Gala Life May 2018

Gala Life

A local magazine with directory of trades and businesses - 11,500 copies delivered FREE to every home and business in Galashiels, Tweedbank, Melrose, Clovenfords, Darnick, Dingleton, Newstead and Ga(onside.

May 2018

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Message Contents from the Team Welcome to the May edi>on of Gala Life. Fantas(c, the first few warm days of spring are here…long may they con(nue. In the hope of a good spring and summer we have turned our main a5en(on to the garden in this issue. We have the usual column from Sheila Drummond which looks at seedlings, and in addi(on to this we have the history of the Chelsea Flower Show. The show inspires many people from all over the world. Alan Clinch our fitness guru looks at 10,000 steps and what this actually means for you.

Willie’s computer page is all about the bin!

Spring o8en means (me to make a move or feather the nest. If you are thinking of moving home to help you we have our (ps for ge9ng your house market ready.

Our recipe this month is really tasty, Creamy Tuscan Chicken. Give it a try – very easy to make!

Fancy a day out to the Tall Ships? Then make sure you enter our great compe((on!

So enjoy reading this month’s issue and see you next (me .

Features Win! Alec Lucas Memorial Football House Selling Tips Chelsea Flower Show

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Regulars Fitness Recipe Garden Horoscopes Vet Compu(ng

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Community Diary Get Out Community News

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Useful Numbers Index

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Adver>sing Debbie - 07545299491

Art & Eds Willie - 07906375953 www.facebook.com/mygalalife

Deadline for June - 13th May Gala Life is delivered to every home and business in the Galashiels, Tweedbank, Darnick, Dingleton, Melrose, Newstead and Ga5onside areas. Copies are also le8 at various ‘pick-up’ points around the area allowing visitors the opportunity to join us.

If you have any queries, sugges(ons or feedback, please do not hesitate to make contact and don’t forget to keep up with us on Facebook.

Please Re-Cycle ....eventually!

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Community Events & What’s On In Galashiels Full details in the Get Out pages 1st May 2nd May 2nd May 3rd May 4th May

2.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.00am

Jewellery Demonstra(on Border Flower Club - Corn Exchange The Dramateurs Present "Dirty Dus(ng" - Volunteer Hall The Dramateurs Present "Dirty Dus(ng" - St Boswells Councillor Euan Jardine Surgery - Born in the Borders Café

4th May

7.30pm

The Dramateurs Present "Dirty Dusting" - County Hotel, Selkirk

4th May 5th May 5th May 7th May 8th May 10th May 11-13th May 12th May 12th May 12th May 13th May 18th May 18th May

7.30pm 2.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 10.00am 9.00am 10.00am 12noon 12noon 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial Hall, Darnick Holy Trinity Church Melrose Spring Fayre - Corn Exchange Craig Jeffrey - Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels The Filling Sta(on - Corn Exchange, Melrose Caddonfoot Hall AGM Galashiels & District Probus Club - Waverley Castle Hotel Floors Castle Horse Trials Clovenfords Primary School Royal May Fes(val Sco9sh Wildlife Trust Walk RYA Push The Boat Out – St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club Eildon Singers Spring Concert - Holy Trinity Church, Melrose Race Night - Langlee Community Centre Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial Hall, Darnick

19th May

10.00am

Coffee Morning - Trinity Church Hall

20th May

4.30pm

Six Na(ons of Song - Charity Concert - Stow Church

20th May

7.30pm

The Roxburgh Singers Spring Concert - Teviot Church, Hawick

25th May 26th May

10.00am 10.00am

Galashiels & District Probus Club - Waverley Castle Hotel Book Fair - Corn Exchange, Melrose

27th May

2.30pm

Borders family History Society AGM and Talk

Monday Monday

5.00pm 7.00pm

Gala Town Band Junior Sec(on, Band Hall, 6A Roxburgh St Langlee Community Choir at Langlee Community Centre

Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

6.30pm 1.30pm 10.30am 7.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Gala Youth & Town Band, Band Hall, 6A Roxburgh St. Mini Mags Toddler Group, St Margaret’s Primary School Gentle exercise for older people in Langlee Community Centre Gala Ex Serv Pipe Band - Royal Bri(sh Legion Club One Acchord Ladies Acappella Chorus Eildon Singers, Ormiston Ins(tute, Melrose

Sunday

9.30am

Borders Group of Advanced Motorcyclists

Remember to keep us informed of all your events, there is no charge for diary entries for non profit and charity organisa(ons. Call 01721 720129 with details, or e-mail to info@galalife.co.uk 4 Gala Life

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Tuesday 1st May - Jewellery Demonstration by Beadelocious from Kelso - Our Lady & St Joseph’s Church Hall, Selkirk - 2.30pm. Beads, jewellery and more, with tea. Entrance by dona(on. In aid of Arthri(s Research UK Melrose Branch. All welcome.

Wednesday 2nd May - Border Flower Club - Corn Exchange, Melrose - 7.30pm. Lynda Fraser, Brampton - Top Hat and Tails. Visitors are welcome and a sales table is on offer.

Wednesday 2nd May - The Dramateurs Present "Dirty Dusting" - Volunteer Hall, Galashiels - 7.30pm.

Thursday 3rd May - The Dramateurs Present "Dirty Dusting" - St Boswells Community Hall - 7.30pm.

Friday 4th May - Councillor Euan Jardine Surgery - Born in the Borders Café, Gala Interchange 10.00am to 12noon. See page 33 for more details. All welcome.

Friday 4th May - The Dramateurs Present "Dirty Dus>ng" - County Hotel, Selkirk - 7.30pm.

Friday 4th May - Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial Hall, Darnick - 7.30pm. Graham Carter, amazing acous(c guitar and harmonica with many early influences, including Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Lennon/McCartney and the Dubliners. His repertoire includes moving Child ballads, excep(onal blues and negro spirituals. £6/£5 concessions. Under 18s and Young Scot card -free.

BYOB. All ages welcome. Phone 07986 644661 for more informa(on.

Saturday 5th May - Holy Trinity Church Melrose Spring Fayre - Corn Exchange, Melrose 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The stalls will include cakes, tombola, raffle, books, plants and bric-a-brac.

Tea, coffee and home baking will be served throughout the a8ernoon. For more details please contact Liz Brims on 01896 755218.

Saturday 5th May - Craig Jeffrey - Mac Arts Centre, Galashiels - 7.30pm. Supported by Borders band Mills. Tickets £15 on the door. www.macarts.scot Sunday 6th May - Lothian & Borders Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Club Annual Show - Drill Hall, Peebles - 10.00am to 4.00pm. Over 60 bikes on show. £3 at door.

Monday 7th May - The Filling Sta>on - Corn Exchange, Melrose - 7.30pm. See Page 42.

Tuesday 8th May - Caddonfoot Hall AGM - 7.00pm. Will be followed by regular meeting.

Thursday 10th May - Galashiels & District Probus Club - Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose 10.00am. Our speaker will be Margaret Collin - "Round the Bend".

Friday 11th to 13th May - Floors Castle Horse Trials - 9.00am. Enjoy a family day out at this major equestrian event - shopping village, face pain(ng, tractor tours, dog show and more. Tickets £7.50, Under 16 and parking free.

Saturday 12th May - Clovenfords Primary School Royal May Fes>val - 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Great family entertainment, see page 11 for details.

Saturday 12th May - ScoGsh Wildlife Trust Walk - 12.00pm to 5.00pm. We will visit the Hirsel (NT824403) near Coldstream. A level walk of about 4 miles. There many mature oak and yew trees which a5ract nuthatch, jay, and woodpeckers. It is a wild fowl roost e. g. teal, shoveler, o5er and kingfisher. Bring a snack lunch. Meet at Melrose Health Centre car park (NT545341) at 11:00am to organise car share or meet at the Hirsel at 12:00pm. Enquiries: Jim Russell 01835824898.

Saturday 12th May – RYA Push The Boat Out – St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club – 12.00pm to 5.00pm. come and try dinghy sailing for free. Whether you’re completely new to the sport or looking to get back on the water, RYA Push the Boat Out which takes place throughout May is the perfect time to give it a go. See page 19 or www.stmlsc.org.uk continued on page 10

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Sunday 13th May - Eildon Singers Spring Concert - Holy Trinity Church, Melrose - 7.30pm. Music

by Mendelssohn and Vivaldi. Tickets £8 ( includes refreshment ).

Friday 18th May - Race Night - Langlee Community Centre - 7.30pm. Adults only. Bring you own bo5le. Raffle. £3 entry, you can pay at the door or buy (ckets from a commi5ee member.

Friday 18th May - Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial Hall, Darnick – 7.30pm. Singers and musicians welcome. BYOB, collec(on and raffle. All ages welcome. 07986 644661 for more info.

Saturday 19th May - Coffee Morning - Trinity Church Hall, Galashiels - 10.00am to 12 noon.

With home baking stall, in aid of Chris(an Aid. Saturday 19th May - The Roxburgh Singers Spring Concert - Kelso Old Parish Church - 7.30pm.

See page 44 for details.

Sunday 20th May - Six Nations of Song - Charity Concert - Stow Church - 4.30pm. With Gala Water Singers and children of the Gala Water valley -. An homage to Doddie Weir’s stellar career in Sco9sh Rugby and to support his charity raising funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease with all proceeds to My Name’5 Doddie Founda on. The programme celebrates music broadly connected to the six na(ons of the Six Na(ons. Concludes with the usual, scrump(ous, legendary buffet. Tickets: Stow Shop, John 01578 730289 or on the door - £8; children free.

Sunday 20th May - The Roxburgh Singers Spring Concert - Teviot Church, Hawick - 7.30pm. See page 44 for details.

Friday 25th May - Galashiels & District Probus Club - Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose - 10.00am.

Our speaker will be Stewart Bell - "Personal Security".

Saturday 26th May - Book Fair - Corn Exchange, Melrose - 10.00am to 4.30pm. See page 11 for details.

Sunday 27th May - Borders Family History Society AGM and Talk - St Peter’s Church Hall, Galashiels - 2.30pm. Poli(cal Disturbances in the Borders by Norrie McLeish.

Saturday 2nd June - Car Boot Sale - Whitestone Park, Peebles - 11.00am.

Saturday 2nd June - Alec Lucas Memorial Football Tournament - Whitestone Park, Peebles 11.00am to 4.00pm. 16 seven-a-side teams battle it out to win the prestigious trophy. Great family day out. See page 18 for details.

Langlee Community Choir - Mondays at 7.00pm in Langlee Community Centre, Galashiels. The choir always welcomes new singers of any age or ability. If you are a shy singer, the choir will bring out your confidence. No pressure, no audi(ons, just good fun. Keep watching out in Gala Life or listen to local radio for upcoming performances. To book the choir or for any other informa(on, please visit www.langleecommunitychoir.org.uk/contactus.html One Acchord Ladies Acappella Chorus - invites you to join us most Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm, plus one Saturday pm per month at Newtown St Boswells Community Hall TD6 0QX. Try free for 4 weeks. For more info call 01896 668594 or 07989461012.

The Eildon Singers - Meet every Wednesday in the Ormiston Ins(tute, The Square, Melrose, from 7.30pm (ll 9.30pm. Mixed voice choir. New members very welcome. Contact Margery Inglis, Secretary, 01750 21085.

Pheonix Singers - Mixed choir meets on Mondays star(ng 25th September 7:30pm - 9:30pm. No audi(ons. Try 1 or 2 sessions with no commitment. For more info contact - altro(erps@gmail.com continued on page 12

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5th May

Steel Horse

12th May

Hi Jack

19th May

Nite Talk

26th May

Cover Up

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Just Singing - We meet on the fourth Sunday of the month at 4.00pm - 6.00pm in Newstead Village Hall, to sing songs of peace and jus(ce. We welcome new singers and those who think they can’t sing. There is no need to read music, all songs are taught by ear. Contact Kath 01896 820034.

Pipe Band: The Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band, Wednesday nights, 7pm at The Royal Bri(sh Legion Club, Park Street, Galashiels. Experienced players and beginners most welcome to join.

Please contact the secretary, Lynn Ker on 01896 755814.

The Galashiels Town Band - Mondays - Gala Junior Band, 5.00pm - 6.00pm, Tuesdays, 6.30pm Gala Youth Band and 7.45pm Gala Town Band. Band Hall, 6A Roxburgh Street, Gala. Open to experienced and inexperienced players of all ages. Instruments can be supplied, so go give it a try!

ScoGsh Country Dancing - Tuesdays, 7.00pm - 9.00pm in Old and St Paul's Church Hall. All welcome.

Further info 01896822354 or 01578730591.

Eildon Ramblers - If you enjoy walking you’ll enjoy walking with the Eildon Ramblers. We meet alternate Saturdays at 10.00am at various loca(ons in the Borders. For general informa(on please email eildon.ramblers@gmail.com or phone 01896 823831 or 07590 219301. Our mo5o is friendship, fitness, fun and fresh air.

Gala Windbags - We are a charitable group affiliated to chest heart and stroke Scotland with mee(ngs every Thursday 1.30 to 3.30pm in Lucy Sanderson Hall Galashiels. Contact details are Wilma Turnbull phone 01896 753493.

Lindean Carpet Bowling Club - Lindean Village Hall, 7.30pm, and each following Wednesday during the season. New members welcome, tui(on given to beginners, adults £1 per night, children 50p. Our friendly Club caters for all ages so why not give carpet bowls a try!

Gala Rotary Club - Meets every Tuesday at 6.00 for 6.30pm in Kingsknowes Hotel for a meal and fellowship. The Club is involved with many projects locally and interna(onally. Find out more at www.galashiels.rotaryweb.org/ or on Facebook.

Borders Philatelic Society - Meets Monday fortnightly from 7.30 pm to 9 pm at Old & St. Paul's Church, Sco5 Crescent, Galashiels. New faces always welcome, as is any level of interest in stamps & postcards. Contact Michael Dolan, 07801 423089, for further informa(on.

Galashiels Studio Club is for people who enjoy all forms of art. We meet from October to March every year, in Old Gala House, at 7.30 pm un(l approx. 9.30 pm. Members can a5end workshops, talks, and visits. Find out more by visi(ng our Facebook page! Tel 01896 820023 or email: marionneilson11@gmail.com ScoGsh Borders Prostate Cancer Support Group. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month, except January, February and August at the `Tryst`, Chaplaincy Centre, B.G.H. At 7.00pm when all men with this disease will be made most welcome.

Mini Mags Toddler Group. Every Wednesday during term (me from 1.30 to 3pm at St Margaret’s Primary School, Livingstone Place, Galashiels. Its open to all preschool children and their parents/ carers. So come along with your wee one, they can have a play while you enjoy a nice cuppa and a chat with others parents/carers. £1 per adult and 20p per child.

An entry in our Community sec(on is free to non-profit groups.

If you would like to be included, just e-mail Willie at info@galalife.co.uk or phone 01721 720129 The deadline is 11th of the preceding month 12 Gala Life

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10,000 Steps There has been much talk in the media recently regarding 10,000 steps: at work I was recently asked to wear a pedometer for three weeks in order to count mine – and over three weeks I managed 372,999. Apparently an average daily distance of just over 8 miles (but that’s partly due to the nature of my job, which involves me being on my feet for much of the (me).

Where did this come from? The 10,000 steps target relates specifically to weight loss and aerobic fitness. It’s simple, cost effec(ve, burns plenty of energy, is easy to remember, and provides a clear goal. But steps aren’t for everyone – here are some alterna(ves: There is no doubt that there should always be a physical ac(vity element in all weight-loss programmes, as it provides significant health benefits that weight loss alone might not. Activity only needs to be performed at low-to-moderate levels of intensity (see previous ar(cles on this), but what if, for some reason, we can’t (or don’t want to) walk?

The best way to start is to try and relate other movement to 10,000 steps. The number of calories expended in 10,000 steps (which is approximately 8km) varies related to our size.

For a person weighing 80kg, 10,000 steps would take 80 minutes if walked at 6km per hour, with a caloric expenditure of approximately 370 calories, or ~380 calories at 8km per hour How much energy (calories expended) would it take to do a combina(on of other ac(vi(es?

Here’s an example: sweep floors for 15 minutes, sweep the garage for 15 minutes, rake leaves for 15 minutes, mow the lawn for 30 minutes and carried bricks from one spot to another for 60 minutes. Caloric expenditure is 70 calories sweeping the house, 84 calories sweeping the garage, 84 calories raking the leaves, 189 calories 14 Gala Life

mowing the lawn and 672 calories carrying and moving bricks from one place to another. The total number expended in 2.5 hours was 1,099 calories, just by completing household activities.

Comparing household ac(vi(es with the (me taken to complete 10,000 steps, you would have completed the tasks (sweeping, raking, mowing) in 75 minutes and expended 427 calories in comparison to expending 370 calories walking 10,000 steps at 6km per hour or 380 calories walking at 8km per hour for 60 minutes.

In comple(ng the household ac(vi(es, you would use both arms and legs, then, with the addi(onal movements of bending, walking, picking, pushing, squa9ng, and lunging. These addi(onal movements produce greater energy expenditure than simply walking. So, what does this mean? There is no doubt that 10,000 steps is an excellent star(ng point, but just don’t underes(mate the energy expended in simply doing everyday ac(vi(es. If possible then, don’t take your eye off 10,000 steps, but include lifestyle physical ac(vity as well. alan@galalife.co.uk

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Let’s Eat The World - Tuscan Garlic Cream Chicken Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken has the most amazing creamy garlic sauce with spinach and sun dried tomatoes. This is a really tasty, sa(sfying meal ready in 30 minutes!

Prep (me: 10 mins Cook (me: 15 mins Total (me: 25 mins Ingredients  700g boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced about an inch thick  2 Tablespoons olive oil  300mls of double cream  4fl oz of chicken stock  2 garlic cloves crushed  1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, or ½ oregano and ½ basil  100g parmesan cheese grated  300gms of fresh baby spinach, chopped  30g sun dried tomatoes 1.

In a large skillet/frying pan add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or un(l brown on each side and cooked un(l no longer pink in centre.

Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.

2. Add the cream, chicken stock, garlic, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium high heat un(l it starts to thicken. Add the spinach and sundried tomatoes and let it simmer un(l the spinach starts to wilt. Season to taste. Add the chicken back to the pan and serve over pasta if desired. *If you are serving over pasta and like it saucy, double the sauce. :o)

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WHAT’S ON AT MACDONALD CARDRONA HOTEL, GOLF & SPA

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday 25th May – Take That & the Boy Bands Friday 29th June – George Michael & Robbie Williams £34.50 per person or £64.50 per person including Bed & Breakfast Tribute nights include a three-course dinner, Tribute act entertainment and the night is finished by our resident DJ.

*Residen(al prices are inclusive of Tribute Party Night, Bed & Breakfast and based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. Single supplement applicable.

CHRISTMAS 2018 Christmas Party night dates are available now!

Join us this fes(ve season for a jam packed calendar.

Party night includes three-course dinner with disco entertainment.

Par(es on the 8th and 15th also includes Tribute acts.

Overnight stay includes breakfast the following morning.

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THE ALEC LUCAS MEMORIAL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AND CAR BOOT SALE!!

Whitestone Park, Peebles, EH45 8GL Saturday 2nd June 2018 11am >ll 4pm Admission Free.

This year’s annual football tournament will start at 11am where there will be 16-7aside team’s ba5ling it out to win the pres(gious Alec Lucas Silver Trophy with the runners up taking the beau(ful Royal Marines Trophy. Most of the teams are local to Peebles with visi(ng teams from Chester and 45 Commando.

The day will start at 11am with a minutes silence to remember the life of Alec Lucas. Alec was a very brave Royal Marine Commando who was killed in action whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2008.

This is the 10th year, and last year there was a fantas(c turn out with lots of support from family, friends and visitors.

Gary Moore will be doing the catering serving up beef burgers, hotdogs and Caldwell’s selling their famous home made ice cream.

Plus the Beer Tent!! Serving so8 drinks and alcohol!

There will be the popular Spot Kick and lots of football for the Kids.

Running along side there will be a Car Boot Sale with plenty of bargains for all and if you fancy having a boot yourself then come along at 10pm to set up. Boots are £10 per boot. For more on this contact Susan Lucas on: 07727 159323.

This is a very special day so please come along and enjoy what’s on offer and support the football teams that come from far and wide to commemorate this day.

2017 Winners Borders Lions

2017 Runners up MKU 11 (Margaret Kerr Unit)

All money raised goes to local Football teams and Royal Marine Chari(es.

Total raised to date £131,000.

SCIO SC 043175 www.aleclucasmemorialtrust.co.uk

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Try Sailing In May With RYA Push The Boat Out St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and ac(ve or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, St Mary's Loch Sailing Club near Tibbie Shiels Inn on the A708 is invi(ng you and your family to come and try dinghy sailing for free on the 12th May 2018.

Whether you’re completely new to the sport or looking to get back on the water, RYA Push the Boat Out which takes place throughout May is the perfect (me to give it a go.

Star(ng at 1200, on Saturday 12th May - the following ac(vi(es will be taking place:  1200 - 1300 Welcome refreshments and ac(vity registra(on in the club house. Get changed into appropriate water ac(vity clothing.  1300 - 1500 Experience dinghy sailing or explore the loch shore as a group in canoes.  1500 - 1600 Children fun ac(vi(es on the water, suggested ages 8-16 years old. children younger than 8 must have an accompanying adult.  1600 - 1700 Get dry, changed and warm up in club facili(es with a hot chocolate.

Sailing can be as physical or as relaxing as you want to make it, you can sail with others or on your own, do it compe((vely or po5er about and just enjoy the gentle escape of being outside in the elements.

Members also enjoy canoeing, sailboarding and wild swimming.

For full details about what’s going on at St Mary's Loch Sailing Club visit www.stmlsc.org.uk or follow the club on Facebook at facebook.com/StMLSC/.

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The Gala Garden May It might surprise you to know that there are actually five seasons and not four: winter can last indefinitely, spring is a chimera, but May is the start of early summer and it lasts un(l the beginning of July. After that you get high summer until about the middle of September, then autumn and from the beginning of November, it’s back to winter again.

So, in early summer if you are growing any crops under glass you have to take care that they receive no checks to their growth. This means watching over them to ensure they are well ven(lated and evenly moist, not too hot and not too cold.

Most seedlings will need to be moved on to their second homes before the middle of the month if you started them off as advised about the middle of April. Remember to handle seedlings by the seed leaves only and never touch the stems. Use a dibber to get them tucked into fresh compost and water with a fine rose or place the whole tray in a pan of water.

From about the middle of May it is a good idea to begin the hardening off process before you transfer the seedlings to your patch. Use a cold frame if you have one, closing the lid at night. Otherwise you can put the trays outside and only bring them back in if the forecast includes frost.

If you are going to sow seeds directly into the ground then wait un(l the average night (me temperature is about 7 degrees Celsius. That will probably occur about the end of the first week or ten days of May. Seeds tend to germinate at about that temperature and that includes weed

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seeds so go over your patch now to remove any weeds you can see and then again before you sow.

Label the rows of seedlings and sow seed very thinly to avoid too much thinning out later. Space the rows far enough apart to allow the plants to develop properly.

Late frosts can occur into the early part of June depending on your la(tude and al(tude and beans and peas are par(cularly prone to frosts. The seedlings are easy to grow on the bench but they will collapse with one frost. As insurance you can always plant a spare seed between two baby plants just in case and take it out later if you don’t need it.

Two plants I wouldn’t want to be without in May are alliums and clematis: just when the narcissi and tulips begin to fade out, Allium Purple Sensa(on or Globemaster will take over and even their seed heads will contribute structure for the rest of year.

Early clema(s like C alpina and macropetala are perfect for small gardens and don’t need any pruning. Clema(s montana tend to be larger plants and they can become a bit of a nuisance, sneaking into sheds and poking through your gu5ers into the roof. A8er they have flowered, take away any offending lengths and reduce the plant to more manageable propor(ons.

Sheila Drummond Portland Garden Design 07905 397185 drummond.sheila@gmail.com

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In keeping with much of the country, Dawyck Botanic Garden has had its fair share of snow over the winter. With its inland loca(on and almost completely surrounded by hills, Dawyck enjoys a more con(nental climate with generally lower winter temperatures than the other gardens in the care of the RBGE. Along with these cooler winter temperatures however, the garden does tend to have favourable summer temperatures. Following on from its re-emergence a8er the long cold spell of winter, Dawyck is a marvellous place to visit for colour in the spring and early summer.

The onset of spring is heralded by carpets of snowdrops which give us a glimmer of hope of better weather to come, along with the lengthening of the days. Other bulbs include the daffodils which frame either side of the entrance drive and appear throughout the Scrape Glen. Early flowering rhododendrons include Rhododendron oreodoxa and Rhododendron strigillosum which can begin to flower from as early as March.

From spring into early summer the azalea terrace is a burst of colour. Just a short walk from the visitor centre, the terrace is a marvellous spectacle for a number of weeks in late May/June. With colours from right across the spectrum and an amazing scent to boot, the terrace is a must for plant lovers.

Some plants seem to respond par(cularly well to Dawyck’s very own microclimate, for example the blue Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis ‘Slieve Donard’) which although seemingly very delicate in appearance, are extremely hardy (they grow above 12,000 feet in their na(ve habitat!) and the cold winter temperatures bring out the best in their striking blue flowers. The garden staff have become very adept at cul(va(ng these unusual and somewhat coveted plants. Trea(ng them like herbaceous perennials [with li8ing and spli9ng in the early spring] the garden team have been able to mul(ply the numbers of these plants and they can be seen in magnificent ‘pools’ throughout the arboretum. The addi(on of farmyard manure during the plan(ng process along with the natural acidity of the soil helps to keep the flowers their deep blue colour.

There are many unusual ferns which have become

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very much at home at Dawyck too, possibly one of the most unusual and decora(ve being the shu5lecock fern, Ma euccia struthiopteris, which is a rich lime green colour and give the appearance of an upturned shu5lecock as the fronds start to unfurl in the spring, a bit like its name suggests.

Dawyck is home to a wonderful tree collec(on too, many of which are very early introduc(ons of their type into cul(va(on. The giant redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum, and the Douglas fir Pseudotsuga menziesii, both introduced mid 1800’s, are now the tallest trees in the canopy at around 50m. Historically significant or ‘Heritage’ trees include the 1725 European larch Larix europaea and Dawyck’s oldest tree, European silver fir Abies alba, da(ng from 1680.

Dawyck is again taking part in the Sco9sh Rhododendron Fes(val from 1st April to the 31st May. This is a wonderful (me of year to come along and enjoy the garden which is open 7 days from 10am to 6pm during the season. There are a number of self-guided woodland trails and a comprehensive programme of other events and walks held throughout the year. See the website for details.

The visitor centre has a well-stocked shop with plants for sale and a cafe where visitors can enjoy a well-earned scone and coffee. The studio is also home to themed art and craft exhibitions during the season and is free with normal garden admission. www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck

By Graham Stewart, Curator at Dawyck Botanic Garden, near Stobo, Peebles.

Images courtesy of Ruth MacLellan.

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Get The Most From Selling Your Home Spring is oNen the >me people think of moving… but what can you do before pu9ng your home on the market to get the best price and the quickest sale?

Selling your home is like da(ng. You need to look your best and first impressions do count.

Declu(er – but don’t depersonalise too much.

Most People are looking for a bigger home with more space, so get rid of all the excess stuff that has accumulated in every nook and cranny.

Put it in storage or give it to a friend / charity.

There are several local for sale sites on the likes of Facebook, so you could raise some cash too.

People need to be able to envisage what the property would look like if they were living there, but o8en find this difficult, so make it easy for them to see all the fantas(c living space you’re offering them. Consider removing any bulky furniture that makes the room feel small and replacing it with smaller furniture.

A fresh lick of paint - Giving your walls a fresh lick of neutral paint will make your home seem lighter and bigger. It will enable the viewers to more easily imagine how they would adapt the rooms to their needs. You may love your dark grey walls but the buyer might not. Create a good first impression – give the front door a new coat of brightly coloured paint, a8er all, it is the first thing you see.

Fix and clean - Make any minor repairs necessary – holes in walls, broken door knobs, cracked (les, torn or threadbare carpets. Many buyers

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want to move in and immediately change everything ….but not make repairs. This will put them off or they may use it to haggle the price with you.

Clean everything un(l it sparkles. Get rid of limescale, clean and repair (le grout, polish wooden floors, get rid of all odours, hang up fresh towels. This will make the place more appealing and allow viewers to imagine living there themselves.

Tidy up the garden - Cut bushes back, clean the pa(o and furniture of lichen and dirt, and cut the grass. While this doesn’t add much value to your home it makes it more likely to sell as people visualise themselves using the garden.

Even put out a couple of cushions to make it look more invi(ng.

Update the kitchen – even on a budget - The kitchen is the most valuable room in a house. It is worth the most per square foot and can make the difference when buyers are unsure. If your kitchen is OK but not great then consider replacing your kitchen doors, or having them professionally resprayed. This is much cheaper than installing new cabinets and o8en as effective. Styles change and fashions too, so visit show homes to see what is most popular now.

Upgrading kitchen counter tops is expensive, but can add serious value. Declutter the surfaces and just leave a bowl of fruit or flowers out.

Take away any bulky appliances or non-used items (the micro juicer, waffle maker). Even

consider buying a new ke5le / toaster in a new trendy colour. They are not that expensive, could make your kitchen look on trend and you take them with you!.

Light and airy - Wall mirrors make a room look much bigger and lighter. Consider pu9ng some up, not just in smaller rooms or hallways. Adding a mirror to a room with lots of light s(ll makes a huge difference to the feel of a place. Clean windows inside and out, and replace any broken light bulbs. Remove family photos and any ‘unusual’ pieces of artwork, leave the space for a buyer’s imagina(on to fill. Making the place feel light and airy makes rooms feel bigger and the property more a5rac(ve. Ensure that you have lamps on in any dark corners. Remember people are buying space.

Get the right smells - Bad smells are the single biggest turn off for prospec(ve buyers. Don’t just cover them up, fix the source of the smell.

Clear drains, wash bins, open windows, air the kitchen from old cooking smells, get rid of anything that is embedded with cigare5e smoke. Conversely, good smells can make a property feel like an alluring home. You don’t need to bake fresh bread, cakes or brownies for every viewer that visits your home, but you could perhaps brew some fresh coffee or buy some plug in air fresheners.

Obvious conversions - If there are any obvious

conversions – adap(ng the garage into extra rooms, or going up into the lo8 – and you have some spare cash, why not take advantage of this. Convert the lo8 or garage if you can, you should usually recoup your money or if you don’t have enough spare cash to make the conversion, consider ge9ng the planning permission anyway.

Buy New Stuff - Yes that’s right. When you move you will be buying new furniture, curtains, beds, sheets… and they will look great. So why not buy them before you move. It will make your current place look up to date and if it takes a few months to get the legal paperwork done you have had the benefit of the stuff… and you can take it with you. Win Win. A small >p – watch your social media. Don’t moan about (me wasters and having to clean up on a Friday night because of viewers. You are asking them to spend thousands on your home but you can’t be bothered changing a light bulb and (dying up. Honestly!

Lastly - Be Yourself – tell people why your home is a great place and all the local benefits.

The school is great, the neighbours are lovely, the shops are nearby, the park is great… and think of a posi(ve reason you are leaving all this behind. You never know you might change your mind and stay.

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John Lamont MP - Conserva/ve A few weeks ago I was pounding the streets of London alongside tens of thousands of other runners trying to complete the 26.2 mile London Marathon course.

I was running in aid of MND Scotland and Doddie Weir’s My Name’5 Doddie Founda(on. Both chari(es are doing great work to support those diagnosed with MND and their families as well as fund research into treatment and a cure for this terrible disease. We’ve all been inspired with the way in which Doddie has reacted to his own MND diagnosis and I wanted to do my bit to help the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. It was an honour to wear the Sco9sh MND top during the marathon A record number of Members of Parliament ran this year and I’m one of two Sco9sh MPs (the other being David Linden MP for Glasgow East).

If you can donate, there is s(ll (me and the money I raise will be split equally between these two chari(es. You can donate by clicking the link on my Facebook page or going to: h(ps://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JohnLamontMND Recess Last month Westminster was in Easter recess, which means I had more (me to be in the Borders.

Easter’s a great (me to catch up with family and friends and whatever you were up to, I hope you had an enjoyable (me.

There are now finally signs of the weather improving a8er what has been a winter to forget!

Living in the Borders it is sometimes easy to forget how lucky we are to have such fantastic scenery and local des(na(ons right on our doorsteps. There is a lot of work going on around what we can do to be5er market the Borders and a5ract more visitors to our part of the world. This is certainly one of the key themes of the Borderlands Growth Deal which is currently being developed. The Borderlands has the poten(al to become one of the UK’s best outdoor recrea(on areas and the region is also steeped in history. I want to make more of this and I’m clear that investment in this area is a must.

Abbotsford Visit Talking of fantas(c des(na(ons, I was delighted to pay a visit to Abbotsford House recently for the opening of their restored paths and woodlands. The team at Abbotsford have been working (relessly for many months on this project which has sought to restore the grounds of the house back to what they looked like in Sco5’s day.

The paths and gardens are looking fantas(c and we were taken on a short walk to hear about the work involved and the plans for the future. It is certainly a fantas(c se9ng with the various paths making the most of the house, forest and River Tweed. A great place for a spring (me stroll, I’d encourage everyone to pay a visit soon. With the visitors centre, café, the house itself and now these fantas(c grounds, Abbotsford is going from strength to strength.

Andy Anderson Councillor - Galashiels & District SNP There are some exci(ng changes due in Galashiels over the coming weeks. By the (me you read this demoli(on of the ‘Poundstretcher building’ should have started to make way for the new building that will house the Great Tapestry of Scotland.

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as a tourist a5rac(on, where otherwise rarely seen works can be viewed. A recent example of this is the showing of Monet’s Haystacks (lent by the Sco9sh Na(onal Gallery) at Abbot Hall in Kendal, which has resulted in a surge in visitor numbers over the last few months. In addi(on, this could act as a space to bring to life aspects of the town’s heritage. The addi(on of the old PO building will provide teaching space for children and perhaps cra8 produc(on and display areas for local ar(sans. I hope that this will provide a catalyst for regenera(on of the town. We already have the MacArts close by pu9ng on top quality music and theatre events and this is something we need to build on.

However, I am not convinced that all our empty shops will instantly fill up. Perhaps some of these retail spaces need to be repurposed or the larger ones split up into smaller units to encourage small businesses and ar(sans to take up spaces. It is unfortunate that with so many empty units in Channel Street there has been an obvious deteriora(on in the maintenance of some of these buildings. We need to find a way to ‘encourage’ landlords and owners to maintain their buildings to a be5er aesthe(c standard throughout the town centre. We also need to discourage li5ering and fly (pping, which is s(ll rife in the town. Over the coming weeks I will be working with the community council to find a way to tackle this.

We also have a new playpark opening in May at Public Park. This will be a great bonus for Galashiels and will be accessible to able and less-able children alike. A grand opening has already been planned, which will also serve as a charity fundraiser (please check the local press for details).

Finally, I am holding regular drop-in advice clinics, with the first being held in Tesco, Galashiels, on 20th April and then every third Friday of the month 11am to 12pm, unless otherwise no(fied. This will be held alongside Chris(ne Grahame’s surgeries. I will also be holding similar events in Stow at 11 am to 12 pm at the Cloudhouse on the second Monday of the month star(ng 14th May. Please feel free to drop by.

Tel: 0300 100 0220; Mobile: 07811 976952 E-mail: Andy.Anderson@scotborders.gov.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/GalaDistrict Twi5er: @AndyA4Gala

Euan Jardine Councillor - Galashiels & District Conserva/ve As a councillor, I have the privilege to a5end many events throughout the year.

One of the events I a5ended recently, where I was also honoured to be asked to deliver a speech was the Jim Clark centenary event. The event marked 50 years since the motor sports legends un(mely death in 1968. When I started my speech outside the Jim Clark room in Duns, I stated that it was an honour to be standing on the doorstep of greatness. I said that because it is so rare for anyone to endure through (me, the way Jim Clark has endured and created a worldwide legacy. Yet the borders is where he called home.

I was also in a5endance at the Live Borders Celebra(on Of Sport in the Volunteer Hall in Galashiels at the start of the month. I must admit, I have never witnessed the Volunteer Hall looking as beau(ful as it did that evening. I believe the Rowan Boland Trust were the ones responsible for that achievement. The evening itself was an opportunity to honour all the local spor(ng stars and coaches from the unsung to the well-known. I have consistently repeated that our region, really punches above it weight in terms of spor(ng success. The Commonwealth continued on page 34

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Games have been a really fantas(c shop window to adver(se that fact and the strength and depth of our spor(ng ability in this region. We sent twelve athletes and one coach to the gold coast of Australia. This I am 100% sure would not have been possible, without the (me given by volunteers throughout the Sco9sh Borders who have nurtured and developed the leading spor(ng talent in this region.

Outside the world of sport and poli(cs the new play park in Galashiels is really star(ng to take shape. Stay tuned to the local press in the next few weeks for some exci(ng news regarding the opening of the park.

Lastly I will be holding an advice surgery in the Galashiels Interchange on the 4th May between the hour of 10-12pm. I look forward to seeing you there if you choose to a5end.

Email - euan.jardine@scotborders.gov.uk Tel - 0300 100 0220

St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Galashiels Church Diary May Sun 6th May 9.30am Sunday Squad 10.30am Sung Eucharist Thurs 10th 10am Communion Service Sat 12th 12.30 Chris(an Aid Soup ‘n’ Pud Lunch 10.30am Sung Eucharist, Sea Sunday, Rev Tim Tunley Sun13th 6.00pm Healing service, Rev Andrew Cooper Tues 14th 3.00pm A8ernoon Tea service 10.00am Communion Thurs 17th Sun 20th 9.45am – 10.15am Breakfast 10.30 Family Service, Joanna Smith Tues 22nd 5.30pm Messy Church 10.00am Communion Thurs 24th 5.00pm Choir prac(ce Fri 25th Sun 27th 10.30am Sung Eucharist, Rev Sarah Kilbey Hall Bookings Elizabeth Watret: mob 07780 009355 elizabeth.watret@gmail.com Verger Phil Todd: 07787 729639 Church web site: www.stpetersgala.co.uk

Caddonfoot Parish Church The Church and congrega(on were very busy over the Easter (me with various services to mark this special (me of the year.

A8er the joint (in Trinity, Galashiels) Maundy Thursday service, a Good Friday service, again a joint celebratory service, took place in Caddonfoot Parish Church.

This was followed on Easter Sunday with the children, and adults, too, rolling their eggs in front of the Church a8er the service, conducted again by the minister, the Rev Elspeth Harley.

The services con(nue to be conducted by the Rev. Harley, who has been appointed Interim Moderator for the vacant charges at E5rick and Yarrow.

One service was led by members of the congrega(on, many of whom took part in the Prayers and Readings.

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was raised for Water Aid. Thanks to all who baked and gave dona(ons as well as purchasing from the stall.

The next Church/Community newsle5er is not due un(l Harvest Thanksgiving in the autumn, but now is the (me to put your thinking caps on.

The Church is s(ll looking for a representa(ve on the Galashiels Fellowship of Churches and also Melrose and Peebles Presbytery.

The Church is again to publish a calendar for 2019 – it is well in hand already - and a reminder and a date for your diary of the annual Coffee and Cra8 morning to be held in the Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, on Saturday, October 20.

Services con(nue at 9.45am each Sunday and are conducted by the Rev Harley with members of the congregation taking part in the Bible Readings. Bible Study resumed after the Easter holidays.

Galashiels Bap>st Church We are a friendly welcoming church situated in Victoria Street Galashiels.

Sundays we meet at 10.30am for morning worship, we enjoy both contemporary and tradi(onal songs/hymns. Crèche facili(es are available, Sunday Club for primary age and Youth Bible study for teenagers. Tea and coffee are served a8er the service with a fellowship lunch on the 2nd Sunday of every month. In the evening, 6.00-8.00pm there is a Youth Club for P7 upwards when they enjoy a variety of games. E.g. snooker, table tennis and board games. (not during school holidays) First Monday of each month. 2-3.00pm Prayer and Pudd for Ladies.

Tuesdays at 12.30pm there is a Lunch Club for the elderly. Enjoy a 3 course lunch followed by tea/coffee. Cost is £5. There are occasional ou(ngs throughout the year.

First Tuesday of each month at 11.45 am a service in the church for LAPWinG Lunch Club folk, but all welcome. Tea/coffee from 11.30am.

Tuesdays and Thursdays a Parent and Toddler group meets from 10 – 11.15am. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and for children to enjoy play with others.

Tuesday Prayer mee(ng 7.00 - 8.15pm.

Wednesdays at 2pm a cra8 group meets in the small lounge. Enjoy a cup of tea and a chat whilst you do your kni9ng, sewing, croche(ng, or pain(ng.

Friday Club - 6.00 - 7.30pm. For primary aged children Games, stories, craft. No club during school Good News - A8er 3 years of vacancy we look forward to welcoming our new Pastor, Chris Holden. Chris will be inducted on Saturday May 5th. The service will be conducted by Rev Mar(n Hodson from the Sco9sh Bap(st Union. This will be followed by a meal in the Church hall.

For further info of all church events – www.galashielsbap>stchurch.org.uk e-mail admin@galashielsbap>stchurch.org.uk

Trinity Church Galashiels We enjoyed a busy Holy Week here at Trinity with an ecumenical service on the Wednesday, a Maundy Thursday Supper and the Easter morning service on the Sunday morning. At the Easter service, Elspeth, our minister had the very pleasant task of carrying out a marriage blessing as well.

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beautiful solo from Pamela Downie. She sang “I know that my Redeemer Liveth” from the Messiah.

The choir members now have a well earned break from rehearsals un(l October and the Guild also re convenes in October having enjoyed a very entertaining and enjoyable 2017-2018 Session.

As we move into May we are preparing for Chris(an Aid week. Envelopes for dona(ons will be handed out at the morning service on Sunday 13th and they can be returned on Sunday 20th. A joint Guild Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 19th May in the church hall between 10am and 12 noon. The proceeds from this will also go to the Chris(an Aid charity.

We are still having problems with the heating in the sanctuary and so the Sunday morning services continue to be held in the church hall. Everyone is welcome to join us for worship and a wee cuppa either before or a8er the service (there are some(mes even tray bakes to enjoy}.

We are fortunate here at Trinity to have many people who are willing to help with the o8en “un no(ced” tasks of welcoming people, making tea, arranging and delivering flowers etc. and they are very much appreciated.

Hope Church We are a lively and inclusive contemporary Chris(an Church recently established and thriving in the Sco9sh Borders. We gather every Sunday to worship together and celebrate the presence of God in our lives.

Our meetings are lively and informal, family friendly, with a blend of traditional and contemporary worship led by a great band. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a church background or are just seeking answers to the big ques(ons in life.

So please join with us any Sunday at 4.00 pm at Tweedbank Community Centre, Essenside Drive.

Community Drop In Our team will give you a warm welcome, we are here to listen, care and help Open Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10.00 -1.00pm. Thursdays & Fridays 10.00 - 4.00pm.

Would you like prayer for healing? Come in and see us Friday 30th March.

Hope Central 1-3 Overhaugh St, Galashiels TD1 1DL e: enquiries@hopechurchborderrs.org.uk t: 07377 717705 Check out details of Hope Church on our web site www.hopechurchborders.org.uk

Holy Trinity Church, Melrose Taizé worship is held at Holy Trinity Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose, on the last Wednesday of every month. See 'What's On' for dates and (mes.

Taizé is a form of non-denomina(onal Chris(an worship involving sung and chanted prayers, medita(on, a period of silence, and liturgical readings, with no preaching. The experience has been quoted as being "poe(c and contempla(ve." The style of prayer prac(ced is sung in an almost Buddhist style of medita(ve chan(ng. All are welcome to join in the service, which is based on the worship style of a monas(c community located in Taizé, northern France. Members of the community make a life commitment to live in joy, simplicity and mercy as a "parable of community," a sign of the Gospel's call to reconcilia(on at the heart of the world.

Our Spring Fayre this year is on Saturday May 5th from 2 – 4pm in the Corn Exchange. The stalls will include cakes, tombola, raffle, books, plants and bric-a-brac. Tea, coffee and home baking will be served throughout the a8ernoon. For more details please contact Liz Brims on 01896 755218 For further informa(on visit our website at www.holytrinitymelrose.org.uk, telephone 01896 822626, or you can e-mail us at infoholytrinity@gmail.com

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Old Parish & St Paul’s Church Sco5 Crescent, Galashiels TD1 3JU St John’s Church Hawthorn Road, Langlee TD1 2JZ We are two linked churches who want to be God glorifying and Christ exal(ng in our worship. The Word of God is faithfully preached and therefore we would like to invite everyone to come and listen to God speaking to us through His Word.

Sunday Services in April: 9.45am St John’s 11.30am St Paul’s 6.30pm St John’s There are children’s and youth groups during morning services.

Prayer Mee>ngs in May: 1st, 8th, 15th 29th at 7.30pm in St John’s 22nd at 7pm in St Paul’s Other groups and ac>vi>es St John’s Bible Study – House group on Wednesday evenings Girls Brigade – Mondays from 6pm.

Messy Church – Saturday a8ernoons – look out for dates Galashiels Food Bank – team involved in distribu(on St Paul’s Bible Studies – House groups on Monday & Tuesday mornings Boys Brigade – Fridays from 6.30pm Guild – Wednesdays 2.15pm restarts September Lunch Club – Thursdays 12.30pm. Phone 01578 730591 for informa(on on cost etc.

Music Makers – Thursdays 7.30pm restarts September Badminton – Wednesdays 10am For further informa>on Minister: Rev Dr Leon Keller e-mail: LKeller@churchofscotland.org.uk phone: 01896 753029 websites: www.oldparishandstpauls.org.uk St John’s website is currently being re-designed.

Our Lady and St Andrews Catholic Church Ministers to a weekly congrega(on of around 200 at 11.00am Mass. There is a lively choir and (me to chat at tea and coffee, a8er. We are fortunate in having a flourishing Polish community.

Mass (mes are Saturday Vigil - 6.00pm, Sunday Mass - 11.00am. All visitors are welcome.

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Bowden & Melrose Church of Scotland We have two places of worship with services in both each Sunday – 9.30a.m. at Bowden Kirk and 11.00a.m. at Melrose Parish Church. At 10.00 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month we hold a Family Service in Melrose Parish Church Hall. It lasts half an hour and is a less formal style of worship. Everyone is welcome to a5end these services.

Bethel Rock Church A new Pentecostal Chris(an Church invites you to come along and see how friendly and lively we are, with contemporary and tradi(onal worship music; bible study; healing and prayer for those in need. Find out what's really going on with the world.

Worship with us to welcome the Holy Spirit into your lives, come “make it well with your soul” and a8erwards join us for fellowship in our adjoining cafe with tea and cake this Sunday at 11am, the Focus Centre, Livingstone Street, Galashiels. Armchairs available for the elderly.

There is a car share available for local residents.

Enquiries: Douglas on 07815682027.

The Filling Sta>on The Filling Sta(on meets for regular Monday evening ‘celebra(on’ mee(ngs held in the Corn Exchange Melrose, every month on the first Monday star>ng at 7.30pm and we have seen Chris(an’s from communi(es across the Sco9sh Borders grow in depth, numbers and fellowship.

The Filling Sta(on offers high quality speakers and teachers, contemporary sung worship and powerful, accessible prayer ministry.

Our mee(ngs are designed to be overtly spiritual but presented in a manner that those outside the church would feel comfortable.

Our mee(ngs aim to be short, sharp and focused in character. We find many people meet God through these mee(ngs and faith is built up. We welcome Chris(ans from all backgrounds, denomina(ons and non, Chris(an leaders, those seeking to understand what the Chris(an faith is all about, and those just inquisi(ve.

We meet on Monday May 7th at 7.30pm in the Corn Exchange Melrose when we welcome Allan McKinlay who will lead us in a special ‘Not To Be Missed’ night of praise and worship.

Allan McKinlay is a well known and loved worship leader & singer/ songwriter based in Scotland.

He is married to Naomi and they have 2 children. Allan has been in full (me music ministry since 2007 and travels extensively throughout the UK and further afield leading worship at many different Churches, Events & Conferences. Last year was exci(ng for Allan as he played fes(vals such as Crea(on Fest, Open Skies, David’s Tent, supported Mar(n Smith and toured in conjunc(on with charities Tearfund & Open Doors. Just last month he led 2000 people in worship at the Resurrection 2018 Easter Sunday event in the Usher Hall Edinburgh. Allan has a passion for the presence of the Lord and his heart is to gather, lead & inspire people to pursue in(macy with God and to be free, passionate, crea(ve & authen(c worshipers.

We look forward to welcoming you to the filling sta(on, and if you haven’t been before then why not check us out and enjoy a (me of fellowship and ministry. Remember the Corn Exchange, Melrose at 7.30pm Monday May 7th.

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Heart and Soul The weekly Heart and Soul class con(nues in the Borders General Hospital’s Chaplaincy Centre each Thursday from 5 to 6 pm for pa(ents who have been through the heart rehabilita(on programme.

It has been ‘business as usual’ a8er missing two nights due to the bad weather, and there was a special visit at one of the sessions from Mrs Chris(ne Wakefield, Peer Group Support Worker (South-East), Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

A reminder, too, that the Chaplaincy Centre doors are locked each evening at 5pm and arrangements have been made to access and exit the Centre.

Gala Opera We are now on our summer break, a8er our hugely successful produc(on of 'Summer Holiday' in March. 7 performances with packed houses and some great feedback brought to an end another very well received Gala Opera produc(on. Thanks to everyone who supported us and made it the success it was. For us it is now (me for a well earned rest!

Just one thing before we go quiet for a couple of months - we now know what our next production is going to be! March 2019 will see us tackle another show which we haven't done before 'Sweet Charity'. If you are not familiar with the show, you will certainly recognise some of the musical numbers - including 'If My Friends Could See Me Now', 'Rhythm of Life' and of course 'Big Spender'! We start all over again in August so if you are interested in joining us, or just want to keep track of what we are up to, keep an eye out here or on our Facebook page for more information.

Bye for now and we will be back in August.

The Roxburgh Singers' Spring Concert Led by Marion Dodd, the choir perform a variety of lovely, gentle music including Brahms' 'How lovely are thy dwellings' and Goretsky's 'Totus Tuus' - less well known but equally beau(ful. They also sing Chilco5's 'A li5le Jazz Mass' with a new and exci(ng 2-piano accompaniment arranged

by Harris Playfair and Heather Ca5anach. In contrast will be well-known folk songs from Ru5er's collec(on 'A Sprig of of Thyme'.

Dates and Venues: Saturday 19th May, Kelso Old Parish Church at 7.30 pm Sunday 20th May, Teviot Church Hawick at 3.00pm Tickets £10 (accompanied children free) available: - at the door - from choir members - by contac(ng Margaret Moyes mmoyes2@gmail.com

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YOUR HOROSCOPE For May 2018

By Astrologer Christine Chalklin May is an exciting month as Uranus, the planet of revolution and radical change moves into Taurus on the 15th, marking the start of global transforma(on over the next seven years. Taurus is an earth sign ruling money, business and possessions; during this long transit we can expect huge upheaval in these and many other sectors of life, hopefully paving the way for posi(ve change.

Venus in versa(le Gemini un(l the 19th, offers the perfect opportunity for socialising and having fun. Dynamic Mars leaves prac(cal Capricorn and moves into faster paced Aquarius on the 16th.

Mars in this sign enjoys experimenta(on and diversity, it could be the ideal (me for taking a risk with ideas that have never been tried before. The new moon is in prac(cal Taurus on the 15th and the full moon is in adventurous Sagi5arius on the 29th.

ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 The Taurus Sun starts the month in challenging aspect to Jupiter, illumina(ng the financial axis of your chart. It may be (me to take another look at all ma5ers concerning your wealth and assets.

It’s all change for new beginnings a8er the 15th as the maverick planet Uranus arrives in Taurus.

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 The Sun is in your sign and is soon to be joined by the rebel planet Uranus. The next seven years will see plenty of change, your new mo5o could be - expect the unexpected! Venus, your ruler, moves into sensi(ve Cancer on the 20th, offering a chance to clear up some emo(onal ma5ers.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Venus in your sign offers a pleasing social period as opportuni(es open up and you can bask in the limelight. Prac(cal ma5ers also look encouraging and you’ll feel ready to put in lots of hard work. Rela(onships come into focus a8er the Sagi5arian full moon on the 29th.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Energetic Mars is busy in the relationship area of your chart, working in close proximity to powerful Pluto and giving you the determina(on to stand firm on a recent issue. Venus moves into your sign on the 20th enabling you to focus exclusively on your needs and wants.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 Your ruler the Sun is at the highest point of your chart, illuminating the way for bigger and brighter career prospects. The arrival of the maverick Uranus on the 15th means that the next seven years could be full of surprises in connec(on with all your professional dealings.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 This month brings a sense of adventure and exciting new possibilities as the Sun offers opportunities to broaden your horizons. Communica(ve Mercury in dynamic Aries ensures that you enjoy popularity and recogni(on. Use posi(ve thinking to get the very best out of social endeavours.

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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 The new moon in Taurus on the 15th illuminates the important decisions that you have taken in recent months, success looks almost certain. Improved communica(ons show that you can make a powerful impact on others and your op(mism and confidence can make all the difference.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 Uranus, planet of rebellion and change and arrives in your opposite sign on the 15th over the next few years you will determine who you really are, what ma5ers most and what your ul(mate goal is. The Sagi5arius full moon on the 29th brings a financial challenge to the surface.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 Energe(c Mars moves into Aquarius and illuminates the communica(on area of your chart on the 16th. You could also profit from a new sense of resolve when it comes to ge9ng things done. It’s (me to let go of outmoded situa(ons and discover inspira(onal new ways forward.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Pluto, Saturn and dynamic Mars are all strong in your sign, paving the way for determina(on and success on many levels. Uranus enters Taurus on the 16th se9ng the scene for the winds of change to blow away any cobwebs in your social and roman(c life.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 Mars moves into your sign on the 15th offering you the opportunity for renewal and clearing out.

It’s (me to rid yourself of anything that is not essen(al, even if it requires some serious soul searching. This is the start of a dynamic phase of change and self- determina(on.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 How you relate to others is about to be challenged, a new plan of ac(on is on the cards as you become more open to making some major decisions. Inspira(onal new ideas start to form with the new moon in Taurus on the 15th. Mars and Pluto in Capricorn ensure that you thrive on practical challenges.

NAVIGATE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS – with in-depth knowledge and cosmic awareness. How can you turn 2018 into your best year ever? By booking a personal astrology consulta(on you can start to work posi(vely by maximizing your unique poten(al and gaining insights into the auspicious cycles during the year ahead. Consulta(ons are available in person, by telephone or Skype. Book now for a revealing personal astrology consulta(on. Please contact me for more informa(on.

Chris>ne Chalklin Inspira>onal Astrologer and Life Coach, www.restyleyourlife.co.uk Chris>ne@restyleyourlife.co.uk Telephone: 07813 483549

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CARLA MURPHY

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BVMS MRCVS

MELANIE BROAD BVMS MRCVS

Moving Away from Muesli Rabbits can make great pets. They are cute, fun and intelligent and have their own personalities, but they do require a lot of commitment and care. Keeping your rabbit fit and healthy is our aim so we can help them live a long and happy life. Like us, diet, environment and exercise are key to this but preventa(ve care like vaccina(ons and parasite preven(on are also important. Common ailments that can be prevented include: Myxomatosis is caused by a virus that is spread by flea bites. Wild rabbits could have access to your garden bringing fleas in contact with your pet. The first signs of infec(on are usually puffy swellings around the eyelids and ears, and once infected the disease is usually fatal within 7-10 days. RHD, also known as Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) is a very serious condi(on which causes a high fever, internal bleeding and liver disease. The prognosis for both of these infec(ons is very poor and since they are widespread in wild rabbits in the UK we recommend that all rabbits that go outside in the summer are vaccinated for both. The best (me to give this vaccina(on is in the spring hence our focus now.

Flystrike occurs in warm weather if the rabbit’s bo5om becomes soiled with faeces and urine.

This a5racts flies which lay eggs on the soiled fur. These eggs then hatch into maggots that eat away at the skin. Rearguard can be sponged on to your rabbit’s rear end to protect

them from this horrible problem.

E. Cuniculi is a parasite of rabbits which can cause paralysis, tremors, kidney and eye diseases, and ul(mately death. However not all rabbits show signs of illness; they can appear healthy whilst passing E. cuniculi on to other rabbits through contaminated urine. We recommend worming your rabbits annually with Panacur to prevent this disease.

Obesity is unfortunately one of the biggest problems we see in rabbits. Diet o8en plays an important role and we are keen to support the Rabbit Awareness Week campaign this summer by encouraging you to Move Away from Muesli. Rabbits should mostly eat grass or hay supplemented by a mixture of different vegetables and just a few spoons of nuggets to supplement.

Rabbit Awareness Week this year is 2nd-10th June. If you know someone who has a rabbit that has not been to the vet for a check recently, let them know we will be giving free health checks.

Rabbits who join our Healthy Pet Club get their vaccinations included plus a pack of Rearguard.

They also get 10% off diet – we stock Excel nuggets and hay plus 10% off Panacur Paste to prevent the E Cuniculi.

Hop along soon J Mel & Carla

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Willie’s Wonky Computer Factory The Recycle Bin sits top leN on your desktop and is usually just ignored. Most of us never check on it and don’t bother emptying it. But it’s there for a reason and on occasion can save your life ... well, maybe an hour or two of work.

wish to show. For Win 10 select ‘Themes’ on the le8, then ‘Desktop icon se9ngs’ on the right.

It’s called the Recycle Bin because it lets you recycle deleted items. When you press that delete key on any file or folder in file explorer, it is not actually deleted as such, simply moved to this bin.

You can also rename your bin! Just right click on it and select ‘Rename’

To delete an item you normally select it and press the delete key, or right click it and select delete. The file or folder will move to the Recycle Bin. If you press the Shi8 key and Delete the item will bypass the bin and will be deleted permanently. Don’t do this unless 110% sure you want it gone forever!

If you need to recover something you have deleted, just open the Recycle Bin, find the item and click Restore. It will reappear in the loca(on you deleted it from. If you want to permanently delete it, just click Delete and it’s gone.

To empty everything in the bin you can right click on the Recycle Bin icon, or open the bin, and select Empty Recycle Bin. The bin icon changes from a full bin to an empty one :o)

Whilst in there, there’s also an op(on to change the Recycle Bin icon. Remember you will need 2 - one for full and another for empty.

There are a few other things that you can tweak for personal preference and everything is accessed by right clicking on the Recycle Bin icon then selec(ng Proper(es. Here you can change a few se9ngs.

Every drive has its own Recycle Bin and using a formula, Windows determines its size. You can change this if you like, however unless you frequently work with very large files I would recommend leaving it alone.

You will then see the op(on to by-pass the bin and delete files permanently. Don’t select that.

Just don’t.

Finally there’s the op(on to disable the delete confirma(on box that appears when you try to delete something. It can get annoying by popping up every time I delete, so I switch it off, however only because I’m confident that anything I delete will go to the Recycle Bin and will be recyclable if I need it back.

If the unthinkable happens and you need to recover or undelete something that has been permanently deleted, all is not lost. Windows does not delete something on your hard drive by wiping it clean, it puts a marker on the file name that tells it the item is ‘deleted’ and can be wri5en over at a later (me when it needs the space. To recover such a file or folder you need so8ware that looks for those markers and then If by mistake, you click Delete instead of Empty recovers them, usually by file type. Just stop Recycle Bin – well the Recycle Bin icon will just using your computer as soon as you realise you disappear from your Desktop, the contents are need to recover something permanently deleted unchanged. In this case, you will have to restore and install the software. There are many programs the icon. To do this right-click on the Desktop that can do this and a good one for free can be and select Personaliza(on. For Win 8, from the found at www.ccleaner.com/recuva le8 side click on the ‘Change desktop icons’ link and select the check boxes for the icons you Willie 50 Gala Life

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That’s all there is to it! Use reasoning and logic to solve the puzzle - there’s no maths or adding up.

Look carefully for what numbers can go where and with a little practice it will get easier!

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show The Chelsea Flower Show, run by the Royal Hor>cultural Society, although not the largest, is probably the most famous event of its type.

Situated within the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea (home to the Chelsea Pensioners).

The RHS of London held its first show in 1827 in Chiswick. In later years as rival flower shows started to spring up in Regent’s Park and Crystal Palace, visitor numbers dropped as Chiswick was not yet accessible by railway. The Chiswick shows ended in 1857 but by 1861 the RHS shows had begun again, this (me held at Kensington Gardens on the former site of the Great Exhibi(on of 1851. It was staged in a single tent and made a profit of £88.

It was in the following year at the new site that the dates of the show were changed to ensure it took place in spring instead of summer; however the spring show was such a success that it was followed by a summer show anyway.

For several years both shows were held and they quickly became engrained in the Bri(sh social season.

In 1866 both shows were cancelled and in 1888 the Kensington site was abandoned. The Great Spring Show, however, restarted at Temple Gardens, between Embankment and Fleet Street, in the same year. This loca(on proved a huge success and it grew from 48 exhibitors to 120. However, as much as the show was a big hit, it turned out to be a pain for local lawyers who worked around Temple.

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The show was again cancelled in 1912 and a new loca(on was sought by the great nurseryman Sir Harry Veitch. A much larger site was found at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in between Sloane Square and the River Thames and the Royal Interna(onal Hor(cultural Exhibi(on was held there in May 1912. It was a compe((ve show, earning over £25,000 in profit, which was divided between three chari(es, and its success was enough to convince the RHS that the Great Spring Show, or the Chelsea Flower Show as it was now known, should be held there.

Despite the First World War, the show was held 1914–1916, but was cancelled in 1917 and 1918.

By the roaring 1920s, the Chelsea Flower Show was back in full swing, the famous Chelsea tea parties were established and Royal visits resumed.

In 1926 the show was held a week late due to the General Strike.

In 1928, disaster struck in the form of a fierce storm the night before the grand opening.

Hailstones blocked the drains of the marquees, causing serious flooding and damage. But a8er staff worked through the night, the show opened as usual. Then in 1932 it rained so much during the show that it caused a summer house display to collapse completely.

The show was cancelled during the Second World War, as the land was required by the War Office for an an(-aircra8 site. Some doubt arose as to whether the show would resume in 1947. The majority of exhibitors wanted a postponement, as stocks of plants were low, staff much depleted and fuel for greenhouses was obtainable only with special permits, but Lord Aberconway (then RHS President) and the RHS Council felt strongly that the show should resume as soon as possible. The show then went ahead in 1947 and to make up for the lack of exhibitors, flower arrangements were introduced for the first (me. It was all a great success and the rest is history.

The Show went on to increase in popularity throughout the second half of the century un(l its popularity became its major problem.

Crowding within the tents had been a recurring refrain during the interwar years, but always mastered by increasing the tentage. As the 1970s progressed, the a5endance climbed, by as much as 6,000 visitors in a single year (1978).

In 1979, crowding became so severe in the mornings that the turns(les were temporarily closed, and it was clear that some emergency ac(on was needed. It was decided to open the Show at 8.00am next year, and close it at 8.30 in the evenings, with a reduced price for entry a8er 4.00pm, to try to draw people away from the morning (me-slot; and a one-way system was laid out in the marquee.

Today the show's exhibitors are inside a pavilion, but un(l 2000, they were housed under a giant marquee which was honoured in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s largest tent (3.5 acres). The old tent was turned into 7,000 bags, aprons and jackets.

All the Show Gardens are built from scratch in just 19 days and are dismantled in only five days. The longest-lived garden in Chelsea history is thought to be American Sherman Hoyt's cac( garden, which impressed judges in 1929. She later donated the plants and their painted desert backdrop to Kew, who displayed the

garden for over 50 years.

Un(l 2013, gnomes were banned from the show – but exhibitors would o8en try and smuggle them in. Gardener and herb expert Jekka McVicar says she took in her lucky gnome, Borage, for years – she just used to hide him carefully among the foliage.

The Chelsea Flower Show receives a lot of publicity. It is a5ended by 157,000 visitors each year (a number limited by the capacity of the 11acre (45,000 m2) ground), and all (ckets must be purchased in advance. From 2005 the show was increased from four days to five, with the first two days only open to RHS members.

The show is extensively covered on television by the BBC. Several members of the Royal Family a5end a preview of the show, as part of the royal patronage of the RHS. The area of land devoted to show gardens increased steadily between 1970 and 2000 and the show has become an important venue for watching trends. New plants are o8en launched at the show and the popularity of older varie(es revived under the focus of the hor(cultural world. It is the garden design equivalent of a catwalk at a fashion show.

This year’s show is 22nd - 26th May. For more informa(on and (ckets see their website at h(ps://rhschelsea.see>ckets.com Debbie Gala Life 53

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Major Tree Solu/ons

22

Dirty Earth Po<ery

7

Man with a Van

49

Maxwell Roofing

39

A & A Doyle Ltd Funeral Dir

21

Dawyck

Ace Carpet Cleaning

56

Alec Lucas Memorial

18

DW Noble

43

All Awards

15

Emo/ves

15

Mike TV

45

Apollo Blinds

1

Fencing & Hedges

22

MT Maintenance

41

Bodyfix Galashiels

15

Finlaysons

41

NS24 Bookkeeping

13

Book Fair

11

Fitness

14

Oven Wizard

19

Border Canopy Company

39

Food Train Volunteers

33

Party Carousel

31

Border Vets

48

Gala Garden

20

Plumbstore

2

Borders College

55

Grants Gardens

23

Recipe

16

Borders Handyman Services

22

Greenspaces

22

SB Cares

43

Bri/sh Legion

11

Horoscopes

46

School Bell Tui/on

45

B-V-Tv

37

How To Sell Your House

28

Simon Porteous Bikes

15

Caravan Fix

21

Hutchisons Carpets

35

St Mary's Loch Sailing

19

Castle Warehouse

13

Iain Smith & Partners WS

26

Sudoko

Chelsea Flower Show

52

James Graham Roofing

37

Tarot Reading

31

CHSS Vacancies

31

John Lamont MP

30

Tempest Brewing Co.

21

Churches

34

Jonnie Jones Plumber

37

The Gentle Touch

7

Clovenfords Primary Fes/val

11

K 2 Roofing

49

Travelsure Ltd

11

Councillor Andy Anderson

30

Keith Penny Décor

41

Vapour Shop

51

Kenkleen

19

Willie's Wonky Computer

50

Councillor Euan Jardine

32,33

45,51

CraIy Workshops

33

Lifestyle Landscapes

23

Win

5

Crème De La Crème

23

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel

7

Zest Blinds

8

Crolla's

33

Mackenzie Plumbing

41

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