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Welcome to the May/June issue of borderevents........

w You will be spoilt for choice with the varied events that are taking place during May and June right here on your doorstep - so sit back, think ahead and start planning your next eight weeks of entertainment - days out, evening events, family fun and places to eat and drink.

More events are being added daily to our website - www.borderevents.com. And check out our box office event lsitings on page 4 where you can buy tickets either online or by telephone - lots of great nights out to choose from.

Remember to mention ‘borderevents’ when attending an event or responding to an advert as it lets everyone know that advertising in borderevents magazine works!

Get in touch if you have an event you would like promoted or a business advertised - call 01750 725 480 or email: info@borderevents.com.

Have a great two months and we will be back before you know it with the summer special of borderevevents magazine.

Andrew Lang & Lesley J Wilkinson

Front Cover Picture Credits 1. Heavy Horse Festival, Hay Farm, Ford & Etal 2. Borders Book Festival, Melrose 3. Vintage Rally, Kielder, (credit: Neil Denham) 4. Dandie Dinmonts Day, Bowhill, Selkirk 5. Mac & Bob visit Selkirk 6. Medieval Fayre at Traquair House

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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.

Tel: 01890 820 338 | Email:history, tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk With attractions, activites, heritage & family fun, Ford & Etal Estates really does have something for everybody. www.ford-and-etal.co.uk Ford & Etal, near Cornhill-on-Tweed. TD12 4TJ

Attractions, activities, and heritage, Tel: 01890 820 338 | Email:history tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk Attractions, activities, events & family fun; events and family funFlodden ~ something for everyone Home towww.ford-and-etal.co.uk the Battlefield

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Monday 1st & Monday 29th May: 7 September: Etal Flower Bubble Trains at Heatherlaw Light Show Railway th th th 11 & 12 Sunday, October: Back’ May: 28 ‘Looking Dressage Etal Traditional Old SkillsCompetition Fayre and ~Farmers’ Market th May Monday 29 30th & 31st October: Halloween Family Fun Local Craft Fair ~ Etal Village Hall 1st November: Music June: Sunday 4thLive Katriona & Jamie Roberts Festival of theGilmore Heavy Horse ~ Etal Showground th June: Saturday 10ahead.... and looking Live music from Bob Fox ~ Etal Hall November Ford Christmas Market - 30th Village th Sunday 11 June: 14th,Etal 21stVillage December and Railway Santa 7th, nish Vintage MotorcycleSpecials Run ~ start/fi Hall th

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borderevents boxoffice All events at Bowhill, near Selkirk National Theatre Live Screenings - Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm 18th May: Trimontium Trust Lecture, Melrose 19th May: Talk ‘Birds of Prey & Owls’, Spittal 20th May: Fiddlers’ Rally, Kelso 26th/27th May: Heriot Watt University Fashion Show, Galashiels 3rd June: Katee Kross, Cockburnspath 4th June: Scottish Borders Motoring Extravaganza, Thirlestane Castle, Lauder 10th June: St Cuthbert’s Walk, Oxton - Melrose 17th June: Dougie MacLean & Mills, Galashiels 18th June: Pride & Prejudice, Thirlestane Castle, Lauder 24th/25th June: Civil War re-enactment, Thirlestane Castle, Lauder 1st July: Fred MacAulay, Kelso 13th July: Wind in the Willows, Thirlestane Castle, Lauder 23rd July: Fred MacAulay, Melrose 5th August: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Kelso 24th August: Elliot Clan Gathering (Scocha), Newcastleton 2nd September: Take That Tribute ‘The Flood’, Galashiels 22nd October: Borders Wedding Show, Kelso

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May Events

ONGOING ROMAN EXHIBITION

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 10:30am - 4:30pm. £2, £1 student, £5 family. Aerial photographs; artists’ drawings; models; maps; blacksmith’s workshop; Roman kitchen & pottery; replica armour 01896 822651

EXHIBITION: DEBORAH CAMPBELL

The Flat Cat Gallery, Lauder, TD2 6SR; 9am - 5pm.

Deborah Campbell: Paintings and textiles. Until 23rd May. Lara Dawson: Paintings. Until 25 June

01578 722 808

GRUFFALO SPOTTERS TRAIL

Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1ER. Aimed at younger children but the whole family can enjoy following clues and collectiong evidence. Download the app before you visit and point it at the markers to bring the characters to life! (Until 31st August)

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

BOWHILL MAY DAY IN ITS HEY DAY

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 11am - 4pm. Cost: estate entry charges apply..

A Victorian inspired May Day with traditional games in the courtyard and on the lawns, tours of the House & Punch & Judy 01750 22204

OLD MELROSE MONASTIC WALK

Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom , Melrose, TD6 9DF; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £2, children free. No booking required.. A guided walk through 2000 years of history including the site of the original Melrose monastery. All welcome. 01835 82283

FATBURN EXTREME

www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo. 0300 067 4205

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

MONDAY, MAY 1

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

ART IN ANCRUM

A long weekend of exhibitions by professional artists and makers in multiple venues throughout the village of Ancrum

CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT LINDISFARNE

5:15am. At the Causeway. Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances and our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

POWERHOOP 0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

ZUMBA

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

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GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

ZUMBA CLASSES

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

0797 453 3127

BUSINESS START UP-BUSINESS PLANNING

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 10am - 1pm. FREE. Book onto this workshop and learn how to have a realistic, working business plan when you’re starting up a business.

01835 818315

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

ANCRUM ASTRONOMY CLUB (MONTHLY)

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

Ancrum Village Hall, Ancrum, TD8 6UJ; 7:30pm - 9pm. £3 for visitors (under 16’s and members: Free). Interested in the night sky? Then come along to our astronomy club. All levels of experience welcome.

TOTAL TONING

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

07960 566 556

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

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Food & Nutrition Exercise,Gut Health, Sleep

Stress, Toxicity, Brain Stimulation

8 week workshop Call Rosemary for a chat:

01750 778 704 07773 634 884

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May Events

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

COMMUNITY LUNCH

BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY: OLIVER

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. One of Britian’s best loved musicals. Toe tapping fun for the whole family!

Matinees - Sat 6th & Sun 7th at 2.30pm

01289 330999

BORDER FLOWER CLUB

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 12pm - 1:30pm. £5 per person. Delicious soup and pudding followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. (Dates can change - call first) 01361 884 935

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. Guest: Julia Loudon. All welcome 01896 754682

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

HOT STONE FUSION: INDULGE YOUR BODY

0797 453 3127

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 9:30am 7pm. Create a space haven in your diary! Hot Stone Fusion is the Ultimate for heat & massage, deep, slow, rhythmic unwinding.

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free for four weeks.

Invites you to join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month. Enjoy the challenge of four-part harmony. 01896 668594 or 0798 946 1012

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

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Wed 3rd - Sun 7th May 2017 at 7.30pm Matinees - Sat 6th and Sun 7th at 2.30pm Opening night only; all tickets £12 Thu - Sun £14 (£12 concs) Family ticket £40

Book online: www.maltingsberwick.co.uk | Box Office: 01289 330999

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St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

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Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

01896 800335

BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY: OLIVER

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. One of Britian’s best loved musicals. Toe tapping fun for the whole family!

Matinees - Sat 6th & Sun 7th at 2.30pm

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

01289 330999

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

MEDITATION CLASS

BOWHILL HISTORY & HERITAGE TALKS

0131 622 1956

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm. Cost: £6 to include cream tea. Join us for a series of informal talks celebrating the history and heritage at Bowhill.

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

FRIDAY, MAY 5 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. 01896 822468

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

TALK & MUSIC: THE ROMANTIC SPIRIT

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 5pm. Adults £10, Friends of Abbotsford £9. Felix Mendelssohn - presented by Brigitte Harris and a cappella vocal ensemble Cantica Alba Booking essential:

01896 752043

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

The Flat Cat Gallery and Coffee Shop Open 7 days Deborah Campbell until 23rd May Lara Dawson 1st May to 25th June

2 Market Place Place, Lauder TD2 6SR Tel: 01578 722 808 www.flatcatgallery.co.uk

01750 725480

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ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

May Events

FILM: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 5:30pm - 7pm.

Adults £6, Children £5 (free for 3 years & under), Family £20. Tickets at the door or in advance from 01361 884 935 or admin@aheartforduns.org.

Beauty and the Beast This live-action Disney film stars an ensemble cast.

MIXED VOLLEYBALL

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 6pm 8pm. A very sociable club - all welcome, no previous experience needed 0797 624 2537

INSTALLATION OF 2017 PRINCIPALS

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7pm 9pm. Come along and meet this year’s Bari Gadgi and Bari Manushi at this annual ceremony

01573 420231

BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY: OLIVER

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. One of Britian’s best loved musicals. Toe tapping fun for the whole family!

Matinees - Sat 6th & Sun 7th at 2.30pm

01289 330999

FILM - KONG: SKULL ISLAND

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 8pm - 10pm.

Adults £6, Children £5 (free for 3 years & under), Family £20. Tickets at the door or in advance from 01361 884 935 or admin@aheartforduns.org.

In 1973, a secretive organisation finds an island shrouded in mystery, identified as the origin for a new species.

QUIZ NIGHT

Quins Restaurant, Galashiels, TD1 3AD; 8pm. £10/ team includes supper. First Friday of every month.

Proceeds to charity - all welcome. 01896 757004

ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm. £6/£5 concessions. Under 18s and Young Scot card - free.

Guests: Jenny Sturgeon and Jonny Hardie. BYOB. All ages welcome 07986 644661

SATURDAY, MAY 6 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

SELKIRK RUGBY SEVENS

Selkirk Rugby Football Club, Selkirk, TD7 5AX; For full information and updates visit www.bordersrugby.net

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PLANT SALE

The Wynd, Melrose, TD6 9LD; 9:30am - 12:30pm.

Plant sale including summer bedding plants in aid of Arthritis Research UK

PARKINSON’S COFFEE MORNING

Gattonside Village Hall, Gattonside, TD6 9NJ; 10am - 12pm. Entry £2.50. In aid of Parinson’s UK Borders Branch. Tea/cofffee, homebaking and raffle.

All welcome

BUSINESS START UP-BOOKKEEPING

Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells, TD6 0EW; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This will give you an understanding of bookkeeping principles and learn why keeping financial records is important.

01835 818315

BORDER FLOWER CLUB PROMOTION

Pop-Up Shop, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 2pm. If you are interested in flower arranging then please come along. Flower arranging workshops, sales table.

01896 823884/01835 824549

BEGINNERS RAG RUGGING WORKSHOP

St Boswells Village Hall, St Boswells, TD6 0AA; 10am - 3:30pm. £40. A fun day learning the traditional craft of rag rugging & making lovely things for you & your home. 01665 579422 or

01289 388741

HEALING SUPPORT

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

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

LIVE MUSIC FROM THE SORRIES

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £8 . The duo sing, play and banter their way through a show inspired by the music of The Corries. Call for tickets 01573 420231

01750 725480

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. One of Britian’s best loved musicals. Toe tapping fun for the whole family!

Matinees - Sat 6th & Sun 7th at 2.30pm

01289 330999

MUSIC: CORINNE WEST

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A: TALK

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm - 10pm. £12, £10. California singer/songwriter Corinne West is a poet, a tunesmith, a visionary and an utterly stellar performer. 01890 750099

Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso, TD5 7EH; 2pm. Alisdair Hutton: ‘Stories about the Edinburgh Tattoo’ Tea/ coffee available. Members and visitors welcome

ST BOSWELLS COMEDY CLUB

MAC AND BOB VISIT SELKIRK

SUNDAY, MAY 7

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

St Boswells Village Hall, St Boswells, TD6 0AA; 8pm. £12. Featuring Jay Lafferty, Gareth Waugh, Gary Meilkle and Jo Caulfield. BYOB

WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

01573 450366

Connections, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 2pm. £2 per child, advance booking essential. Mac the farmer, along with his dog, and best friend, Bob, are always getting up to all sorts of adventures. 07894 532266

FATBURN EXTREME

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

POWERHOOP

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

0798 691 4206

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY: OLIVER

The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm. One of Britian’s best loved musicals. Toe tapping fun for the whole family!

Matinees - Sat 6th & Sun 7th at 2.30pm

01289 330999

MONDAY, MAY 8 CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

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

01750 725480

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BERWICK OPERATIC SOCIETY: OLIVER

May Events

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

ZUMBA

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

TOTAL TONING

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07960 566 556

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

TUESDAY, MAY 9 ZUMBA CLASSES

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

BUSINESS START UP - FINANCE

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 10am - 1pm. FREE. Manage a profit and loss account; produce a cashflow statement; and understand the meaning of working capital.

01835 818315

SELKIRK DEMENTIA CAFE

Rowlands Cafe, Selkirk, TD7 4DG; 10:30am - 12pm.

Worried about your memory or that of a family member or friend. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and support. 01896 827105

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

Make Middle-Age Spread Disappear 10 week Summer Special £99!

Exercise Audit, Cravings, Food Guide, Holiday Survival, Mindfulness Call Rosemary: 01750 778 704 or email: rosemary@lbs-and-ozs.co.uk

12 Book before 9th May & get a Goody Bag worth £30

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30am. Wed £4, Thurs-Sat £8. Concessions £5 . Duns Players presents: Oscar Wilde’s classic farce - packed with laughs from start to finish.

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 8:30am - 6pm. Are you Tired, Bloated, Depressed, Fuzzy Brained? To increase your energy levels & feel better, give me a call. 01750 778 704 /

07773 634 884

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

SOUTER QUILTERS

Argus Centre, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 7pm - 9pm. We will be holding our AGM. Supper will be provided by committee members. 01750 21632

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free for four weeks.

Invites you to join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month. Enjoy the challenge of four-part harmony. 01896 668594 or 07989461012

THURSDAY, MAY 11 BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

KELSO RACES

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX. 2pm.First May Day - top horse race action. 01573 224767

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

FORTHCOMING DATES FIRST MAY DAY - 10th May 2017. Racing from 2.00pm LADIES DAY - 28th May 2017. Racing from 2.10pm

www.kelso-races.co.uk • 01573 224767 RACEDAYS • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS • FUNCTIONS WEDDINGS • CONFERENCES • CORPORATE EVENTS

01750 725480

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RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT ALLANTON

Allanton Inn, Allanton, TD11 3JZ; 7:30pm. Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

May Events

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

OBSESSION

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30am. Wed £4, Thurs-Sat £8. Concessions £5 . Duns Players presents: Oscar Wilde’s classic farce - packed with laughs from start to finish. www.dunsplayers.org

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7pm. £12 + bf. National Theatre Live Screening Tickets:

GALASHIELS & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9AA; 10am.

Guest: Malcolm Lindsay ‘Scottish Wildlife Trust’

01750 76243 for more information

BUSINESS START UP -MARKETING

The Gytes Centre, Peebles; 1pm - 4pm. FREE. This workshop will help you to understand your competitors, identify your customers and how to market effectively. 01835 818315

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

TRIMONTIUM TRUST LECTURE

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. Prof Alastair Small - ‘Vagnari:Life and Death on an Imperial Estate in South Italy’. Donation.

MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

0131 622 1956

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

01896 800335

weekly meditation

classeS in galashiels with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Lhamo

Thursday evenings, 7-8.30pm, Old Gala House

FRIDAY, MAY 12 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30am. Wed £4, Thurs-Sat £8. Concessions £5 . Duns Players presents: Oscar Wilde’s classic farce - packed with laughs from start to finish. www.dunsplayers.org

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. 01896 822468

Trimontium Lectures ~ Corn Exchange, Melrose 7.30pm Thursday 11th May: Prof Alastair Small: ‘Vagnari; Life & Death on an Imperial Estate in South Italy, donations

Thursday 18th May:

Lindsey Davis: ‘The Third Nero’ or ‘Never Say Nero Again!’

Tickets £5 from www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

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ANNUAL MEIGLE RUN

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Galashiels Cricket Club, Galashiels, TD1 1NE; 6pm. Fun run £2, 5K family entry £10, 5K/10K £5.

Junior Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk and a 10k Trail Race.

All proceeds will go towards the Rowan Boland Memorial Trust

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

KELSO MUSIC MAKERS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso, TD5 7BJ; 7:30pm. Annual Subscription or visitors donation.

Acoustic music making - classical, contemporary, jazz, and traditional, with items from individuals, groups and duos. 01573 224920

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

Hawick Harlequins Clubrooms, Hawick, TD9 9BW; 7:30pm. All welcome 07720 947331

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk, TD7 4BT; 8pm.

Held on second Friday of the month - all welcome

MARIE CURIE QUIZ

MUSIC NIGHT

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

MIXED VOLLEYBALL

01750 725501

OLD TIME, MODERN & SET DANCES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 6pm 8pm. A very sociable club - all welcome, no previous experience needed just come along and join in the fun! 0797 624 2537

Foulden Village Hall, Berwick-upon-Tweed; 8pm. £6 at door. Music from James Coutts. Tea/coffee. biscuits. All welcome 01289 386400

Marie Curie Events 12th May: Quiz Night, Hawick Quins Clubhouse 7.30pm 20th May: Fiddlers Rally, Tait Hall, Kelso - 7pm 31st May: Japanese Water Garden Open Day, Stobo tea/coffee and cake will be sold

Hold your own Blooming Great Tea Party during June For more information call Fiona on 07720 947 331 fiona.beaton@mariecurie.org.uk Reg. Charity No. SCO 38731 & 207994

01750 725480

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NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL

May Events

SATURDAY, MAY 13 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

JEDFOREST RUGBY SEVENS

Jed Forest RFC, Jedburgh; For full information and updates visit www.bordersrugby.net

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 7:30am. Wed £4, Thurs-Sat £8. Concessions £5 . Duns Players presents: Oscar Wilde’s classic farce - packed with laughs from start to finish. www.dunsplayers.org

COFFEE MORNING

Holy Trinity Church, Melrose, TD6 9SU; 10am - 12pm. £2 includes tea/coffee and tray bake.

Homebaking, raffle, books, plants, crafts and tombola. All welcome

BUSINESS START UP-MARKETING

Buccleuch Arms Hotel, St Boswells, TD6 0EW; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This workshop will help you to understand your competitors, identify your customers and how to market effectively.

01835 818315

COFFEE MORNING

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 10am 12pm. All welcome

EDINBURGH ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS’ FAIR

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB; 10am - 4pm. Saturday: £5, Sunday: £4. Up to 300 exhibitors offering ceramics, glass, jewellery, paintings, furniture, silver, treen, vintage & retro clothing 01636 676531

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

BOWHILL EVENING WILDLIFE WALK – OTTERS

Edinburgh Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Price £6 per person.. An evening guided walk led by one of the Bowhill Rangers looking at some of the wildlife here at Bowhill 01750 22204

Up to 300 exhibitors offering ceramics, glass, jewellery, paintings, furniture, silver, treen, vintage & retro clothing and much more.

Courtesy bus Market Street, near St Christopher’s Inn - see website for details

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 7:30pm - 10pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). British Screen idol, musical theatre star and composer Ivor Novello stars in Alfred Hitcock’s 1927 silent film classic.

Sat 13th - Sun 14th

May

Entry: Saturday: 8.15am (early entry) - £6 Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm - £5 Sunday: 10am - 4.00pm - £4 Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, EH28 8NB

Tel: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info

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SILENT FILM: WHEN BOYS LEAVE HOME

01361 810759

MUSIC: PLAYTIME

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm 10pm. £13.50, £11.50, £5 (25 and under). Four eminent Scottish jazz musicians play concert 3 in the JAZZ! series at the Hippodrome 01890 750099

SUNDAY, MAY 14 WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

01750 725480

EDINBURGH ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS’ FAIR

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB; 10am - 4pm. Saturday: £5, Sunday: £4. Up to 300 exhibitors offering ceramics, glass, jewellery, paintings, furniture, silver, treen, vintage & retro clothing 01636 676531

KIELDER CLASSIC & VINTAGE VEHICLE SHOW

Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1ER; 10am. Free admission but car park charges apply. A collection of motorbikes, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles and more. A great day out for all the family.

07800 853 475

FATBURN EXTREME

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

POWERHOOP

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

ZUMBA

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

01835 823468

TUESDAY, MAY 16

MONDAY, MAY 15

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

ZUMBA CLASSES

CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. Call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

BUSINESS START UP-BOOKKEEPING

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This will give you an understanding of bookkeeping principles and why keeping financial records is important.

01835 818315

11th Kielder Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show

Sunday 14th May from 10am

If you would like to exhibit then please get in touch!

Display of motorbikes, tractors, cars, commercial vehicles & more A great day out for all the family ~ free admission ~ car park charges apply

Kielder Castle, Kielder NE48 1ER

01750 725480

T: 07800 853 475

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BRUNCH WITH BVAC

Milestone Garden & Leisure Centre, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0PL; 10am - 12pm. Vintage & Classic car owners & enthusiasts get together to share experiences & technical know-how. 01573 450247

May Events

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

TOTAL TONING

JOHN MCCUSKER, HEIDI TALBOT & GUESTS

Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles, EH45 8AD; 7:30pm - 9:45pm. £16, with various concessions. Concert headlined by two celebrated folk musicians, with guest spots from national stars and well-known local musicians. 01721 725777

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT BAMBURGH

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

07960 566 556

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

7:30pm. Opposite The Castle Hotel. Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances and our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style.

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

0797 453 3127

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

.... for all your beauty needs beauty, hair and much more evening appointments and gift vouchers available

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

Call: 01578 722 727

Borders Body & Mind Ltd, Edinburgh Rd, Lauder

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BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

DIGITAL BOOST - TWITTER & HOOTSUITE

Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, TD1 1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. A workshop for businesses that use Twitter, and wish to produce more engaging content or reach a wider audience

01835 818315

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

TRIMONTIUM TRUST LECTURE: LINDSEY DAVIS

Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 7:30pm. £5 (includes bf). Historical novelist Lindsey Davis: The Third Nero. Lindsey is best know for her novels set in Ancient Rome.

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

0131 622 1956

FRIDAY, MAY 19 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

CALLANETICS & BARRE CONCEPT CLASSES

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

DROP A DRESS SIZE IN 10 CLASSES!

01896 800335

Full body toning, core strengthening and inch loss!

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7pm. £12 + bf. National Theatre Live Screening Tickets:

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

MENDELSSOHN ON MULL FESTIVAL ENSEMBLE

Mellerstain House, Gordon, TD3 6LG; 7:30pm.

Hosted by Borders Music & Arts Society, join us for an evening with the Mendelssohn on Mull Festival Ensemble. 01835 864153

01750 725480

• TONE LEGS • LIFT BUTT • FLATTEN TUMMY • DEFINE ARMS • BECOME STRONGER Non impact classes, protective of back and joints and suitable for all ages and ability.

Classes across the Borders.

BOOK NOW suzi@coresculptuk.co.uk or 07736769697 CoreSculpt UK

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THURSDAY, MAY 18

May Events

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 1pm - 4pm. Free for four weeks. Join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month and enjoy singing in four-part harmony 01896 668594

or 0798 946 1012

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets:

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

MIXED VOLLEYBALL

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 6pm 8pm. A very sociable club - all welcome, no previous experience needed just come along and join in the fun! 0797 624 2537

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

LIVE MUSIC FROM FIDDLERS’ RALLY

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 7pm. £10 . The Border Strathspey & Reel Society present the Fiddlers’ Rally. A lively evening of Scottish music and refreshments Tickets: www.borderevents.com

or call 01750 725480

MUSIC: ADAM BULLEY AND CHAS MACKENZIE

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm - 10pm. £12, £10, £8. Scotland based Guitar/ Mandolin duo performing a wide range of acoustic styles and original material. 01890 750099

TALK: ‘BIRDS OF PREY & OWLS’

BURC (formerly St Paul’s Church), Spittal, TD15 1QY; 7:30pm. £5. A talk by Graham Bell on behalf of Berwick Swan & Wildlife Trust. Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm.

Collection and raffle. BYOB. Everyone welcome..

Singers & musicians welcome. 07986 644661

SATURDAY, MAY 20 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

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SUNDAY, MAY 21 WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

LEMONADE BOUTIQUE POP-UP SHOP

Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso, TD5 7HL; 12pm - 5pm.

A selection of ladies fashions, celebrity styles, accessories & gifts.

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

01750 725480

HMRC - BUSINESS EXPENSES

CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 1:30pm - 4:30pm. This workshop will enable you to find out what allowable business expenses are, and how to works out your tax allowance.

01835 818315

HMRC - SELF ASSESSMENT

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 9:30am - 12:30pm. This tax workshop will guide you through the registering with HMRC self assessment online process. 01835 818315

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

POWERHOOP

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

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

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

FATBURN EXTREME

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

ZUMBA

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

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May Events

TUESDAY, MAY 23

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

ZUMBA CLASSES

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. Call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

BUSINESS START UP-MARKETING

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This workshop will help you to understand your competitors, identify your customers and how to market effectively. 01835

818315

0797 453 3127

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

BERWICK FILM SOCIETY FILMSHOW

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

TOTAL TONING

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07960 566 556

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

Fitness in the Borders with Norrie Classes, groups & one-2-one

See diary listings for details of where & when

Call 07986 914 206 or visit www.nsfborders.co.uk

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BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

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The Maltings Theatre and Cinema, Berwick-uponTweed, TD15 1AJ; 7:30pm - 9:20pm. £7.95/£6.95 concs. BFS Passholders free entry. “JULIETA” (cert 15). Stylish, intoxicating mystery drama (BAFTA nominated) from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar.

07779 663860

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT WOOLER

The Black Bull, Wooler, NE71 6BY; 7:30pm. Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 9:30am - 12:30pm. FREE. This workshop will help you create a realistic marketing plan. It is designed to improve how you market your business.

01835 818315

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

01750 725480

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

DIGITAL BOOST-PRODUCING ENGAGING CONTENT

Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, TD1 1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This will help you understand what content customers need, and how you can source it and measure its effectiveness

01835 818315

0798 691 4206

GALASHIELS & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

01750 76243 for more information

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

The Gytes Centre, Peebles; 1pm - 4pm. FREE. Learn to manage a profit and loss account; produce a cashflow statement and understand the meaning of working capital. 01835 818315

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

SOUTER QUILTERS

Argus Centre, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 7pm - 9pm. £3 for non members. This will be an in-house night where members will have a chance to do block printing.

Visitors/new members welcome. 01750 21632

Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9AA; 10am.

Guest: Alasdair Hutton ‘The Order of St John’

BUSINESS START UP - FINANCE

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

THURSDAY, MAY 25 BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

House & Gardens “One of Britain’s best stately homes” (The Telegraph)

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

CREATIVE CARD MAKING WORKSHOPS

Mayfield Garden Centre, Kelso, TD5 7AU; £10.

10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm. Learn new skills and make new friends at this card making workshop.

01573 224124 ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

MENOPAUSE – A CHANGE TOO FAR!

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 9:15am - 5pm. Ease Hot Flushes, Sweats, Skin Dryness, Lowered Libido, Anxiety & Mood Swings so balance is restored naturally. 01750 778 704 /

One of Scotland’s finest stately homes, this Robert Adam masterpiece is a ‘must-see’. It’s idyllic location does not disappoint, with acres of stunning parkland, formal gardens, lakeside walks, playground and coffee shop.

Approx 20 mins from Melrose & Kelso/1hr from Edinburgh & Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Open: 28 April to 25 Sept (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon) House: 12.30pm to 5.00pm (last entry at 4.15pm) Gardens & Coffee Shop: 11.00am to 5.00pm Mellerstain House, Gordon, Berwickshire TD3 6LG Tel: +44 (0)1573 410225 enquiries@mellerstain.com www.mellerstain.com Scottish Charity Number: SC011009

07773 634 884

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YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

May Events

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

01896 800335

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

0131 622 1956

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

FRIDAY, MAY 26 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

EXHIBITION AND SALON FASHION SHOW

Heriot Watt University (Scottish Borders Campus), Galashiels, TD1 3HF; £5 + bf (static exhibition and fashion show). Heriot-Watt University School of Textiles and Design Students. Exhibition 4pm-9pm.

Fashion Shows: 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

GALASHIELS DEMENTIA CAFE

Heriot Watt University (Scottish Borders Campus), Galashiels, TD1 3HF; 10:30am - 12pm. Worried about your memory or that of a family member or friend. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and support. 01896 827105

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Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

MIXED VOLLEYBALL

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 6pm 8pm. A very sociable club - all welcome, no previous experience needed just come along and join in the fun! 0797 624 2537

SATURDAY, MAY 27 BOWHILL NEVERLAND WEEKEND

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; Cost: normal entry fees apply and additional charge for activities. A Peter Pan inspired weekend for families who never want to grow up! Themed workshops & activities 01750 22204

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

ELMER DAY AT THE BOOK WORM

Book Worm, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; Crafty fun and games to celebrate this very special day. Check website for full details 07894 532266;

www.bookwormselkirk.co.uk

01750 725480

Heriot Watt University (Scottish Borders Campus), Galashiels, TD1 3HF; £5 + bf (static exhibition and fashion show). Heriot-Watt University School of Textiles & Design Students. Exhibition 2pm9pm. Fashion Shows: 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 SCOTTISH BORDERS VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB

Army Reserve Centre (TA Building), Galashiels, TD1 3AT; 10am - 12pm. A chance to meet up with old friends & make new ones in a casual and relaxed environment over a cuppa & a bacon roll

01896 757020

TRAQUAIR MEDIEVAL FAYRE

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 11am 5pm. A superb weekend to transport you back to ancient times with a Medieval Tournament, jousting, jesters and much more 01896 830323

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

SUNDAY, MAY 28 BOWHILL NEVERLAND WEEKEND

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; Cost: normal entry fees apply and additional charge for activities. A Peter Pan inspired weekend for families who never want to grow up! Themed workshops & activities 01750 22204

May Events

EXHIBITION AND SALON FASHION SHOW

WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

TRAQUAIR MEDIEVAL FAYRE

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 11am 5pm. A superb weekend to transport you back to ancient times with a Medieval Tournament, jousting, jesters and much more 01896 830323

Step Back to Medieval Times and Experience Life in the Middle Ages

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. 01835 823468

THE WITCHES OF CARLOPS MYSTERY NIGHT

7:30pm - 1am. £59. Join our Scottish team for a night of mystery and intrigue in the mystical village of Carlops. Over 18s. Spooky fun! 0740 355 9566

LIZ LOCHHEAD AND STEVE KETTLEY

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm - 10pm. £12.00 £10.00 £8.00. An evening with poet Liz Lochhead and saxophonist Steve Kettley.

‘Brilliant, raucous and scabrously funny’

01890 750099

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www.kelso-races.co.uk • 01573 224767 RACEDAYS • ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS • FUNCTIONS WEDDINGS • CONFERENCES • CORPORATE EVENTS

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KELSO RACES

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX. 2.10pm. Ladies Day - top horse race action. 01573 224767

HIGH TEA AT THE JAMMY COO

CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

The Jammy Coo Gallery & Coffee Shop, Lilliesleaf, TD6 9JB; 2pm - 5pm. £12.50 pp. Come along and have a delicious high tea with home baking on the last Sunday of each month. 01835 870537

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 11am 3pm. Good selection of local products on sale.

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

SILENT FILM: BUSTER KEATON’S THE GENERAL

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 2:30pm - 4pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). The silent classic comes to life with live theatre organ accompaniment.

01361 810759

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

Ormiston Rooms, Corn Exchange, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 2:30pm - 5pm. Society AGM followed by a talk on Will Collin & the ‘Christina Craig’ Eyemouth Maritime Family Story from the Great War

A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: CONCERT

Stow Church, Stow, TD1; 7pm - 9pm. £8; children free; buffet included. 70 years of American Music.

Join Gala Water Singers Community Choir for feelgood musical memories. 01578 730289

MONDAY, MAY 29 BOWHILL NEVERLAND WEEKEND

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; Cost: normal entry fees apply and additional charge for activities. A Peter Pan inspired weekend for families who never want to grow up! Themed workshops & activities 01750 22204

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LOCAL CRAFT FAIR

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

PARKINSONS UK BORDERS BRANCH

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 2pm 4pm. Local group meet last Monday of the month.

Everyone welcome to come along for a cuppa and a chat.

FATBURN EXTREME

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

POWERHOOP

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

0798 691 4206

FAMILY HISTORY OPEN EVENING

Borders Family History Society, Archive & Research Room, Galashiels, TD1 1DP; 6pm - 8pm. Come along to our Research Room between 6pm to 8pm to build you family tree 01896 750387

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

01750 725480

0798 691 4206

BORDERS ASPERGERS & AUTISM GROUP SUPPORT

Royal British Legion, Galashiels, TD1 1BZ; 7:30pm.

Get-together on the last Monday of the month - all welcome. 01896 668961

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

TUESDAY, MAY 30

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. We welcome all who love to sing with others.

No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed. 01578 730289

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT LOWICK

ZUMBA CLASSES

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

Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

MIKE MARAN PRODUCTIONS THEATRE

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. Call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 8pm. Tickets £12 / £10 under 16. A Funny Valentine. Only the storyteller knows what really happened. He knows the whole story – and now he’s telling it. Tickets:

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

TOTAL TONING

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07960 566 556

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl. Call 01750

778 704 / 07773 634 884

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

MEET CHLOE DAYKIN AT THE BOOK WORM Book Worm, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; Meet Chloe Daykin author of the fantastic “Fish Boy. Chloe will also be creating a special window display 07894 532266

THIRLESTANE ESTATE, ETTRICK VALLEY The fishing lease on two miles of the Ettrick Water is available BROWN TROUT SEASON from 15th March to 6th October Please contact: napierfz@aol.com

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ZUMBA

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

May Events

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

OPEN GARDEN WITH TEAS AND BAKING

3pm - 7:30pm. £5. Stobo Farm will open their magnificent Japanese Garden with teas and home baking - proceeds to Marie Curie. 0131 561 3961

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free for four weeks.

Join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month and enjoy singing in four-part harmony

01896 668594 or 07989461012

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR: A WINTER’S TALE

Dates for Common Ridings and Town Festivals 2017 20th - 27th May Penicuik Hunter & Lass 2nd - 10th June West Linton Whipman 4th - 11th June Hawick Common Riding 11th - 17th June Yetholm Festival Week 12th - 16th June Selkirk Common Riding 18th - 24th June Peebles Beltane 18th - 24th June Melrose Festival 23rd June - 2nd July Galashiels Braw Lads Gathering 1st July Copshaw Common Riding 7th July Jethart Callants Festival 2nd - 8th July Earlston Civic Week 2nd - 8th July Duns Summer Festival 8th - 15th July St Ronan’s Border Games 16th - 22nd July Kelso Civic Week 22nd - 30th July Musselburgh Festival 25th - 30th July Langholm Common Riding 30th July - 5th August Lauder Common Riding 6th - 12th August Coldstream Civic Week

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

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Food & Drink

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COLDSTREAM

Open to general public & members Serving breakfasts, hot/cold beverages, home baking, lunches, light bites and evening meals

Choice of two function suites

Room hire free of charge Seating for up to 100 guests Ideal venue for weddings, christenings, funeral teas, business meetings, Birthday or Christmas celebrations The Hirsel Golf Club & Elliot’s Catering Kelso Road, Coldstream, TD12 4NJ T: 01890 882678 www.hirselgc.co.uk hospitality@hirselgc.co.uk Hirsel Golf Club/Elliot’s at The Hirsel Golf Club

ASHKIRK THE SMIDDY, ASHKIRK

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED

RESTAURANT AND BAR Tel: 01750 32242

Meals served all day Saturday & Sunday Tues - Fri from 5pm; Thurs & Fri lunchtime

Eyemouth Haddock & Chips Special on Thursdays Roast Dinner served all day Sunday www.smiddyashkirkrestaurantandbar.co.uk

JEDBURGH

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed Tel: 01289 387253 Open all year: Tuesday - Sunday 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 lunch for card Sunday making and scrapavailable booking pick your own raspberries & strawberries at end of June

Ancroft, Berwick-upon-Tweed Tel: 01289 387253 www.oxfordfarmshop.co.uk

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DENHOLM Main Street, Denholm Tel: 01450 870247  Lunches & evening meals served daily (booking advisable at weekends)  Sunday High Teas served from 4pm - 6.30pm  Good family-run establishment  Recommended by CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2012

www.FoxandHoundsInnDenholm.co.uk

LILLIESLEAF Open: Tues -Thurs 10.30am-4.30pm Friday & Saturday 10.30am-5pm Sunday: 11am-4pm

Light lunches with delicious home made soups and baking Afternoon Teas served on the last Sunday of the month between 2pm-5pm (booking essential) Cakes to order ~ free wifi Lilliesleaf ~ Tel: 01835 870537 www.jammycoo.co.uk

GALASHIELS

Quins ~ of Galashiels

RESTAURANT COFFEE HOUSE BAR PRIVATE FUNCTION ROOM

Quality fresh food served every day and every night Book now for Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June Early evening supper menu served from 4pm-7pm 2 courses £14 3 courses £18 st Saturday 1 July - Ladies Breakfast 6.30am - 7.30am music with George Inglis

23 Market Street, Galashiels TD1 3AD Tel: 01896 757004

Lauder’s Bakery!

LAUDER bread ~ cakes ~ pies ~ filled rolls ~ soup

orders taken Tel: 01578 722 233 14 Market Place, Lauder TD2 6SR

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KELSO Curry Monday Fresh home-made curry including drink £9.95 Steak WedneSday 8oz sirloin, rump gammon, BBQ ribs & home-made chips including drink £10.95

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Large selection of gins, vodkas, whiskeys, draught beers & lagers tel: 01573 228 899 24 Bridge Street, kelso

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FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

6 Buccleuch Street, Melrose TD6 9LD www. greenhousecafemelrose.com

01896 800360

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Open Monday-Friday: 6.30am-2.30pm Saturday 7am-1pm

Daily specials, soups, baked potatoes, hot filled rolls and more Outside and Inside Catering call 01750 20466 or 07957 566248 3 Buccleuch Road, Selkirk TD7 5DL

HOOVES & GROOVES HORSEBOX BAR

prosecco, gins and speciality bottled beers coming soon for your summer/autumn events, functions, weddings,celebrations and parties To book call Suzanne on 07957 566248 E: hoovesgrooveshorseboxbar@outlook.com

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen New Spring menu now available with daily changing lunchtime specials Tuesday-Saturday: 12-2 & 5-9; Sunday: 12-6

Bar open daily from 11am ‘til late (8am on Common Riding 16th June)

Music Nights 2nd Friday of the Month from 8pm 1 Ettrick Terrace, Selkirk Tel: 01750 725501 www.facebook.com/thefleecebarandkitchen 01750 725480

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Wedding Receptions Garden Parties Corporate Events Themed Events DIY Hire Suppliers of hog, beef, lamb and poultry

Moira Dalgliesh: 0758 171 4071

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CHEERS GROUP v Mobile Bars ~ Bar Scotland v BespokeWedding Packages v Town Arms Inn, Selkirk v Queen’s Head, Kelso

Tel: 07810 567845 www.weddingsbycheers.co.uk www.cheersbars.co.uk

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ONGOING ROMAN EXHIBITION

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 10:30am - 4:30pm. £2, £1 student, £5 family. Aerial photographs; artists’ drawings; models; maps; blacksmith’s workshop; Roman kitchen & pottery; replica armour 01896 822651

0798 691 4206

EXHIBITION: DEBORAH CAMPBELL

01896 800335

The Flat Cat Gallery, Lauder, TD2 6SR; 9am - 5pm.

Deborah Campbell: Paintings and textiles. Until 23rd May. Lara Dawson: Paintings. Until 25 June

01578 722 808

GRUFFALO SPOTTERS TRAIL

Kielder Castle, Kielder, NE48 1ER. Aimed at younger children but the whole family can enjoy following clues and collectiong evidence. Download the app before you visit and point it at the markers to bring the characters to life! (Until 31st August)

www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo. 0300 067 4205

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR: A WINTER’S TALE

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

THURSDAY, JUNE 1 BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

DIGITAL BOOST - LINKEDIN

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

BUSINESS START UP - BOOKKEEPING

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

01835 818315

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL

Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, TD1 1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. See how you can do more than just networking. Learn how to market your products and promote your brand 01835 818315 The Gytes Centre, Peebles; 1pm - 4pm. This will give you an understanding of bookkeeping principles and why keeping financial records is important.

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

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LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

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BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

ISOSCELES THEATRE GROUP

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. £8. Isosceles Theatre return to Yetholm with their play Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered (The Anatomy Murders of 1828) Tickets

from village shop or tel 01573 420231

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR: A WINTER’S TALE

DANDIE DINMONTS AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 11am - 3:30pm. Activities, tours, walks. Visit www.bowhillhouse.co.uk for full details Tickets:

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 KIRK SQUARE KITCHEN

Kirk Square, Eyemouth, TD14 5JE; 11am - 4pm.

One day food and music festival celebrating all that is unique, delicious and memorable about the Scottish Borders. 018907 50317

HEALING SUPPORT

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

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

QUIZ NIGHT

Quins Restaurant, Galashiels, TD1 3AD; 8pm. £10/ team includes supper. First Friday of every month.

Proceeds to charity - all welcome. 01896 757004

ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm. £6/£5 concessions. Under 18s and Young Scot card - free.

Guest: Bob Knight. Bob is a highly regarded folk singer/musician from Aberdeen. BYOB. All ages welcome 07986 644661

SATURDAY, JUNE 3 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

GRANTSHOUSE ART GROUPS EXHIBITION

Reston Village Hall, Reston; 10am - 5pm. Original artwork for sale. Light refreshments available

018907 61632

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BOWHILL HISTORY & HERITAGE TALKS

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm. Cost: £6 to include cream tea. Join us for a series of informal talks celebrating the history and heritage at Bowhill. Tickets: www.borderevents.

June Events

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR: A WINTER’S TALE

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

HEIDI TALBOT & JOHN MCCUSKER LIVE!

St Boswells Village Hall, St Boswells, TD6 0AA; 7:30pm - 11pm. £14 in advance. Making a rare appearance as a duo, Heidi and John are prodigiously talented, charming and a real treat for the Borders. 01835 822692 (info only)

MUSIC: KATEE KROSS & THE AMBERJAX

Cockburnspath Village Hall, Cockburnspath, TD13 5XY; 7:30pm. £10. Katee Kross is a Scottish singer/ songwriter who sings and plays acoustic guitar beautifully Tickets: www.borderevents.com or

call 01750 725480

MUSIC: SQUARE ONE

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm 10pm. £13.50 £11.50 £5.00 (25 and under). Square One is an exceptional young jazz quartet from Glasgow, known for creating new possibilities in jazz.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 FESTIVAL OF THE HEAVY HORSE

Etal Show Field, Etal, TD12 4TN; In-hand, driving, riding classes, working horse demos, heritage skills demos, local food and craft market and much more.

01890 820601

BORDERS HISTORIC MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; Adults £8, Under 16 free, Joint/family £16 (2 adults & accompanied children). Scotand’s family friendly car show - vintage, classic & quirky. Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

GRANTSHOUSE ART GROUPS EXHIBITION

Reston Village Hall, Reston; 10am - 5pm. Original artwork for sale. Light refreshments available

018907 61632

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD (KELSO)

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 10:15am - 3:30pm.

Donating blood is safe, simple and takes only an hour. 10.15am-12.30pm & 2pm-3.30pm

0345 90 90 999

PENTECOST CELEBRATION

Sunday 4th June 2017 CHILDREN FREE (UNDER 16) FREE PARKING GATES OPEN 9.30 AM DOGS WELCOME

FANTASTIC FAMILY DAY LOTS TO DO

MAIN RING DISPLAYS CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE CATERING DISABLED ACCESS

01890 820601 • info.mhha@gmail.com

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Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; 11am. FREE. Join us as we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost and the blessings of the Holy Spirit.

0754 258 9322

PLANT SALE AND STRAWBERRY TEAS

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 2pm - 4pm.

Admission by donation. In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support (Duns Branch). Strawberry teas sold separately 01361 882894

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

01750 725480

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

June Events

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

01835 823468

TUESDAY, JUNE 6 MONDAY, JUNE 5 CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

ZUMBA CLASSES

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. Call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

SELKIRK DEMENTIA CAFE

Rowlands Cafe, Selkirk, TD7 4DG; 10:30am - 12pm.

Worried about your memory or that of a family member or friend. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and support. 01896 827105

OLD MELROSE MONASTIC WALK

Reg Charity No: SCO11491

Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom , Melrose, TD6 9DF; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £2, children free. No booking required.. A guided walk through 2000 years of history including the site of the original Melrose monastery. All welcome. 01835 82283

PLEASE GIVE BLOOD

Tait Hall, Kelso, TD5 7BS; 2pm - 5:15pm. Donating blood is safe, simple and takes only an hour. 2pm4pm & 5.15pm-7.15pm 0345 90 90 999

FATBURN EXTREME

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

POWERHOOP

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

Events Calendar 2017 EVENTS CALENDAR

4 June Borders Vintage Motoring Extravaganza 18 June 18 JUNE Pride & Prejudice – 6pm, On the Front Lawn Pride & Prejudice - 6pm, on the front lawn Open air performance by one of the foremost classical literature touring companies in the UK, Chapterhouse Theatre Productions.

24th & 25th June 24 & 25 JUNE War Re-enactment weekend Weekend CivilCivilWar Re-enactment The oldest re-enactment society brings history to life with a Civil War skirmish re-enactment 12th July and living history display.

Wind in the Willows 6pm, on the front lawn 12 JULY Wind in the Willows – 6pm, On the Front Lawn Magical family open air show by Chapterhouse Theatre Productions. pre-booked picnics available th 4 JUNE Borders Vintage Motoring Extravaganza Scotland’s family friendly car show.

See more information at www.bvac.org.ukth

(PLEASE NOTE – This is a rescheduled date)

Tickets can be purchased in advance from www.borderevents.com or by calling 01750 725480. (full details & ticket information in the diary section) Book early to avoid disappointment.

Castle Open: 2nd May - 1st October: Pre-prepared picnics can be reserved by contacting the Castle.

Tuesday - Thursday & Sundays

01578 722430

enquiries@thirlestanecastle.co.uk

ZUMBA

www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk

Lauder, Scottish Borders, TD2 6RU

Registered Charity No. SC011491

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

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BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

TOTAL TONING

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07960 566 556

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

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GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

ANCRUM ASTRONOMY CLUB (MONTHLY)

Ancrum Village Hall, Ancrum, TD8 6UJ; 7:30pm - 9pm. £3 for visitors (under 16’s and members: Free). Interested in the night sky? Then come along to our astronomy club. All levels of experience welcome.

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT LINDISFARNE

The Crown and Anchor, Holy Island, TD15 2RX; 7:30pm. Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style.

ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

FOOD INTOLERANCE TESTING

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 8:30am - 6pm. Are you Tired, Bloated, Depressed, Fuzzy Brained? To increase your energy levels & feel better, give me a call. 01750 778 704 /

07773 634 884

FOOD INTOLERANCES

be responsible for your:

Bloating? Cramps? Diarrhoea? Headaches? Heartburn? Wind?

“Seeing

Rosemary for a few sessions brought huge benefits. I now have no pain, and can go on a day-out and holidays without worry.”

Female, Melrose area

Call/Email Rosemary today:

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EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

COMMUNITY LUNCH

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 12pm - 1:30pm. £5 per person. Delicious soup and pudding followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. (Dates can change - call first) 01361 884 935

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free for four weeks.

Come and join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month and enjoy singing in four-part harmony. 01896 668594 or 07989461012

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR - A WINTER’S TALE

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

BORDER FLOWER CLUB

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

Practical evening. All welcome. 01896 754682

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

TALK & EXHIBITION: ROB ROY FOR THE 21ST

Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ; 6pm. Adults £7, friends of Abbotsford £6.30 (includes a drink on arrival). Professor Alison Lumsden will discuss the ways in which Rob Roy explores questions raised by modern globalised world. Booking essential:

01896 752043

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

The Abbotsford Trust is delighted to stage a special exhibition for the 200th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy.

Open Now

Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ t. 01896 752043 e. enquiries@scottsabbotsford.co.uk www.scottsabbotsford.com

0797 453 3127

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BUSINESS START UP-BUSINESS PLANNING

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 10am - 1pm. This workshop shows you how to create a robust business plan 01835 818315

June Events

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

SCOTLAND’S BEEF EVENT 2017

MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

Fans Farm, Earlston, TD4 6BD; Commerical herd of 400 Aberdeen-Angus cross cows, farm tour, trade stands, beef breed exhibits, practical demonstrations 01890 781006

0131 622 1956

ZUMBA

CHURCH MEETINGS

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

DIGITAL BOOST-EMAIL MARKETING

Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, TD1 1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. A workshop for people currently using email as part of their digital marketing strategy and who want to improve it.

01835 818315

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

ZUMBA GOLD

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets:

01896 800335

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR - A WINTER’S TALE

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

MUSIC: BASCO

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm 10pm. £13.50 £11.50. An evening with exciting Scandinavian folk roots/band 01890 750099

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

FILM: BOSS BABY

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 5:30pm - 7pm. A new baby’s arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator -

01361 884 935

01750 725480

SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR - A WINTER’S TALE

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

QUIZ NIGHT

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 7:30pm. £5 per person. Organised by Darnick Village Development Trust - fund raiser for The Lavender Touch. BYOB. Tea/Coffee available 01896 823002

FILM: WHISKY GALORE

Volunteer Hall, Duns, TD11 3AF; 8pm - 10pm.

Adults £6, Children £5 (free for 3 years & under), Family £20. Tickets at the door or in advance from 01361 884 935 or admin@aheartforduns.org. A remake of the 1949 Ealing Comedy of the same name. 01361 884 935

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468 PETER PAN

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 2pm. £12 + bf. National Theatre Recorded Screening

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 SILENT FILM - THE LODGER

MUSIC NIGHT

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 7:30pm - 10pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). Alfred Hitchcock’s last silent film, stars Ivor Novello in this thriller. Live Theatre Organ accompaniment. BYOB

01750 725501

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR - A WINTER’S TALE

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk, TD7 4BT; 8pm.

Held on second Friday of the month - all welcome

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

SPITTAL GALA - JUNIOR 5-A-SIDES

£9 per team. Junior 5-a-sides football competition for u/9’s, u/11’s, u/13’s and u/15’s. 01289 306245

ST CUTHBERT’S WALK

Channelkirk Church, Oxton, TD2 6PT; 9am. Adults £10, Children (U18) £5, Family (4) £20. Channelkirk Church (Oxton) to Melrose. 17 miles. All welcome.

Transport from Lauder Primary School at 8.45am.

Registration essential in advance by 13th May via www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 RAG RUGGING WORKSHOP

The Hearth Arts Centre, Horsley, NE17 0NT; 10am 3:30pm. £40. A fun day learning the traditional craft of rag rugging & making lovely things for you & your home. 01665 579422 or 01289 388741

01750 725480

Traquair House, Innerleithen, EH44 6PW; 7:30pm 10pm. A unique promenade production of A Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Traquair. 01721 725777

LIVE MUSIC: BOB FOX

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; 7:30pm. All welcome 01890 820338

JEDBURGH JAIL GHOST HUNT

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum, Jedburgh, TD8 6QD; 9pm. £39. Join the Scottish Ghost Nights crew for a night of spooky fun. Call for more information.

0740 355 9566

SILVER DENARII BRONZE LEGOVER ... at ‘Three Hills’ Heritage Centre Market Square, Melrose From 10 April 10.30am-4.30pm £2 adult, £1 student; £5 family

Guided walk to Newstead Site Thursdays from 13 April

1.30pm-5.30pm + tea £4 adult, £1 student ENJOY THE ARTEFACTS AND GEMS Tel: 01896 822651 www.trimontium.org.uk

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SUNDAY, JUNE 11

FOUR BORDER ABBEYS U3A

VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RUN

Kelso Rugby Club, Kelso, TD5 7EH; 12:30pm.

Annual summer lunch and social 01573 450366

WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

BRUNCH WITH BVAC

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

Etal Village Hall, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TJ; Starts and finishes from the hall 01890 820338 Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

Milestone Garden & Leisure Centre, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0PL; 10am - 12pm. Vintage & Classic car owners & enthusiasts get together to share experiences & technical know-how. 01573 450247

FATBURN EXTREME

POWERHOOP 0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

SPITTAL GALA DAY

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

12pm. A family afternoon of fun with fairground rides, stalls, entertainment and freshments and a car boot. 07944 757 578 Ettrick School, Selkirk, TD7 5JA; 2pm - 5pm.

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

ZUMBA

0798 691 4206

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT HORNCLIFFE

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

Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

MONDAY, JUNE 12 CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

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

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

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TUESDAY, JUNE 13 ZUMBA CLASSES

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. Call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

01750 725480

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

07960 566 556

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm 7pm. 10 week special offer £99 Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

BUSINESS START UP-FINANCE

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 10am - 1pm. FREE. Learn to manage a profit and loss account; produce a cashflow statement and understand the meaning of working capital.

01835 818315

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

0797 453 3127

01750 725480

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EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

CANDIDA DISHARMONY: GET INTERNAL BALANCE

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 9:15am 5pm. Yeast spores feed just like you but can rob you of your nutrients causing tiredness, bloating, wind so get balanced now. 01750 778 704 /

07773 634 884

DIGITAL BOOST-FACEBOOK FOR BUSINESS Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, TD1 1BY; 10am - 1pm. FREE. This is designed for people who want to deepen their understanding of how Facebook can be used to engage audiences.

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

01835 818315

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control 0797

453 3127

SOUTER QUILTERS

Argus Centre, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 7pm - 9pm. £3 for non members. Come along and join us for an evening of sewing and chat. New members welcome. 01750 21632

LADIES NIGHT

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen, Selkirk, TD7 4BT; 7pm.

Fun and Games 01750 725501

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

01896 800335

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; A wonderful 4 days of talks, discussions, food & drink, live music, comedy and more for the whole family. Box Office:

0844 357 1060

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

0131 622 1956

01750 725480

BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; A wonderful 4 days of talks, discussions, food & drink, live music, comedy and more for the whole family. Box Office:

0844 357 1060

CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

MUSIC: HICKS AND GOULBOURN

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm 10pm. £12.00 £10.00. Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Steve Hicks and singer songwriter Lynn Goulbourn

01890 750099

ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

Darnick Village Hall, Melrose, TD6 9AH; 8pm.

Collection and raffle. BYOB. Everyone welcome..

Singers and musicians welcome. 07986 644661

GALASHIELS DEMENTIA CAFE

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

Heriot Watt University (Scottish Borders Campus), Galashiels, TD1 3HF; 10:30am - 12pm. Worried about your memory or that of a family member or friend. Staff will be on hand to offer advice and support. 01896 827105

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; A wonderful 4 days of talks, discussions, food & drink, live music, comedy and more for the whole family. Box Office:

0844 357 1060

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

COLDSTREAM BEER FESTIVAL

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 12pm - 11pm. 12 real ales, wine, lager & cider.

Soft drinks, live music and food.

01890 883332/882685

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 1pm - 4pm. Free for four weeks. Join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month and enjoy singing in four-part harmony 01896 668594

or 0798 946 1012

Coldstream Beer Festival

Community Centre, High St. Coldstream

Sat 17th June: 12noon - 11pm 12 real ales, wine, lager & cider, soft drinks, live music & food families welcome £10 entry includes 3 drinks & commemorative glass Tel: 01890 883332/882685

01750 725480

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SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

DOUGIE MACLEAN IN CONCERT PLUS MILLS

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3JX; 7:30pm. £20 (includes bf). Scottish music legend with Borders Group ‘Mills’ CD Launch. Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL

Harmony Garden, Melrose, TD6 9LJ; A wonderful 4 days of talks, discussions, food & drink, live music, comedy and more for the whole family. Box Office:

0844 357 1060

WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

OUTDOOR EVENT: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 6pm. Adult £14 / Child £8 / Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £40.

Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating..

Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s most loveable heroine Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

MONDAY, JUNE 19 CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

HMRC - BUSINESS EXPENSES

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 9:30am - 12:30pm. This workshop will enable you to find out what allowable business expenses are, and how to works out your tax allowance.

01835 818315

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

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Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

01750 725480

FATBURN EXTREME

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

POWERHOOP

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

ZUMBA

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 ZUMBA CLASSES

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

June Events

HMRC - SELF ASSESSMENT

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 12:30pm - 4:30pm. This tax workshop will guide you through the registering with HMRC self assessment online process. 01835 818315

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07960 566 556

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT ST ABBS

7:30pm. At the quayside. Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances and our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

ACTION AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S PROGRAMME

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 10am - 12pm. A guided self-help workshop to help you achieve optimize brain health: memory, thinking & reasoning. Call 01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. This class includes seated based and limited moving routines. 0797 453 3127

TOTAL TONING

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

01750 725480

also stocking

www.babysteps-shop.co.uk

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

BUSINESS START UP-BOOKKEEPING

10am - 1pm. FREE. This will give you an understanding of bookkeeping principles and why keeping financial records is important.

01835 818315

MUSIC: KENT DUCHAINE

The Hippodrome, Eyemouth, TD14 5HT; 8pm 10pm. £12.00 £10.00. A “REAL” Bluesman - Mike Harding ( The Mike Harding Folk Show 2015)

01890 750099

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

ZUMBA

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

01896 800335

0798 691 4206

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

MIDSUMMER CONCERT AT MELLERSTAIN

Mellerstain House, Gordon, TD3 6LG; 7pm. Hosted

by Borders Music & Arts Society: John Myerscough (‘Cello) & Alisdair Beatson (Piano) 01835 864153

SALOME

Wauchope Village Hall, Yetholm, TD5 8RA; 7pm. £12 + bf. National Theatre Live Screening Tickets:

0797 453 3127

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

ONE ACCHORD LADIES A CAPPELLA CHORUS

LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY CHOIR

Newtown Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0QX; 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free for four weeks.

Join us most Wednesdays and one Saturday per month and enjoy singing in four-part harmony

01896 668594 or 07989461012

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

Rehearsals £2 per week, annual membership £10. If you enjoy singing please come and join this enthusiastic and friendly choir. No experience needed and no auditions. 07733 448110

01750 725480

0131 622 1956

FRIDAY, JUNE 23 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

MAGICAL MIDSUMMER MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

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

Adults £10, Friends of Abbotsford £9, Under 17s £5. Delightful music with students from the Merlin Academy of Music. Refreshments & BBQ available to purchase Booking essential: 01896 752043

SATURDAY, JUNE 24 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES

Leader Leisure Centre, Lauder, TD2 6SX; 10.15am: 45min Barre Concept Skinny Bitch Blitz. 11.05am: 45min Callanetics Skinny Bitch Blitz 07736 769697

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

CREATIVE CARD MAKING WORKSHOPS

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

01573 224124

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480

Mayfield Garden Centre, Kelso, TD5 7AU; £10.

10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm. Learn new skills and make new friends at this card making workshop.

AN INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; Cost: £10 per person. Dig Bowhill!

The landscape of the Bowhill Estate is rich in archaeological remains from many different eras

01750 22204

ST. ABBS MARKET at the Ebba Centre, Brierylaw, St Abbs TD14 5PQ

EVERY FRIDAY

Easter - December

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

LOCAL PRODUCE, CRAFTS, ART, GIFTS & MUCH MORE COSY CAFE

Friday Market Opening times Easter - October 10am - 4pm November - December 10am - 3pm Check our website for a list of stalls, events & pop-up dates

www.st-abbs-market.com

Follow us on Facebook marketatStAbbs or Twitter@StAbbsMarket

01750 725480

www.borderevents.com

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MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

June Events

SCOTTISH BORDERS VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB

Army Reserve Centre (TA Building), Galashiels, TD1 3AT; 10am - 12pm. A chance to meet up with old friends & make new ones in a casual and relaxed environment over a cuppa & a bacon roll

01896 757020

THIRLESTANE CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 10am - 4pm. £8 adults, £6.50 seniors, £3.50 children, £20 family (+ bf). (tickets include admission to re-enactment event and Thirlestane Castle). The oldest reenactment society, the Sealed Knot, is coming to Thirelstane Castle. Not to be missed! Tickets:

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 SATURDAY RANGER CLUB AT BOWHILL

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 1:30pm - 3:30pm. £5 per child. The club is suitable for age 6+. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Den building, bush craft, fire lighting & much more!

Tickets: www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. Children most welcome.

01835 823468

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT NORHAM FETE

3pm. Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style.

ragbagmorris@hotmail.com KIDS DISCO

Carters Rest Bar and Restaurant, Jedburgh, TD8 6BE; 7pm - 9:30pm. All welcome 01835 864745

HAWICK ORIGINAL MUSIC: GIG

St Mary’s and St David’s, Hawick, TD9 0HH; 7pm.

Tickets £5 from Hunter’s Hair in Hawick. Bands include Up in Arms, Honey Badgers, Isla Dogs, The Boy with the Lion Head, This Wooden Idea & The Ninth Life.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25 WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; All welcome. 11am and 1.30pm 0754 258 9322

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AN INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; Cost: £10 per person. Dig Bowhill!

The landscape of the Bowhill Estate is rich in archaeological remains from many different eras

01750 22204

THIRLESTANE CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, TD2 6RU; 10am - 4pm. £8 adults, £6.50 seniors, £3.50 children, £20 family (+ bf). (tickets include admission to re-enactment event and Thirlestane Castle). The oldest reenactment society, the Sealed Knot, is coming to Thirelstane Castle. Not to be missed! Tickets:

www.borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 THE BIG BORDERS DOG WALK

Borders Pet Rescue, Earlston, TD4 6DJ; 11am. The Big Borders Dog Walk will be taking place again this year. Call for full details 01896 849090

HIGH TEA AT THE JAMMY COO

The Jammy Coo Gallery & Coffee Shop, Lilliesleaf, TD6 9JB; 2pm - 5pm. £12.50 pp. Come along and have a delicious high tea with home baking on the last Sunday of each month. 01835 870537

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST (DUNS)

2pm. Afternoon walk at Lamberton shore. Cliff-top walk; bring suitable clothing. Gird Ref NT972579.

No dogs please. 01289 308515

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL; 2pm.

Conducted tour of the sanctuary. Come along and feed the donkeys too. 01835 823468

LAUREL & HARDY CLASSIC SILENT FILMS

New Palace Centre, Greenlaw, TD10 6XD; 2:30pm - 5pm. £6.50 (under 16s £3.50). With live theatre organ accompaniment the duo’s scrapes come to life.

MONDAY, JUNE 26 CORESCULPT UK: BARRE CONCEPT

4pm: 30min super blitz Duns Swimming pool. 6pm: 45min blitz Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso

07736 769697

www.borderevents.com

01750 725480

SOUTER QUILTERS

Book Worm, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; Different events throughout the week. Check website for full details.

Some may require advance booking 07894

Argus Centre, Selkirk, TD7 4EP; 7pm - 9pm. £3 for non members. Anne Donald will be teaching us how to make a Thistle Sewing Wrap. Visitors/new members welcome. 01750 21632

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

BORDERS ASPERGERS & AUTISM GROUP SUPPORT

532266; www.bookwormselkirk.co.uk

Earlston Church Hall, Earlston, TD4 6HG; 9:45am 10:45am. High Impact 0798 691 4206

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

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

PARKINSONS UK BORDERS BRANCH

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 2pm 4pm. Local group meet last Monday of the month.

Everyone welcome to come along for a cuppa and a chat.

FATBURN EXTREME

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 5:30pm 6pm. All welcome to come along! 0798 691 4206

POWERHOOP

St Paul’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3JU; 6pm 6:30pm. Get fit at a powerhoop class

0798 691 4206

FAMILY HISTORY OPEN EVENING

Borders Family History Society, Archive & Research Room, Galashiels, TD1 1DP; 6pm - 8pm. Come along to our Research Room between 6pm to 8pm to build your family tree 01896750387

Royal British Legion, Galashiels, TD1 1BZ; 7:30pm.

Get-together on the last Monday of the month - all welcome. 01896 668961

MUSIC: STRING THEORY CLUB

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 7:30pm. Live, original acoustic music. Free admission, everyone welcome. 07761 208837

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 ZUMBA CLASSES

St John’s Church, Langlee: 10am; Lauder Leisure Centre: 11.30am; Newtown Community Centre: 6.30pm 0798 691 4206

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Southfield Community Centre, Duns, TD11 3EL; 3pm - 4pm. £3.50. Tai chi and Qigong for the less mobile. 0797 453 3127

SCOTTISH BORDERS ART GLASS

Demonstrations Showroom Shop

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; 6:30pm 8pm. £5.50. Ancient Chinese Art, using Mind, Body and Breathing, cultivating Chi to enhance health and wellbeing. 0797 453 3127

ZUMBA

Selkirk Parish Church, Selkirk, TD7 4JX; 7pm - 8pm.

Get fit and have fun at a Zumba class!

0798 691 4206

Please mention ‘borderevents’ when attending an event or responding to adverts 01750 725480

OPEN Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm Tel: 01450 371425 5 Galalaw, Hawick TD9 8PZ

www.scottishbordersartglass.com

www.borderevents.com

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INDEPENDENT BOOK SHOP WEEK

June Events

TOTAL TONING

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5pm - 5:45pm. Equipment based class using weights, gliders, gym balls etc 07986 914 206

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 5:15pm - 6:20pm. Mats, blocks, etc provided.

Please wear comfortable loose clothing

07960 566 556

MAKE MIDDLE-AGE SPREAD DISAPPEAR

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 6pm - 7pm.

10 week special offer £99 plus free goody bag worth £30 if booked before 9 May. Free yourself from Cravings, Eat mindfully, Easy Food Guide, Holiday Survival Plan, Exercise Audit all incl.

01750 778 704 / 07773 634 884

GALA ROTARY WEEKLY MEETING

Kingsknowes Hotel, Galashiels, TD1 3HY; 6:30pm. £11. Gala Rotary is a group of people who meet weekly but also organise a wide range of events for our community

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am: Callanetics - Borders Physio Clinic, Melrose. 5pm: Callanetics blitz - BGH, Melrose

07736 769697

BUSINESS START UP - MARKETING

Towermill, Heart of Hawick, Hawick, TD9 0AE; 10am - 1pm. This workshop will help you to understand your competitors, identify your customers and how to market effectively. 01835 818315

EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASS

Tweedbank Community Centre, Galashiels, TD1 3RT; 11am - 12pm. Low impact. 0798 691 4206

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

0797 453 3127

YOGA (SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS)

Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream, TD12 4AP; 7pm - 8pm. Freestyle Kickboxing and Self-Defence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

GALA WATER SINGERS CHOIR

Fountainhall School, Fountainhall, TD1 2SY; 7pm 9pm. £20/20/10 (paid over the year). We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed.

01578 730289

RAG BAG MORRIS DANCING AT CHATTON

Percy Arms Hotel, Chatton, NE66 5PS; 7:30pm.

Some Cotswold & Welsh Border traditional dances, although we are mainly developing our own ‘Scottish Borders’ style. ragbagmorris@hotmail.com

Chaplaincy Centre, Melrose, TD6 9BS; 6pm - 7pm.

Mats, blocks, etc provided. Please wear comfortable loose clothing 07960 566 556

ZUMBA

Ednam Village Hall, Kelso, TD5 7QL; 6pm - 7pm.

Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF SELKIRK WEEKLY MEETING

The County Hotel Selkirk, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ; 6pm.

New members welcome. 01750 721233

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS KICKBOXING

Mission Hall, Galashiels, TD1 2JE; 7pm - 8pm. £3.50 - £5.00. Freestyle Kickboxing and SelfDefence. Become fit and learn how to defend yourself, building confidence and self control

0797 453 3127

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 ZUMBA

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 5.30pm-6.20pm & 6.30pm-7.30pm. 0798 691 4206

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01750 725480

Guy Roberts Room , Duns, TD11 3QQ; £3.50 £5.00. Kickboxing/Self-Defence: 7pm-8pm; Kung Fu: 8pm-9pm 0797 453 3127

CORESCULPT UK CLASSES: CALLANETICS

9.45am Health Rms, Cavalry Pk, Peebles. 12pm Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 6pm Gattonside Village Hall. 7.45pm Lauder LC 07736 769697

HOT STONE FUSION: INDULGE YOUR BODY

Down to Earth Health, Selkirk, TD7 4LR; 9:30am 7pm. Create a space haven in your diary! Hot Stone Fusion is the Ultimate for heat & massage, deep, slow, rhythmic unwinding. 01750 778 704 /

07773 634 884

BOWHILL SUMMER HOLIDAY RANGER CLUB

Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 11am - 1pm. Price: £5. Sessions will include favourites like den building and pond dipping and much more! Tickets: www.borderevents.com or

call 01750 725480

TRIMONTIUM ROMAN GUIDED WALK

Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, TD6 9PN; 1:30pm - 5:30pm. £4.00 adults; £1 school children; family £10, dogs welcome. Walk past the Abbey to Newstead around the hidden Roman Fort & stand high on Leaderfoot Viaduct. 01896 822651

ZUMBA GOLD

St Peter’s Church, Galashiels, TD1 3DP; 2:30pm - 3:15pm. Get fit and have fun at a zumba class.

0798 691 4206

ROTARY CLUB OF MELROSE WEEKLY MEETING

Kings Arms Hotel, Melrose, TD6 9PB; 6pm. New members welcome. Meet every Thursday

01896 800335

MEDITATION CLASS

Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JS. 7pm-8.30pm. Beginners welcome. Drop in any week. No need to book, bring anything or wear special clothing. Discover practical solutions to the problems of everyday life. £10/class.

0131 622 1956

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 CHURCH MEETINGS

Jedburgh Baptist Church, Jedburgh, TD8 6DW; Prayer meeting: 6.30pm; Bible Study: 7pm. All welcome 0754 258 9322

01750 725480

NEWCASTLETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Concerts, ceidihs, sessions, singarounds, workshops and competitions. A great weekend of music for everyone 013873 75628

ST ABBS WEEKLY MARKET

The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL; 10am - 4pm. free. Weekly market selling local produce, locally made crafts, art, gifts and much more.

HERITAGE CENTRE - HOME OF RUGBY SEVENS

Melrose Rugby Football Club, Melrose, TD6 9SA; 11am - 3pm. Donation. Souvenirs and rugby relics from all over the world. Also videos reliving historical moments at Melrose. 01896 822468

LEGS, BUMS & TUMS

Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, TD1 1EU; 11:15am - 12pm. Great exercises for toning problem areas! 0798 691 4206

NUTTY’S LITTLE SQUIRRELS AT BOWHILL Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5ET; 2pm - 3pm. Price: £3 per child. A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger led activity! Tickets: www.

borderevents.com or call 01750 725480 JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION

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

Donations Please. Celebrating the life & works of the celebrated Scottish writer James Hogg ‘The Ettrick Shepherd’. 01750 62259

BORDERS MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI

Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth, TD14 5DE; 3:30pm - 4:30pm. £20 for 10 sessions. Learn the Ancient Chinese way of maintaining health and wellbeing, combining the three regulations, Mind, Body & Breath. 0797 453 3127

BOXABILITY WITH NORRIE

Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels, TD1 3EG; 6pm - 6:45pm. High energy, non contact, aerobic kickboxing. 0798 691 4206

Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival

Thursday 30 June - Saturday 2 July concerts ~ ceilidhs ~ sessions singarounds ~ workshops & competitions A great weekend of music for everyone!

T: 013873 75628 www.newcastleton.com

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Saturday 8th July from 8am

Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith EH22 2NA cattle ~ sheep ~ trade stands ~ handiwork and much more

www.dalkeithshow.co.uk

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The Borders Wedding Show

Sun 22nd October 10am-4.30pm Springwood Park Kelso celebrating 10 years promoting the ďŹ nest wedding suppliers in the Borders Book your table today with Patricia or Brian on 01450 379009 or 01896 755477

www.thebordersweddingshow.co.uk

Trek for Marie Curie in Scotland 18-26 November 2017

Find out more at: Tel: 01573 224440 ie.org.uk Email: fiona.beaton@mariecur mariecurie.org.uk/CostaBE Registered charity, England and Wales (207994), Scotland (SC038731) B028c

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1 Ettrick Terrace Tel: 01750 725501 The Lodge at Carfraemill, Nr Lauder Book a table for four and receive a complimentary bottle of house wine and a free soft drink for the driver. 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

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Music Station, Galashiels 10% off all stock. www.musicstation.me.uk Tel: 01896 754554 Tile Style, Galashiels 10% off selected tiles, adhesives & grouts.

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High Street, Selkirk Tel: 01750 23337

RETAIL Green Square Energy Centre, Newtown St Boswells 10% off gas boiler installation Tel: 01835 822202 Leading Labels, Selkirk 10% discount on all items in store.

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Scottish Beef Association

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Thursday 8th June, 2017 Commercial herd of 400 Aberdeen-Angus cross cows 0 Farm Tour • Trade Stands • Beef Breed Exhibits Admission £1 Practical Demonstrations • Seminar Under 16’s Free www.scottishbeefassociation.co.uk/scotlands-beef-event 64

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