakers - an interesting mix of 

artists, curators, auctioneers, dealers, collectors & 

enthusiasts 01361 866080‬‭ 

BEACH CLEAN - COASTAL CLEAN UP - 

EYEMOUTH 

10am - 12:30pm. Join a HUGE coastal clean up 

- beach clean & survey with the rangers from the 

Marine Reserve - meet at Splash, Eyemouth 

01890 752509 

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01750 725480

THINKING ABOUT LOVE 

Chirnside Community Centre, Chirnside, TD11 3XR; 

10am - 5pm. £15 including lunch. What is Love? 

How do we feel it? Professor Simon May and a 

panel of speakers will lead a day of lively discussion 

01361 883095 


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ARTY SEASCAPES WITH RAG RUGGING 


£33. Incorporate seascapes and coastal themes 

while using waste textiles to create a wonderful rag 

rug cushion cover. 01890 751758 

NORHAM CASTLE HERITAGE DAY 

Norham Castle, Norham; 12pm - 3:30pm. Andy 

Howey Birds of Prey and Newcastle Array medieval 

re-enactors come to Norham to entertain and 

educate! 0774 513 0987 

WALK & BEACH CLEAN - KILLIDRAUGHTS 

10:30am - 12:30pm. A short walk & beach clean 

survey as part of the Great British Beach Clean. 

Meet outside Eyemouth Leisure Centre. 

01890 752509 

info@berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk 

GREAT SCOTTISH SQUIRREL SURVEY 


5ET; 2pm - 4pm. £4pp. Scotlands Red Squirrels are 

in need of help! Hear all about them on this guided 

walk & fingers crossed we will spot one 

01750 22204 


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FLOUR FESTIVAL 

Heatherslaw Cornmill, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 

10am - 5pm. Classes, competitions and activities 

throughout the day celebrating all things floury! 

01890 820338 


BEACH CLEAN - COLDINGHAM BAY 

10:30am - 12:30pm. A beach clean survey as part 

of the Great British Beach Clean. Meet outside 

Coldingham Beach Cafe 01890 752509 info@ 

berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk 

Unwind Your Mind…. 

And Set Yourself Free 

STUCK EMOTIONALLY? LIFE REPEATING ITSELF? 

CHRONIC PAIN – EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL? 

Working with: Anger, Fear, Worry, Perfectionism, Loathing, Anxiety, 

Depression, Resentment, Sadness, Bullying, Isolation. 

CHANGE FROM REACTING TO RESPONDING: LEARN A DIFFERENT RESPONSE 

2-Part Workshops - see listings & website. 

Call Rosemary: 01750 778 704 or email: info@downtoearthhealth.co.uk 


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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 



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 

POP-UP MARKET 



07970 697433 




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



BUSINESS START UP: BUSINESS PLANNING 


5DE; 10am - 1pm. This workshop shows you how to 

create a robust business plan 01835 818 315 

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 






HEARTSPEAK: YOUR PATH IN UNIVERSITY 

PART 1 (PART 2 - 9 TH OCTOBER) 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6:30pm 

- 8pm. Two Part Workshop, Total 3 hours - £45. 

Upheaval, Fear, Good Enough, Keeping Up are 

emotions that can get in the way, Unwind Your 

Mind…. 2-part workshop 07773 634 884 


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

membership £30, visitors £5. Registration and 

sewing evening. 0752 176 7666 

Working together to save energy 

Love your older home 

Come along to our free event for expert 

and impartial advice on how you can keep 

warm in your older home or business, 

reduce energy usage and lower your bills. 

When: Thursday 26 September, doors open 6pm 

Where: Peebles Burgh Hall, EH45 8AG 

To book your free place in advance: 

Visit: Change Works in Peebles hub, High Street, Peebles 

Email: peebles@changeworks.org.uk Call: 01721 722 810 


01750 725480


‘CAPTURING THE WILD’ - ART EXHIBITION 

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

Thursday & Friday; 10am-1pm Saturday. A series of 

original paintings from wildlife artist Annabel Pope 

01578 722430 







CHANGE WORKS IN PEEBLES 

Burgh Hall, Peebles, EH45 8HG; 6pm. Expert & 

impatrial advice on how you can keep warm in your 

older house/business, reduce energy usuage & lower 

your bill 01721 722810 or 

email: peebles@changeworks.org.uk 






07733 448110 





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

A series of original paintings from wildlife artist 

Annabel Pope 01578 722430 

D-CAFE 

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

for people with dementia and their family & friends 

to meet for a chat, cuppa & peer support 

0788 418 7962 










01750 62259 


NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE SCREENING 

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7pm. £12 

+ bf. One Man, Two Guv’nors 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com 

or call 01750 725480 

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. 



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





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ALY BAIN AND PHIL CUNNINGHAM 

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 7:30pm. £20; Concession 

£18; Under 15’s £10. Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham 

have established themselves as the epitome of 

excellence in the world of traditional music Tickets: 


UNVEILED SECRETS 

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 

7:30pm. £10 (concessions £8). 4 women in 4 plays 

by award-winning Borders writers. Humorous, heartwarming 

and tragic, hidden truths are unveiled. 

01896 822013 





01573 228769 


Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 10am-1pm 

A series of original paintings from wildlife artist 

Annabel Pope 01578 722430 

BULBS ON THE GREEN 

Ancrum Village Green, Ancrum, TD8; 10am - 1pm. 

Ancrum Go Gardening - Come along & hear about 

all things gardening & horticultural & stock up on 

bulbs for next sprinq 

TRADITIONAL KNITTING WORKSHOPS 

10am - 3:30pm. £35. Make a Fair Isle boot topper 

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

of monthly workshops. 01668 281884 

LOWICK QUILT SHOW 

Lowick Village Hall, Lowick, TD15 2UD; 10am - 

4pm. £3.50 includes refreshments. Quilts, raffles, 

trade stall, sales table, competitions and more. 

Proceeds to charities. All welcome 01890 820712 




3pm (Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of 



SCOTTISH BORDERS 

ART GLASS 

Demonstrations 

Showroom 

Shop 

HEARTSPEAK: LETTING GO & DIGESTION 

PART 1 (PART 2 - 12 TH OCTOBER 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10:15am 


Sorting Things, Letting Go, Decision-making are 

common links with Digestion Complaints. Is this 

you? 07773 634 884 

MACMILLAN BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING 

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 10:30am 

- 1pm. This event will also host an Exhibition to 

celebrate 100 years of the Wauchope Hall 

TEXTILES ARTISTS: MULTI-MEDIA APPLIQUÉ 


£38. Create pictures or interpretations as you 

explore your inner artist through textiles in this 

immersive workshop. 01890 751758 


CHORUS 


TD6 0QX; 12:30pm - 4pm. Come along and try 



OPEN 

Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4pm 

Saturday: 10am - 2pm 

Tel: 01450 371425 

5 Galalaw, Hawick TD9 8PZ 

www.scottishbordersartglass.com 


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shop 01835 823468 

@borderevents 


01750 725480

COUNTERFEIT SEVENTIES SHOW 

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-upon- 

Tweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm - 10pm. Stalls £17.50 / 

£16 (£16.50 / £14.50 concs), Circle £18, Box £20. 

A unique Seventies show from a decade of glam 

rock through to new wave music, and everything in 

between! 01289 330999 


Carlops Village Hall, Carlops, Near Peebles, EH26 

9NF; 7:30pm. £10 (concessions £8). 4 women in 4 

plays by award-winning Borders writers. Humorous, 

heart-warming and tragic, hidden truths are 

unveiled. 01896 822013 

STEWART FRANCIS: INTO THE PUNSET 

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 8pm. £23.50. 

The star of ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Live at the Apollo’ 

embarks on a brand-new show Tickets: www. 

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 


The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; Teas, coffees, 

cakes, light lunches served from 11am-5pm. 

FUNGI FORAY 

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU; 2pm. 

£3 plus garden admission. Discover more about 

fungi with mycologist Neville Kilkenny and explore 

the world’s first Cryptogamic Sanctuary at Dawyck 

01721 760254 

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 

MEETING 

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

4:30pm. Non members by donation. Talk and Family 

History Meeting - Teas / Coffees 01896 750387 



LOWICK QUILT SHOW 

Lowick Village Hall, Lowick, TD15 2UD; 10am - 

4pm. £3.50 includes refreshments. Quilts, raffles, 

trade stall, sales table, competitions and more. 

Proceeds to charities. All welcome 01890 820712 


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shop 01835 823468 





01750 62259 or E: ettrickholidays@gmail. 

com. www.jameshoggexhibition.com 

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 

An independent venue for music, film, discussions, 

book events, exhibitions and workshops. 

facebook.com/U4Cornucopia 

View upcoming events – 

book Unit Four for your next project 

The Cornucopia Room, nr Heart of Hawick TD9 9EA 

Tel 01450 379933 juliewitford@cornucopia.net 


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HANDLEBARDS: 

Get a Life 

FAMILY 

SHOW 

HOUSE & GROUNDS 

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 

GROUNDS OPEN 

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY IN 

SEPTEMBER 

HOUSE & GROUNDS OPEN 

26 th & 27 th OCTOBER 

TOURS AT 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm 

AWKWARD STRANGER: 

THUSDAY 2 nd MAY, 7.30pm 

Doorways in Drumorty 

Set in a 1920s go sipy, rural Aberd enshire 

community, this wi ty play is based on a 

b ok of short stories by Strichen-born Lorna 

M on. Laugh-out-loud fu ny yet st ering 

through a sharply satirical observation of the 

personal agonies of the town’s inhabitants 

beset by the strict observance of moral codes 

and prohibitions. This is a new production of 

Mike Gi b’s a claimed play which was first 

performed in 2010 to sold-out audiences. 

It is as wi ty as it is moving. 

Tickets: £12 / £10 under 16s 

SPLINTERS THEATRE COMPANY: 

SATURDAY 1 st JUNE, 7.30pm 

THE AT RE 

T H E T H E A T R E I N T H E F O R E S T 

WWW.BOWHILLHOUSE.CO.UK 

John Shedden and Finlay McLean (with skeleton) 

perform a series of weird and wonderful 

sketches in which theatre, satire and parody 

combine to give a startling view of the strange 

world we live in. Eavesdrop on the President 

and The Prime Minister, and s e Hamlet return 

to rewrite hi story. A world premiere wri ten 

by David Henry Wilson (Main picture, left). 


2019 

CLYDEBUILT PUPPE THEATRE: 

WEDNESDAY 7 th AUGUST, 3pm 

Three Bears 

The metal world of Goldilicks m ets the lovely 

natural w oden world of 3 BEARS – the result, 

a very sticky adventure a l round. Ha pily 

they become friends and c ok up the most 

wonderful po ridgy recipe together. The c ok 

Steve, bakes in the kitchen and finds time 

to te l a wonderful warm story using kitchen 

implements in a very intriguing and unusual way. 

Tickets: £8 / £6 under 16s / £25 family (2+2) 

CHECK 

OUT OUR 

Much Ado About Nothing 

SUNDAY 1 st SEPTEMBER, 6.30pm 

Welcome to the wild and wacky world of our 

annual outd or Shakesperean Show. With their 

usual energy, charm and wit which demystifies 

Shakespeare, take some hilarious liberties but 

never lose sight of the original, Handlebards 

will ensure you laugh a l the way home. 

Wrap up warm as thi show takes place 

outside in Bowhi l Gardens in a l bu the very 

worst of weathers. Get in early as we se l only 

72 tickets in advance in case we absolutely 

mus take the show ind ors! 


AUTUMN 

THEATRE 

PROGRAMME 

ONLINE 

Beastly 

Bowhill 

CHILDREN’S 

NEW 

EVENT! 

HA L LOWE E N 

HOUSE TOURS 

26 th & 27 th OCTOBER 

12.30pm & 2.30pm 

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 

LOCAL HERO, SCOTTISH LEGEND 

The extraordinary home 

of Sir Walter Scott, who 

gave us the historical novel, 

popularised tartan and 

rediscovered Scotland’s 

Crown Jewels. 

Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ 01896 752043 

www.scottsabbotsford.com 

Open every day, 

10am - 5pm. 

Regency Garden Tours, 

Monday & Friday. 

Check website for details 

and for future events. 


01750 725480 

PAY 

ONCE 

visit 

FREE 

for a year

Autumn 

Glory 

at Dawyck 

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) 

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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October Events 

ONGOING EVENTS 

FOR MORE WEEKLY EVENTS - SEE ALSO 

PAGES 6 - 9 

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 

OCTOBER EXHIBITION 

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop, Lauder, TD2 

6SR; 9am - 5pm. Linda Foster: ‘Watercolours’ and 

Simon Griffiths - ceramics 01578 722808 

MELROSE RUGBY HERITAGE CENTRE 

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 

11am - 3pm. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. 

Entry by donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from 

all over the world. Videos reliving historical moments 

at Melrose. All welcome 01896 822486 

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 

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 

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 

LET’S LOSE THE MUFFIN TOP TOGETHER! 

Lbs and Ozs - Achieve Your Healthy Weight, Selkirk, 

TD7 4LR; EVERY THURSDAY. 12:30pm - 1:15pm. 

£120 for 12 Week Programme. Reduce your Weight, 

Size & Cravings. Raise Vitality, Clarity & Balance. 

Enjoy Better Sleep. Eat Well 

01750 778 704/07773 634 884 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 







01578 730289 


MOODY? 




your session. 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 

LECTURE 

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

Voluntary collection non-members welcome . An 

illustrated lecture entitled “The Impact of the First 

World War on Policing in the Borders “ by Dr David 

Smale 01450 379848 

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01750 725480

YETHOLM HISTORY SOCIETY 

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 

7:30pm - 9:30pm. 25th Anniversary Lecture - 

Yetholm, Yeavering and Anglo Saxon Kingdom of 

Northumbria - all welcome 

SCOTTISH OPERA PRESENTS OPERA 

HIGHLIGHTS 


£16.50, Under 26 - £6. Scottish Opera’s hugely 

popular Opera Highlights tours with four singers and 

a pianist (See back page for details) 











choir. 07733 448110 


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 

THEATRE: EATEN BY MAMAROU IRIGUCHI 

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 1:30pm. £8 / 

£6. Whimsical hi-jinks for all the family! 

01896 756 852 


CHORUS 





SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS) 

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

9:30pm. £1.50. Illustrated talk by Mark Holling on 

the South of Scotland Bird Atlas. Followed by Raffle 

& Teas. Non members welcome. 01578 740210 

GREGG WRIGHT BLUES GUITARIST 

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

/ £10. One of the most innovative guitarists of our 

time! 01896 756 852 





welcome. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 


Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; Speaker 

Douglas Whitson “Courses for older drivers”. Visitors 

always welcome. Meet at 10am for 10.30am start 

01573 450293 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 



Free Entry. Indoor market selling locally made 

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

st-abbs-market.com 07970 697433 


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OCTOBER 4 th -6 th 2019 

SATURDAY 

ONLY 

On-going 

EVENTS ALL DAY 

on SATURDAY 

5 th OCTOBER 

Step into 

the past 

at… 

Our 

FARMER’S MARKET 

CHILDREN’S 

ACTIVITIES 

STREET ENTERTAINMENT 

STROLLING MINSTRELS 

MEG DODS’ KITCHEN 

LIVING HISTORY 

CRAFT 

STALLS 

COURTROOM 

DRAMAS 

PERIOD 

COSTUME HIRE 

20 th 

year! 

UNMISSABLE AUTUMN WEEKEND 

All gathered for our 

Music, 

mirth & 

more ! 

A N D... 

FRIDAY to 

SUNDAY 

Selkirk 

Sessions 

Sessions 

galore in 

pubs/ bars 

Workshops/ 

Competitions 

Street Busking 

Open-Mic Gigs 

Sunday 

Afternoon 

Ceilidh 

and Still 

Standing 

Sessions 

SELKIRK 

ARTISTS 

ANNUAL 

OPEN 

STUDIOS 

event on 5 th & 6 th October 

★ ARTS ACTIVITIES ★ LIVE MUSIC ★ 

★ HOME BAKING! ★ 

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★★ TWO TOGETHER ★★

SELKIRK SESSIONS AND SCOTT’S SELKIRK 

Various venues in Selkirk. 7pm. Music galore in 

pubs/bars, workshops, street busking from Friday 

to Sunday. Craft stalls, farmer’s market, children’s 

activities. living history and more on Saturday. 

SUPPER NIGHT 

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU; 7pm. 

Please call for details 01750 32242 


Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 7:30pm. £10 

(concessions £8). 4 women in 4 plays by awardwinning 

Borders writers. Humorous, heart-warming 

and tragic, hidden truths are unveiled. 

01896 822013 





01573 228769 

BORDERS BLUES CLUB 

Vale of Leithen Social Club, Innerleithen, EH44 

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

Two great bands one great price. First Friday of the 

month. 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, OCTOBER 5 


Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh TD8 6SY. Mounted 

archery is a martial art that has been practised since 

ancient times for hunting and warfare. It is now 

becoming a growing sport. Come and have a go! 

0793 866 6095 


Various venues in Selkirk. 7pm. Music galore in 

pubs/bars, workshops, street busking from Friday 

to Sunday. Craft stalls, farmer’s market, children’s 

activities. living history and more on Saturday. 







PRIORWOOD 

APPLE 

DAY 

PRIORWOOD GARDEN, ABBEY STREET, MELROSE 

APPLE SALES BIERHOPE ALPACAS ORCHARD TREKS 

BRITANNIA XIV (MEDIEVAL LIVING HISTORY GROUP) 

GREENER MELROSE FOOD STALLS & MORE! 

Some activities may charge a small fee 

Saturday 5th October, 10am - 4pm | FREE ENTRY 

01750 725480 


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YETHOLM BORDER SHEPHERDS’ SHOW 

8am - 4pm. £5. Annual Show on Haugh Town 

Yetholm. Various events throughout the day. 

01573 420669 

PRIORWOOD APPLE DAY 

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; 10am - 4pm. 

Free entry. Apple sales, orchard treks, food stalls 

and come along and meet the wonderful Beirhope 

Alpacas too 01896 209504 

SCOTTISH BORDERS VERSUS ARTHRITIS 

Selkirk Community Shed, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 11am 

- 12:30pm. £3. Meetings take place 1st Saturday of 

the month and open to anyone with an interest in 

arthritis. Joanna Smith - Felting. Come along and 

learn how to make a felt picture. 01896 754041 

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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day out. 01835 823468 

Beirhope Alpacas 

Walk in the Cheviot Hills with 

one of our friendly Alpacas 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 


Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh TD8 6SY. Mounted 

archery is a martial art that has been practised since 

ancient times for hunting and warfare. It is now 

becoming a growing sport. Come and have a go! 

0793 866 6095 


Various venues in Selkirk. Music galore in pubs/ 

bars, workshops, street busking and more! Afternoon 

ceilidh 

KELSO RACES - TOWN PRINCIPALS 

RACEDAY 


at 12.00pm; Border Principals Race at 1.35pm; 1st 

Race due off at 2.20pm; Last race at 5.20pm 

01573 221 221 


Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; Sunday: 10.30am – 

12.30pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. Monday 2pm - 4pm & 

5.30pm - 7.30pm 0345 90 90 999 

AUTUMN BRING AND BUY PLANT SALE 

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

3pm. Free entry. Discover a host of plants to try out 

in your own garden. Recycle old favourites and bring 

us your herbaceous splits 


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shop 01835 823468 

SCOTLAND’S GARDENS, TOUR OF THE 

GARDEN 

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU; 2:15pm. 

Free with garden admission. Enjoy a tour of the 

garden with a Garden Guide. Booking essential 

01721 760254 

AUTUMN TREKS, STROLLS, 

PICNICS AND VISITS 

see listings for special events 

GIG: JAMIE LAWSON 

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

£15 + BF. He has toured with James Blunt, his own 

headline tour, then another tour with label boss and 

good friend Ed Sheeran. Tickets: 


Hownam, Nr Kelso TD5 8AP 

T: 01573 440631 

#borderevents 



Jamie 

Lawson 

6th October 

MacArts 

Galashiels 

Susie 

McCabe 

24th October 

MacArts 

Galashiels 

“Genuinely funny and highly 

recommend”- Kevin Bridges 

Beyondpresents.co.uk borderevents.com 

Ticketmaster.co.uk Tel: 08444 999990 

In person: MacArts 

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 


Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; Sunday: 10.30am – 

12.30pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. Monday 2pm - 4pm & 

5.30pm - 7.30pm 0345 90 90 999 

PRESENTS GALORE - 25 TH ANNIVERSARY 

Springwood Hall, Kelso, TD5 8LS; Mon: 6pm- 

8.30pm £7.50 includes wine/canapes (pre-book); 

Tues: 10am-3.30pm £3.50 at door. Unique shopping 

experience in aid of charities. Lots of new stalls this 

year 01835 850764 

OLD MELROSE MONASTIC WALK 

Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom , Melrose, 

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

free. A guided walk throught 2000 years of history 

including the site of the original melrose monastery. 

01835 82283 

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 








01578 730289 

PRESENTS GALORE - 25 TH ANNIVERSARY 

Springwood Hall, Kelso, TD5 8LS; £7.50 includes 

wine/canapes (pre-book); 10am-3.30pm. £3.50 at 

door. Unique shopping experience in aid of charities. 

Lots of new stalls this year 01835 850764 

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 

VIVALDI IN VENICE 

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

Visitors welcome £7. Arts Society Lecture by Peter 

Medhurst exploring the amazing world of Vivaldi’s 

music. Coffee served from 9.45 am 

PRESENTS GALORE 

at Springwood Hall 

Kelso 

Unique shopping experience 

with lots of new stalls this year 

Monday 7 th October 

6pm - 8.30pm 

Tickets: £7.50 

Pre-book tickets: 01835 850764 

(includes wine and canapes) 

Tuesday 8 th October 

10am - 3.30pm 

Tickets: £3.50 on the door 

(coffee and lunch available to buy) 

In support of the following charities: 

NSPCC, The Samaritans, RNLI, 

Injured Jockeys 




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

evening where members bring along, and work on, 

their own projects. 0752 176 7666 

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FOLK MUSIC 

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

welcome 01890 840408 





family £10, dogs welcome. Includes tea. 

01896 822651 

HEARTSPEAK: PERFECTIONISM & CYSTITIS 

PART 1 (PART 2 - 24 TH OCTOBER) 

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6:15pm 


Worry, Being Good Enough, “I have to do 

everything” are common thoughts with cystitis 

sufferers. Is this you? 07773 634 884 






choir. 07733 448110 

GALASHIELS STUDIO CLUB 

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

9:30pm. Annual membership, £30. Visitors, £4 per 

meeting. New members and visitors welcome.. Talk: 

An Artist’s Life - Inspiration and advice from local 

professional artist, Charles Simpson 01896 820023 

“WILL” - THE LIFE & TIMES OF W.H.OGILVIE 

The Radio Rooms, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 

2AW; 7:30pm. Tickets include a fantastic meal by 

celebrity chef Ross Horrock . Well Road Productions 

are performing their latest production “Will” - The life 

and times of W.H. Ogilvie, Poet 

info@radiorooms.co.uk 

PETER GILL’S COMEDY SONGBOOK 

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 7:30pm. Tickets 

£12. Under 16s £10. Some of the funniest songs of 

the last 100 years presented by one man and his 

piano. 01750 725480 





welcome. 







DRESS TO IMPRESS: FUNCTIONAL TO 

FABULOUS 

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum, Biggar, 

ML12 6DH; Free: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm 

and Sunday 1pm to 4pm. Until 17th November. 

Exhibition of 19th & 20th century fashions & 

accessories from the Museum Collection. 

01899 221050 

KELSO COUNTRY AND WESTERN FESTIVAL 

Springwood Park, Kelso, TD5 8LS; Live bands 

on afternoon & evening, country music disco, line 

dancing instruction, trade stalls and much more! 

More information: 07902 330147 

SPITTAL AUTUMN FETE 

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

1QY; 10:30am - 2pm. Free entry. Enjoy a cup of tea/ 

coffee and some home baking. Raffle, tombola and 

few stalls to browse around. 07752 403409 












Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles, EH45 

8AD; 7:30pm. £10 (concessions £8). 4 women in 4 

plays by award-winning Borders writers. Humorous, 

heart-warming and tragic, hidden truths are 

unveiled. 01896 822013 





01573 228769 

A N D W E S T E R N F E S T I V A L 

Sound & Lighting: SOUND SOLUTIONS (Andy Twang) 

Resident Compere Zenne 

Resident DJ & Linedance Instructor PJ 

COUNTRY 

MUSIC DISCO 

WESTERN LADIES 

AFTERNOON TEA 

TICKET HOTLINE 

FLORENCE DAVIS 

07902 330147 

R O B Y N T A Y L O R 

FAST DRAW 

COMPETITIONS 

& 

GAMES 

TRILOGY 

NATIVE AMERICAN 

MEXICAN 

AMERICAN 


TRADE STALLS 

B O R N C O U N T R Y 

B I L L Y B U B B A K I N G 

B L A C K S T O N E R I V E R 

R Y A N P A Y L I N G 

T H E H A L E Y S 

T H E R I D G E R I D E R S 

G E O R G E I N G L I S & R O C K I N ’ H O R S E B A N D 

M A R T I N J A Y E 

J A M E S & W O O D 

S S 

L E M O N G R A S S 

R A Z O R H O L L E R 

ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ! 

ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ! 

SPRINGWOOD Springwood PARK KELSO Park TD5 8LS 

SPRINGWOOD PARK KELSO TD5 8LS 

COUNTRY 

MUSIC DISCO 

BAR WITH 

COMPETITIVE 

PRICES 

BAR WITH 

COMPETITIVE 

PRICES 

WESTERN LADIES 

AFTERNOON TEA 

TICKET HOTLINE 

FLORENCE DAVIS 

07902 330147 

Kelso - TD5 8LS 

Tel: 07902 330147 

TRADE STALLS 

CAROLINES 

KITCHEN 

CAROLINES 

KITCHEN 

FAST DRAW 

COMPETITIONS 

& 

GAMES 

TRILOGY 

NATIVE AMERICAN 

MEXICAN 

AMERICAN 

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153 RD 

ALWINTON 

BORDER SHEPHERDS’ SHOW 

SATURDAY 12th OCTOBER 2019 

(12 miles west of Rothbury) 

Showfield Open 10.30 - Exhibitors Tents open 12 noon 

Entry £7.00 Adult Children Under-16 Free 

Advance tickets online, £6.00 Adult, visit www.alwintonshow.co.uk 

Showfield Parking £2.00 

Disabled car park & toilets available 

Mobile Reception is not good on Show Field - stall holders may be unable to take card payments - Please bring cash. 

OVER £4,500 IN PRIZE MONEY 

R Competition Classes for Dogs R Sheep Show R Walking Sticks 

R Horticultural & Industrial R Photographs R Children’s Classes 

R Hound Trails R Dog Trial & Dog Scurry R Wrestling 

R Fell Race 

R Farmers Market & Craft Tent R Trade Stands 

R Food & Refreshment Stands R Beer Tent R Fairground Amusements! 

Entries on the day for Sports and Terrier Racing. 

Entries for Exhibits by Post, must be received by 21st September. 

For a prize list please call Bessie: 01669 640216. 

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www.alwintonshow.co.uk

ALWINTON BORDER SHEPHERDS’ SHOW 

Alwinton Show Field, Alwinton, NE65 7BQ; 

10:30am. Adults £7, Under 16s free, parking £2. 

Sheep show, dog trials, farmers market, craft tent, 

trade stands, children’s entertainment and more! 


CHORUS 


TD6 0QX; 12:30pm - 4pm. Come along and try 



PUBLIC SKATING 

Border Ice Rink, Kelso, TD5 7SL; 2pm - 4pm. Come 

along and try skating - season starts! 

01573 224 774 


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HAWICK MUSIC CLUB: MONZANI TRIO 

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

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

good friends - Lee Holland, Rachel Spencer and 

Feargus Egan - all successful performers in their 

own right 

SILENT MOVIE - HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE 

DAME 

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

9:30pm. £6.50 (under 16’s £3.50). Lon Chaney stars 

in the 1923 classic - based on the novel by Victor 

Hugo. 01361 810759 

STOW OLD TIME DANCING 

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

Music from Willie Macfarlane. Please bring your own 

supper and bottle. Tea will be provided. All welcome 

01578 730355 







BEIRHOPE ALPACAS 

Born In The Borders, Lanton, TD8 6ST; 11am - 3pm. 

Come along and meet these wonderful animals and 

learn more about them 01573 440631 


The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; 11am - 5pm. Teas, 

coffees, cakes, light lunches served from 11am - 

5pm. 


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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 


BLUE ROSE CODE AT STRING JAM CLUB 

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 7:30pm 

- 11pm. £15. Soulful, deep, beautifully honest, lyrical 

& charismatic, one of Scotland’s finest. 

07930 872033 

PUBLIC SKATING 

ON SUNDAYS 

2.45pm - 5.15pm 

Extra skating date: 

Saturday 12 th October 

2pm-4pm 

Call 01750 725480 to advertise 


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FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A 

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

coffee available. Members and visitors welcome. 

‘The Hearing Forces Project for Older Veterans’. 

Derek Clark Hearing Forces project officer, action on 

hearing loss. 

MAXTON MEETS 


0RL; 7:30pm - 9pm. £2.50 . Guest speakers will give 

you a taste of their chosen topic, followed by tea 

and bisuits and time to chat. All welcome 

01835 823595 

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 

MELROSE HISTORICAL & 

ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 

Ormiston Rooms, Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 

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

welcome. ‘Votes for Women in South-East Scotland 

1870 - 1920’. An illustrated lecture to be presented 

by David McLean. 








01578 730289 



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DOMINO TOURNAMENT 

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

prize for the winner - all welcome 01890 840408 

17th - 20th October 

More than 30 talks and events 

showcase acclaimed novelists, 

historians, poets, biographers, 

journalists and story tellers. 

Tickets available at The Maltings 

www.maltingsberwick.co.uk 

On-line, in person or by phone: 

01289 330999 

Browse the Programme with our NEW Festival Fringe 

www.berwickliteraryfestival.com 


BERWICK LITERARY FESTIVAL 

More than 30 talks and events showcase acclaimed 

novelists, historians, poets, biographers, journalists 

& story tellers www.berwickliteraryfestival.com 

or call 01289 330999 


Ednam House Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HT; Speaker Ms 

Yvonne Huggins Haig “Surveying in a man’s world”. 

Visitors always welcome. Meet at 10am for 10.30am 

start 01573 450293 












07733 448110 


01750 725480

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 

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

£12 + bf. National Theatre Live Screening Tickets: 





meeting. New members and visitors welcome.. 

Workshop - Collage and Texture with professional 

artist Claire Blyth. 01896 820023 





welcome. 






or call 01289 330999 






or call 01289 330999 






KINESIOLOGY FOUNDATION TRAINING - 

MODULE 1 

The Healthy Life Centre, Edinburgh, EH3 9AL; 

New, updated Kinesiology training in Scotland. Use 

for yourself, to create a business or enhance your 

present skillset. 07773 634 884 or 

learn@health-school.co.uk 

YOUNG SHOTS DAY 

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

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

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

01835 870280 





CIRCLE DANCING CLASS 

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

3JU; 2pm - 4pm. 3rd Friday of the month; £4 - all 

welcome. A lovely mix of traditional & new dances 

and music from around the world. No experience 

necessary & no partner required 07523 466 657 

COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES SHOW 

Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles, EH45 

8AD; 7:30pm - 10pm. Tickets £16 & £18. Re-live 

the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 

tribute show brings alive the magic 01721 725777 

RSCDS DUNS & DISTRICT MONTHLY DANCE 

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 

4AP; 7:30pm - 11:30pm. £6. Dancing to Marian 

Anderson and her band - all welcome 

0796 977 0512 





01573 228769 

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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NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP 

Beirhope Alpacas, Hownam, Near Kelso, TD5 8AP; 

10am - 3pm. This workshop is for adults Booking 

essential: 01573 440631 or 


‘LOOKING BACK’ OLD SKILLS FAYRE 

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre, Ford & Etal, TD12 

4TR; 10am - 4pm. Working heavy horses, old skills 

demos, farmers market, refreshments & more 

01890 820601 


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YETHOLM FILM NIGHT 

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

9pm. £6. “Green Book” (12A) 01573 420231 

GIRLS’ NIGHT OOT! 

Hawick Town Hall, Hawick, TD9 9EF; 7:30pm. £20. 

Join the girls on a hen night that you won’t forget 

with a smash hit retro soundtrack…Songs from 

60’s,70’s, 80’s, 90’s Tickets: 


MELROSE MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT 

Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose, TD6 

9LJ; 7:30pm. Tickets at the door: £15 for nonmembers: 

school age children are admitted FREE 

if accompanied by an adult. A piano duo MACHA 

HULIN and ADDA-REYSS will play music by Dukas, 

Schubert, Bizet and Rachmaninov 

SCOTTISH OPERA PRESENTS OPERA 

HIGHLIGHTS 

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, EH21 6AA; 7:30pm. 

£16.50, Under 26 - £6. Scottish Opera’s hugely 

popular Opera Highlights tours with four singers and 

a pianist 0131 665 2240 






or call 01289 330999 

KINESIOLOGY FOUNDATION TRAINING - 

MODULE 1 

The Healthy Life Centre, Edinburgh, EH3 9AL; 

New, updated Kinesiology training in Scotland. Use 

for yourself, to create a business or enhance your 

present skillset. 07773 634 884 or 

learn@health-school.co.uk 

‘LOOKING BACK’ OLD SKILLS FAYRE 

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre, Ford & Etal, TD12 

4TR; 10am - 4pm. Working heavy horses, old skills 

demos, farmers market, refreshments & more 

01890 820601 


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12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774 


THREE BRETHREN U3A, GALASHIELS 

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

to avoid bank scams’ Amanda from RBS talks about 

digital safeguarding. Refreshments. New members 

welcome. 01896 823493 

CRAFT NIGHT NATTER 


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 


01750 725480








01578 730289 

TURAS WITH GAELIC IN THE BORDERS 

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

7pm - 9pm. £20 for series. Suitable for beginners 

and experienced singers. No need to speak Gaelic 

or read music. First night of series of 6 Tuesday 

evenings. 01896 823459 




membership £30, visitors £5. Carol Axon, one of our 

members, delivering a mini workshop on quilting 

block - ‘Hidden Corners’ 0752 176 7666 

SUSIE MACCABE - BORN BELIEVER 

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

14+, under 16s with an adult; £13 (+bf). The fastestselling 

act at Glasgow International Comedy Festival 

three years running is back with a brand-new show! 

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or 

call 01750 725480 





welcome. 





GHOSTLY CASTLE TOURS 

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; Tours at 

7pm and 9pm. Supper can be booked in our garden 

cafe. 01896 830323 














07733 448110 




meeting. New members and visitors welcome.. 

Demonstration in oils by professional artist, Andrew 

Walker. 01896 820023 

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 

D-CAFE 

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

for people with dementia and their family & friends 

to meet for a chat, cuppa & peer support 

0788 418 7962 

IN THE WILD GARDEN 

Kirk Burn Lodge , Biggar, ML12 6FT; 11am - 

3:30pm. Open studios workshop weekend using 

Watercolour, Coloured Pencil and Graphite 

techniques. View works and join in Demos. 

0787 605 7920 

“WILL” - THE LIFE & TIMES OF W.H.OGILVIE 

Yarrowford Village Hall, Yarrowford, TD7 5NA ; 

7:30pm. £8. Well Road Productions are performing 

their latest production “Will” - The life and times of 

W.H. Ogilvie, Poet 01750 762212 or 01750 76204 


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01573 228769 


BEASTLY BOWHILL HALLOWEEN HOUSE 

TOURS 


5ET; £5pp. Tours at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Family 

Halloween house tours of the darker stories of 

Bowhill’s history from battles, beheadings, wizards 

and more... 01750 22204 

BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR CONCERT 

Yetholm Parish Church, Kirk Yetholm; 7pm - 9:30pm. 

Come along and hear the choir - all welcome 

for further info & tickets: kentishbarnes@ 

btinternet.com 

SILENT FILM - PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 

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

- 9:30pm. £6.50 (Under 16s at parent’s discretion 

£3.50). Lon Chaney stars in what was originally 

billed as “The greatest horror film of modern 

cinema!” with live accompaniment. 01361 810759 

GIG: ALISTAIR GRIFFIN 

The Border Club, Hawick; 7:30pm. With bangers 

and banter a plenty it’ll be a night to remember with 

soulful vocals and anthemic songs 






GHOSTLY CASTLE TOURS 

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; Tours at 

7pm and 9pm. Supper can be booked in our garden 

cafe. 01896 830323 

KELSO RACES 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX; Gates Open at 

12.00pm; 1st Race due off at 1.50pm; Last race at 

5.15pm. Entertainment in marquee after last race. 

01573 221221 

TRADITIONAL KNITTING WORKSHOPS 

(WOOLER) 

10am - 3:30pm. £35. Make a cobweb lace scarf with 

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

monthly workshops. 01668 281884 

FANCIFY YOUR FURNITURE 


£40. Have you ever fancied painting or up-cycling 

your own furniture but don’t know where to start? 

This course is for you! 01890 751758 






0787 605 7920 


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day out. 01835 823468 

MUSIC - AC/DC UK 


£12.50 plus £1.50 booking fee. Tickets on the night 

£15. Support band for the evening are Borders 

based Dark Horse. Proceeds to Erskine Charity. 

Over 18s only Tickets: www.borderevents.com 

or call 01750 725480 


BEASTLY BOWHILL HALLOWEEN HOUSE 

TOURS 


5ET; £5pp. Tours at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Family 

Halloween house tours of the darker stories of 

Bowhill’s history from battles, beheadings, wizards 

and more... 01750 22204 

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 


Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN; 10.10am-12.30pm 

& 2pm-4pm 0345 90 90 999 






0787 605 7920 

Turn your clock back 1 hour! 


01750 725480

PARANORMAL NIGHT AT HEATHERSLAW 

CORNMILL 

Ford & Etal Estate. 01890 820338. For full 

details www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 

HALLOWEEN FUN DAY 

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

4pm. Ghoulish games, magic and fun for all ages! 

01896 830323 


The Haining, Selkirk, TD7 5AA; 11am - 5pm. Teas, 

coffees, cakes, light lunches served from 11am - 

5pm. 

HANDMADE SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP 

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, 

TD12 4AP; 1pm - 5pm. £21. Jenny Smith from the 

Scottish Soap Works will teach you how to make 

environmentally friendly, organic soap. 

01890 883332 

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 

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

- 4:30pm. Non members by donation. Borders 

farming stories - a talk by Prof Colin Whittemore, 

covering the history of farming in Peeblesshire 

01896 750387 




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774 


HALLOWE’EN AT FORD AND ETAL 

Fun and games across Ford & Etal featuring the 

scarycrow trail 01890 820338. For full details 

www.ford-and-etal.co.uk 



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7pm-9pm. 01578 730289 

BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2019 

Business Gateway Scottish Borders 

Date: 

Wednesday 30th October 

Venue: Kelso Racecourse, 

Kelso, TD5 7SX 

Time: 8:45am (Registration) - 3pm 

Book your free place via our website: 

www.bgateway.com/scottishborders 

My business has 

gone through a huge 

transition over the 

past year and 

Business Gateway 

has played a pivotal 

role in helping me to 

achieve this. 

Amanda Pickford 

ThemaFY 

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


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October/November Events 






MOODY? 




your session. 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884 

TURAS WITH GAELIC IN THE BORDERS 

St Boswells Village Hall, St Boswells, TD6 0AA; 7pm 

- 9pm. £20 for series. Suitable for beginners and 

experienced singers. No need to speak Gaelic or 

read music. Series of 6 Tuesday evenings. 

01896 823459 




scarycrow trail 01890 820338 For full details 


POP-UP “HALLOWEEN” MARKET 

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

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

crafts, beautiful artworks, gifts & more. Featuring 







07733 448110 


SCOTTISH BORDERS BUSINESS 

CONFERENCE 

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso TD5 7SX. 8.45am-3pm. 

Book your place through www.bgateway.com/ 

scottishborders 











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 


CHORUS 







meeting. New members and visitors welcome.. Visit 

to Buttercup Studio, Innerleithan. From Inspiration to 

Illustration with Angela Hunter, Sculptress. 

01896 820023 





welcome. 

St. Abbs Wool Festival 

In Eyemouth! 

Sat 2nd November 

Inviting all 

Wool Crafting 

Enthusiasts & 

The Curious... 

10am to 4pm 

Eyemouth Community Centre, 

Eyemouth, TD14 5DE. Tel: 018907 71154 

St-Abbs-Wool-Festival 

Deadline for November/December 

(Christmas issue) - Friday, 4 th October 


H AU N T E D 

HAINING 

Experience this dark, atmospheric & 

spine - chilling tour. (CERTIFICATE 18) 

£12 per person (no concessions) 

Includes a post-perambulatory DRINK 

& HOT SOUP to calm the nerves 

WARNING! 

Definitely not for 

the faint-of-heart 

Group bookings only - 12-16 persons 

01750 725480Availability & booking, call 07821648632 www.borderevents.com 

…or visit ‘The 

Haining Volunteers’ 

on Facebook 

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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 

Book now for Christmas & New Year! 

www.smiddyashkirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk 

KELSO 

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED 

Open all year: Tuesday - Sunday 

OPEN ALL YEAR: TUESDAY - SUNDAY 

Lunch specials Specials served served 12noon -- 2.30pm 2pm 

Traditional Sunday lunch Lunch available available 

Christmas Ancroft, Hampers Berwick-upon-Tweed 

~ Large range of craft essentials 

for card Tel: making 01289 and 387253 scrap booking 

Email: Ancroft, oxfordfarm@btconnect.com 

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 

DENHOLM MEET 

EARLSTON 

Food & Drink 

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 

LAUDER 

HAWICK 

Mon: 8am-3pm 

Tues: 8am-4pm 

Sat:10am-2pm 

home baking ~ light lunches 

local coffee ~ speciality teas 

gluten free & non-dairy alternatives 

wifi ~ dog friendly ~ kids menu 

High Street, Earlston 

Tel: 01896 849491 

Family gatherings & special occasions 

Cosy Aga and log fires 

Locally sourced food served all day 

CARFRAEMILL, TD2 6RA | 01578 750750 

WWW.CARFRAEMILL.CO.UK 

01750 725480 


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Food & Drink 

Galashiels 

Quins 

~ of Galashiels 

BAR 

RESTAURANT 

COFFEE HOUSE 

PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM 

“ where a warm welcome awaits ” 

Quality fresh food served every day and every night 

Christmas Dine and Quiz - 27 th November 

Christmas Menu will be served from 30 th Nov - 24 th Dec 

Christmas Disco and Dine Nights - call for dates 

Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Eve 

LEITHOLM 

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 

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 

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MELROSE 

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 

01750 725480

MELROSE cont. 

MELROSE 

Christmas @ The Kings 

Reservations welcome 

Food & Drink 

Call 01896 820 101 or email info@kingsarmsmelrose.com 

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 

01750 20466 or 07957 566248 

3 Buccleuch Road, Selkirk 

YETHOLM 

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 

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. 

(See Page 15 for full details) 

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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Discount Card 

Discount Card 

accepted here 

Tel: 01750 725480 E: info@borderevents.com 

ATTRACTIONS 

Abbotsford House, Melrose 

10% off branded Abbotsford merchandise 

in the gift shop 

www.scottsabbotsford.com 

Tel: 01896 752043 

Beirhope Alpacas 

Throughout September & October trek for 

two - £30. 


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. 


Tel: 01890 820338 

Golden Gate Boat Trips 

Save £1 per person on any cruise 

pre-booked. 

Seahouses Harbour, Seahouses 

Tel: 07904 800 590 

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 

2 for 1 coffees after 2pm Monday-Friday 

High Street, Earlston 

Tel: 01896 849 491 

The Border Hotel, Kirk 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 National Mining Museum, 

Newtongrange 

£1 off per paying adult, kids go free! 

www.nationalminingmuseum.com 

Tel: 0131 663 7519 

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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 

10% off food intolerance testing bookings 

(Valid until 31/10/2019) 

39 Tower StreetTel: 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 

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

your next day or night out! There’s something for everyone..... 

Meet your new local Marie Curie 

Community Fundraiser - Jodie 

❁ Get in touch to hear more about exciting 

volunteer opportunites in the Borders 

❁ Join one of our local fundraising groups 

❁ Organise your own event with friends 

❁ Team build with your colleagues with a 

sponsored activity 

Call Jodie on 0131 470 2283 or 

Mob: 07515 133 392 

Email: jodie.ellis@mariecurie.org.uk 

Facebook/Twitter @JodieMarieCurie 


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Reg. Charity No. SCO 38731 & 207994

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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AMADEUS & THE BARD 

18 TH CENTURY COSMIC BROTHERS 

Revel in the lives, loves and music of Mozart and Burns 

Earlston High School 

Mon 9 Sep, 7pm 

£10/£5 (U26s) 

Tickets from Scottish Opera 

website or school office 

Open Mon to Fri 9am-3.45pm (from 20 Aug) 

Cash only 

scottishopera.org.uk/amadeus 

Registered in Scotland Number SC037531 Scottish Charity Number SC019787 

OPERA 

HIGHLIGHTS 

WITH FOUR SINGERS & A PIANIST 

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels 

Tue 1 Oct, 7.30pm 

£15/£5 (u26s) 

Booking fees may apply online. 

Tickets: Guess What? Gift Shop, 

6 Channel St, Galashiels TD1 1BA 

01896 208 090 

scottishopera.org.uk 

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