borderevents March April 2020 magazine

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where to go things to do places to see

Established 2002

March - April 2020

Free

13 - 15

MARCH

The events and information magazine

for in and around the Borders

www.borderevents.com

Introduction

Spring is just around the corner which means

our attractions and historic houses re-open for

the season. There are lots of events are taking

place including local amateur operatic societies

and musical theatre company productions and

shows.

Why not come along to this year’s Borders

Business, Events and Visitors Fair at

Carfraemill Hotel, near Lauder on Wednesday

11th March. This FREE event is open to

everyone - The one stop shop for everything

happening in the Borders - network, shop,

collect and exchange information.

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.

Many more events can be found by visiting our

website www.borderevents.com

Andrew Lang & Lesley J Wilkinson

Front Cover Pictures

1. Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic

Society production ‘9 to 5’

2. Borders Art Fair, Kelso

3. Hawick Reivers Festival

4. Exhibition, Flat Cat Gallery, Lauder

(photo credit: Jill Stewart)

5. Trimontium Museum & Roman Walks, Melrose

6. Little Grimm Tales, Norham

(Photo credit: Box Tale Soup)

Contents

Page No

Ongoing Events 4 - 8

March Events 8 - 22

April Events 26 - 38

Food & Drink 40 - 43

Discount Card 44 - 45

Business 46 - 47

Future Magazine Deadline Dates

May/June - 3 rd April

July/August - 5 th June

CONTACT DETAILS

borderevents.com Ltd

2 Heatherlie Park, Selkirk. TD7 5AL

Tel: 01750 725480

E: info@borderevents.com


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

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

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

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

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

errors or omissions.

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‘Scotland’s Largest Inhabited Castle’

Visit this stunning castle and gardens in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

A place of beauty and an unforgettable day out that all the family will enjoy.

Terrace Cafe & Deli Shop | Riverside & Woodland Walks

Events | Cycle Trail | Childrens Activities | Walled Gardens

Millennium Parterre | Castle Tours | Group Tours

Gift Shop | Free Entry for under 5’s | Annual Passes Available

Floors Castle, Kelso, TD5 7SF. www.floorscastle.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 & abilities

Mondays

Whitsome Village Hall: 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Until 9 March

Tuesdays

Paxton Village Hall: 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Until 10 March

Wednesdays

Duns Primary School (during term time)

3.45pm-4.30pm Primary 1-3; 4yrs-7rs;

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

Eyemouth Community Centre: 7pm-9pm.

Until 11 March

£2/class Tel: 0796 977 0512

LIPREADING CLASSES – All Free

Tel: 07824 904190

Mondays

Kelso Hospital: 10am-12 noon

Tuesdays

Chirnside, Southview Church, 10am-12noon

Earlston, Red Lion Hotel: 10.30am-12.30pm

Jedburgh, Kenmore Hall: 10am-12noon

Thursdays

Eyemouth Community Centre:

10.30am–12.30pm

Hawick Community Hospital:

10am-12noon & 6pm-8pm

Peebles, Hay Lodge Health Centre:

10am-12noon

BORDERS YOUTH THEATRE

Mondays: Ormiston Institute, Market Square,

Melrose. Drama Workshops led by Sofia Nakou.

Juniors:3.45pm - 6.15pm. Seniors: 6.30pm -

7pm

Tuesdays: Duns Primary School, Langtongate,

Duns TD11 3QQ, Drama Workshops led

by Karen Anderson. Juniors: 4pm -5.30pm;

Seniors: 6pm - 7.30pm

Wednesdays: Argus Centre, Goslawdales,

Selkirk TD7 4EP. Drama Workshops led by

Jordanna Kielty-O’Neill. Juniors: 3.45pm -

5.15pm;Seniors: 5.45pm - 7.15pm

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Thursdays: Grammar School Games Hall,

1 Pleasance, Jedburgh TD8 6DJ. Drama

Workshops led by Katie Fairgrieve. ‘composite’

group Juniors & Seniors combined group

starts at 4pm, Juniors finish at 5.30pm &

Seniors finish at 6pm.

Fridays: Play Borders, Galashiels TD1 1QD.

Drama Workshop led by Jenny Anderson.

‘composite’ group combining Junior & Senior

ages. 12noon-1.30pm

Sundays: Abbey Row Community Centre,

The Knowes, Kelso TD5 7BJ. Drama

Workshops led by Karen Anderson. Juniors:

10am - 11.30am; Seniors: 12pm - 1.30pm.

For full information visit www.bordersyouththeatre.scot

www.borderevents.com 01750 725480

During the next

few months, the

Rotary Club

of Kelso in partnership with Alzheimer

Scotland will be running a number of dementia

awareness courses, and are inviting all local

businesses, large and small to take part.

The courses will be run in different venues

around the town, at different times of the day

so that anyone may attend. If you were to

send a staff member on one of the courses,

they will learn how to recognise if a client has

difficulties and will know how best to help your

customer. With the right understanding and

support, people can live well with dementia

and still contribute to their local community.

Help us to make Kelso a

dementia friendly town.

To register your interest, please

contact : kelsorotaryfb@gmail.

com with an idea of numbers and what time of

day would be most suitable for you

– am, lunchtime, pm, early evening

(5pm) later evening (7.30pm).

The Royal Voluntary Service

supports over 55s to get to their

appointments/social functions/

shopping trips and days out

If you or someone you know would

like to use our services then

Please call 01896 754481

or email:

ScottishBordersHub@

royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Wheatlands Road, Galashiels TD1 2HQ

Ongoing Events

Monday

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

Church Hall, Earlston

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

Church Hall, Galashiels

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

Hall, Galashiels

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

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

Tuesday

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

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

6.30pm-7.30pm – Zumba: Newtown Community Centre

Wednesday

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

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

Thursday

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

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

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

Friday

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

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

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

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Ongoing Events

Many people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone

close to them. Find understanding, help and support in an

Al-Anon family Family Group. All welcome.

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

Thursday: Our Lady & St Joseph’s Church, Selkirk; 8pm. 01896 860639

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

www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Weekly Rotary Clubs Meetings

Rotary is now 113 years old and the main objective is to give and to serve others.

Members are asked to give their time, their leadership, and their business and personal skills to

help others.Rotary brings people together through activities and projects, generating community

spirit.Rotary takes action both locally and globally. Together we make a difference.

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

Innerleithen. 01721 721724

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

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

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

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

Kelso: Thursdays, 6pm - Cross Keys Hotel. 01450 363626

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

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

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

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


Ongoing Events

BALANCING HEALTH NATURALLY

KINESIOLOGY FOUNDATION TRAINING

RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE - LUXURY ACCOMMODATION IN SCOTTISH BORDERS

25TH APRIL - 9TH MAY 2020

ONLY RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE IN UK

Learn the Language of Muscles,

Including Food Intolerance Testing,

Open to Everyone &,

Health & Fitness Professionals

Accredited by the Kinesiology Association

Download prospectus at health-school.co.uk

or Call Rosemary 07773 634884

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

with our range of workshops

Why do Business Gateway Scottish Borders

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

also very valuable, with 95% of attendees giving

them a thumbs up.

You’ll be surprised by the sheer diversity of workshops

and training sessions we provide. From business basics

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

topic to enhance your skills and build your business

confidence.

See the full range of events on our website and book

your free workshop online.

Business Gateway has

played a pivotal role in

helping me to grow my

business.

ThermaFY

Amanda Pickford

Business

Planning

Marketing

Finance

Bookkeeping

Connect with us. Visit www.bgateway.com/events or call 01835 818315

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March Events

ONGOING

EXHIBITION

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

Until 12th April - free. Catching Shadows and

garden images. Janet Bone is inspired by shadows

& cuts stencils from both plant & origami shadows

01721 760254

GUIDED MILL TOURS

Johnstons of Elgin, Hawick TD9 8AA; Every hour

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

01450 360549

LBS & OZS - LOSE 20 INCHES IN 20 WEEKS

Down to Earth Health, 39 Tower Street, Selkirk TD7

4LR Thursdays: 12.30pm-1.15pm. Discover how

veggie colours affect you. Choose smart, eat well,

lose inches. Tel: 01750 778 704 or 07773 634 884

QIGONG CLASS WITH JANE MILLER

Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm, TD5 7PJ;

Thursdays: 10am - 11:15am. £8.00. General

qigong moves and we are presently learning Taiji

qigong shibashi and Yi Jin Jing. Beginners and

experienced.

BEIRHOPE ALPACAS

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

with one of our friendly alpacas. Booking essential

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

POTTERY SESSIONS IN HAWICK

One-off pottery sessions for holiday visitors and

local families. Make something original in a fully

equipped studio. It will be fired and glazed and sent

on to your home.

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 6.45pm-9pm

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

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

adults. Additional children £5 each.

Call 01450 590 996 to book.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

ANNUAL POTATO DAY AND GREEN FAIR

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

3pm. £1.50 Adults, Children free. Annual Potato

Day and Green Fair with over 100 varieties of seed

potatoes. Stalls, Onion sets, Cafe and more

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

25 th

Anniversary Year

ANNUAL POTATO DAY

& GREEN FAIR

Sunday 1 st March 11am - 3pm

Borders Event Centre,

Springwood Park, Kelso TD5 8LS

MUSIC: RICHARD JOBSON & MARTIN

METCALFE

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

- 10pm. £12. Skids front man Richard Jobson is

performing with the help of Goodbye Mr Mackenzie

frontman, Martin Metcalfe 01896 756852

MELROSE MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT

Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose, TD6 9LJ;

7:30pm. Tickets £15 at the door. Accompanied

school children free. Jonathan Radford (saxophone)

& Eleanor Kornas (piano). ‘Across the Pyrenees:

French & Spanish Music for the Saxophone’

100 varieties of seed potato including old

favourites, heritage & blight resistant varieties,

plus a selection of Scottish grown organic tubers.

Seed tubers 20p each.

Shallots and red and white Onion sets.

Craft, food and environmental charity stalls

Caroline’s Café

Adults £1.50, children free, free parking

www.bordersorganicgardeners.org

MONDAY, MARCH 2

EXHIBITION: ‘OVER THE BORDER’

The Flat Cat Gallery, 2 Market Place, Lauder TD2

6RS. 9am - 5pm. (Until 30th April) Art from the North

East of England, Ceramics, paintings, jewellery,

textiles, glass and more. 01578 722808

GAOS PRESENTS ANYTHING GOES

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

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

from volunteer Hall: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm; Sat 10am-

12noon 0775 458 8688


PUB QUIZ

The Black Bull, Etal, TD12 4TL; 7:30pm. In aid of

local charities - all welcome 01890 820338

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIRS

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY;

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

in 3 payments. All welcome. Children’s Community

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

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

01578 730289

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? 1750 778 704/07773 634 884

BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR

REHEARSALS

Longridge Towers School, Berwick-upon-Tweed,

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

Wednesday nights - All welcome come and join the

fun! 01890 750 874

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 One Acchord Ladies A

Cappella Chorus, no auditions and meet new friends

0771 069 9619



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

0775 458 8688

March Events

ARTS SOCIETY BORDERS - LECTURE

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

Visitors welcome £7. Celebrating the Royal

Academy. Lecturer Pamela Campbell-Johnston.

Coffee served from 9.45am

HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

LECTURE

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

Non-members welcome voluntary collection . An

illustrated lecture entitled “Ancrum - A Small Village

With a Large History “ by Geoff Parkhouse.

01450 379848

MELROSE LITERARY SOCIETY

Ormiston Rooms, Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6

9PN; 7:30pm - 9pm. £4 at door - all welcome.

Robert Leach speaks on ‘Gossip, scandal and high

ambitions - unravelling the story of British theatre’

01896 823852

THURSDAY, MARCH 5

FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS

Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells,

TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. This workshop is designed

for people who want to deepen their understanding

of how Facebook works 01835 818315





12noon 0775 458 8688

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

BUSINESS START UP - BUSINESS PLANNING

Council Buildings, Peebles, EH45 8HH; 10am -

1pm. This workshop will help you create a robust

business plan. 01835 818315

LOCAL HERO, SCOTTISH LEGEND

Open every day from Sunday March 1

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

The Abbotsford Trust is a Scottish Charity Reg SC037425

Come & enjoy Scott’s

‘conundrum castle’, walled

gardens, woodland &

riverside walks, play trail,

cafe and gift shop.

See website for details and

calendar of events.

01750 725480 www.borderevents.com

PAY

ONCE

visit

FREE

for a year

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March Events

GALASHIELS STUDIO CLUB VISIT

Crafty Workshops (All Awards building), Jedburgh,

TD8 6DU; 7pm. £7 . A visit to Jedburgh for some

glass engravaing. All welcome 01896 820023

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS)

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

- 9:30pm. £1.50. Illustrated talk on Seabirds Of

The Isle of May, by Reserve Manager David Steel.

Followed by Raffle & Teas. 07792 150 972





12noon 0775 458 8688

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.

QUIZ NIGHT

Whitsome Village Hall, Whitsome, TD11 3NA; 7pm -

10pm. £12. Teams up to 4. Light supper, bar, raffle.

Takings to village projects - all welcome

01890 870256

FUND RAISING QUIZ NIGHT

Selkirk High School, Selkirk, TD7 4EW; 7:30pm. £16

for a team of 4. Organised by Selkirk Rotary. Funds

got to Aquabox - providing clean water around the

world. All welcome





12noon 0775 458 8688

GAELIC SONG AND PIZZA

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

7:45pm. £8/£5. With Gillebride MacMillan

07990 842256

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

SILENT VIGIL FOR THE EARTH

Drumlanrig Bridge, High Street, Hawick. no cost.

Join us every Friday from 4 to 4.30pm for a silent

vigil to raise awareness of the climate emergency.

01450 377526

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

QUIZ NIGHT

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

team. Raising money for Charity. All welcome.

01896 757004

Advice Surgeries

Advice surgeries are held

regularly across the

Borders.

More than 330 surgeries held to date as

your MP.

NO APPOINTMENT NECCESSARY

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

ROXBURGHSHIRE FEDERATION SWI

Evergreen Hall, Hawick, TD9 9QJ; New members

are always welcome. Carpet bowls - entries taken

on the day, afternoon tea and raffle. Call for more

information 01573 440268

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

YETHOLM FILM NIGHT

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

- 9pm. £6. Swimming with Men (12A) All welcome

01573 420231

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new venue

for 2020

BORDERS BUSINESS, EVENTS

AND VISITORS FAIR

Wednesday, 11 th March: 10.30am-3pm

Carfraemill, Nr Lauder TD2 6RA

Network, Collect, Shop

and Exchange Information

Free admission

Free parking

Refreshments

A great day out for everyone!

For more information or to book your table call

01750 725480 or email: info@borderevents.com

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March Events




from volunteer Hall: Sat 10am-12noon

0775 458 8688

SCOTTISH OPERA PRESENTS OPERA

HIGHLIGHTS

Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles, EH45

8AD; 7:30pm. £15, £5 under 26. A bumper crop of

operatic highlights by four singers and a pianist from

Scottish Opera. 01721 725777

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

GUIDED GARDEN TOUR

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

Dawyck’s Guided Tours are free with Garden

admission. Join a Sunday Guided Tour and learn

about the history and plant collections at Dawyck

01721 760254




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

MONDAY, MARCH 9

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A

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

David Douglas; the History of Coal Mining in this

area Members & non-members welcome. Tea/

coffee provided

MAXTON MEETS

Maxton Village Hall, Maxton, Nr St Boswells, TD6

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

speaker will give you a taste of their chosen topic.

Followed by tea and biscuits and time to chat. All

welcome 01835 823595

TUESDAY, MARCH 10


Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; All

welcome. For all those who love to sing! See 3rd

March for full details. 01578 730289

SLEEP DEPRIVED – NEEDING HELP?

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

Is your mind wired at bedtime? Are you awake

for hours or have interrupted sleep? Want deeper

sleep? 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

Art from Northumbria 2 nd March - 30 th April

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11

BUSINESS START UP - FINANCE

Council Buildings, Peebles, EH45 8HH; 10am

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

introduction to the role of finance in business.

01835 818315

BORDERS BUSINESS EVENTS AND

VISITORS FAIR

Carfraemill, Near Lauder, TD2 6RA; 10:30am - 3pm.

Free admission and parking. Exhibit, network,

collect, shop and exchange information at this year’s

event. Everyone welcome! 01750 725480

Anne James, Duncan Wardlow,

Emine Thompson, Coral Blamire,

Lorraine Clay, Jill Dexter,

Ann Sheppard, Jill Stewart,

Carole Thirlaway, Charlotte Thompson

2 Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

Tel: 01578 722808

www.flatcatgallery.co.uk

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CIRCLE DANCING

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

3JU; 2pm - 4pm. £4. A lovely mix of traditional and

new dances to music from around the world. No

previous experience or partner required.

0752 346 6657

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REHEARSALS




fun! 01890 750 874

GALASHIELS STUDIO CLUB

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

AGM. A look back at the recent session. All

members welcome 01896 820023

March Events

SOUTER QUILTERS

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

membership £30, visitors £5. A sewing evening

when members can work on individual projects.

07521 767666


CHORUS





0771 069 9619

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

MALKA: I’M NOT YOUR SOLDIER TOUR

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

10pm. £8 Advance // £12 on the door . “acclaimed

dream-pop palette with a breadth of delectable

synths” 01896 756852





welcome.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

BORDERS ART FAIR

Borders Events Centre, Kelso, TD5 8LS; Free,

donations welcome. Fri: 10-4; Sat: 10-5; Sun: 10-4.

Work from over 60 independent artists, galleries and

collectives. Plus workshops, talks, kids activities and

cafe. 07803 012 620

CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

Quins Restaurant, 23 Market Street, Galashiels,

TD1 3AD. Lunch with welcoming bubbly, tipster, live

TV and best dressed award! Call for more details

and to book. 01896 757004





01450 377526





01573 228769

BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH: UK TOUR

Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels, TD1 1SP; 8pm. £15

. Hushed signature vocals impact over an ethereal

choir backdrop and delicate guitars 01896 756852


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March Events

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

BORDERS ART FAIR


donations welcome. Sat: 10-5; Sun: 10-4. Work

from over 60 independent artists, galleries and

collectives. Plus workshops, talks, kids activities and

cafe. 07803 012 620

MAIDEN SCOTLAND : IRON MAIDEN

TRIBUTE


Advance / £15 on the door . One of the best and

most established tributes to rock legends Iron

Maiden come to Mac Arts 01896 756852

SECOND HAND BOOK SALE

Burgh Hall, Peebles; 10am-4pm. All proceeds to

Peace and Justice charities. Homemade soup &

scones, tea & coffee

SLED DOG RACING

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

8am - 3pm. Spectators welcome!. The larger teams

of dogs - as many as 8 at a time - head out first, with

teams getting smaller as the day goes on

01890 820338

TRADITIONAL SHETLAND KNITTING

WORKSHOP

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

£12. Recreating vintage Shetland lace knitting -

using patterns from the Unst Heritage Museum

01668 281884


CHORUS

Newtown Community Centre, Newtown St Boswells,

TD6 0QP; 1pm - 4pm. Open Day - Come and have

some fun and a lovely afternoon tea guaranteed.

Learn to sing in 4 Part Harmony! 0771 069 9619

DEAN OWENS AND THE SOUTHERNERS

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ;

7:30pm - 11pm. £14. String Jam Club presents

award-winning Scottish Americana songwriter Dean

Owens, with his trio The Southerners

07930 872033

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

BORDERS ART FAIR


donations welcome. Sun: 10-4. Work from over 60

independent artists, galleries and collectives. Plus

workshops, talks, kids activities and cafe.

07803 012 620

SECOND HAND BOOK SALE

Burgh Hall, Peebles; 10am-4pm. All proceeds to

Peace and Justice charities. Homemade soup &

scones, tea & coffee

SLED DOG RACING

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

8am - 3pm. Spectators welcome!. The larger teams

of dogs - as many as 8 at a time - head out first, with

teams getting smaller as the day goes on

01890 820338

GUIDED GARDEN TOUR





01721 760254




12.15pm-2.15pm) 01573 224 774

ANDANTE CONCERT AND AFTERNOON TEA

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12

4AP; 3pm - 5pm. £8. The return of the hugely

popular Andante Choir for an uplifiting Sunday

afternoon concert with afternoon tea.

01890 883332

MRS BROWN - DUNS FILM CLUB

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

the door or in advance or admin@aheartforduns.

org. John Madden’s blockbuster portrayal of the

relationship between Queen Victoria and her loyal

servant John Brown. 01361 884935


THE HARD WAY

Cheviot Centre, Wooler, NE71 6BL; 7:30pm -

9:30pm. Adult - £10, Child - £5, Concession - £9,

Family - £25. Singer songwriter Louise Jordan

tells the story of suffragette Hannah Mitchell who

became a campaigner and celebrity 01668 282209


REHEARSALS




fun! 01890 750 874

March Events

MONDAY, MARCH 16

MARCH MEETING OF THE THREE

BRETHREN U3A,

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

Speaker: Iain McDonald (subject tbc) Refreshments,

new members very welcome. 01896 823493

KAOS MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 7:30pm. (until 21st)

Nunsense the Mega Musical

TUESDAY, MARCH 17





FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING: BLOATED/

TIRED?


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

better. Begin the New Decade as a New You.

01750 778 704/07773 634 884

MELROSE LITERARY SOCIETY

Ormiston Rooms, Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6

9PN; 7:30pm - 9pm. £4 at door - all welcome.

Jane Goldman (University of Glasgow) speaks on

‘Virginia Woolf and her visit to the Borders’

01896 823852

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

BUSINESS START UP - MARKETING


1pm. This workshop aims to help you identify your

customers, understand your competitors and a

marketing strategy 01835 818315


CHORUS

Newtown Community Centre, Newtown St Boswells,

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



0771 069 9619

LAUDER AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY

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

to Sat £10 (includes a glass of wine/soft drinks

& cheese). Come along and enjoy an evening of

murder, mystery and mayhem presented by Lauder

Amateur Dramatic Society. 01578 722885

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

SCOUT AND GUIDE CONCERT

Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN; 7:15pm. Tickets

from Scott’s Selkirk shop - adults £6, Concs £4. All

welcome

Scout & Guide Concert

Victoria Hall, Selkirk

Thursday 19 th

& Friday 20 th March

Doors open 7pm

Performance starts 7.15pm

Adults £6; Concessions £4

Tickets available from

Scott’s Selkirk Shop

from Saturday 7 th March


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March Events

EYEMOUTH VARIETY GROUP: THE WIZARD

OF OZ

Eyemouth High School (old) , Eyemouth, TD14

5AN; 7:30pm. £10 adults, £8 children. This bright

adaptation will be enjoyed by all the family! See you

over the rainbow! 018907 50585











welcome.

RSCDS DUNS & DISTRICT MONTHLY DANCE

Reston Village Hall, Reston, TD14 5JW; 7:30pm -

11:30pm. £6. Dancing to Roddy Johnstone and his

band - all welcome 0796 977 0512











01573 228769

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

CIRCLE DANCING


3JU; 2pm - 4pm. A lovely mix of traditional and new

dances to music from around the world. No previous

experience or partner required. 0752 346 6657





01450 377526

SCOUT AND GUIDE CONCERT

Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN; 7:15pm. Tickets

from Scott’s Selkirk shop - adults £6, Concs £4. All

welcome

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

CROSS BORDER COASTAL CLEAN UP

Huge coastal clean up from Cove to Goswick. Keep

our sea plastic free - we need your help! Get in

touch for further details: info@seathechange.

org.uk

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY

SANCTUARY

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

Private tours for groups available by appointment.

Come along and meet the donkeys and enjoy a fun

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

shop 01835 823468

ICE DISCO

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

Final disco of the season - all welcome to join in the

fun 01573 224 774

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

in the heart of the Scottish Borders

Re-opens on Saturday 21 st & Sunday 22 nd March

then every Saturday & Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

Private tours for groups available

(pre-booking essential)

Interested in volunteering? Just ask!

The Homes,

Newtown St Boswells TD6 0EL

Tel: 01835 823468 www.donkeyheaven.org

Scottish Charity No. SC 034634








GUIDED GARDEN TOUR





01721 760254

March Events

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU;

12:30pm - 6pm. Enjoy a Sunday Roast, our great

fish and chips or one of our homemade pies

Call 01750 32242 to book

MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL ALPACA TREK

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

1:30pm - 4pm. Needlefelt a vase of flowers, an

alpaca mini trek and refreshments

Booking essential: 01573 440631 or www.

beirhope.co.uk

MOTHER’S DAY MEALS

Quins Restaurant, 23 Market Street, Galashiels,

TD1 3AD. Treat mum to coffee, lunch or dinner out!

Call to book: 01896 757004


SANCTUARY





shop 01835 823468

TUESDAY, MARCH 24







01578 730289

HOT STONE FUSION: INDULGE YOURSELF

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

6pm. Winter Wonder Warming! Hot Stone Fusion,

the Ultimate for heat & massage, deep, slow,

rhythmic unwinding. 01750 778 704 /

07773 634 884

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

BUSINESS START UP - BOOKKEEPING


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

the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your

finances. 01835 818315

MUSICAL MEMORIES GROUP

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

For anyone living with dementia or experiencing

difficulties with their memory, including family and

friends 01573 400324

PUBLIC SKATING

ON SUNDAYS

2.45pm - 5.15pm

ICE DISCO

Saturday 21 st March: 6pm - 8.30pm


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March Events


REHEARSALS




fun! 01890 750 874

SOUTER QUILTERS


membership £30, visitors £5. Jane Rae delivering a

talk on modern quilting 07521 767666


CHORUS





0771 069 916

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL: 27TH-29TH

Gathering of Border Reiver Clans, re-enactments,

family history talks, 16th century banquet, song,

dance and more! (see pages 20-21 for more

information)





01450 377526

COMMUNITY CINEMA

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; DOLITTLE -

5:30pm - 7pm. EMMA: 8pm-10pm Tickets for all

films: Adults £6, Children £5 (free for 3 years &

under), Family £20 (2 adults & 2 children) per film.

01361 884935

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

PINTEREST AND INSTAGRAM FOR

BUSINESS

Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells,

TD6 0SA; 10am - 1pm. Free. Find out how to use

image sharing apps Pinterest and Instagram to grow

your business. 01835 818315





welcome.

borderevents

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

MELROSE MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT

Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose, TD6 9LJ;

7:30pm. Tickets £15 at the door. Accompanied

school children free. Clare Hammond (piano). Music

by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Schumann, Sally

Beamish, Earl Wild/Gershwin.





01573 228769

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL - CONCERT

Evergreen Hall, Hawick, TD9 9QJ; 8pm. Tickets

£15 (no concessions) (+bf). Reivers Concert with

McKerron, Brechin and O’hEadhra Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480


SATURDAY, MARCH 28

BERWICK WHEELERS - REIVERS CYCLE

RACE

Reivers Cycle Race, starts from Etal - two races:

9.30am and 12.30pm 01890 820338

COLDINGHAM COMMUNITY BOOKSHOP

Coldingham Priory , Coldingham, TD14 5PE;

Wednesday & Friday (2pm-4pm); Saturday (11am-

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

donated books raising funds for local projects. All

welcome to browse!

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL - THEATRE

The Cornucopia Room, Hawick, TD9 9EA; 2:30pm.

£3 (+BF). Two Rivers Theatre Group present “The

Broken Band” Tickets: www.borderevents.com

or call 01750 725480

YETHOLM FILM NIGHT

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

9pm. £6. Wild Rose (15) 01573 420231

BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR CONCERT

St Cuthbert’s Church, Norham, TD15 2LF; 7pm. £8.

Joint concert with Eyemouth Fishermen’s Choir. The

combined choirs wil blow the rafters off the church!

March Events

EXHIBITION: BETWEEN THE LINES

Old Gala House, Galashiels, TD1 3JS; Free entry

. The British Association for Modern Mosaic. 28th

March- 30th May; Tues-Sat: 10am-4pm

01896 752611

MEET THE MAKER - DROP IN

Old Gala House, Galashiels, TD1 3JS; 28th March-

30th May. A chance to meet and talk to participating

artists Fridays: 12noon-1pm & Saturdays: 11am-

12noon 07468 488465

MOSAIC PENDANT WORKSHOP

Selkirk WASPS Studios, Selkirk, TD7 5EW; £15 per

workshop. Tutor: Marion Ross. 1.30pm-3pm; 4th

April: 1pm-2.30pm 07468 488465

MAKING A MOSAIC WITH SLATE

Selkirk WASPS Studios, Selkirk, TD7 5EW; 10am -

3pm. £60. Tutor: Rachel Davies 07468 488465

SPITTAL SPRING FAIR

St Paul’s Church Hall, Spittal, TD15 1RZ; 10:30am -

2pm. Free entry. There will be tea/coffee and home

baked savoury dishes and cakes, raffle, tombolas

and some stalls. 0775 2403 409

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL - LECTURE

Heritage Hub, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 11:30am. £3

(+BF). ” Descended from a Reiver?” by Lorna

Kinnaird and Wendy Tait Tickets: www.



SANCTUARY





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#borderevents

HAWICK MUSIC CLUB

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

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

- Andrea and Djordje Gajic make up this exciting

violin/accordion duo. Andrea trained in St Mary’s

Music Scho

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL - BANQUET

Auld Baths, Hawick, TD9 7DP; 8:15pm. Tickets £15

+ BF (Menu choice must be stipulated when tickets

purchased) All forms of dress welcome but why not

get into the spirit of the Reivers Tickets: www.


SUNDAY, MARCH 29

HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL - TALK

Heritage Hub, Hawick, TD9 0AE; Tickets £3 per

talk (+BF). Borders Kith and Kin: 10am, 11.15am,

12.30pm Tickets: www.borderevents.com or

call 01750 725480

QIGONG WORKSHOP WITH JANE MILLER

Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm, TD5 7PJ; 10am

- 1pm. £16.00. An in-depth 5 Animals workshop.

Extended session gives us time to go beyond just

the moves. Beginners and Experienced.

07962 162464


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Hawick Reivers Festival

Friday 27 th -

Sunday 29 th March

Celebrating a turbulent past and a culture born of

FIRE AND STEEL!

Don’t miss this exciting festival for the Borders

FRIDAY 27 TH

“Meet the Ghosts of Liddesdale and

Teviotdale” Ghost Walks

6.45 pm and the second at 8 pm – Start from

Vennel by Textile Tower House

Come and meet the Ghosts of Hawick past

and hear the grizzly and gory stories of our

ancestors!

Tickets £4 each or £10 for family of 4 from

01750 725480 or www.borderevents.com

SOLD OUT!

Reivers Concert with McKerron, Brechin and

O’hEadhra

8pm - in Evergreen Hall (Doors open 7.30pm)

Fiery tunes and beautiful songs from three of

Scotland’s finest musicians

Tickets £15 from www.borderevents.com or

01750 725480

SATURDAY 28 TH

11.30 - Drumlanrig School Hall - Drumlanrig

School will be performing sketches based on

famous, or rather infamous, Border Reivers

characters. including Kinmont Willie

12.30 St Mary’s Church - Stirches school

present “ Lord Maxwell and the Battle of Dryfe

Sands “

Doors Open Day - St Mary’s Church

11am to 2pm - take the opportunity to have

a look round Hawick’s oldest church on its

historic site

Heritage Hub

11.30 am “ Descended from a Reiver?” by

Lorna Kinnaird and Wendy Tait

Lorna and Wendy will look at how to approach

trying to prove that you are descended from a

Border Reiver.

Tickets £3 from www. borderevents.com or

01750 725480

16th Century Market

10.30am till 3pm, Drumlanrig Square and

Kirkwynd

Featuring a large range of local arts, crafts and

food stalls plus family history stalls

Reivers Encampment : 10.30am till 3pm, Moat

Park

Reivers Procession

10.45 till 11am

Procession will assemble in the Civic Space

and proceed via Silver St. to Howegate and

Drumlanrig Square for the opening ceremony.

Thereafter via Drumlanrig School to Moat Park

Schools performances and events

11.30 onwards - Schools’ Games : Moat Park or

Drumlanrig School (weather dependent)

20


Archaeological Society Lecture

1pm ‘There’s blood in the war saddle’ by John

Watson

John will speak about his book, the theme

of which is based on how the people of the

borders must have suffered and how they

survived and died at a time in our history when

life meant less than it does today No tickets

required - donations at door

Two Rivers Theatre Group present “The

Broken Band”

2.30pm Cornucopia Room

Its 10th September, 1513 ; the day after the

battle of Flodden . Four survivors are brought

together by chance in a ruined sheiling close to

the border. But instead of uniting in the face of

01750 725480

danger , they remain divided by mistrust and

conflict between themselves.

Tickets £3 available from 01750 725480 or


Torchlight Procession & Fireworks

Torchlight Procession 6.45pm (Muster 6.30pm)

From the Common Haugh

Fireworks Display 7.30pm Wilton Lodge Park

Reivers Banquet and Entertainment

8.15pm in the “Banqueting Hall” at Hawick

Old Baths. An evening of good food and

entertainment Tickets £15 from 01750 725480

or www.borderevents.com

of Grolle - 1627 by Derek Stewart

12.30pm - The Reivers Road Free Introductory

Tour

Join their historic guide for GPS-triggered

commentary, songs, poems and tales of the

reivers.

For tour detail see The Hermitage Trail at www.

reiversroad.com .

To book your place, email enquiries@

thereiversroad.com

Two Rivers Theatre Group present “The

Broken Band”

2pm Cornucopia Room

(See Saturday for full details)

Hawick Reivers Festival

SUNDAY 29 TH

Borders Kith and Kin

Heritage Hub : Tickets £3 per talk from 01750

725480 www.borderevents.com

10am - The History of the Turnbull Clan and the

works of Dr Michael Robson by Fiona Turnbull

11.15am - ‘The Rutherfords, a Riding Family of

the Middle March’ by Alastair Cunningham

12.30pm - The Buccleuch Regiment at the siege

Meet the Reiving

Families at a gathering

of the Border Clans

Family History Talks

Reivers encampment

and re-enactment

Torchlight Parade

“The Hot Trod”

and Fireworks display

Ghost Walks

16th Century Banquet

& entertainment

& much, much more...

Reivers High Tea - The Mosstroopers of Old

4pm - Hawick Rugby Club

The afternoon will feature a talk by Bernie

Armstrong on “The Mosstroopers of Old”

highlighting the exploits of the Mosstroopers

of the sixteenth and seventeenth century

Tickets £15 from www.borderevents.com or

01750 725480 & must be purchased in advance

For a full programme of events visit

www.hawickreivers.com

BORDERS

KITH & KIN

HAWICK

REIVERS

FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 27 TH - SUNDAY 29 TH MARCH 2020

WWW.HAWICKREIVERS.COM


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March Events


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HAWICK REIVERS FESTIVAL - THEATRE

The Cornucopia Room, Hawick, TD9 9EA; 2pm.

£3 (+BF). Two Rivers Theatre Group present “The

Broken Band” Tickets: www.borderevents.com

or call 01750 725480

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

MEETING

St Peters Church, Parsonage Road, Galashiels,

TD1 3HS. 2:30pm-4:30pm. Sir Hew Strachan,

British military historian presents a talk on the

Scottish Soldier in WW1. All welcome. Nonmembers

by donation. 01896 750 387

BUSTER KEATON SILENT COMEDY ‘THE

GENERAL

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 2:30pm

- 4:30pm. £10 (OAP £7.50 Under 16s £3.50).

When Union spies steal an engineer’s train and

girl, he has to rescue them. With live theatre organ

accompaniment. 01361 810759

MONDAY, MARCH 30

INNERLEITHEN AMATEUR OPERATIC

SOCIETY

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

£14, £12 concs. 9 to 5, music and lyrics by Dolly

Parton. Matinee 2.15pm on Saturday

01896 404908

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BEAUTY NEEDS

Beauty, hair and much more

Now offering Laser Hair Reduction

Call: 01578 722 727

Borders Body & Mind Ltd, Edinburgh Rd, Lauder

TUESDAY, MARCH 31









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SOCIETY




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Many more events are added daily

and can be viewed online by visiting

our website www.borderevents.com


01750 725480

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take your bike on

253 Berwick - Dunbar - Edinburgh

X95

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Edinburgh - Galashiels - Hawick - Carlisle

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CONTACTLESS

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HOLMES GLASS

Showroom & Shop

Handmade Easter Gifts

Open

Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm

Sat: 10am-2pm

Tel: 01750 20554

11 Station Rd, Selkirk TD7 5DJ

Retail and Coffee Shop

Open Daily

Guided Mill Tours

Monday-Thursday: 10.30am,

11.30am, 12.30pm & 1.30pm

Friday: 10am

free parking & wifi

Eastfield Mills,

Mansfield Road, Hawick TD9 8AA

Tel: 01450 360549

THE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL

Please support our local volunteer collectors in your

home town this Spring

If you have a few spare

hours why not book in for a

collection shift? Join in the

fun and support Marie Curie

in providing care and support

through terminal illness

Call Jodie:

0131 470 2283 / 07515 133 392

Email: jodie.ellis@mariecurie.org.uk

www.mariecurie.org.uk/collections


01750 725480

Reg. Charity No. SCO 38731 & 207994

Cheeky Panda’s

Soft Play

Open: Tuesday 11am-5pm

Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm

Beirhope Alpacas

Walk in the Cheviot Hills with

one of our friendly Alpacas

New frame and much more!

Snacks and kids menu

Party room for hire

T: 07393 813848

Wheatlands Road

Galashiels TD12HQ

SPECIAL TREKS FOR SPRING

see listings for details

Visit our website for full information

Hownam, Nr Kelso TD5 8AP

T: 01573 440631

www.beirhope.co.uk

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April Events

ONGOING

EXHIBITION: ‘OVER THE BORDER’

The Flat Cat Gallery, 2 Market Place, Lauder TD2

6RS. 9am - 5pm. (Until 30th April) Art from the North

East of England, Ceramics, paintings, jewellery,

textiles, glass and more. 01578 722808

EXHIBITION: BETWEEN THE LINES

Old Gala House, Galashiels, TD1 3JS; Free entry

. The British Association for Modern Mosaic. 28th

March- 30th May; Tues-Sat: 10am-4pm

01896 752611

MEET THE MAKER - DROP IN

Old Gala House, Galashiels, TD1 3JS; 28th March-

30th May. A chance to meet and talk to participating

artists Fridays: 12noon-1pm & Saturdays: 11am-

12noon 07468 488465

GUIDED MILL TOURS

Johnstons of Elgin, Hawick TD9 8AA; Every hour

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

01450 360549

LBS & OZS - LOSE 20 INCHES IN 20 WEEKS

Down to Earth Health, 39 Tower Street, Selkirk TD7

4LR Thursdays: 12.30pm-1.15pm. Discover how

veggie colours affect you. Choose smart, eat well,

lose inches. Tel: 01750 778 704 or 07773 634 884

QIGONG CLASS WITH JANE MILLER

Smailholm Village Hall, Smailholm, TD5 7PJ;

Thursdays: 10am - 11:15am. £8.00. General

qigong moves and we are presently learning Taiji

qigong shibashi and Yi Jin Jing. Beginners and

experienced.

POTTERY SESSIONS IN HAWICK

One-off pottery sessions for holiday visitors and

local families. Make something original in a fully

equipped studio. It will be fired and glazed and

sent on to your home. Wednesdays & Thursdays:

6.45pm-9pm. Saturdays: 9.45am-11.30am (kids) &

3.15pm-4.30pm (families). £25 for one adult; £30 for

two adults. Additional children £5 each.

Call 01450 590 996 to book.

PA BISHOP & CO

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BEIRHOPE ALPACAS

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

with one of our friendly alpacas. Booking essential

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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1






welcome to browse!

BUSINESS START UP – BUSINESS

PLANNING

Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE. 10am – 1pm.

This workshop will help you create a robust

business plan. Free. 01835 818315

DUNS & DISTRICT AMATEUR OPERATIC

SOCIETY

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; (until Saturday

4th). Annie


REHEARSALS




fun! 01890 750 874


CHORUS





07710699619


SOCIETY




01896 404908

Tel: 01750 505277

Mob: 07533 026 391

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www.pabishop.co.uk

e: advice@pabishop.co.uk

Ettrick Riverside, Selkirk, TD7 5EB

01750 725480

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS)

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

9:30pm. £1.50. Berwickshire Group Annual General

Meeting & Members’ contributions, followed by

Raffle & Teas.


SOCIETY




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welcome.

CHARITY FASHION SHOW

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Jedburgh, TD8 6EA.

4pm. £5 at door - proceeds to Scottish Borders

Guide Dog Association. 01835 863773

FRIDAY, APRIL 3






welcome to browse!

SUPPER EVENING

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU; Enjoy

one of our special supper evenings

Call 01750 32242 to book

CIRCLE DANCING





0752 346 6657





01450 377526


SOCIETY




01896 404908





01573 228769

QUIZ NIGHT

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

team. Raising money for Charity. All welcome.

01896 757004

SATURDAY, APRIL 4






welcome to browse!

MOSAIC PENDANT WORKSHOP

Selkirk WASPS Studios, Selkirk, TD7 5EW; £15 per

workshop. Tutor: Marion Ross. 1pm-2.30pm

07468 488465

COFFEE MORNING

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 10am -

11:30am. £2.50. In aid of Scottish Borders Versus

Arthritis. Usual stalls plus raffle.

EASTER SPRING FAYRE

10am - 2pm. Entry £1. Various stalls selling lots of

goodies, cafe selling Easter cup cakes, bacon rolls,

light lunches. Everyone welcome

R and J Garden Care, Duns

Give your garden a winter clear up

and get it ready for Spring!

Call Rob or Jane: 07834 545148


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April Events

ST ABBS POP UP MARKET

The Barn at Beal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15

2PB; 10am - 2:30pm. Free entry. Small friendly

pop-up market selling locally made crafts, beautiful

artworks, gifts & more. See our website for details

www.st-abbs-market.com

BORDERS YOUTH THEATRE DRAMA

PROJECT

Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso, TD5 7BJ;

10am - 5pm. Cost is £80 per participant for the

whole project week (4th-10th) Staged show of The

Midnight Gang by David Walliams. Age 8-12 yrs, all

welcome, no experience needed 07392 824301

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

MOSAIC TASTER WORKSHOP

Selkirk WASPS Studios, Selkirk, TD7 5EW; 1pm -

5pm. £45. Mosaic on mesh with Helen Miles

07468 488465


SANCTUARY





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BERWICK MALE VOICE CHOIR GALA

CONCERT

St Andrew’s Church, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15

1EB; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £8. Come along and enjoy

the fun! 01890 750874

SUNDAY, APRIL 5


Whitsome Village Hall, Whitsome, TD11 3NA; 11am

- 3pm. Small friendly pop-up market selling locally

made crafts, beautiful artworks, gifts & more. See

our website for details 07970 697433; www.stabbs-market.com


SANCTUARY





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GUIDED GARDEN TOUR





01721 760254

MONDAY, APRIL 6

A PUZZLE IN THE GARDEN


(Until 29th November) Free with Garden admission.

A self-guided art trail of discovery, find pieces of

a fragmented puzzle created and displayed in the

landscape 01721 760254

PUB QUIZ

The Black Bull, Etal, TD12 4TL; 7:30pm. In aid of

local charities - all welcome 01890 820338


SOCIETY




01896 404908

STRING JAM CLUB

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ;

7:30pm. Monthly acoustic live music - artist tbc

07930 872033

LIVE MUSIC - FOLK DUO

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

Performance by ‘Twelfth Day’ - all welcome

01890 820338

TUESDAY, APRIL 7







01578 730289

SLEEP DEPRIVED – NEEDING HELP?


Is your mind wired at bedtime? Are you awake

for hours or have interrupted sleep? Want deeper

sleep? 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884


LITTLE GRIMM TALES

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

Adult £9; Child £6; Family £24. A stunning new

adaptation of Grimms most magical tales for all the

family - children ages 3+ 07745130987

SOUTER QUILTERS


membership £30, visitors £5. A sewing evening

when members can work on individual projects.

07521 767666

April Events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

BUSINESS START UP – FINANCE


This workshop aims to give an introduction to the

role of finance in business. Free. 01835 818315


CHORUS





0771 069 9619






welcome to browse!

MAKE A ROMAN DESIGN

Selkirk WASPS Studios, Selkirk, TD7 5EW; 2pm -

3:30pm. £15 per workshop. Tutor: Joy Parker. 8-12

yrs 07468 488465

CHILDREN’S CRAFTS AND ALPACA TREK


2pm - 4pm. £20 per child; £35 two sharing one

alpaca. Children’s crafting fairy doors and treasure

chests Booking essential: 01573 440631 or

www.beirhope.co.uk


REHEARSALS


TD15 2XQ; 6:45pm - 9pm. All welcome come and

join the fun! 01890 750 874

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY –

DIGITALBOOST

Council chambers, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA.

10am – 1pm. Digital marketing can deliver real

world business growth, and this workshop will show

you a practical strategy for success. Free.

01835 818315

MELROSE SEVENS FESTIVAL

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA;

(Until Sunday 12th) 01896 822993 or visit

website for full details





welcome.

01750 725480


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FRIDAY, APRIL 10

EASTER ACTIVITIES - TRAIL AND EGG HUNT

Ford and Etal Estates, Ford and Etal, TD12 4TJ; A

weekend of fun activities for all the family

01890 820338

EASTER OPENING

Floors Castle & Gardens, Kelso, TD5 7SF. Explore

the woodland and riverside walks. For more

information visit: www.floorscastle.com






welcome to browse!

ST. ABBS FRIDAY MARKET

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

3pm. Free entry. Selling locally made crafts, local

produce, art, gifts & much more. Please see our

website for more stallholder details 07970 697433;


EASTER ALPACA WEEKEND


2pm - 3:30pm. £30 for two, up to 4 per alpaca.

Children to be accompanied by a participating adult.

Children’s needlefelt, Easter egg hunt, alpaca trek

and family fun To book: : 01573 440631 or www.

beirhope.co.uk





01450 377526

GOOD FRIDAY HIGH TEA

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

- 6pm. Ham & Egg, Haddock Goujons or Brocolli

Flan served with Chips, Peas and a pot of tea! Call

01750 32242 to book

BORDERS YOUTH THEATRE SHOW

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 3pm-5pm. £7 full / £5

conc / £20 family 2+2. Stage adaptation of David

Walliams’ book ‘The Midnight Gang’ performed by

Borders Youth Theatre 07392 824301

ST. ABBS

MARKET

at the Ebba Centre,

Brierylaw, St Abbs, TD14 5PH

EVERY FRIDAY

10th April - 11th December 2020

COUNTERFEIT SEVENTIES SHOW

Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles, EH45

8AD; 7:30pm - 10pm. Tickets: £18 Concs, £20 .

A unique Seventies show from a decade of glam

rock through to new wave music, and everything in

between! 01721 725 777





01573 228769

LOCAL ARTS, CRAFTS, GIFTS,

PRODUCE & MUCH MORE

Cosy Café

MARKET Opening times 10am - 3pm

Check our website for stalls, events & pop-up dates


St Abbs Market

Follow us on:

Facebook @marketatStAbbs

@borderevents

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

EASTER OPENING









welcome to browse!




01890 820338








TRADITIONAL SHETLAND KNITTING

WORKSHOP

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

£12. Recreating vintage Shetland lace knitting -

using patterns from the Unst Heritage Museum

01668 281884

YOUNG SHOTS DAY

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

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

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

book: 01835 870280






and family fun To book: : 01573 440631 or

www.beirhope.co.uk

DOG’S EASTER EGG HUNT

Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6SY; 2pm - 4pm.

£8.70 per dog - booking advisable. An outdoor

Easter Egg Hunt for you and your dog in the

paddock at Lanton Hill Kennels. Refreshments

available 01835 869757 or 07938 666095

See advert on Page 29


SANCTUARY





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BORDERS YOUTH THEATRE SHOW

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 3pm - 5pm and 7pm-9pm.

£7 full / £5 conc / £20 family 2+2. Stage adaptation

of David Walliams’ book ‘The Midnight Gang’

performed by Borders Youth Theatre 07392 824301

SILENT MOVIE: THE CABINET OF DR

CALIGARI

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD;

7:30pm. £10 (OAP £7.50, Under 16s £3.50). From

1920, Robert Wiene’s classic thriller about the

somnambulist and his murders, with live theatre

organ accompaniment 01361 810759

April Events

01750 725480


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SUNDAY, APRIL 12




01890 820338


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EASTER OPENING




WOOLER FARMERS’ MARKET

10am - 2pm. Free entry. A new season of Wooler’s

Farmers’ Markets, bringing local artisan foods, drink,

crafts and plants. 01668 282406

BRAIDWOOD’S EASTER FUN DAY

Bisley at Braidwood, Selkirk, TD7 4QD; 10:30am

- 3pm. Competitions for the experienced shooter

too!. Fun for all the family - air rifle shooting, VR

simulator, indoor Easter egg hunt & magician.

01835 870280

JEDBURGH EASTER MARKET

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

selling cheese, crafts, gin and much more! High

Street traders also open. 07765 246 124

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA

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

5pm. The Borders biggest egg hunt is back once

more for a fabulous day of egg hunting, egg painting

& more. 01896 830323

EASTER SUNDAY DINNER

The Smiddy Restaurant, Ashkirk, TD7 4NU;

12:30pm - 6pm. Enjoy a Sunday Roast, our great

fish and chips or one of our homemade pies! Call

01750 32242 to book

GUIDED GARDEN TOUR





01721 760254

MONDAY, APRIL 13




01890 820338

EASTER OPENING




TRIMONTIUM MUSEUM

Abbey House, Melrose, TD6 9LG; Roman Exhibition

on Monday-Saturday: 10.30am-4.30pm. Donations

welcome Open until 31st October 0754 756 3892

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A

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

coffee available. Members and visitors welcome.

Speaker: Neil Fisher; The Highland Clearances, a

farming system approach






and family fun To book: : 01573 440631 or www.

beirhope.co.uk

EASTER MARKET

High Street, Jedburgh

Sunday 12 th April

11am - 2pm

30+ stalls ~ Traffic Free ~ Shops Open

TUESDAY, APRIL 14



welcome. For all those who love to sing! See 7th

April for full details. 01578 730289

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING: BLOATED/

TIRED?


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

better. Begin the New Decade as a New You.

01750 778 704/07773 634 884


ARTS SOCIETY BORDERS - LECTURE

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

Visitors welcome £7. Moorish Architecture - the

Legacy of a Vanished Kingdom. Lecturer Ian

Cockburn. Coffee served from 9.45am

MAKE A ROMAN DESIGN

Selkirk WASPS Studios, Selkirk, TD7 5EW;

10:30am - 12pm. £15 per workshop. Tutor: Joy

Parker. 8-12 yrs

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS -

DIGITALBOOST

Council chambers, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA.

10am – 1pm. This workshop (previously called

Website Analytics) unlocks Google analytics so

you can clearly see where your website traffic is

coming from and why, transforming your website’s

effectiveness. 01835 818315

April Events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

BUSINESS START UP – MARKETING


This workshop aims to help you identify your

customers, understand your competitors and plan

an effective marketing strategy. Free.

01835 818315






welcome to browse!

EASTER MOSAIC WORKSHOP WITH JOY

PARKER

Old Gala House, Galashiels, TD1 3JS; 10am - 1pm.

£4.50 per person. A drop-in workshop for adults and

children to create your own mosaic masterpiece

07468 488465

CIRCLE DANCING





0752 346 6657


REHEARSALS




fun! 01890 750 874


CHORUS





0771 069 9619

TRIMONTIUM FORT GUIDED WALK

Abbey House, Melrose, TD6 9LG; 1:30pm - 5:30pm.

Adults £4, Students £2, Family £10. Join a guided

walk to the Newstead Roman Fort. Tea, coffee and

biscuits at the Newstead Village Hall. Approx 5 miles

0754 756 3892

TRIMONTIUM TRUST SPRING LECTURE

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

Collection. ‘Treasures from the Glasgow

Archaeological Archive’ - Professor Lawrence

Keppie, University of Glasgow. All welcome





welcome.

Come and see the temporary

home of the Trimontium Museum

in the beautiful setting of

Abbey House next to the Abbey

Museum Open:

13 th April - 31 st October

Mon-Sat: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Guided Walks to Newstead

Roman Fort from Abbey House

Every Thursday from 16 th April

1.30pm - 5.30pm

Adults £4; Students £2, Family £10

Tel: 0754 756 3892

Abbey Road, Melrose TD6 9LG


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FRIDAY, APRIL 17

53RD MORPETH GATHERING

Exciting three-day annual festival of street

entertainment, indoor events, music, dance, craft,

dialect, heritage & fun. 01670 623455


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

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


welcome to browse!











01450 377526





01573 228769

SATURDAY, APRIL 18






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

3pm (Situated beside the Priory Gates) Sale of


welcome to browse!

53 rd Morpeth Gathering

Northumbrian Festival

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Friday 17 th - Sunday 19 th April

Music ~ Craft ~ Dialect ~ Dance

Heritage & Traditional fun for all

Indoor & Outdoor Events

Tel: 01670 513308

www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering

GALA RUGBY SEVENS

Gala Rugby Club, Galashiels, TD1 3HE; More info:

www.k7s.co.uk








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‘BANG UP THE ELEPHANT’

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

1QY; 7:30pm - 10pm. Adults £8, u/17’s £5, Family

ticket (2 Adults + 2 u/17’s) £22. A music and talk

show based on the Victorian era and the characters

and events of that period. 0775 240 3409

SUNDAY, APRIL 19





BERWICK RUGBY SEVENS

Berwick Rugby Club, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15

2QY; More info: www.k7s.co.uk

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND AUTO

JUMBLE

Memorial Hall, Innerleithen, EH44 6HZ; 10am - 3pm.

Lothian & Borders Classic & Vintage Motorcycle

Club - Exhibiting classic and vintage motorcycles &

motorcycle autojumble 01896 830577

Lothian & Borders Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Club

Classic Motorcycle Show

and Auto Jumble

Sunday 19 th April ~ 10am-3pm

Memorial Hall, Innerleithen EH44 6HX

Exhibiting classic & vintage motorcycles along with

motorcycle autojumble ~ catering & refreshments

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Lauderdale Races

Mosshouses, Galashiels TD1 2PG

New Date: Sunday 19 th April

First Race 2pm (Ponies 1pm) - a great family day out!

April Events

MOSSHOUSES POINT TO POINT HORSE

RACING

Mosshouses, Galashiels, TD1 2PG; 1pm. One the

most visually stunning point to point courses in the

country - great family day out


SANCTUARY





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GUIDED GARDEN TOUR





01721 760254

MONDAY, APRIL 20

APRIL MEETING OF THE THREE BRETHREN

U3A

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

Fisher will talk about the Highland Clearances.

Refreshments, new members welcome. See our

website for details 01896 823493

TUESDAY, APRIL 21





Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard

Music by

ALAN MENKEN

Book by

CHERI STEINKELLNER

& BILL STEINKELLNER

Additional Book Material

DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE

Lyrics by

GLENN SLATER

www.maltingsberwick.co.uk / 01289 330999


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April Events

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

BOOKKEEPING

Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE. 10am –

1pm. This workshop aims to equip you with the

knowledge and skills necessary to manage your

finances and comply with regulatory and legal

requirements through a relevant bookkeeping

system. Free. 01835 818315






welcome to browse!


REHEARSALS




fun! 01890 750 874

SOUTER QUILTERS


membership £30, visitors £5. A talk by Andree Lee -

Two Generations of Needlework 07521 767666

‘SISTER ACT’

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwickupon-Tweed,

TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. Tickets: £15,

£13 concs, £45 family, group discounts available.

Presented by Berwick Operatic Society & based on

the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture. (Matinee

2.30pm on Saturday) Box Office: 01289 330999

THURSDAY, APRIL 23






0754 756 3892


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

Collection. ‘TreasureTrove and How it Works’ - Ella

Paul and Emily Freeman. All welcome





welcome.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24






welcome to browse!

GALASHIELS WALKING FESTIVAL

Various walks and lengths and lots of social events.

All welcome. More information and to book

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480











01450 377526

‘SISTER ACT’







‘SISTER ACT’











01573 228769

borderevents

Please mention ‘borderevents’ when responding to an advert or attending an event

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25






welcome to browse!

KINESIOLOGY FOUNDATION TRAINING

Balancing health naturally 25th-9th May. Residential

intensive, luxury accommodation in the Scottish

Borders. Call for more information 07773 634884

HAWICK MUSIC CLUB

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

– This instrumental trio play Oboe, Clarinet and

Bassoon. Sarah Cruikshank, Jenny Stephenson &

Anna Mary Lynch

‘SISTER ACT’







April Events

LANGHOLM RUGBY SEVENS

Langholm Rugby Club, Langholm, DG13 0HG; More

info: www.k7s.co.uk












CHORUS


TD6 0QX; 1pm - 4pm. Come along and try our

four part harmony One Acchord Ladies A Cappella

Chorus, no auditions and meet new friends

0771 069 9619


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GIG: BLACKMORE’S BLOOD

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 7:30pm. £15

+bf (£20 on door). Doors 6:30pm - Over 18s only

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call

01750 725480

SEA BASS KID + SUPPORT


advance // £14 on the door . Sea Bass Kid is a

multi-cultural eight-piece band from Edinburgh/

Borders who play an infectious mix of dancing

styles! 01896 756852

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

CONFERENCE: ARBROATH AND AFTER

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; tbc. Speakers,

including Jackie Kay, will discuss the Declaration

of Arbroath and identities in a changing world. All

welcome 01361 883095





POP-UP SCIENCE


Free with Garden admission. Hear tips on selecting

the right plants for the best places & how displays

can be part of conservation with Kirsty Wilson.

01721 760254


Friday 24 th - Sunday 26 th April

A weekend of walks of varying lengths

and social events for everyone to enjoy

For more information and to book visit



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GUIDED GARDEN TOUR





01721 760254

BUSTER KEATON SILENT COMEDIES

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 2:30pm

- 4:30pm. £10 (OAP £7.50 Under 16s £3.50). A

selection of Buster Keaton classics with live theatre

organ accompaniment. 01361810759

TUESDAY, APRIL 28





SPITTAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST AGM

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

1QY; 7:30pm. Free entry. This is an open meeting

and anyone is welcomed to come along and take

part 0775 240 3409

THURSDAY, APRIL 30






0754 756 3892


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

welcome - collection. ‘Treasures of Trimontium : a

Selection from NMS. A Treasury of Weapons from

Newstead’ - Dr. Mike Bishop





welcome.





again? 01750 778 704/07773 634 884

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29


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

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


welcome to browse!

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





0771 069 9619

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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 9th - Sun 10th

May

Cash only entrance:

Saturday: 8.15am (early entry) - £6

Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm - £5

Sunday: 10am - 3.30pm - £4

Royal Highland Centre - £5 per visitor

parking charge will apply.

Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, EH28 8NB

Tel: 01636 676531

www.b2bevents.info


THE HAILWOOD EXPERIENCE WITH DAVE HAILWOOD

May/June Events

Kielder, NE48 1ER

Tel: 07800 853 475

Organised by Channelkirk & Lauder Church,

supported by Oxton & Channelkirk Community Council

and DLX Community Benefit Trust

s

13 th Kielder Classic &

Vintage Vehicle Show

Sunday 10 th May: 10am - 4pm

A great day out for all the family!

free admission ~ car park charges apply

For exhibitor information contact:

wesleyturnbull@icloud.com

or 01434 250209

WALK WITH

ST CUTHBERT

Saturday 6 th June 2020

17 miles from Channelkirk Church,

(nr Oxton) to Melrose (or part thereof)

Coaches from Melrose, Lauder and Oxton to START

Raise money for your chosen charity!

WALK REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Early Bird Registration - before 18 th May

£15 adults, £5 child, £30 family

Register with borderevents

online at www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Birthday in the Borders

JOANovARC

The Spirit Levellers

Storytellers Night

Twisted System

The Gypsies

Exhibit A

Conspiracy Rising

plus Acoustic Acts

and all day DJ

Great Live Bands

The Galashiels

Ex-Service Pipe Band

Biker Down

Trade Stands

Assessment Rides

Bike Show

Club Displays

Traquair Ales

Food Stalls

Plus other crowd favourites!

We’re dog friendly too!

Festivities

Whether you have a love of Motorcycles or

just looking for a Great Family day out come along and help us celebrate the

BMF’s ‘Bears and Bikes Birthday in the Borders Motorcycle Festival’

It takes place at the Beautiful Traquair House (near Innerleithen) Scotland 14th -17th May 2020.

Traquair House is near Innerleithen around 30 miles South of Edinburgh just off the A72, EH44 6PW

Book online at bmf.co.uk/events Ticket enquiries 0116 279 5112

£20 Members £25 Non-Members. Saturday Only Ticket £10 Under 14’ s FREE *Caravans, Campers, Trailer Tents welcome,*please pre book-no extra charge


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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

Open Easter weekend for meals & bar

www.smiddyashkirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk

GALASHIELS

Quins

~ of Galashiels

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED

Open all year: Tuesday - Sunday

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed Tel: 01289 387253

Email: oxfordfarm@btconnect.com

Lunch Specials served 12 - 2.30pm

OPEN ALL YEAR: TUESDAY - SUNDAY

Traditional Sunday Lunch available

Lunch specials served 12noon - 2pm

Christmas Hampers ~ Large range of craft essentials

Traditional

for card

Sunday

making and

lunch

scrap

available

booking

Great selection of quality greetings & celebrations cards

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Tel: 01289 387253 www.oxfordfarmshop.co.uk

BAR

RESTAURANT

COFFEE HOUSE

PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM

“ where a warm welcome awaits ”

Quality fresh food served every day and every night

v Pre Gala Opera bookings now being taken 2 nd till 7 th March inc

v Cheltenham Gold Cup lunch on 13 th March

with welcoming bubbly, tipster, live TV and best dressed

v Mother’s Day: 22 nd March - reservations now available

v Quins Quiz held on the first Friday of each month

£10 entry, proceeds to charity and supper included

Tel: 01896 757004 quinsofgalashiels

23 Market Street, Galashiels TD1 3AD

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Don’t forget to treat Mum to a

lovely lunch or dinner out!

Sunday 22 nd March

01750 725480

EARLSTON

Open: Mon-Fri

(check times)

Sat: 10am-3pm

home baking ~ light lunches

local coffee ~ speciality teas

gluten free & non-dairy alternatives

wifi ~ dog friendly ~ kids menu

High Street, Earlston T: 01896 849891

CATERING

HAWICK

Coffee Shop

Proud to use locally sourced

ingredients and produce

Everything made to order

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

Eastfield Mills, Mansfield Road,

Hawick TD9 8AA Tel: 01450 360549

Food & Drink

u Wedding

Receptions

u Garden Parties

u Corporate Events

u Themed Events

u DIY Hire

u Suppliers of hog,

beef, lamb and

poultry

Moira Dalgliesh: 0758 171 4071

Premier Spit Roasted Meats

www.thejuicymeatco.co.uk

Our readers (locals & visitors) could be visiting your

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

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

Call 01750 725480 or email info@borderevents.com

to reserve your space in our next issue

borderevents magazine is distributed throughout the Borders,

North Northumberland & the Lothians

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Food & Drink

KELSO

.freshly \io.keJ

• Sandwiches

•Toasties

• Ciabattas

,Wraps

• Paninis

·Salad

• Homemade Soups

• Daily Specials

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

Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-4pm

The Knowes Kelso. TDS 7BH 01573 228288

LAUDER

Flat Cat Gallery

and Coffee Shop

Freshly made food to order

soup of the day ~ baguettes ~ wicked cakes

hot/cold drinks ~ speciality teas/coffees

Lauder TD2 6SR 01578 722808

Tel: 01573 228 888

Golf Course Road

Kelso TD5 7SL

Plenty of free parking

OPEN

Monday - Saturday

7am - 2pm

Friday Night Takeaway

5pm - 8.30pm

EARLY BIRD

BREAKFAST DEALS

DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS

HOME BAKING

COFFEE, TEA, COLD DRINKS

FOOD TO GO

10% off food at breakfast, brunch, lunch

or dinner with this page!

Cosy Aga and log fires | Family friendly

Locally sourced food served all day

CARFRAEMILL, TD2 6RA | 01578 750750

WWW.CARFRAEMILL.CO.UK

Remember to use your borderevents

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- see page 44 & 45 for details -

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01750 725480

SELKIRK

Fillin’ Station

Open Monday - Friday:

6.30am - 2.30pm

Daily specials, baked potatoes,

soups, hot fi lled rolls and more

Outside and Inside Catering

07957 566248

3 Buccleuch Road, Selkirk TD7 5DL

SOUTRA

YETHOLM

Tempting menu using locally sourced ingredients

Sunday roast ~ Well stocked bar with real ales

5 ensuite bedrooms ~ Function room

T:01573 420237 Kirk Yetholm TD5 8PQ

www.borderhotel.co.uk

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

Food & Drink

SOUTRA COFFEE HOUSE

Delicious cakes, traybakes, biscuits,

sandwiches, soups, tea, coffee & more

All homemade

North side of Soutra Hill, A68

01875 833795

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

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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

10% off any trek throughout

March & April

www.beirhope.co.uk

Tel: 01573 440631

Cheeky Panda’s Soft Play, Galashiels

Visit 5 days, get 1/2 price entry;

visit 10 time get one free entry

Wheatlands Mill, Wheatlands Road

Tel: 07393 818848

Ford & Etal Estate

Lady Waterford Hall & Heatherslaw

Cornmill - 10% off normal admission price.

www.ford-and-etal.co.uk

Tel: 01890 820338

Golden Gate Boat Trips

Save £1 per person on any cruise

pre-booked for the Spring.

Seahouses Harbour, Seahouses

Tel: 07904 800 590

The National Mining Museum,

Newtongrange

£1 off per paying adult, kids go free!

www.nationalminingmuseum.com

Tel: 0131 663 7519

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

Johnstons of Egin, Hawick

15% off food. Monday - Friday:

9.30am-12noon & 3pm-4.30pm

Tel: 01450 360517

Monte Cassino, Melrose

10% discount Tuesday - Thursday

www.montecassinomelrose.co.uk

Tel: 01896 820082

Quins, Galashiels

Free tea or coffee when dining after 7pm.

www.quinsofgalashiels.co.uk

Tel: 01896 757004

The Tea Cosy, Earlston

Hot drink and a piece of cake - £3

High Street, Earlston

Tel: 01896 849 491

The Border Hotel, Town Yetholm

10% off food Monday-Thursday (excludes

drinks)

www.borderhotel.co.uk

Tel: 01573 420237

The Plough Hotel, Kirk Yetholm

10% off food Monday-Thursday (excludes

drinks)

www.theploughhotelyetholm.co.uk

Tel: 01573 420215

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk

Complimentary bottle of house wine per

table when having 2 courses.

1 Ettrick Terrace

Tel: 01750 725501

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Carfraemill, Nr Lauder

10% off all food. See advert on page 42 for

details.

www.carfraemill.co.uk

Tel: 01578 750750

Smiddy Restaurant & Bar, Ashkirk

Complimentary coffee or tea when you

purchase one of our home made sweets.

www.smiddyashirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk

Tel: 01750 32242

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk

10% off food intolerance testing bookings

(Valid until 30/04/2020)

39 Tower Street Tel: 01750 778 704

Deadline for May/June issue is 3rd April!

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

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for your card then don’t forget to send a SAE

to: borderevents, 2 Heatherlie Park, Selkirk, TD7 5AL

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

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13 th March: MUSIC Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Galashiels

27 nd -29 th March: Hawick Reivers Festival - see events for details

29 th March: TALK The Psychology of Serial Killers, South Shields

10 th April: TALK The Psychology of Serial Killers, Carlisle

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

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

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

6 th June: WALK Walk with St Cuthbert (Oxton to Melrose)

12 th Sept: BOOZY BINGO Galashiels

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Business

DISPLAY CENTRE: Currie Road Galashiels TD1 2BP

FREEPHONE: 0800 220 415

WEBSITE: mitchellglass.co.uk

Graeme Richardson

• Painter & Decorator •

For Professional Advice and Service

Tel: 01750 720069 • Mobile: 07977 564 737

www.richardsondecor.co.uk

Turnbull’s Shoe Repairs

SHOE REPAIRS • KEYCUTTING • ENGRAVING • LEATHERWORK

Watches, purses and handbags for sale

Open: Monday - Saturday

High Street, Selkirk T: 01750 23337

store-age.org.uk

for storage

Low Price for A1 Service

Domestic

Documents

Light Commercial

Long or Short Stay

CCTV ~ Own Key

Safe ~ Waterproof

Indoors or Outdoors

Limited or Unlimited Access

24/7/365

Rent a Van Man

Covering Scottish Borders

Gordon McGlasson

0770 671 7819

Long or short term storage available

6 Abbotsferry Road,

Tweedbank,

Galashiels TD1 3RX

Tel: 01896 750445

JOINERY and

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Ian Simons

Mobile:

07932 158731

Edinburgh & Borders Area

Mob: 07788 447773

E: tomdouglas1949@gmail.com


Spring Special, call

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Ford & Etal

One destination, Over 20 attractions

History & heritage; family-friendly attractions;

outdoor activities; craft, gift & antiques shops;

pub & tearooms; regular events; quality accommodation

EVENTS AT A GLANCE

14 th & 15 th March

Sled Dog Racing, Ford West Woods

28 th March

Berwick Wheelers “Reivers 2020” road races, starting at Etal

6 th - 17 th April

(selected days) Kids Baking at Heatherslaw Cornmill

10 th - 13 th April

Easter Activities across the villages

Attractions open daily from 23 rd March

Follow us on:

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

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

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