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Live Leisure, Live Culture, Live Sport Welcome to the winter issue of What’s On in the Scottish Borders. As we countdown to Christmas, this issue has lots of ideas to put you in the festive spirit. There is more than a stocking full of fun lined up, with everything from live screenings of the Royal Ballet performing “The Nutcracker”, fantastic pantomimes, as well as children’s theatre and seasonal music concerts. If comedy is top of your Christmas list then Scotland’s foremost street theatre company, Mischief La-Bas shall also be performing a hilarious winter walkabout in Peebles on 17 December. See them in and around the Library and High Street from 11 am & 1 pm. The Live Borders Arts & Creativity project “Borders LIVE Touring” brings a multitude of high quality, live, professional performances to the Borders. This winter’s programme also includes a tour by Eduardo Nieble, guitarist and composer and production, “Yorgjin Oxo, a Winter’s Saga”. See the feature page for venue details. If film is your interest check the listings for screenings by Selkirk Film Club, Screen 2 at the Tait Hall, Kelso and Duns Community Cinema at the Volunteer Hall.
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For when the days are too cold to brave the elements, Live Borders Museums offer a unique insight into Borders history, people and culture. There is something for everyone over the winter period at Tweeddale Museum, Hawick Museum and Borders Textile Towerhouse, with a whole series of winter warming workshops. Why not try your hand at peg loom or Brinkley loom weaving, quilting, knitting, card making or perhaps painting?
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If you’re already thinking about New Year’s resolutions, what better way to turn over a new leaf than by getting fit and healthy? To help you on your way, Live Borders offer a fantastic array of fitness options, with centres including: eight gyms, five swimming pools and over one hundred fitness classes. For more information check out the sports pages or visit www.liveborders.org.uk/ fitnessandhealth Here at Live Borders, we’ve also taken the opportunity offered by the New Year to consider how we best communicate up to the minute information on what’s on in your communities and across the Borders. With this in mind, we would like to let you know that from spring 2017 What’s On will be going exclusively online. Not only will this enable us to reach greater numbers of potential participants to the many and varied events on offer across the Scottish Borders but will also provide a simple and almost instantaneous platform for event organisers to use to promote their events. Please like our Facebook page or follow our Twitter feed, @LiveBordersAC for more details. In the interim, please send any questions regarding the development of the all-new What’s On to enquiries@liveborders.org.uk So, as we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our printed edition readers and look forward to welcoming you to What’s On online in the new year. Arts & Creativity Team For more information on Live Borders visit: www.liveborders.org.uk
CONTACT US Listings are open to a wide variety of organisations. If your event hasn’t appeared in this What’s On, and you have something you want to include in a future issue, please get in touch. ENTRIES ARE FREE and this publication is distributed all around the Borders.
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Arts & Creativity, St Mary’s Mill, Level Crossing Road, Selkirk TD7 5EW Next issue: Spring 2017 (March/April/May)
Entry deadline: 7 Jan 2017 Front cover: The Nutcracker (Live Broadcast) - Thursday 8 December, 7.15pm, Heart of Hawick, Tower Mill.
BORDERS LIVE TOURING WHAT’S ON LISTINGS Current Exhibitions December January February
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Back cover: Peebles Outdoor Film Festival - Friday 27 - Sunday 29 January, Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.
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Editorial Disclaimer: Whilst we take every care to ensure details are correct, Live Borders cannot hold any responsibility for editorial errors from information received from third-parties. Where dates and times are printed they are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change. We strongly advise that you check in advance if you are making a special journey to a venue/event just in case arrangements have to change due to unforeseen circumstances. What’s On Winter 2016
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Borders LIVE Touring Brings high quality, live, professional performances to Scottish Borders.
Eduardo Nieble – Guitarist and Composer Virtuoso performance of original melodies
“A display of supernatural talent….and a spellbinding mixture of flamenco and modern jazz, bursting with passion & verve.” THE SPECTATOR 12 Feb, 7.30pm, MacArts, Galashiels £10, £8 (conc) T: 01896 756852 www.macarts.scot 13 Feb, 7.30pm, Hermitage Hall TD9 0LX £10, £8 (conc) T: 01387 376259 info@hermitagehall.net
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14 Feb, 8pm, Eyemouth Hippodrome £10 (£9 early bird) T: 01890 750099 www.eyemouthhippodrome.org Tickets also from Occasions Florists
Story and song from lands of the far, far north. A script that fizzes with humour and larger than life characters from a place quite unlike our own. 16 Feb, Fountainhall Village Hall, 7.30pm £8 T: 01578 760297 / 01578 760296 jjmushlin@gmail.com chazmilluk@yahoo.co.uk 17 Feb, Longformacus Village Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm £8 T: 01361 890601 4
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Christmas Spirits from Mischief-La-Bas Walkabout comedic entertainment as characters depicting Christmas past, present and future come to Peebles High Street.
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17 December: 11am starting at Peebles Library 1pm starting at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles
Puppet and Animation Scotland Festival 2017 Coming Soon . . . Borders Live Touring will support a number of workshops and performances in the Scottish Borders during March and April. Details in next issue What’s On Spring 2017.
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Borders LIVE Touring Puppet Animation Scotland Festival 2017 - includes a number of workshops and performances across the Scottish Borders
Review from BLT’s Summer 2016 supported programme:
Brewband - an inclusive, memorable and explosive music and dance performance that blurs boundaries between musicians and dancers and challenges people’s perceptions of what a dancer is, created by disabled choreographer Marc Brew. Bringing together top Scottish rock artists and dancers and the Borders community.
The View from Castle Rock from Stella Quines in conjunction with Edinburgh International Book Festival MacArts, Galashiels. Saturday 4 September
Firebrand Theatre Company – Borders based theatre company takes their latest production on tour in the Borders. Owdyado Theatre Company – this fresh and dynamic theatre company from Cornwall visits the Borders for the first with ‘A View From The Edge’ as part of a 5 date South of Scotland tour. Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd S6 Tour 2017 The National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music at Plockton High School is the centre where talented young traditional musicians from throughout Scotland can come and develop their skills and they have a 3 date tour in the Borders
The first sell-out tour for Borders LIVE Touring! With capacity audiences at Eastgate Theatre, Heart of Hawick, MacArts and Kirkhope Village Hall.
The View from Castle Rock presented a dramatic adaptation of two stories taken from a collection written by Canadian Nobel Laureate Alice Munro. These moving and enigmatic short stories imagine the extraordinary experiences of Munro’s Scottish Borders ancestors who sailed from Leith Docks in 1818 in the hope of a better life in Canada. The production was presented by awardwinning theatre company Stellar Quines and included an impressive cast to play the Laidlaw family from Ettrickbridge. A very appreciative audience at MacArts thoroughly enjoyed the production.
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COMING UP SPRING 2017 supported by BLT
“very enjoyable” “Fantastic” “wonderful” “superb” “entertaining”
New Writing supported by BLT Live Borders, BLT is pleased to support Treading The Borders Theatre Company with the development of their next production which will involve a script writing opportunity, for aspiring writers looking for professional development, based in the Scottish Borders.
Workshops will be organised for February/March 2017 so look out for more details . . .
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Current Exhibitions UNTIL 10 DECEMBER
UNTIL 17 DECEMBER
300 YEARS OF FREEMASONRY IN PEEBLES Reflecting on the past and celebrating the present activities of an active community organisation with Lodge Peebles, Kilwinning 24 ▲ Tweeddale Museum, Peebles EH45 8AG Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
UNTIL 23 DECEMBER A PASSION FOR PAISLEY Discover beautiful shawls, the legacy of Edinburgh’s forgotten weavers, in this display from the textile collection of Heriot Watt University. ▲ Hawick Museum, Hawick TD9 7JL Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
UNTIL 23 DECEMBER KNIT 1, CYCLE 1 Through knitting and crocheting Janet Renouf Miller tells the story of a cycling adventure. ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
UNTIL 18 JANUARY WINTER EXHIBITION
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BERWICKSHIRE ART SOCIETY CHRISTMAS SHOW An exhibition of work by members of Berwickshire Art Society Duns Library Contact Centre, Duns TD11 3AU Free admission T: 01361 884114
This exhibition offers a diverse and eclectic mix of work, including smaller gift pieces, by some of the artists who have exhibited with the gallery throughout the year. Moy Mackay Gallery, Peebles, EH45 8RX Free admission T: 01721 722116 www.moymackaygallery.com
UNTIL 22 JANUARY
PICTURES OF A FORGOTTEN HAWICK Evocative photographs of a lost Hawick, from the 1950s and other decades, showing a burgh with an interesting built heritage and a bustling centre - a town to which even royalty beat a path. ▲ Hawick Museum, Hawick TD9 7JL Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
UNTIL 27 JANUARY
CYCLING IN AND AROUND KELSO A small exhibition of cycling in and around Kelso until the present day. Kelso Library Contact Centre, Kelso TD5 7JH Free admission T: 01573 223171
UNTIL 28 JANUARY
Needles and Compasses Original art works inspired by Islamic pattern forms. Artist Lindsay Roberts, also known as The Border Tart, showcases her recent work featuring textiles, paper and wood creations. ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN Free admission www.heartofhawick.co.uk
UNTIL 29 JANUARY
UNDER A NORTHERN SKY A new body of work by Catriona Andrews, inspired by the northern light, weather and landscapes of Scotland. Oil paints, beeswax and mixed media capture the atmosphere of these northern lands. ▲ Hawick Museum, Hawick TD9 7JL Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
UNTIL 4 MARCH
NAKED CRAFT CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FROM CANADA AND SCOTLAND A touring exhibition of contemporary craft featuring ten makers from Scotland and twelve from Canada. Supported by Creative Scotland and Canadian Arts Institutions. Free admission ▲ Tweeddale Museum, Peebles EH45 8AG T: 01721 724820 www.liveborders.org.uk
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Galashiels Old Gala House Galashiels Volunteer Hall Hawick Town Hall Innerleithen Memorial Hall Jedburgh Town Hall Kelso Tait Hall Lauder Public Hall Melrose Corn Exchange Melrose Ormiston Institute Peebles Burgh Hall Selkirk Victoria Halls Stow Town Hall West Linton Graham Institute
Whatever the occasion...
Live Borders offer a range of venues to suit your event
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KELSO TAIT HALL Screen Two
Cinema for the Community Live Borders In conjunction with Kelso Community Council have returned cinema to the town after a long interlude. Refreshments, cinema treats and a licenced bar.
Friday 16 December 5.30pm
TROLLS [2D] [U]
A smart, musical and irreverent new animated world from the creators of Shrek, featuring the highly nostalgic and overly optimistic Trolls - a gang of tall-haired musical misfits of all colours and sizes.
8pm
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM [12A]
Tickets : £6.50 (£5 conc) Doors open 5pm Tickets on the door, subject to availability Cash only please Soft drinks/ice cream/sweets on sale from 5pm Bar opens 7.30pm [Prosecco on sale]
The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.
LIVE BORDERS THE TAIT HALL, KELSO T: 01450 360680 | E: heartofhawick@liveborders1.org.uk 10 What’s On Winter 2016
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ON R E B DECEM THURSDAY 1 DEC THEATREI Tweed Theatre - Robin Hood and the Silver Handlebars 7.30pm UNTIL 3 DECEMBER (PLUS MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30PM) Enjoy the thrills, skills, laughter and excitement as Robin and his gang of outlaws - the Merry Bikers of Glentress - pit their wits against the dastardly Guy of Gala and his hench men. £10, £6 school children, £25 family Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
TALKI “Art on Wood” by Eben Rautenbach, 7.30pm
Galashiels Studio Club host an illustrated talk by Eben Rautenbach “Art on Wood” (pyrography). Old Gala House, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
MUSICI Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party, 7.30pm Relive the last great concert given by Buddy Holly before his untimely death. Accompanied by The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens and Dion and the Belmonts. The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm £18.50 / £17.50 www.buccleuchcentre.com
FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER MUSICI ‘Carolling & Crumpets’ with John Kirkpatrick, 7.30pm
This show peels away the commercial gloss of modern Christmas to reveal the life and death struggle behind many mysterious and murky goings-on in midwinter. BURC (formerly St Paul’s Church), Spittal, TD15 1QY £7.50 / £4 T: 07752 403409 www.spittalisgreat.co.uk
MUSICI Totally Tina, 8pm Totally Tina re-creates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £21 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk What’s On Winter 2016
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DECEMBER SATURDAY 3 DEC EVENTI Paxton House Christmas Cracker
AND 4 DECEMBER
A festive fair with over 60 crafts, art and food stalls. Children’s activities, Santa Claus and carol singers. Paxton House £2 www.paxtonhouse.co.uk
EVENTI
4 DECEMBER Trolls 2.30pm
£12 / £10 early bird / £8 child T: 01890 750099 www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
SUNDAY 4 DEC WORKSHOPI
Lindean Mill Glass, Lindean Mill, Galashiels TD1 3PE T: 01750 20173 www.lindeanmillglass.co.uk
Get Crafty for Christmas, 2pm Make your own Christmas cards, gift bags, tags and pictures. Robert Smails Printing Works, Chapel Street, Innerleithen Free admission. www.nts.org.uk/smails@nts.org.uk
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Lindean Mill Glass annual sale
UNTIL 9 DECEMBER
Paul Edis & Jambone, 1.30pm Directed by Paul Edis, Jambone has become established as the region’s top youth jazz ensemble through their high profile live performances over the years with some of the great jazz artists. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £5 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MUSICI Red Dirt Skinners, 8pm Drawing on influences from folk, country, blues, americana, jazz and everything in between, with soprano, saxophone and acoustic guitar, the Red Dirt Skinners are a refreshingly different duo. With support from Berwickshire singer/ songwriter Andrew Valentine. Hippodrome, Eyemouth 12 What’s On Winter 2016
Cast on. Knitting and crochet, 2pm Crochet a selection of snowflakes using crisp white cotton yarn and finish with blocking. £45 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MUSICI Melrose Music Society, 2.30pm Paul Chamberlain (Accordion) & Michael Haywood (Violin, Clarinet, Saxophone) perform a programme of traditional and original compositions designed to delight and sure to set toes tapping. Melrose Parish Church Hall. £12, school children free T: 01896 822516 www.melrosemusicsociety.org.uk
FILMI Trolls, 2.30pm This irreverent comedy extravaganza (with incredible music) sees an unlikely pair of Trolls embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known. £9/£6/£25 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
FILMI Dr Strange, 4.30pm When neurosurgeon Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) suffers a devastating car crash, he seeks help in the furthest reaches of the world! Instead of cures, Strange uncovers the world of magic and alternate dimensions. £9/£6/£25 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
FILMI The Light Between Oceans, 7.30pm Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz star in a heart-breaking drama about fate, love, moral dilemmas and the lengths to which one couple will go to see their dreams realized. £9/£6/£25 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
DECEMBER MONDAY 5 DEC EXHIBITIONI The Offensive Romans
UNTIL 29 APRIL
New evidence is being presented to tell the story of Burnswark and the Roman invasion from the dig in September 2015. ▲ Tweeddale Museum, Peebles EH45 8AG Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
WORKSHOPI Warming Winter Workshops – Felt making for Xmas, 10am Leave behind winter chills making your own colourful xmas decorations or gifts with a selection of wools, fibres & sparkle. A warm and colourful day! No experience needed. Tillmouth £40 T: 01890 883038 www.cornhillcrafts.co.uk
TALKI Border Archaeological Society, 7.30pm Dr Clive Bonsall, University of Edinburgh Berwick Parish Church Hall, Berwick TD15 IDF £2 www.border-archaeological-society.co.uk
TUESDAY 6 DEC WORKSHOPI Wreath making workshop, 10am Get creative this festive period and create a traditional Christmas wreath that you and your guests will admire. When you are finished,
enjoy a well-deserved hot drink and tasty treat! Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk £22 T: 01750 22204 www.bowhillhouse.co.uk
fabulous plant dyed wool. A warm and colourful day to escape winter! Tillmouth £60 T: 01890 883038 www.cornhillcrafts.co.uk
LITERATUREI
Duns Library Readers Group, 11am A friendly group of folk who meet to discuss a book which all have read. Today ‘Humble companion’ by Laurie Graham. Come along and have your say. Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission T: 01361 886104 libduns@scotborders.gov.uk
Members evening, 7.30pm Melrose Literary Society Ormiston Institute, Melrose £3 for non-members www.melroselitsoc.co.uk
THEATREI Beauty & the Beast, 7.30pm
UNTIL 10 DECEMBER
Biggar Theatre Workshop presents their annual panto extravaganza! Beauty & the Beast. Biggar Corn Exchange £10 / £8 www.biggarcornexchange.org.uk
TALKI Hawick Archaeological Society Lecture, 7.30pm The Border Union Agricultural Society 1813 – 2013. Illustrated lecture by Rob Mitchell. Hawick Town Hall Entry by donation. T: 01450 379848
WEDNESDAY 7 DEC WORKSHOPI Wreath making workshop, 10am See 6 December for listing details
WORKSHOPI Warming Winter Workshops: Peg Loom weaving, 10am Discover easy weaving on a peg loom and create a beautiful mat, cushion cover or hanging, with
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THURSDAY 8 DEC WORKSHOPI Wreath making workshop, 10am See 6 December for listing details.
WORKSHOPI Warming Winter Workshops: Brinkley Loom weaving, 10am Find out how to weave on a Brinkley loom. Easy and versatile to use for scarves, throws, cushion covers etc with fabulous plant dyed wool. A warm and colourful day to escape winter! Tillmouth £60 T: 01890 883038 www.cornhillcrafts.co.uk
LITERATUREI Xmas night, 7pm Borders Writers’ Forum present a fun night of literary games, members’ readings and book
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DECEMBER sales. Come along, join in the activities and enjoy the festive fare. St Boswells Village Hall £3 www.borderswritersforum.org.uk
DANCEI ROH Live: The Nutcracker [Live Broadcast] 7.15pm The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday with his much-loved production of this beautiful ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. ▲ Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £15 [£13] T: 01450 360688 www.liveborders.org.uk
DANCEI The Nutcracker (live screening) 7.15pm See above listing for event description. £17, £10 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
TALKI Scottish Wildlife Trust, 7.30pm Restoring Heathland – Hambledon Common, by Stephen Dean. Langlee Centre, Galashiels, TD1 2LP T: 01896 753425 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
MUSICI Peebles Folk Club, 8.45pm Long established song and instrument-based sessions. All types of music - as long as it’s live!! Informal, lively atmosphere listeners as well as musicians 14 What’s On Winter 2016
made very welcome. It’s free - as is the homemade soup!! Neidpath Inn, Peebles Free admission T: 01721 721697
▲ Galashiels Library, Galashiels
FRIDAY 9 DEC
Selkirk Film Club: Nightwatching, 7.30pm Peter Greenaway’s take on the creation of Rembrandt’s famous painting The Nightwatch. An incredible story of murder and betrayal starring Martin Freeman. The County Hotel, Selkirk £6 T: 01750 721233 www.selkirkfilmclub.com
CRAFTI Christmas Makers Market And 10 December Makers from all over the south of Scotland will gather together offering unique, high quality items for sale. Hosted by Hame Made Cashmere. ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN www.heartofhawick.co.uk
CRAFTI Children’s Christmas Craft, 2pm Come along to the Christmas craft event for children. Make a card for Christmas. Suitable for children 4+
Free admission. T: 01896 664170 libgalashiels@liveborders1.org.uk
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MUSICI Scocha! 7.30pm Scocha! The boys fae Hawick are back with their Christmas spectacular show.. The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm £15 / £5 www.buccleuchcentre.com
DECEMBER SATURDAY 10 DEC DANCEI The Rhythm is Gonna Get You, 2pm & 6.30pm Join the senior pupils of the Fiona Henderson School of Dance and Performing Arts for their annual showcase as these 11 -18 year old dancers step into the spotlight. £10, £5 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MUSICI Christmas Special with Merlin Academy of Music, 3pm A seasonal showcase from some of the young and adult students of the Merlin Music Academy, playing both festive and traditional music in the grand setting of Sir Walter Scott’s Library at Abbotsford. Abbotsford House, Melrose £10 / £9 T: 01896 752043 www.scottsabbotsford.com
MUSICI Christmas Concert, 3pm
The Band will be playing popular light music with a hint of Christmas! Ticket includes light refreshment. BURC (formerly St Paul’s Church), Spittal, TD15 1QY £6 / under 17s £4
T: 07752 403409 www.spittalisgreat.co.uk
MUSICI James Murray jazz pianist, 7.30pm A young Jazz pianist accompanied by saxophonist will give a live jazz concert. Wauchope Hall Town, Yetholm £8 T: 01573 420231 Box Office: Yetholm Village Shop
MUSICI String Jam Club, 7.30pm Ireland’s Billie Holiday, Mary Coughlan, is critically acclaimed as the greatest female Irish singer. The County Hotel, Selkirk TD7 4BZ £18 T: 01750 721233 www.vixenrecords.com
SUNDAY 11 DEC MUSICI Riddell Fiddles, 11am Open fiddle workshop with Amy Geddes. Argus Centre, Selkirk £8 www.riddellfiddles.co.uk
MUSICI Riddell Fiddles, 6.30pm Riddell Fiddles and friends in concert. Lilliesleaf Church Entry by donation www.riddellfiddles.co.uk
MUSICI Eildon Singers Christmas Concert, 7.30pm Christmas music with choir and quintet. Melrose Parish Church, Melrose £8 includes wine and shortbread T: 01896 757500
MONDAY 12 DEC EVENTI Four Border Abbeys U3A, 2pm Members Christmas special Kelso Rugby Club Free admission T: 01573 450366 www.u3asites.org/fourborderabbeys
MUSICI Carols with Selkirk Silver Band, 7:30pm Kirkhope Hall, Ettrickbridge, Selkirk £4 / £1.50 includes mince pies and punch T: 01750 52257
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DECEMBER MUSICI Music in Peebles: The Musicke Companye 7.30pm An evening of songs, music and readings including words by Samuel Pepys, John Evelyn, William Austin and Helen Rogers, music by Monteverdi, Scarlatti, Purcell and Mozart alongside traditional carols. £14 / £7, school children free Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
TUESDAY 13 DEC WORKSHOPI Wreath making workshop, 10am See 6 December for listing details.
TALKI Flodden – Reason, Result and Consequences 7.30pm Lord Joicey of the Ford and Etal Estate (which includes Flodden Field) discusses the politics, tactics and consequences of the battle and recent research above and below ground. £6, school children free Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
TALKI Melrose Historical and Archaeological Association, 7.30pm Robert Burns’ Tour of the Borders (part 2) by Ian Landles Ormiston Lounge, Melrose £3 T: 01896 822339
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WEDNESDAY 14 DEC WORKSHOPI Christmas garland making workshop, 10am Discover how to make a natural Christmas garland for your table or fireplace! After your hard work, enjoy a well-deserved hot drink and tasty festive treat! Pre-booking is essential. Bowhill House & Country Estate, Selkirk £25 T: 01750 22204 www.bowhillhouse.co.uk
DANCEI Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7pm The Royal Ballet celebrates Peter Wright’s 90th birthday with his much-loved production of this beautiful classical ballet, danced to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £16.75 / £15.75 / £8.75 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MUSICI Kelso Accordion and Fiddle Club, 7pm Alan Gardiner Kelso Rugby Club kelsoaccordionclub@gmail.com
THURSDAY 15 DEC DRAMAI NT Live: No Man’s Land [Live Broadcast], 7pm Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No
Man’s Land, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London. ▲ Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £14 [£12] T: 01450 360688 www.liveborders.org.uk
DRAMAI National Theatre: No Man’s Land (live broadcast), 7pm See above listing for event details. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £16.75 / £15.75 / £8.75 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
THEATREI Beauty and the Beast, 7.30pm Until 18 December The Muckle Toon Panto is back for 2016 with the all singing all dancing Beauty and the Beast with matinees on 17th &18th. The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm £10 / £8 www.buccleuchcentre.com
FRIDAY 16 DEC WORKSHOPI Christmas fun, 2pm Get festive with our Christmas crafts and activities Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission T: 01361 884114 ▲ dunsmuseum@liveborders1. org.uk
DECEMBER FILMI Trolls [2D] [PG] 5.30pm A smart, musical and irreverent new animated world from the creators of Shrek, featuring the highly nostalgic and overly optimistic Trolls - a gang of tall-haired musical misfits of all colours and sizes. Soft drinks/ice cream/sweets on sale from 5pm Tait Hall, Kelso £6.50 (£5 conc) Cash only please. Tickets on the door, subject to availability T: 01450 360680 heartofhawick@ liveborders1.org.uk
THEATREI Northumberland Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood & Other Tales, 6.30pm A unique combination of well loved fairy tales including Little Red Riding Hood and The Wolf and The Fox. Ideal seasonal entertainment for all ages with lots of music, chilling moments, and laughs. Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk £10 / £9 / £36 (family) T: 01750 22204 www.bowhillhouse.co.uk
MUSICI An Eccles Christmas, 7pm Come and join Andante Chamber Choir for traditional and modern Christmas music, with guests Swinton Brass Monkeys. Soup afterwards!! Eccles Parish Church Entry by donation www.andantechamberchoir.webs.com
THEATREI Amerrycana Christmas, 7.30pm
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A crackling mix of foot-tappin’
hip-thrustin’ bluegrass music from Downright Homespun Radio Company’s house band, and razorsharp comedy from their Royal Company of radio actors. £12, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
FILMI Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find them [Cert tbc] 8pm The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. Bar opens 7.30pm [Prosecco on sale] ▲ Tait Hall, Kelso £6.50 (£5 conc) Cash only please. Tickets on the door, subject to availability T: 01450 360680 heartofhawick@liveborders1.org.uk
SATURDAY 17 DEC THEATREI Christmas Spirits from Mischief-La-Bas, 11am & 1pm A comedic winter walkabout performance (starting inside the Library at 11am then moving outside) to lift the chill from Scotland’s foremost street theatre company. Look out for the ‘Christmas Spirits’ – three fantastical and ethereal walkabout characters depicting Christmas Past, Present and Future. A dazzlingly kitsch celebration of the traditions of feasting and exchanging gifts. Peebles Free
▲ Supported by Borders LIVE Touring www.liveborders.org.uk
THEATREI Sleeping Beauty Pantomime - Let all your dreams come true… Until 30 December Following the sell-out success of last year’s Little Red Riding Hood, the panto will once again be written and directed by The Maltings’ very own Wendy Payn and produced by The Maltings team. Check website for performance times. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed Tickets from £13 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MUSICI Handel’s Messiah, 7pm Kick start to Christmas! Roxburgh Singers’ Messiah in Melrose. Small orchestral group, professional soloists. Melrose Parish Church, Melrose £10 T: 01750 22418 Box offices: The Hub in Hawick, National Trust Shop, Melrose
MUSICI Viper Swing Band at St Boswells Live, 7.30pm The incredible Viper Swing jazz quartet perform their irresistible music, inspired by the Hot Club de Paris but with a modern and surprising twist. St Boswells Village Hall £10 / £6 & £12 / £8 www.stboswellslive.com
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DECEMBER SUNDAY 18 DEC FILMI Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, 2.30pm & 4.30pm The magic of Harry Potter lives on in this new film written by J.K. Rowling and starring Eddie Redmayne. £9/£6/£25 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MUSICI Christmas Concert, 7pm Join Gala Water Singers to celebrate the Christmas Season with a medley of the old and new. Stow Church, Stow £8 / children free T: 01578 730289 Box office: Stow Shop
FILMI Allied, 7.30pm 1942. Max, a French-Canadian spy, falls in love and marries French agent Marianne. Max is notified that Marianne is likely a Nazi spy and begins to investigate her. £9/£6/£25 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MONDAY 19 – WEDNESDAY 21DEC No listing details.
THURSDAY 22 DEC MUSICI Peebles Folk Club, 8.45pm See 8 December for listing details
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Free admission T: 01721 721697
FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER FILMI Trolls, 5.30pm Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the optimistic leader of the trolls, and Branch (Justin Timberlake), her polar opposite, embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the world they’ve ever known. Volunteer Hall, Duns £6 /£5/£20 T: 01361 884935 admin@aheartforduns.org
FILMI Fantastic beasts and where to find them, 8pm The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizard, 70 years before Harry Potter reads his books in school. Volunteer Hall, Duns £6 / £5 /£20 T: 01361 884935 admin@aheartforduns.org
SATURDAY 24 – WEDNESDAY 28 DEC No listing details.
THURSDAY 29 DEC FILMI Biggar Little Cinema presents ‘The Intern’, 7.30pm
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A 2015 American comedy film directed, produced and written by Nancy Meyers. The film stars Robert De Niro and Anne
Hathaway. Biggar Corn Exchange £6 www.biggarlittlecinema.org.uk.
FRIDAY 30 SATURDAY 31 DEC No listing details.
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MONDAY 2 JAN EVENTI New Year Family Ceilidh Dance, 7.30pm Once again The Small Hall band with Clarty Cloot Ceilidh and friends are hosting a fantastic family ceilidh night. Coldstream Community Hall £5 / £3 / £12 family T: 0157322492 lmmarroni15@gmail.com
talk about a work of non-fiction which we have read recently. Come along and say, as much or as little as you want. Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission. T: 01361 886104 libduns@scotborders.gov.uk
THURSDAY 5 JAN MUSICI Peebles Folk Club, 8.45pm See 8 December for listing details
FRIDAY 6 JAN No listing details.
SATURDAY 7 JAN MUSICI RSNO A Viennese Gala, 7.30pm Prepare for the return of the fantastic RSNO with their ever popular Viennese Gala. The Buccleuch Centre £15 / £5 www.buccleuchcentre.com
TUESDAY 3 JAN No listing details.
WEDNESDAY 4 JAN LITERATUREI Duns Library Readers Group, 11am Today we will have opportunity to
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Little Red Riding Hood, 3pm Presented by Northumberland Theatre Company. Free ice cream for the children. Oxnam Kirk £7/£20 T: 07867590040
Shredded- the banker who broke Britain, 7.30pm Melrose Literary Society present author Ian Fraser who talks about writing his book on the collapse of the Royal Bank of Scotland Ormiston Institute, Melrose £3 www.melroselitsoc.co.uk
Royal Shakespeare Company: The Tempest, 7pm (Broadcast) Simon Russell Beale returns to the RSC after 20 years to play Prospero in this ground-breaking production directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £16.75 / £15.75 / £8.75 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MONDAY 9 JAN EVENTI BookBug, 11.15am Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission. T: 01361 886104 libduns@scotborders.gov.uk
TALKI Four Border Abbeys U3A, 2pm Honours of Scotland – a talk by Charles Burnett Kelso Rugby Club Free admission. T: 01573 450366 www.u3asites.org/fourborderabbeys
MUSICI Legends of American Country 7.30pm Four vocalists and a six piece band perform the music of eight of the biggest country music names including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. £17.50 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
TALKI Hawick Archaeological Society lecture, 7.30pm A.G.M. followed by Project Hawick an illustrated lecture by Alastair Redpath. Hawick Town Hall Entry by donation. T: 01450 379848
FILMI Berwick Film Society - “Knife in the Water”(PG), 7.30pm Polanski’s cool debut drama. An affluent married couple invite a young hitchhiker on their sailing weekend. On a calm lake, tensions rise in the confined space of the yacht. The Maltings Cinema, Berwick £7.95 / £6.95 T: 07779 663960 www.berwickfilmsociety.co.uk
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DRAMAI RSC Live: The Tempest [Live Broadcast] 7pm See above listing for event details. ▲ Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £14 [£12] T: 01450 360688
THURSDAY 12 JAN TALKI Scottish Wildlife Trust, 7.30pm Members’ night Langlee Centre, Galashiels, TD1 2LP T: 01896 753425 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
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FRIDAY 13 JAN FILMI Duns Community Cinema, 5.30pm Trolls. Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the optimistic leader of the trolls, and Branch (Justin Timberlake), her polar opposite, embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the world they’ve ever known. Volunteer Hall, Duns £6 / £5 / under 3 years free / family £20 T: 01361 884 935 admin@aheartforduns.org
MUSICI Melrose Music Society, 7.30pm Bernard d’Ascoli, French pianist, plays music by Liszt, Chopin, Franck, Ravel and Debussy in a programme entitled ‘From Darkness to Light’. Melrose Parish Church, Melrose £12 / school children free T: 01896 822516 www.melrosemusicsociety.org.uk
FILMI Duns Community Cinema – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, 8pm The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards, 70 years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. Volunteer Hall, Duns £6 / £5 / under 3 years free / family £20 T: 01361 884 935 admin@aheartforduns.org
14 JANUARY My Passion for Shetland Fleece, Betty Fraser Harris
SATURDAY 14 JAN EXHIBITIONI My Passion for Shetland Fleece, Betty Fraser Harris UNTIL 22 APRIL Betty Harris has spent her life working with Shetland fleece. This inspiring display features her life’s work featuring a unique collection of felted figures, objects, clothing and accessories ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN T: 01450 377615 www.heartofhawick.co.uk
MUSICI String Jam Club, 7.30pm String Jam Club “Borders haven of acoustic music” (The List), the best of folk, roots, blues & Americana from UK & beyond. Check the website for details of guest artists. The County Hotel, Selkirk Ticket price TBC T: 01750 721233 www.vixenrecords.com/ stringjamclub.htm
SUNDAY 15 JANUARY MUSICI Riddell Fiddles , 11am Workshop led by visiting tutor Marie Fielding. Unsuitable for beginners. Argus Centre, Selkirk TD7 4EW £8 www.riddellfiddles.co.uk
MUSICI Gina McCormack & Nigel Clayton 2.30pm Music in Peebles invites you to spend Sunday afternoon being entertained by internationallyrenowned virtuoso violinist Gina McCormack and celebrated pianist Nigel Clayton. £14 / £7, school children free Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MONDAY 16 JAN No listing details.
TUESDAY 17 JAN THEATREI 7.15pm Spittal Variety Group – The Pied Piper UNTIL 22 JANUARY (2.15PM SAT & SUN MATINEES) It’s Panto time again, “Oh Yes It Is” The Pied Piper still remains one of the traditional fables, but updated with all the usual pantomime slapstick and commotion. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £12 / £10.50 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
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Talk by Tom Turpie - A Monk from Melrose? St Cuthbert and the Scots in the Later Middle Ages. Ormiston Lounge, Melrose £3 T: 01896 822339
TALKI The Crook Inn, 7.30pm James Welsh, landscape consultant and Vice Chair of the Tweedsmuir Community company outlines the story of the oldest hostelry in Scotland to be granted a drinks licence. £6, school children free. Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
WEDNESDAY 18 JAN No listing details.
THURSDAY 19 JAN LITERATUREI Eildon Tree Editors’ perspective, 7pm Borders Writers’ Forum invites Live Borders Eildon Tree Editors to highlight the pros and cons of submitting creative work to magazines with analysis of published work and what makes them stand out. St Boswells Village Hall £3 www.borderswritersforum.org.uk
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£14, £10 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
WORKSHOPI Portrait drawing, 7.30pm Galashiels Studio Club. All welcome. Old Gala House, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
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MONDAY 23 JAN WORKSHOPI Warming Winter Workshops: Peg Loom weaving, 10am See 7 December for listing details
EVENTI BookBug, 11.15am See 9 January for listing details
Peebles Folk Club, 8.45pm See 8 December for listing details
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Warming Winter Workshops: Brinkley Loom weaving, 10am See 8 December for details.
MUSICI Hawick Music Club presents… Hawick High School Music Students, 7pm Hawick Music Club once again invites the exciting and highly talented Hawick High School music students to “take over” the Tower Mill auditorium. Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £10 [under 18s go free] T: 01450 360688
FILMI Selkirk Film Club: The Carer, 7.30pm A former Shakespearean actor suffering from Parkinson’s is cared for by a Hungarian refugee who has acting ambitions. After a rocky start against all the odds everyone benefits. The County Hotel, Selkirk £6 T: 01750 21697 www.selkirkfilmclub.com
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TALKI The Master of Ballantrae, 7.30pm Melrose Literary Society present Nigel McMurray, from Jedburgh with his talk about R.L. Stevenson’s novel. Ormiston Institute, Melrose £3 www.melroselitsoc.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 25 JAN MUSICI Kelso Accordion and Fiddle Club, 7pm Ewan Galloway. Kelso Rugby Club kelsoaccordionclub@gmail.com
MUSICI Lil’ Jimmy Reed Band with Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe, 7.30pm One of the last surviving performers of classic Louisiana down-home blues, Lil’ Jimmy’s
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stinging guitar work, gritty vocals and haunting harmonica have been taking Europe by storm. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £16 / £10 / £14.50 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MUSICI Burn’s Songs, 7.30pm Esther Swift (harp) and David Douglas (tenor) celebrate Burns Night with a selection of songs and tunes. £12, £10, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
THURSDAY 26 JAN CRAFTI Making decorative papers with Deborah Fallas, 2.15pm Galashiels Studio Club - craft session. A lovely way to spend an afternoon. St. Pauls Church Hall, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
WORKSHOPI Knit, Natter & Sew, 7pm Come along to our free workshop evening. The friendly environment is perfect for anyone interested in knitting or sewing, all abilities are welcome. Refreshments are available. ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN Free admission. T: 01450 377615 www.heartofhawick.co.uk
FRIDAY 27 JANUARY FESTIVALI Peebles Outdoor Film Festival Until 29 January Feature Films, short films, outdoor activities and some of the finest guest speakers celebrate adventures in the great outdoors – worldwide. Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
EVENTI Lunch with the Lighthouse Keeper, 2pm Help us to get “Lunch to the Lighthouse Keeper” using stories, crafts and marine artefacts. Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission. T: 01361 884114 dunsmuseum@liveborders1.org.uk
FILMI Biggar Little Cinema presents ‘Brooklyn’, 7.30pm AND 28 JANUARY Brooklyn is a 2015 British-IrishCanadian romantic drama directed by John Crowley and written by Nick Hornby, based on Colm Tóibín’s novel of the same name. Biggar Corn Exchange £6 www.biggarlittlecinema.org.uk.
TALKI On the Edge, 8pm Endurance adventurer Sean Conway recently completed a 4,000 mile, ultra-triathlon circumnavigating the coast of Britain. Sean shares tales and film, from this epic challenge
and explains his thirst for adventure. £14, £8 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
SATURDAY 28 JAN WORKSHOPI Painting with Wool, 10am A workshop designed to introduce you to the processes involved in wet felting. Learn to make a picture using fine merino fleece, silks and other embellishments. ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN £45 www.heartofhawick.co.uk
TALKI Life at the Top, 3pm World Champion mountain biker Tracy Moseley retired as one of the most successful female riders ever. Tracy reflects on her career, changes in the sport and her plans for the future. £10, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
THEATREI Burns Supper with Ideoms Theatre Company, 6.30pm They’re back for yet another wild, wacky and hilarious celebration of Robert Burns at this special time of year. No speeches, just class acting and singing. Expect the unexpected. Bowhill Theatre, Selkirk £28 including entertainment, supper and a dram to toast the haggis T: 01750 22204 www.bowhillhouse.co.uk What’s On Winter 2016
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10CCLO: The Best of 10CC and ELO, 7.30pm Both bands songs are worldwide rock classics and FM radio staples, that over the passing decades have remained in the hearts of millions of fans…and in the hearts of the musicians that make up the only European tribute to these two incredible bands from the last four decades. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed Various ticket prices. T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
Around the World at Single Speed, 8pm Having recently cycled round the world, Markus Stitz talks about his adventures including developing the Capital Trail – an overnight bike packing adventure that starts and finishes on Portobello beach. £14, £8 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
SUNDAY 29 JAN EXHIBITIONI Celts in the Borders UNTIL 31 MARCH Who were the Celts? A fun and educational look at ancient artefacts and reproduction material to shed light on an ancient culture. ▲ Hawick Museum, Hawick TD9 7JL Free admission www.liveborders.org.uk
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TUESDAY 31 JAN MUSICI Opera: Il Trovatore, 7.15pm Screened live from the Royal Opera House. Verdi’s opera is a passionate tale of love, hate,
violence and fear. Director David Bösch said “it’s about everything that is human in a way”. £17, £10 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
FILMI Berwick Film Society “Mountains May Depart “, 7.30pm An epic insight into three characters’ experience of life in fast-changing China over a quarter century, from 1999 to 2025. The Maltings Cinema, Berwick £7.95 / £6.95 T: 07779 663960 www.berwickfilmsociety.co.uk
TALKI Running For My Life, 3pm Record-breaking fell runner, farmer and cancer survivor Nicky Spinks recently completed an ultra-run of 132 miles, ascending 54,000 feet in less than 48 hours. Come and hear her story. £10, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
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ON Y R A U FEBR WEDNESDAY 1 FEB LITERATUREI Duns Library Readers Group, 11am A friendly group of folk who meet to discuss a book which all have read. Today’s book is Life after life by Kate Atkinson. Come along and have your say. Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission. T: 01361 886104 libduns@scotborders.gov.uk
THURSDAY 2 FEB THEATREI National Theatre: Amadeus, 7pm Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives in Vienna, the music capital of the world – and he’s determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his
genius court composer, Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy his name. Seized by obsessive jealousy he begins a war with Mozart, with music and ultimately, with God. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £16.75 / £15.75 / £8.75 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
WORKSHOPI Critique Night, 7.30pm Galashiels Studio Club are pleased to invite you to a critique night with Anthony Cawthorne. You are welcome to bring along your artwork, for help and advice on finished or work in progress. Old Gala House, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
DRAMAI The Cause of the Thunder, 7.30pm David Hayman is Bob Cunningham in this solo play. Bob is a storyteller with a lot on his mind, from no votes to visiting exes, retirement to various ascensions. Listen… £14, £12, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MUSICI Peebles Folk Club, 8.45pm See 8 December for listing details
FRIDAY 3 FEB MUSICI Nomad Beat Concert, 7.30pm A concert by the pupils of Peebles’ own community music school. Expect around one hundred players making glorious music. What’s On Winter 2016
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service. Live Borders Libraries will be hosting events to mark their special day. Pop into your library to discover more. ▲ Live Borders Libraries www.liveborders.org.uk
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Embroidered Hearts, 10am An embroidery workshop with a valentines theme! Susie Finlayson, from Susie Stitches teaches different embroidery stitches to create your own embroidered heart. All materials supplied. ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN £35 T: 01450 377615 www.heartofhawick.co.uk
DANCEI Ceilidh, 7pm Ceilidh with Riddell Fiddles Back Row Band Hermitage Village Hall www.riddellfiddles.co.uk
Celebrating renowned textile designer Bernat Klein.(1922 2014) Garments, tweed samples and catalogues show his distinctive designs, also featuring images by Australian photographer Arthur Massey.(Back by popular demand, with new garments) ▲ Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick TD9 9EN Free admission www.heartofhawick.co.uk
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MUSICI Kelso Music Society, 7.30pm Peter Moore on trombone accompanied by Robert Thompson Kelso Old Parish Church, Kelso TD5 7BH £12 / £5 / under 18s free www.kelsomusicsociety.com
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TALKI Border Archaeological Society, 7.30pm “ Celts: Art and Identity” - Fraser Hunter, Principal Curator, Iron Age and Roman collections, National Museum of Scotland. Berwick Parish Church Hall, Berwick TD15 IDF £2 www.border-archaeological-society.co.uk
TUESDAY 7 FEB WORKSHOPI Tweets and Hashtags – Is social networking for me?, 2pm As part of National Libraries Day come and find out about the different social network sites and what they can offer. Pick up some tips on using social media safely and responsibly. ▲ Hawick Library Free admission T: 01750 726400 www.liveborders.org.uk
MUSICI Pupils of the Yehudi Menuhin School 2017, 7pm Join us for a music concert performed by pupils of The Yehudi Menuhin School, following their sell out show at The Maltings in February 2016. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £12.50 / £10 - £11 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
LITERATUREI Picking the pictures, 7.30pm Melrose Literature Society present Suzanne McNeill, Editor of The
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Whispering Gallery magazine. She discusses how she sets about finding the illustrations. Ormiston Institute, Melrose £3 www.melroselitsoc.co.uk
TALKI Hawick Archaeological Society lecture, 7.30pm A walk in the Royal Burgh, an illustrated lecture by Chris Veitch Hawick Town Hall Entry by donation. T: 01450 379848
WEDNESDAY 8 FEB MUSICI Coffee Concert with students from the Yehudi Menuhin School, 10.30am As part of their annual tour of Scotland, pupils from the Yehudi Menuhin School return to Eyemouth to play a Coffee Concert at the Hippodrome. The admission price includes coffee and a selection of cakes. Hippodrome, Eyemouth £10 / £6 T: 01890 750099 www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
DANCEI ROH Live: Woolf Works [Live Broadcast] 7.15pm The pioneering literary work of Virginia Woolf is the inspiration for multi-award-winning choreographer Wayne McGregor’s brilliant triptych for The Royal Ballet. ▲ Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £15 [£13] T: 01450 360688
DANCEI Woolf Works, 7.30pm See above listing for event description. £17, £10 for school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
THURSDAY 9 FEB MUSICI Ewan McPherson Trio, 7.30pm Ewan built his fantastic reputation in the Scottish acoustic music scene with bands including FRIBO, Breabach and The Battlefield Band. Tonight he plays alongside Aaron Jones and Alastair White. £14, £12, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
WORKSHOPI Mixed Media Masterpiece, 7.30pm Galashiels Studio Club workshop led by P Inglis and J Scott. Go along and help by painting your very own section of a masterpiece. Old Gala House, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
The BIG Chris Barber Band, 7.30pm Probably the most famous name in British Jazz, Chris Barber makes a very welcome return to the Buccleuch Centre The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm Ticket price TBC www.buccleuchcentre.com
TALKI Scottish Wildlife Trust, 7.30pm Birds in Finland & Romania by Ian Poxton Langlee Centre, Galashiels, TD1 2LP T: 01896 753425 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
FRIDAY 10 FEB MUSICI The King of Pop starring Navi, 7.30pm King Of Pop: The Legend Continues, is led by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist, Navi, the only Michael Jackson tribute to ever perform for Michael himself, which alone sets this show above the rest. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £21 / £14 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
EVENTI Peebles Goes Pointless Pit your wits against the brightest and brainiest of local eggheads, as they strive to provide pointless answers to familiar questions. A fundraising event by the Rotary Club of Peebles. What’s On Winter 2016
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£14, £12, £6 school children (TBC) Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
SATURDAY 11 FEB MUSICI Amythyst Kiah, 7.30pm Southern Gothic, alt-country blues singer-songwriter from Tennessee whose richly expressive voice combines traditional & contemporary influences. “Has rising talent written all over her.” (Scotsman) String Jam Club - County Hotel, Selkirk, TD7 4BZ £12 T: 01750 721233 www.vixenrecords.com/ stringjamclub.htm
full-time professional basis. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £20 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MUSICI Cuillin Sound, 2.30pm This special concert by one of the UK’s leading chamber ensembles includes, after the main programme, screenings of three vintage films of life in the Hebrides in the early 20th Century. £14, £7, school children free Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777
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Don Paterson, 8pm Don Paterson, writer, poet and musician, brings his skills as an accomplished jazz guitarist for an evening of music at the Hippodrome. Hippodrome, Eyemouth £13 / £11 early bird / £9 child T: 01890 750099 www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
Eduardo Nieble – Guitarist and Composer, 7.30pm Virtuoso, international guitarist and composer will perform his original and beautiful melodies as part of a duo. “A display of supernatural talent….and a spellbinding mixture of flamenco and modern jazz, bursting with passion & verve.” The Spectator MacArts, Galashiels £10, £8 (conc) T: 01896 756852 www.macarts.scot ▲ Supported by Borders LIVE Touring
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MUSICI The BIG Chris Barber Band, 2pm Chris Barber OBE is one of the last British Jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in United Kingdom. This year he celebrated his 67th Anniversary as leader of his 10-piece band and 62nd on a 28 What’s On Winter 2016
TALKI Four Border Abbeys U3A, 2pm Secret places in Scotland – a talk by Bruce Gittings Kelso Rugby Club Free admission. T: 01573 450366 www.u3asites.org
MUSICI Eduardo Nieble – Guitarist and Composer, 7.30pm See 12 February for event description. Hermitage Hall, TD9 0LX £10, £8 (conc) T: 01387 376259 info@hermitagehall.net ▲ Supported by Borders LIVE Touring
TUESDAY 14 FEB TALKI Melrose Historical & Archaeological Association, 7.30pm The Medieval Stones returned to Elgin Cathedral, talk by Kirsty Owen Ormiston Lounge, Melrose £3 T: 01896 822339
MUSICI Legends of American Country Show, 7.30pm Following a sell-out UK tour in 2016 direct from Ireland, Europe’s No 1 country music show “The Legends of American Country” present a fantastic night of toe tapping country classics. The Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £20 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
FILMI Tweeddale Society, 7.30pm Tweeddale Society presents a special archive film evening. £6, school children free Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
FEBRUARY
MUSICI Eduardo Nieble – Guitarist and Composer, 8pm See 12 February for event description. Eyemouth Hippodrome £10 (or £9 early bird discount) T: 01890 750099 www.eyemouthhippodrome.org ▲ Supported by Borders LIVE Touring
WEDNESDAY 15 FEB No listing details.
THURSDAY 16 FEB DRAMAI NT Live: Saint Joan [Live Broadcast] 7pm Josie Rourke (Coriolanus, Les Liaisons Dangereuses) directs Gemma Arterton (Gemma Bovery, Nell Gwynn, Made in Dagenham) as Joan of Arc in this electrifying production. ▲ Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £14 [£12] T: 01450 360688
DRAMAI Tideline Runners: One Big Lie, 7pm Until 18 February
Alan Lee is at the end of his tether: a loveless marriage, a non-existent social life and spiralling debts that threaten to leave him bankrupt. He needs a way out and fast. So when desperation meets inspiration, there’s always a life of crime. The Maltings, Berwick-uponTweed £12.50 / £10 - £11 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
LITERATUREI Where do poems come from?, 7pm Jane Pearn, a Borders Writers’ Forum member, thinks aloud about inspiration and trying to make language sing. She explores through examples how form and meaning can walk hand in hand. St Boswells Village Hall £3 www.borderswritersforum.org.uk
Fountainhall Village Hall £8 T: 01578 760297 / 01578 760296
DRAMAI Fisk, 7.30pm A story of a man and a fish, and the unexpected impact they have upon one another, told using puppetry, movement and intricate design, alongside an evocative original soundtrack. Age: 12+ £14, £12, £6 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
EVENTI Omid Djalili: Schmuck For A Night, 7.30pm
EVENTI Yorgjin Oxo – A Winter’s Saga produced by Farnham Maltings, 7.30pm Story and song from the lands of the far, far north of a Marshlander who can tell a person by the sound of their squelch and is unlike any hero we might actually need. Thomas Crowe’s script fizzes with humour, larger than life characters and of a place quite unlike our own. ▲ Oxo Yorgjin – A Winter’s Saga is part of a South of Scotland tour brought to you by Borders LIVE Touring in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Arts Live touring scheme.
Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances is back on nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £24 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk What’s On Winter 2016
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WORKSHOPI Doodling to Digital Design, 7.30pm Galashiels Studio Club host a workshop by Peter Blood. Old Gala House, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
MUSICI Peebles Folk Club, 8.45pm See 8 December for listing details
FRIDAY 17 FEB DRAMAI Amadeus, 7pm Encore screening from the National Theatre. Lucian Msamati plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play telling the story of court composer Antonio Salieri’s obsession with the talents of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. £14, £10 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
EVENTI Yorgjin Oxo – A Winter’s Saga produced by Farnham Maltings, 7.30pm ▲ See 16 February for event description. Longformacus Village Hall £8 T: 01361 890601
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wit overcame the injustice to win two Academy Awards. The County Hotel, Selkirk £6 T: 01750 21697 www.selkirkfilmclub.com
MUSICI Stayin’ Alive, 7.30pm A fabulous and brilliant Bee Gees tribute bringing you everything from Massachusetts to Night Fever a party night guaranteed The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm www.buccleuchcentre.com
SATURDAY 18 FEB HERITAGEI Antique collectors table top flea market, 9.30am AND 19 FEBRUARY Large selection of furniture, silver, jewellery, coins, medals, ceramics, books, general antiques and second hand items to buy. Springwood Hall, Kelso, TD5 8LS £1.50 T: 01573228583 / 07760660556 www.trevstreats.aol.com
EVENTI GAOS Annual Coffee Morning, 10am Galashiels Amateur Operatic Society annual coffee morning with a variety of stalls, raffle, and some musical entertainment from the cast previewing this year’s production of ‘Evita’. Volunteer Hall, Galashiels www.galaopera.co.uk
SUNDAY 19 FEB No listing details.
MONDAY 20 FEB WORKSHOPI Warming Winter Workshops: Peg Loom weaving, 10am See 7 December for listing details
EVENTI BookBug, 11.15am See 9 January for listing details
MUSICI Robert Mizzell & The Country Kings, 7.30pm Louisianna born Robert has made Ireland his home. He’s now one of the top country music artists in Ireland, Robert was voted ‘Ireland’s favourite country music singer’ in RSVP magazine. The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm £20 www.buccleuchcentre
TUESDAY 21 FEB WORKSHOPI Warming Winter Workshops: Brinkley Loom weaving, 10am See 8 December for details.
DRAMAI National Theatre: Saint Joan, 7pm Electrifying production broadcast from the Donmar Warehouse. Bernard Shaw’s classic play follows the life and trial of a young country girl who declares a bloody mission to drive the English from France. The Maltings, Berwick-uponTweed £16.75 / £15.75 / child £8.75 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
FEBRUARY
TALKI
CRAFTI
Finding ideas for drama, 7.30pm Melrose Literary Society present prize-winning playwright Rona Munro who talks about the various ways in which dramatists get inspiration for their work. Ormiston Institute, Melrose £3 www.melroselitsoc.co.uk
Souter Quilters, 7pm Enjoy a craft evening with Pat Archibald. Pat is a well-known figure in the quilting / textile design world and arranges classes to encourage the creation of unique and individual pieces of work. Argus Centre, Selkirk TD7 4EP £3 T: 01750 21632
WEDNESDAY 22 FEB
THURSDAY 23 FEB
THEATREI Pins and Needles Productions: The Bear by Raymond Briggs, 2pm
CRAFTI Celebration cards with Jayne Wilson, 2.15pm Galashiels Studio Club - afternoon craft session. St. Pauls Church Hall, Scott Street, Galashiels £4 T: 01896 820023
WORKSHOPI The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heartwarming tale is one of imagination and growing up. Featuring inventive design, original music, and magical puppetry. Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £8 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
MUSICI Kelso Accordion and Fiddle Club, 7pm Iain Anderson Kelso Rugby Club kelsoaccordionclub@gmail.com
Knit, natter & sew, 7pm See 26 January for listing details
EVENTI The Annual Variety show, 7.30pm UNTIL 25 FEBRUARY Peeblesshire Young Farmers present the annual variety show with songs, stories and lots of hilarious sketches and jokes. £5 Thur / £8 Fri & Sat Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
MUSICI Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick, 7.30pm National treasures Martin Carthy & John Kirkpatrick embark on a rare UK
duo tour. Their enduring enjoyment of performing with each other shines through in their performances – warm, natural and charismatic. Pure English folk pedigree! Maltings, Berwick-upon-Tweed £16.50 / £10 - £15 T: 01289 330 999 www.maltingsberwick.co.uk
FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY EVENTI A mystery! A mysterious session of stories and crafts. Help us identify the museum’s mystery objects. Duns Library Contact Centre Free admission. T: 01361 884114 dunsmuseum@liveborders1.org.uk and 25 February (2.30pm)
THEATREI Dr John Stewart Muir: The Beloved Doctor, 7pm Dr Muir will be brought to life in a production written and performed by local actor John Nichol. The County Hotel, Selkirk £4 / £2.50 T: 01750 721233 www.countyhotelselkirk.co.uk/events
MUSICI Wille & The Bandits at St Boswells Live! 7.30pm Blues-rock supergroup Wille & The Bandits make a rare stop in Scotland to raise the roof with cracking songs and powerful music. Think Jimi Hendrix with a dash of Cream and you’re almost there.
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FEBRUARY St Boswells Village Hall £12 / £8/£14 /£10 www.stboswellslive.com
MUSICI Melrose Music Society, 7.30pm The Ruisi String Quartet perform Mozart’s Quartet No.19 in C Major K465 ‘Les Dissonances’, Wolf’s ‘Italian Serenade’ and Quartet in A Minor ‘Rosumunde’ by Schubert Melrose Parish Church Hall, Melrose £12 / school children free T: 01896 822516 www.melrosemusicsociety.org.uk
MUSICI The Outside Track, 7.30pm From Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton the 5 members bring you a fusion of songs, tunes and stepdance, prepare to be wowed. The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm Ticket price TBC www.buccleuchcentre
FILMI Biggar Little Cinema presents ‘Hail Caesar’, 7.30pm AND 25 FEBRUARY A fictional story that follows the real-life ‘fixer’ Eddie Mannix (Brolin) working in the Hollywood film industry in the 1950s. Biggar Corn Exchange £6 www.biggarlittlecinema.org.uk.
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24 FEBRUARY Maxwell Quartet
SATURDAY 25 FEB MUSICI Cardboard Fox, 8pm Acoustic quartet formed in late 2013 in Bath, made up of sisters Charlotte and Laura with mandolin player Joe Tozer and the vocals of John Breese. Hippodrome, Eyemouth £12 / £10 early bird / £8 child T: 01890 750099 www.eyemouthhippodrome.org
SUNDAY 26 FEB MUSICI Agapanthus Duo in concert, 2.30pm Well known popular duo Jim Letham,.piano, and Andrew Sherwood, violin, are welcomed by Hawick Music Club to entertain with their highly skilled musicianship and unique style.. Tower Mill, Hawick Adult £10 / under 18s free T: 01450 360688
MONDAY 27 FEB No listing details.
TUESDAY 28 FEB MUSICI Selkirk Amateur Operatic Society - Thoroughly Modern Millie UNTIL 4 MARCH
Victoria Halls, Selkirk £12/£10 T: 07591867822
DANCEI ROH Live: Sleeping Beauty [Live Broadcast] 7pm Celebrate 70 years of The Royal Ballet’s landmark production and enter an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells. ▲ Heart of Hawick – Tower Mill £15 [£13] T: 01450 360688 www.liveborders.org.uk
DANCEI Sleeping Beauty, 7.15pm See above listing for event description. £17, £10 school children Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777
FILMI Berwick Film Society “Marguerite” (15), 7.30pm 1920s Paris: a wealthy opera diva entrances her audience - but she can’t sing! Her genuine passion prevails and she is indulged - so open up your hearts to poor deluded Marguerite! The Maltings Cinema, Berwick £7.95 / £6.95 T: 07779 663960 www.berwickfilmsociety.co.uk
Dr John Stewart Muir The Beloved Doctor
In 2014 Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Service, the Heritage Hub, was gifted a collection of diaries for the years 1891 and 1899-1938 compiled by a Selkirk GP, Dr John Stewart Muir. Staff at the Heritage Hub have been transcribing entries from the diaries from August 1914 onwards and these are blogged daily on their 100th anniversary. Dr Muir’s diaries are a rich source of not just medical information but also the social history of the town and County of Selkirk. The next stage of this project aims to creatively engage the community of Selkirk and beyond with the story of Dr Muir, described in his obituary as “a grand old man of the Borders” and “a friend as well as a healer”, while promoting the existing transcription and blogging work of the Heritage Hub.
In early 2017 a series of podcasts will be recorded, centred on the diaries and their recurring themes. These will be available at www.liveborders. org.uk/archives, along with the newlook blog. Dr Muir himself will be brought to life in a production written and performed by local actor John Nichol: Friday 24th February 7pm Saturday 25th February 2.30pm £4 / £2.50 concession Tickets available from: The County Hotel, Selkirk 01750 721233 (credit card bookings incur 50p)
“His kindliness, courtesy and “His kindliness, courtesy humour, the ability to manufacture and humour, the ability to sunshine in his own soul, made him manufacture sunshine in a favourite with all – from cottage his own soul,The made him a to castle” Southern
HERITAGE HUB HEART OF HAWICK, TD9 0AE T: 01450 360699 | E: archives@liveborders1.org.uk
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Move More which is a physical activity programme for people affected by cancer has just launched in the Borders. The programme is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and is in partnership with Live Borders. Traditionally cancer patients have been told to rest but research by Macmillan has shown that being active during and after treatment can improve physical and emotional health and help to minimise the side effects of treatment.
Referrals can come via a health professional or people can self-refer into the programme. From walking groups to circuit and gentle movement classes, there is something for everyone.
All of the activities are free of charge and you’ll be with others that know what you’re going through.
To find out more call your local Move More Development Officer on 01896 661166 ext 311, email movemore@liveborders.org.uk or visit http://www.liveborders.org.uk andWhat’s search for2016 Move More Borders. 34 On Winter
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TIMETABLE & ACTIVITIES LEVEL GUIDE
Level 1
Seated/supported exercise activities designed to help you strengthen your muscles, improve your balance and flexibility. All activities are low impact and adaptable to your needs. These activities will feature seated and standing exercises to help you build strength and stamina. Classes are low impact and will help to improve your muscular and cardiovascular fitness.
Level 3
These activities are enjoyable but gentler options for those new to fitness or returning after a break. These medium impact activities will ease you back into exercise and improve your fitness levels with aerobic and muscle strengthening elements. These higher impact activities are energetic and will challenge and improve your fitness levels. Guaranteed to make you sweat.
Level 2
Level 4
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONS STEADI (Level 1)
A class that helps the older generation cope with the affects ageing has on balance. This class is suitable for anyone that has experienced a fall or is likely to fall in the future. It’s lead by a fully qualified instructor who uses light exercise to help decrease the chances of falling in the future.
Seated Movers (Level 2)
A fun, low to medium level class using music from the decades to get you moving. All exercises can be performed using a chair, perfect for helping you to strengthen your balance and improve your fitness.
Smooth Movers (Level 2/3) A fun, low to medium level class using music from the decades to get you moving. This fun class is adaptable, you can take part seated or challenge yourself standing and is ideal for older adults, those who are recovering from injury and those new to fitness. It will help to build stamina and strength, improving your health and fitness. Silver Spinners (Level 3) A gentle aerobic-based indoor cycling class that helps to improve cardiovascular endurance.
LIVE BORDERS Melrose Road, Galashiels T: 07458 040481 E: pdavis@liveborders.org.uk
www.liveborders.org.uk
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Registration No SC243577 | Registered Charity No SCO34227
Scottish FA Coach Education 2017 CHILDREN’S PATHWAY 2017 (PLAYERS AGED 5 TO 12 YEARS) SCOTTISH FA LEVEL 1.1 – EARLY TOUCHES CERTIFICATE - £45 Sunday 22 Jan 2017 10am – 4pm This 6-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over experienced or otherwise, who work with children of primary school age. In addition to delivering new content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique, focus on skill development and will explore the best age specific activities for developing young players.
SCOTTISH FA LEVEL 1.2 – COACHING YOUNG FOOTBALLERS CERTIFICATE - £60 Sunday 19 & 26 Feb 2017 10am – 4pm This 12-hour course is designed to assist coaches with the planning preparation, organisation and evaluation of their coaching sessions and focuses on coaching style and the use of differentiation ,i.e. provision of practices to suit the wide range of abilities within the primary school age group. Applicants must have completed the Early Touches certificate course.
YOUTH / ADULT PROGRAMME 2017 SCOTTISH FA LEVEL 1.1 – DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES CERTIFICATE - £45 Sunday 29 Jan 2017 10am – 4pm This 6-hour course is open to all interested parties aged 16 and over, experienced or otherwise, who work with youths/adults 13+. In addition to delivering new content, the course will assist coaches to develop their coaching technique, focus on skill development and will explore the best age specific activities for developing young players.
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TENNIS
Tennis that’s tailored for kids to adults aged 5 years plus
Our programme makes tennis easy and fun to play - even if they’ve never picked up a racket before
COACHED CLUB PROGRAMME Squad
Day
Time
Age
Orange
Tuesdays
5pm – 6pm
9-10 yrs
Green
Tuesdays
5pm – 6pm
9-10 yrs
Red
Sundays
9am – 10am
Under 8
10am – 11am
Under 8
U14s
6pm – 7.30pm 11 – 14 yrs
Tuesdays
U18s
Thursdays
5pm – 6.30pm 15 – 18 yrs
College
Mondays
6.30pm – 8pm 18+
Adult
Tuesdays
7.30pm – 9pm 18+
Squad
Dates
Orange
6th September – 29th November
Green
6th September – 29th November
Red
11th September – 4th December
U14s
6th September – 29th November
U18s
8th September – 1st December
College
26th September – 21st November
Adult
6th September – 22nd November
Future Coached Session Dates W/C Sunday 5th February 2017 – 1st March 2017 (all squads) W/C Sunday 16th April 2017 – 1st July 2017 (all squads) Contact Details: Jonny Adamson jon.adamson92@btinternet.com
Alan Oliver aoliver@liveborders.org.uk
COACH DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS Emergency First Aid - RLSS Emergency First Aid is a 6 hour course which enables participants to practice basic first aid. Whether its applying a bandage, dealing with fractures to administering CPR - knowing first aid could save someones life. Live Borders HQ Sunday 27th November 10-4.30pm £55 Safeguarding & protecting Children Workshop This workshop is a ‘Minimum Standards for Active Coaches’ requirement for many governing bodies of sport Live Borders HQ Tuesday 29th November 6.30-p.30pm £27.50 ‘In Safe Hands’ Child Protection Officer Training It is most suitable for those acting as a Club Child Protection Officer but is also relevant for those responsible for managing or organising the club. – Live Borders HQ Monday 5th December 6.30-p.30pm £27.50 For further information on the above courses contact: Greig Shortreed gshortreed@liveborders.org.uk What’s On Winter 2016
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Regular Events
Walk It Walks MONDAY
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WEEKLY: Jedburgh Peebles Selkirk Eyemouth
Tel: 07813535394 Tel: 01721 720981/ 01721 722784 Tel: 07775294898 Tel: 01890 751483
FORTNIGHTLY: Galashiels - Tweedbank Tel: 07917814218 Duns Tel: 07837451486
TUESDAY WEEKLY: Ayton Darnick Eyemouth Kelso
Tel: 01890 818264
GALASHIELS
Silver Stars Western Dancers – line dancing
classes Tel: 07890 990687 lousquires@hotmail.com
Tel: 01361 810642
Regular weekly classes for the over 60’s T: 01835 824639 bigaat@gmx.com
Tel: 07717706931 Tel: 01890 818769 Tel: 07717547861
MONTHLY: Newtown St Boswells Tel: 07717547858 St Boswells Tel: 07717547858
FRIDAY WEEKLY: Tel: 01896 833133 Tel: 01573 224037 Tel: 07917814959
MONTHLY: Melrose, Newstead & Gattonside
RSCDS Duns and District Branch
Royal Scottish Country Dance (RSCDS)
FORTNIGHTLY:
Innerleithen Kelso Hawick Town Centre
Gentle exercise for older
Tel: 01890 818073 charliepoulsen@pobox.com
Tel: 01896 664717 Tel: 07917814959 Tel: 01578 722207 Tel: 07858386485 Tel: 01896 870586
WEEKLY: Chirnside Coldstream
Tel: 07889 225126 jocelyn@fitborders.co.uk www.fitborders.co.uk
Rag Bag Morris Dance
Southside School of Dance – performing arts
THURSDAY
Fit Borders – zumba
sjlgrainger@gmail.com
Tel: 07986 914206 zumbaborders@uwclub.net
FORTNIGHTLY:
Earlston
Tel: 07969570109 www.bodyworkborders.co.uk
Lynella School of Highland Dance
adults and zumba gold classes Tel: 07713 357450
WEEKLY:
Greenlaw
Bodywork Borders – Realistic Pilates & Outdoor Spin Biking
Tel: 07813535394 Tel: 07502128247 Tel: 01890 750870 Tel: 01573 226261
WEDNESDAY Galashiels Centre Hawick Town Centre Lauder Melrose Walkerburn
Regular Movement Classes
Tel: 07976 276 796
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Zumba Borders
www.rscds.org
Extend Exercise to Music
COLDINGHAM & EYEMOUTH
All Stars Dance Academy – performing arts classes Vicky O'Brien Tel: 07973 873305 vicz_obrien@hotmail.com
DUNS
L J Dance Academy Lynn Joyce Tel: 07932 517279 J_lynn26@msn.com
dianadawson@btinternet.com
Graham School of Highland Dance eileengrah@gmail.com
HAWICK
LP School of Dance paulaglass21@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07759 105715
KELSO
Belly Dance Tel: 07939 260270 yaliz77@yahoo.co.uk
Gordon Fox Dance Academy – ballroom styles to west coast swing Tel: 07900 676865 gfdance@icloud.co.uk www.gordonfoxdance academy.co.uk
M-Pulsive Dance Street and commercial style dance for ages 2-adult. Tel: 07724748131 / 01573223056 michelle@mpulsivedance.com
PEEBLES & WEST LINTON
Arabic Dance celiadance@talktalk.net www.bordersarabicdance.co.uk
Borders Dance Academy – creative and ballet bordersdanceacademy@gmail.com
Fiona Henderson School of Dancing – performing arts classes Tel: 07894 881747 fiona@fionahendersondance.com
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McNally Dance Academy elitestudiocentre-mda@outlook.com
SELKIRK
Creative Stage – performing arts classes Tel: 07801 560168 / 07841 140377 info@creativestage.co.uk
Irish Dance Haughey McAuley Academy eaconnor_27@hotmail.co.uk
FitBorders & Scottish Borders Council – gentle exercise for older people of all abilities Tel: 01835 825080 Community Capacity@ scotborders.gov.uk
Old Time Social Dance Tel: 01835 870244 Gracie Belle Scott
RSCDS Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles Branch treasurer.rspbranch@gmail.com
The Studio on the Green – dance, fitness and bodywork classes. Tel: 01750 21997 jenna@thestudioonthegreen.com
Eastgate Theatre classes Tel: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com
LIVEforDANCE livefordance@outlook.com Tel: 07766383243
ST. BOSWELLS
Baby Boogie – creative dance classes Tel: 07733 513069 beckifirefly@gmail.com www.facebook.com/fireflyborders
6 Pools // 6 Gyms // Over 100 weekly fitness classes all across the region.
We all Live Borders. LIVE BORDERS MELROSE ROAD, GALASHIELS, TD1 2DU T: 01896 661166 | E: enquiries@liveborders.org.uk Registration No SC243577 | Regist ered Chari ty No SCO342 27
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Regular Events MONDAY
WEEKLY 12 noon: The Dippers Borders Disabled Swimming Group. Friendly group offering fun and exercise. People with minor physical disabilities to wheelchair bound. Helpers available. £2.90 Jedburgh Swimming Pool T: 01835 822524 WEEKLY 2.30pm: Walking Football £1 Langlee Community Centre T: 07717548105 Lynne.Marshall@scotborders.gov.uk FORTNIGHTLY 6 – 8.45pm: Riddell Fiddles workshops Community based fiddle group with workshops for learning and performance. £5 Argus Centre, Selkirk www.riddellfiddles.co.uk FORTNIGHTLY (12 December, 9 January – 3 April) 7.30pm: Borders Philatelic Society Anyone who is interested in stamps, postcards, postal history, will be made very welcome, whether they are new to the hobby or a more serious collector. St Pauls Church Hall, Scott St, Galashiels T: 01721 723759
TUESDAY
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This arts class is for everyone who has always wanted to learn or improve their creative skills. £10 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com WEEKLY 4pm: Art Sparks Art class for children (7 – 11) From digital dancing bunnies to cities in the sky, this is a class where imaginations fly and participants learn all sorts of art techniques. £5 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com MONTHLY (third Tuesday) 6pm: The Tuesday Book Group Love reading? Enjoy discussing books? Want to be part of a reading group? Read the chosen book then come along to join in the discussion. Free. Innerleithen Library Contact Centre T: 01896 830789 libinnerleithen@scotborders.gov.uk WEEKLY 7pm: Gala Water Singers Community Choir of the Gala Water Valley We welcome all who love to sing with others. No training, skills in reading music or previous experience needed. Seasonal concerts / performances (optional). £50 Fountainhall Primary School, Galashiels T: 01578 730289
7.30pm: Kelso Chess Club Open to players of all ages and abilities with a love for the royal game. Why not join us and take your chess to the next level? £15 yearly membership. Royal British Legion Kelso T: 01750 23171
WEDNESDAY
WEEKLY 12noon: The Dippers Borders Disabled Swimming Group. Friendly group offering fun and exercise. People with minor physical disabilities to wheelchair bound. Helpers available. £2.25 Kelso Swimming Pool T: 01835 822524 WEEKLY 5pm: Scottish Theatre & Music School Class for children (6 – 16) teaches performance, role play, script work and improvisation. Build your confidence and have lots of fun. Eastgate Theatre, Peebles T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com FORTNIGHTLY 7pm: Souter Quilters Anyone who loves sewing, patch working or quilting will be made very welcome. £3 Argus Centre, Selkirk T: 01750 21632 WEEKLY (until 29 March) 7.15 – 9.15 pm: Melrose Reel Club Scottish Country Dancing All welcome – beginners and
experienced alike – for lively and fun classes £25 for 12 weeks. Melrose Parish Church Hall. T: 01896 823192
THURSDAY
FORTNIGHTLY 2.30pm: Kelso Writers Workshop Open to all short story and novel writers. Workshops tutored by Iona McGregor. Beginners welcome. Also scriptwriting and playwriting workshops. Occasional talks by local writers. £2. Abbey Row Community Centre, Kelso T: 01573 410277 www.kelsowritersworkshop. blogspot.co.uk WEEKLY 3pm: Walking Football £1 Gala Fairydean Rovers FC, Galashiels T: 07717548105 Lynne.Marshall@scotborders.gov.uk FORTNIGHTLY 8.45pm: Peebles Folk Club Long established song and instrument-based sessions. All types of music – as long as it’s live! Informal lively atmosphere – listeners as well as musicians made very welcome. Free admission. Neidpath Inn, Peebles T: 01721 721697 www.peeblesfolkclub.moonfruit.com
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FRIDAY
WEEKLY 10am: St Abbs Craft Market Arts and crafts. Free admission. The Ebba Centre, St Abbs www.st-abbs-market.com
SATURDAY
MONTHLY 7.30 – 9.30pm: Gala Clef Club If you play an instrument or sing and want to hone your performance skills, come and be a part of this historic music club, now in its 90th year. All styles from classical to jazz, music hall and silver screen, all ages and standards are welcome. £12 / £6 / £1 Lucy Sanderson Hall, Galashiels TD1 3EG T: 0778 037 8590
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MONTHLY (11 December - 12 February) 10am: Brunch with the BVAC Informal get together for members of Borders Vintage Automobile Club – plus anyone with an interest in classic, or interesting cars – to share experiences. Free admission. Milestone Garden Centre, Newtown St Boswells www.bvac.org.uk
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LIVE HISTORY! Our museums and galleries tell the story of Borders people from the earliest times to the present day; their struggles, their homes, their work, and their leisure; from Border Reivers to Coldstream Guards; from the life of a 17th century laird to that of a prisoner in a 19th century jail; from textile mills to an iron monger’s shop and from the waters of a PEEBLES
▲ TWEEDDALE MUSEUM AND GALLERY Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AP T. 01721 724820 The Chambers Institution was established in 1859 by William Chambers, one of the founders of the famous publishing house. The Museum and Gallery currently present a lively programme of exhibitions in this historic building. The Chambers Room houses the extraordinary plaster work friezes commissioned by William Chambers and also features an exhibition on Peebles and the surrounding area. SELKIRK
▲ LOCAL STUDIES Libraries & Archives Library HQ, St Mary’s Mill, Selkirk, TD7 5EW T. 01750 726400 The aim of Local Studies is to 42 What’s On Summer 2016
health spa to Common Riding celebrations. They also explore the lives of the famous such as Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Jim Clark and Jimmie Guthrie. Admission is Free to all Live Borders Museums. For further information and details on opening times see website: www.liveborders.org.uk
preserve, develop and make available a comprehensive collection of resources, both current and historical, relating to the Scottish Borders. Some materials can be borrowed through your local library. Reference only materials can be viewed by appointment only at Library HQ. DUNS
▲ DUNS EXHIBITION ROOM Duns Library Contact Centre 49 Newtown Street, Duns, TD11 3AU T. 01361 884114 / 01361 882622 Duns Exhibition Room is located in the Library Contact Centre. It provides a flexible space for local history and art exhibitions. A regular programme of combined craft and literary family events takes place throughout the year. For details please telephone the museum office.
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▲ HAWICK MUSEUM Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick, TD9 7JL T: 01450 364747 Discover a town’s treasures in a historic house set in beautiful parkland. Famous artists, motorcycle racing legends, nature displays, passionate collectors and local history. The Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop Rooms showcase the lives and achievements of Hawick’s two tragic motorcycle champions. Always something new to see with a lively programme of art and museum exhibitions throughout the year. Wheelchair access to the Ground Floor and the Scott Gallery.
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▲ BORDERS TEXTILE TOWERHOUSE 1 Tower Knowe, Hawick, TD9 9EN T: 01450 377615 E: textiletowerhouse@ scotborders.gov.uk www.heartofhawick.co.uk Facebook-www.facebook.com/ heartofhawick Twitter- #TextileTowerhouse Discover the story of Border knitwear and tweeds in a beautifully-restored 16th Century towerhouse. Garments, artefacts and photographs bring to life over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the local woollen industries. Changing exhibitions showcase contemporary fashion and design. Our knitwear and tweeds have been adopted by the world – come and explore the unfinished story! The Secret Tower Room explores the building’s often-turbulent history from its construction at the time of the Border Reivers.
The Tom Scott Room displays paintings by the noted Scottish watercolourist (1854-1927) with touch screen access to our collection of his work. Our shop stocks a colourful range of textiles, crafts, gifts and books. Wheelchair access
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Heritage Hub
▲ HERITAGE HUB Kirkstile, Hawick, TD9 0AE T. 01450 360699 The Heritage Hub is the archive, local and family history service for the Scottish Borders. We have a comprehensive collection of archives and books, which include information relating to local families, businesses, properties etc. These are available for visitors to consult free of charge. We can also provide access to ScotlandsPeople for a daily fee and if you aren’t able to visit, we offer a chargeable remote research service.
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INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS, CASTLES & HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Open: Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm Sun & Bank Hols 12pm-4pm
ABBOTSFORD
FLOORS CASTLE
MELROSE 01896 752043 enquiries@scottsabbotsford.co.uk www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk Stunningly located on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. Abbotsford sits at the heart of the landscape that inspired the poetry and novels of its creator, Sir Walter Scott. • Free Scott Exhibition • Gardens and walks • Woodland play trail • Free visitor centre • Restaurant • Guided tours • Gift shop • Unique artefacts Open: House: March 10am – 4pm. April – September 10am – 5pm. October – November 10am – 4pm. Gardens: March 10am – 4pm. April – September 10 am – 5pm. October – November 10am – 4pm. Visitor Centre open all year round excluding 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January.
AYTON CASTLE EYEMOUTH 01890 781212 factor@aytoncastle.co.uk www.aytoncastle.co.uk A unique example of a restored Scottish Castle now lived in as a country home. Woodland walks and open days throughout the year.
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BOWHILL HOUSE & COUNTRY ESTATE Bowhill, SELKIRK 01750 22204 bht@buccleuch.com www.bowhillhouse.co.uk Bowhill sits at the heart of a beautiful estate in the Scottish Borders where the countryside has been managed by the Buccleuch family for successive generations. The estate has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. From its exciting woodland adventure playground and soft play centre and ranger led wildlife walks to the cosy 72 seat theatre and renowned tea room. Bowhill’s historic House is home to one of the best collections of art and fine furniture in Europe.
EYEMOUTH MARITIME CENTRE 01897 51020 / 01897 50517 enquiries@worldofboats.org www.worldofboats.org From our upstairs Gun Deck with cannons poised to fire over the harbour through open hatches to the “Smuggling” Pub scene down below then discover the world of whaling; our whaling boat from the Azores to the stories, photos and artefacts of local men who went to the Antarctic. Interactive knots and pulleys, quizzes and dressing-up box.
KELSO 01573 223333 estates@floorscastle.com www.floorscastle.com Scotland’s largest inhabited castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Floors contains a priceless collection of French furniture, tapestries, porcelain and paintings. Extensive woodland and parkland provide walks along the banks of the River Tweed and new for 2016 access to new areas of the Victorian walled garden experience. There are 2 café’s, a Castle Kitchen produce shop and an adventure playground all within the grounds of the Castle. Under 8’s go free.
HEATHERSLAW CORNMILL CORNHILL ON TWEED Northumberland 01890 820488 miller@heatherslaw.org.uk www.ford-and-etal.co.uk On the banks of the River Till, this is the only working waterdriven cornmill in Northumberland which continues a tradition that stretches back over 700 years on this site. The fully restored mill machinery still makes high quality stoneground, wholemeal flour from wheat grown in the surrounding fields, and visitors can explore the building, watch the milling process from beginning to end and see our 21st-Century millers at work.
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HEATHERSLAW LIGHT RAILWAY Heatherslaw CORNHILL ON TWEED 01890 820244 info@heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk www.Heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk Passenger steam railway running from Heatherslaw to Etal Castle along the banks of the River Till. Also on site – a railway room with working models, children’s colouring area and souvenir shop.
LOCHCARRON TARTAN VISITORS CENTRE Waverley Mill, Dunsdale Road, SELKIRK 01750 726100 LVC@lochcarron.com www.lochcarron.com Weavers of the worlds largest range of pure new wool tartans: tour our mill, then enjoy our “quintessentially Scottish” Visitor Centre, showcasing our exclusive knitwear & accessories in the finest natural fibres, along with our gorgeous tweeds, tartans and other beautiful gifts.
ROBERT SMAILS PRINTING WORK 7-9 High Street, INNERLEITHEN 0844 493 2259 smails@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk Step back in time at this completely restored Victorian printing works. See the machines in action and try typesetting by hand. Gift shop.
Open: Open from 22 April – 31 Oct Monday, Friday and Saturday 11am – 5pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm
THE CORNICE OF ORNAMENTAL PLASTERWORK Innerleithen Road, PEEBLES 01721 720212 This museum is a plasterer’s casting workshop around the turn of the century and illustrates the main methods of creative ornamental plasterwork used in Scotland at that time. It also displays probably the largest surviving collection of ‘masters’ in Scotland.
THE HIRSEL HOMESTEAD MUSEUM The Hirsel COLDSTREAM 01890 882834 The Museum is situated at the hub of the public access walks and Craft Centre. The displays help visitors to understand how the estate has worked in the past, to see the tools with which it was worked, and to see how it has been adapted to modern methods.
EYEMOUTH MUSEUM Auld Kirk, Manse Road, EYEMOUTH, BERWICKSHIRE, TD14 5JE 018907 51701 www.eyemouthmuseum.co.uk Eyemouth Museum is based in the centre of the town and documents the fishing and social heritage of Eyemouth, brought to life in its exhibits and through stories
from local people. Central to the museum is the famous Eyemouth Tapestry that commemorates the Great East Coast Fishing Disaster of 1881, known as Black Friday, when 129 Eyemouth men lost their lives at sea. The tapestry was hand crafted by 24 local women and took 2 years to complete - truly a sight to behold. As a museum, tourist information centre, exhibition gallery and gift shop, we’re sure you’ll find more than one reason to visit Eyemouth Museum. 3D interactive booth recreating life in Eyemouth’s 16th Century Fort. Open: Tues – Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 12noon – 4pm
TRAQUAIR HOUSE INNERLEITHEN 01896 830323 enquiries@traquair.co.uk www.traquair.co.uk Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, visited by 27 Scottish monarchs and spanning over 1000 years of Scottish history. Strong associations with Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobites. 18th century working brewery, brewery museum and shop, gift shop, craft workshops, maze, children’s adventure playground, extensive woodland walks. 1745 Cottage Restaurant serving lunches and teas. Programme of events throughout the year.
THREE HILLS HERITAGE CENTRE The Ormiston, The Square, MELROSE 01896 822651 www.trimontium.org.uk The most Northern military amphitheatre in the Roman Empire, two miles from Melrose is but the latest discovery displayed in the enjoyable and award-winning Trimontium What’s On Winter 2016
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Museum. The visitor can be guided by commentary to explore amongst other exhibits, artefacts, models, CD Rom of ‘Treasures’, the video room and the huge reconstruction painting of Trimontium in its heyday.
BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY 52 Overhaugh Street, GALASHIELS, TD1 1DP 01896 750387 info@bordersfhs.org.uk www.bordersfhs.org.uk Based in Galashiels, the expert and enthusiastic volunteers of the Borders Family History Society will help you find your Borders ancestors using Births, Marriage, Death and Census records and the many other sources of family and local history held in our Archive & Research Centre. Research service also available. Open: Monday 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 4pm.
HISTORIC SCOTLAND DRYBURGH ABBEY Near St Boswells, TD6 0RQ 01835 822 381 customer@HES.scot www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places
Wander among the graceful ruins of this beautiful Borders abbey set beside the River Tweed. It has been ravaged by fire and ware but stone carvings and plasterwork have survived to provide a fascinating glimpse of its once magnificent decoration. Look for the final resting place of Sir Walter Scott. Open all year. 25 Mar to 30 Sept 9.30am-5.30pm, 1 Oct to 31 Mar 10am-4pm Admission: Adult £5.50 Child £3.30 Conc £4.40 46 What’s On Winter 2016
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MELROSE ABBEY
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In Melrose, TD6 9LG 01896 822 562 customer@HES.scot
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A handsome tower house on an L plan, built in 1581 and still retaining its iron gate or yet.
JEDBURGH ABBEY In Jedburgh, TD8 6JQ 01835 863 925 customer@HES.scot www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places The towering ruins of this vast abbey complex are testament to the power of both royalty and the medieval church. Founded by David I in 1138, the abbey was linked to a nearby royal castle. Alexander III married Yolande de Dreux here. Open all year. 25 Mar to 30 Sept 9.30am-5.30pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar 10am-4pm Admission: Adult £5.50 Child £3.30 Conc £4.40
LIDDESDALE HERITAGE CENTRE Old Townfoot Kirk South Hermitage Street, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire,TD9 0QG dwina@btinternet.com Visit the museum in the old Townfoot Kirk full of the history of Liddesdale from the Reivers to the Railway, through the weaving to farming and forestry. From school days, war days, fun days, and music & prose days through to family research days.
KELSO ABBEY In Kelso www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/places
The west end of the great abbey church of the Tironensians, brought to Kelso in 1128 by David I. Even in its fragmentary state, this is a superb piece of architecture. Open all year. 25 Mar to 30 Sept 9.30am - 5.30pm, 1 Oct to 31 Mar 10am-4pm closed Thur and Fri
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Trace the lives and beliefs of the medieval monks in one of Scotland’s largest and richest medieval abbeys. You will find remarkable sculptures of saints, demons and the famous bag-pipe playing pig. The treasures displayed in the museum include medieval spectacles, a scribes inkwell and a carved green man. Open all year. 25 Mar to 30 Sept 9.30am - 5.30pm, 1 Oct to 31 Mar 10am - 4pm Admission: Adult £5.50 Child £3.30 Conc £4.40
LOCAL VENUES VOLUNTEER HALL, LANGTONGATE, 8 Newtown Street, DUNS TD11 3AF T: 01361 884935 admin@aheartforduns.org www.aheartforduns.org The Volunteer Hall is an established venue for music, dance, drama, films, weddings, and parties. Facilities include the main hall with sprung dance floor, anterooms, catering kitchen, licensed bar, staging, and changing rooms. It is managed on behalf of the community by A Heart for Duns, a charitable trust.
GALLERIES ABBEY CERAMICS
COLDSTREAM GALERY
The Hirsel, COLDSTREAM 01890 883160 info@abbeyceramics.co.uk www.abbeyceramics.co.uk
51 High Street, COLDSTREAM TD12 4DL 01890 882882 info@coldstreamgallery.co.uk www.coldstreamgallery.co.uk
Established in 1986, Abbey Ceramics make a colourful range of domestic pottery and wall-plaques. Also for sale are watercolours and cards by Peter Lochhead. Visit our shop for the unique small gift or wedding present. Open: 11am to 5pm weekdays and 12.30pm to 4.30pm most weekends.
You’re welcome to visit my little workshop where I dye a range of yarns and fibres with natural indigo, spin colourful yarns and make bespoke lampshades amongst other things.
Run by artists Laura and Rich Johnson Coldstream Gallery offers a showcase for contemporary fine art and craft from artists and
Open: April to December – but please phone to check first BUY DESIGN GALLERY
ANNE YOUNGER STUDIO makers of the Scottish Borders, Northumberland and beyond. Welcoming and spacious with a wide variety of work exhibited and a relaxing corner to enjoy coffee and scones.
Eastgate Theatre, PEEBLES T: 01721 725777 www.eastgatearts.com With a continuous programme of art and photography exhibitions, the Anne Younger Studio focuses on the wealth of visual arts produced locally. The studio space is also used for arts classes therefore opening hours vary. Please call before making a special trip to see exhibitions. THE BORDER TART Tart HQ, Chesters, nr HAWICK TD9 8TH 01450 860275 / 07900 522651
Harestanes Centre, by Ancrum, JEDBURGH 01835 830718 info@buydesigngallery.com www.buydesigngallery.com The very best of locally produced designer craft in the Borders. This award winning gallery and exhibition space is home to some of Scotland’s best known makers and designers. Beautiful work in glass, metal, ceramic, wood, and textiles. Unique painting and sculpture pieces.
Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10am – 4pm THE CRAFTERS 5 Market Square, MELROSE TD6 9PQ 01896 823823 www.thecrafters.co.uk
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A cooperative of Borders artists and designers selling highquality wares direct to the public at affordable prices. As well as displaying the work of cooperative members, The Crafters host a wide variety of guest exhibitors from the Borders and beyond. Commissions are always welcome
Soft leather, distinctive textile decoration and top quality fittings combine in a superior product. The ideal gift.
ever-changing exhibitions by local and Scottish artists. Enjoy the exhibitions and the gallery’s excellent café.
Open: by appointment
Open: Daily 9.30am-5pm. Disabled access and facilities.
DANCING LIGHT GALLERY
Open: Monday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. THE CRAFT COURTYARD DESIGNERS Crafts Courtyard, Harestanes, Ancrum, JEDBURGH TD8 6UQ Individual Arts & Crafts Studios & Buy Design Gallery. Set in the beautiful forest clearing at Harestanes. Purchase contemporary handcrafted items by local skilled craftsmen Open: all year incl. bank holidays. Monday - Sunday 10am – 5pm (some studio times may vary) CUERO HANDBAG DESIGNS
Whitmuir, Near WEST LINTON, Edinburgh EH46 7BB 01968 660200 info@dancinglightgallery.co.uk www.dancinglightgallery.co.uk Dancing Light Gallery is a unique and exciting Art Gallery located 14 miles from the heart of Edinburgh. We concentrate on displaying original art to suit everyone’s taste and pocket. Our wonderful paintings, ceramics, wood work, glass, jewellery and textiles are individually crafted and made by some of the most talented and professional artists to be found both nationally and internationally. Adjoining restaurant, farm shop & plant nursery Open: daily 10 - 5
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FLAT CAT GALLERY & COFFEE SHOP 2 Market Place, LAUDER 01578 722808 www.flatcatgallery.co.uk The Flat Cat Gallery has exciting,
HAININGSIDE GALLERY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
43 West Port, SELKIRK TD7 4DG T: 07523068352 www.hainingsidgallery.com Announcing the opening of Selkirk’s newest photo gallery. Currently featuring the work of International photographer and owner Michael A. Fitch, the gallery will also be a centre for future exhibitions by photographic artists from around Scotland. For more information, hours, etc. please call or visit our website. For a private appointment outside business hours, please call.
Galleries THE HIRSEL HOMESTEAD CENTRE FOR ARTS & CRAFTS
IAIN MCGREGOR OAK GARDEN FURNITURE
The Hirsel, COLDSTREAM 01890 882965 www.hirselcountrypark.co.uk Situated within the Hirsel Estate, on the A697 to the west of Coldstream, The Hirsel Homestead Centre for Arts and Crafts features possibly one of the best collections of Scottish arts and crafts to be found anywhere in the Borders; offering an array of workshops where the visitor can see and/or purchase items being hand-made by skilled craftspeople. HUNTER ART & TILE STUDIO, TILE SPECIALIST
Open: By appointment only. Please ring ahead of visit. JANE HARBOTTLE WILDLIFE ARTIST THE ART STUDIO
Workshop and Showroom GORDON, Berwickshire 01573 410277 mcgregor.iona@btinternet.com Producing hand made traditional garden furniture from locally grown oak. Ideal present for commemorative, weddings, birthdays, retiral, anniversary or just your garden. A range of benches and coffee tables are available for sale. No other sales outlets. Speak to Iain or Iona. Established in 1985. Open: 10am-5pm, 7 days. Times may vary - telephone first
Craft Courtyard Harestanes, ANCRUM TD8 6UQ 01835 830328 enquiries@hunterartandtilestudio. co.uk www.hunterartandtilestudio.co.uk Douglas and Charlotte Hunter have been creating richly coloured tiles for customers worldwide since 1982. Lots of things to enjoy, well worth visiting ! Open: All year 9am – 5pm daily. Sunday 1pm-5pm. Please phone ahead if travelling far
traditional methods. Commissions welcome. Tuition and demonstrations
JANIS EMBLETON, FLIGHT WEAVING STUDIO
57 Main Street, Lowick, nr BERWICK, Northumberland TD15 2UD 01289 388215 jane@janeharbottleartist.co.uk www.janeharbottleartist.co.uk
Jane works with fine sable brushes, gouache paints on watercolour board and slowly builds up the many layers of colour and texture that come together to capture the essence of her natural subjects - anything from auriculas to zebras. She lovingly highlights the beauty of nature through her finely detailed and eloquently executed paintings. Open: By appointment only. Please ring ahead of visit.
2 The Green, Swinton, DUNS, Berwickshire TD11 3JQ 07748245840 info@flight-weaving.co.uk www.flight-weaving.co.uk Hand-weaving studio practising
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jewellery in Scottish, Celtic and Viking design. Displayed alongside historic Scottish artefacts.
wrapped in oats, barley, bracken and reeds which burn and ‘flash’ extra patterns on the surfaces.
Open: 9am-6pm Wednesday Saturday all year round.
The Pottery is in the large car park behind Kelso Abbey.
JULIA LINSTEAD GLASS
Working studio just outside Peebles, making precious jewellery in silver and gold. We also have a wide range of loose gemstones and a full colour catalogue of designs. Made up stock for sale. Commissions welcome. Open: any time by arrangement please phone first! JOHNNIE ARMSTRONG GALLERY
The Hirsel, COLDSTREAM 01890 882555 www.julialinsteadglass.com
Open: Monday to Friday 10.30am-5pm. Weekend times vary. Disabled access.
The Knowes, KELSO TD5 7HB 01573 224027 Ian and Elizabeth Hird established the Pottery in 1970 producing a range of domestic stoneware pottery including mugs, jugs, and piggy banks. Ian designed and had built an outdoor Pit-Kiln to fire low temperature pieces. These are
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KINSMAN BLAKE CERAMICS & GALLERY
The gallery exhibits a wide range of Julia’s gorgeous sandblasted crystal bowls. We also stock a colourful selection of handmade perfume bottles, bowls, paperweights, jewellery and window panels and more by some of the best glass artists in the U.K.
THE KELSO POTTERY STUDIO SHOP
Henderson’s Knowe, Teviothead, HAWICK 01450 850237 www.thecelticgoldsmith.com
Open: Tues- Sat 10am- 1pm and 2pm-5pm. Disabled access
Barn House, Smailholm, nr KELSO 01573 460666 www.kinsman-blakeceramics.co.uk At their family gallery est 1979, The Kinsman-Blakes display their range of ceramics, paintings, sculptures, woodwork, screen prints, cards and jewellery. Visitors welcome all year. Open: every day 9am-5pm THE LAMANCHA HUB Old School House, Old Moffat Road, Lamancha EH46 7BD 01968 660008 www.lamanchahub.org.uk The Lamancha Hub is a community centre with halls to hire, a café on site and community garden and playground. We also have a fabulous BBQ hut for hire. This is in addition to running a variety of events and activities.
Galleries LINDEAN MILL GLASS
Lindean Mill, GALASHIELS TD1 3PE 01750 20173 info@lindeanmillglass.co.uk www.lindeanmillglass.co.uk Lindean Mill Glass is the partnership of David Kaplan and Annica Sandström. Established in 1978, they are pioneers of the studio glass movement in Scotland. The glass studio is internationally renowned for contemporary designed tableware and collections of individual vessels, plates and fused glass panels. The glass studio, shop and gallery are open to the public and signposted on the A7, 2 miles north of Selkirk. Open: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm and by appointment at weekends. 2017 Lindean Mill Glass will be open from 17 April until 20 December MOY MACKAY GALLERY 17 Northgate, Peebles EH45 8RX 01721 722116 info@moymackaygallery.com www.moymackaygallery.com
Come visit us in the picturesque town of Peebles or shop our online gallery and be inspired by Moy Mackay’s renowned felted paintings. In addition to our featured artists you can also view our rolling exhibitions of work by some of Scotland’s finest contemporary artists. Visit our online gallery for information on forthcoming exhibitions. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 12pm-4pm NUMBER FOUR GALLERY
Northfield farm, ST ABBS Near Eyemouth Berwickshire TD14 5QF 01890771111 Info@numberfourgallery.co.uk www.numberfourgallery.co.uk
OLD MELROSE FURNITURE STUDIO & TEAROOM
Ravenswood, MELROSE TD6 9DF 07958 010337 www.oldmelrosefurniturestudio.co.uk Specialising in contemporary bespoke handcrafted furniture, furniture restoration, antiques and collectables. We also stock a wide range of locally made gifts including artwork textiles, glass & jewellery. The Border Reader Bookshop sells a good selection of quality second hand books. After you have browsed the showrooms why not relax in our tearooms. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm LOVATT GALLERY
Established and run by artists Jenny Martin and Chris Brook, Number Four Gallery opened in 2006, to support, exhibit and promote all that is best in contemporary art work produced today. The gallery is a relaxed light and airy space, where you are welcome to browse, with friendly impartial advice on hand.
41 High Street, JEDBURGH 01835 862960 l.lovatt@btopenworld.com www.beastieassemblage.co.uk
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of Beastie Assemblage, Linda Lovatt’s whimsical jewellery and assemblage collection.
You are very welcome to visit Sue’s studio/shop where you will see a wide range of sumptuous accessories such as scarves, bags and corsages all designed and made by Sue.
Open: 9.30am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4pm Saturday TWEED ART 1 Biggiesknowe, PEEBLES 01721 720246 www.tweedart.co.uk As well as framing, the gallery has an ever changing display of work by artists from around the Borders and further afield in Scotland. In addition to selling paintings, prints and photographs the gallery sells a wide range of ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewellery and crafts all handmade by Scottish craftspeople. Open: all year round Monday - Saturday 9.30am-5pm
ROB ELLIOT - FURNITURE Riverside Road, SELKIRK TD7 5DU 01750 722243 rob.elliot@ic24.net www.robelliotfurniture.com
ROBYN KINSMANBLAKE JEWELLERY AND SILVERSMITHING
Rob Elliot works in local elm, producing functional and artistic furniture sought after by all. It is difficult to stand next to Rob’s warm, inviting furniture and not touch it!
Kinsman Blake Ceramics & Gallery Barn House, Smailholm, nr KELSO 01573 460666
Open: Monday - Friday 8.30am-12 noon & 1pm-4.30pm Saturday 9am-12 noon
Robyn works from the KinsmanBlake Gallery in Smailholm. Illustrative and sculptural silver jewellery is highlighted with gold, wood, silks and stones. Inspired by a love of stories, her work is full of lively characters from starlings to dazzling circus performers. Robyn enjoys transforming old jewellery into contemporary pieces and new commissions are also welcome. Open: 9am-5pm Tueday-Sunday
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SUE ELLIOT - CREATIVE SILKS & VELVET
Open: Monday - Friday 9am-12 noon and 1pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-12 noon SCOTTISH BORDERS ART GLASS
Unit 5, Galalaw, HAWICK TD9 8PZ 01450 371425 Holmesartglass@gmail.com Hand blown art glass, in the form of paperweights, vases, bowls and gifts. We take custom orders and supply awards for local organisations. Our workshop is half a mile north of Hawick, just off the A7 at the Homebase roundabout. Visitors welcomed to the showroom and for glass making demonstrations. Open: Monday - Friday 10am-4.30pm, Sat 10am-2pm TOM DAVIDSON GALLERY High Street, EARLSTON 01896 848898 www.tomdavidson.co.uk
Riverside Road, SELKIRK TD7 5DU 01750 722 243 sueelliotselkirk@yahoo.co.uk www.the crafters.co.uk
Since 1984, Tom Davidson has specialised in producing full colour, limited edition, lino-cut prints. Each design is produced from a single block of linoleum ensuring
Galleries there can be no reprints. Subject matter is the Border landscape, often featuring trees as the centrepiece. As well as lino-cuts, Tom produces two plate and single plate etching aquatints. Prints may be purchased framed or unframed. Artists can be viewed at work in the gallery. Open: All year round. Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Closed Sundays and Wednesday afternoons. SAMANTHA’S STUDIO
angela@tickettyboo.co.uk www.tickettyboo.co.uk Ticketty Boo textile designer and maker of gorgeous unique home accessories. Commissions for personalised and bespoke items welcomed. Also quality upcycled vintage furniture, lamps and lampshades, bookbinding and stockist of Clarke & Clarke and StudioG cottons and oilcloth, haberdashery, Garden Trading and Everlong Chalk Paints. Open: Friday to Tuesday 11.30am-5.30pm (advisable to call if making a special journey)
A small working pottery producing thrown earthernware: highly decorated with floral designs and images reflecting our location. Commissions taken. Studio open throughout the year. Visitors Welcome (phone first if travelling any distance) THE STONE WALLL GALLERY
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1a Harestanes Craft Courtyard, nr. JEDBURGH TD8 6UQ 07809222243 samfennjohnston.com Creative Textile fabric designs for home living, artifacts of decoupage, collage, prints and curios for all the family. TICKETTY BOO
Unit 1, Level Crossing Road, SELKIRK 01450 371663 www.selkirkwasps.com WASPS Studios Selkirk hosts 13 artists working in a variety of media. The gallery space is only open to the public twice a year – for the Spring Exhibition in May, and the Open Studios event in October. To arrange viewings outwith these times contact individual artists via the website. TOWER HOUSE POTTERY & GALLERY PETER & MARGARET THOMAS
The Hirsel, Centre for Arts & Crafts, COLDSTREAM 01890 882833 07932 064247
Tower Road, TWEEDMOUTH Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2BD 01289 307314 Margaret@towerhousepottery.com
Cruiksfield, Preston, DUNS Berwickshire TD11 3QB 07872 509838 www.stonewallgallery.co.uk The Stone Wall Gallery is one of the Scottish Borders foremost art exhibition spaces, open daily ( except closed wednesdays) for month long exhibitions four times a year. See website for details.The gallery also opens by appointment all year round and work can be viewed and purchased online via our website at any time. Open: daily 10am-4pm ( closed Wednesdays). Open outwith these dates and times by appointment. What’s On Winter 2016
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Galleries REAL WOOD STUDIOS
Monteviot Nurseries Nr Ancrum Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6TU 01835 830 767 info@realwoodstudios.com www.realwoodstudios.com Real Wood Studios is a workshop, showroom, sawmill and timber merchant, specialising in the creative use of locally sourced hardwoods. Highly skilled designer-makers produce a wide range of bespoke free standing furniture, as well as fully fitted kitchens, reception desks and fireplace mantels. Hardwood flooring, larch cladding and kiln dried timber are also processed on site. Open: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-4pm THE THREE FISHES GALLERY AND FRAMING
19b Eastgate, PEEBLES EH45 8AD 01721 720860 54 What’s On Winter 2016
jim@thethreefishesgallery andframing.co.uk “An Aladdin’s Cave of colour and imagination”. The Three Fishes Gallery and Framing in Peebles brings an eclectic mix of images of exotic and local wildlife, iconic movie images, fine arts, abstracts alongside original watercolours by artist in residence Jim Macdonald. Also unique greetings cards and locally made Jewellery. A warm friendly welcome awaits you to browse or buy, whichever you choose. Open: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 11am - 4.30pm, Closed Wednesday and Sunday TWEEDSIDE GALLERY
Tweedside Road, Newtown St Boswells TD6 0PG 01835 823473 www.tweedsidegallery.co.uk As well as a bespoke picture framing service, I also stock a large variety of quality handmade crafts and gifts, and a full range of landscape photographs by Ian Oliver, from the Borders and elsewhere. Open: all year (holidays posted on web site): Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, and Wednesday & Saturday 10am - 1pm
WHITE FOX GALLERY
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Unit 1, The Hirsel Arts & Crafts Centre COLDSTREAM TD12 4LW 07980 402755 info@whitefoxgallery.co.uk www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk A new concept, where Photography meets Painting and Nature meets Home, the gallery specialises in Fine Art photography, unique art painted furniture, paintings and exquisite miniature art jewellery, all produced by Stephen Whitehorne and his partner, Virginie Renard. The Gallery also operates a rotating calendar of guest artists, ensuring that there is always something new on offer. Open: Thurs-Sun, 10am-5:30pm
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Just Cycle Ltd is a new initiative to recycle bikes in the Scottish Borders. A charity whose main aims are recreational environmental and educational, we have a workshop at the old Craft Centre in Tweedbank. There are many parts of a bike which can be recycled and yet the majority of bikes in need of repair, simply outgrown or no longer used are either dumped in to landfill or taken to metal containers at Recycling Centres. If we can recycle bikes as bikes, we can make them available locally at a low cost, and encourage more people to cycle. Scottish Borders is an area where cycling is promoted as a healthy activity and as a low cost and eco alternative to the car. The recycled bikes project is not intended to be
in competition with the established cycle shops. Indeed it is felt that Just Cycle will promote the uptake of cycling and may result in more business for the cycle shops. In other parts of the country where recycling of bikes is already happening, the take up of cycling in these areas has increased. The project will also allow for skills sharing and through training, can promote employability of young people. Bike Recycling Social Enterprises are becoming established in a number of areas in Scotland often incorporating a café or other enterprise. These Community based businesses often also rely upon volunteers, so give opportunities for social interaction and personal development.
The men’s shed initiative, gaining momentum across Scotland and now taking off in the Borders, sees older men coming together and working on projects such as joinery and motor mechanics. There is no reason why bikes could not also be repaired in men’s shed workshops and distributed directly or sold through Just Cycle If you are interested in knowing more about Just Cycle, would like to become involved as a volunteer or as a member, or if your organisation would like to support the initiative and promote cycling within your workforce, we would like to hear from you. For more information www.justcycle.org.uk www.facebook.com/ justcycle1 email info@justcycle.org.uk Tel 01896 208180
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E-Mazing Magazine offer from Live Borders Do you know that Scottish Borders residents can take advantage of a fabulous free digital magazine download service thanks to Live Borders Libraries? Library members can devour ‘BBC Good Food Guide’, tackle ‘Rugby World’ or snap up ‘Amateur Photographer’ with unlimited free access to all e-magazines available in the Live Borders collection. There is something for everyone and the most E-Mazing thing is….It is all FREE and can be viewed on your device without leaving the comfort of your own home. If you are not already a member of Live Borders Libraries you can join as an online member by going to www.liveborders.org. uk/joining_the_library and following the link to online memberships. E-Magazines available through Live Borders include……
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