Gala Life June 2015

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Welcome to the June edition of Gala Life. Half the year gone already then !!

The garden is looking fabulous and I can’t wait for the long summer nights starting June 21st! Ok so my fingers are crossed at this point. Sheila Drummond has some great tips for the garden and Alan Clinch reveals why sleep is good for you, especially if you want to grow !

The rugby season is over, the Maroons have done us proud again and Gala Fairydean Amateurs won The Beveridge Cup. Time for cricket now then, read all about Gala Cricket Club on page 16.

Well done to all the youngsters who took exams recently, hope you all get great results. That means then that the school holidays must fast be approaching. Some changes to your driving license may affect you if you planning on hiring a car when you are on holiday, Willie investigates on Page 58.

We all love good food, and a lot of diets feature low carbs – so we found a way to make courgetti !

Lastly we couldn’t forget the home and this month the improvements theme continues with your bathroom. From small changes to huge makeovers we have some tips to get you started see Page 54 Well that should keep us all busy for June – see you in July.

Gala Cricket Club Citizens Advice Bureau Courgetti Braw Lad & Lass New Bathroom?

Holiday Car Insurance

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Regulars Garden Fitness Recipe Vet Sudoko Computing

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Community Diary Get Out Clubs & Classes

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Useful Numbers Index

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Advertising Debbie - 07545299491

Art & Eds Willie - 07906375953

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Community Events & What’s On In Galashiels Full details in the Get Out pages 30th May 30th May 31st May 2nd June 3rd June 4th June 5th June 5th June 5th June 5th June 6th-7th June 8th-27th June 8th June 10th June 10th June 11th June 12th-13th June 13th June -

10.30am 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.15pm 7.30pm 6.00pm 12.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 10.00am Various 7.00pm Tbc 7.15pm 7.00pm 11.00am 10.00am

The Alec Lucas Football Memorial Tournament Charity Dinner In Aid Of The Alec Lucas Memorial Fund Borders family History Society - Ormiston Rooms Free Mindfulness Introductory Session Border Flower Club - Corn Exchange Burgh Primary School Sausage Sizzle Friday Fun For Families - Trinity Centre Heriot Watt School Of Textiles & Design Fashion Show The Amorettes - Warehouse, Galashiels Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial Maida Veil Farewell Sale Braw Lads Waverley Lines- Short Story Workshop - Galashiels Library Borders Voluntary Care Voice - Tweed Horizons Living With Or After Cancer Scottish Wildlife Trust - Murder Moss Traquair Paving Exhibition - The Park Hotel, Peebles Galashiels Studio Club Annual Art Exhibition

16th June 19th June 19th June 19th June 27th June 27th June

6.00pm 8.00pm 12.30pm 5.30pm 9.30am 2.00pm

Councillor Bill Herd Surgery - Old Gala House Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial Friday Fun For Families - Trinity Centre Councillor John Mitchell Surgery - Old Gala House Braw Lads Refreshments - Old Parish & St Paul’s Church Scottish Wildlife Trust - Thornielee

Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Sunday

5.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 10.00am 10.00am 1.30pm 5.15pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 10.30am 7.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am 1.30pm 1.30pm 7.30pm Various 9.30am

Gala Town Band Junior Section, Band Hall, 6A Roxburgh St. Langlee Community Choir at Langlee Community Centre Club Night at Gala Squash Club Stitch & Chat, Gala Library Lipreading Class, RNID, High Street, Gala Tweedbank Fifty Plus Club Langlee Badminton Club Gala Youth & Town Band, Band Hall, 6A Roxburgh St. Gala Galashiels Scottish Country Dance Club Gentle exercise for older people in Langlee Community Centre Gala Ex Serv Pipe Band - The Hive, Low Buckholmside The Eildon Singers One Acchord Ladies Acappella Chorus Bookbug Sessions at Galashiels Library 'The Roman Way' guided walk from Heritage Centre, Melrose Gala Windbags, Lucy Sanderson Hall Galashiels Studio Club Workshop/Talk RESUMES September Really Wild YOGA - See Get Out for all class times and dates Borders Group of Advanced Motorcyclists

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30th May- The Alec Lucas Football Memorial Tournament and Family Fun Day - The Gytes, Whitestone Park, Peebles - 10.30am - 4.00pm. 16-7a side teams will compete, including The Royal Marine Commandos. Also there will be a Car Boot Sale (£10 per boot) Beer Tent, BBQ, Home Baking, Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle, Giant Slide, Children's Disco and plenty more to entertain you. Entry by Donation. For more info Tel: Susan 07727159323 or 01721 720001. Thank you for your support.

30th May - Charity Dinner In Aid Of The Alec Lucas Memorial Fund - MacDonald Hotel, Cardrona. 7.30 - 12 midnight. A drink on arrival, 3 course dinner, after dinner speaker, auction, raffle and disco. Dress code, Smart. Tickets £40 per person. Tel: Adrian 01721 720001 or 07775954034.

31st May - Borders family History Society - Ormiston Rooms, Melrose - 2.30pm. This month Marjorie Gavin presents ‘Hatches, Matches and Dispatches’, a light-hearted look at births, deaths and marriages from 1700 to 1900. All welcome.

2nd June - Free Mindfulness Introductory Session - Ormiston Institute, Melrose. 7.15pm - 8.30pm. Book your place online at www.livemindfully.co.uk or phone Elaine on 01896 822757 or 07739 552752.

3rd June - Border Flower Club - Corn Exchange, Melrose - 7.30pm. This month Hetty Redwood with the title " Happiness in Flowers".

4th June - Burgh Primary School Sausage Sizzle and Shopping Evening - 6.00pm - 8pm.

Shopping stalls, barbecue, raffle, bottle stall, cake and candy and lots more. Tickets - Adults £2.50 Children £1.00 includes sausage roll and drink.

5th June - Friday Fun For Families - Trinity Centre, High Cross Avenue, Melrose - 12.30pm.

Abbey Gang. See page 28 for full details.

5th June - Heriot Watt School Of Textiles & Design Fashion Show - Abbotsford House, Melrose. - 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from 01750 725480 or www.borderevents.com Bar opens 6.30pm.

5th June - The Amorettes - Warehouse, Galashiels - 7.30pm. A Scottish all-girl 3 piece produce classic rock, described as ‘Airbourne fronted by Joan Jet’. The Amourettes are on the rise, catch them now. Tickets £10 from 01750 725480 or www.borderevents.com 5th June - Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial (Village) Hall, Darnick, Near Melrose 8.00pm. 'My Sweet Patootie'- a Canadian group who will provide a very lively musical evening with everything from roots to ragtimne. Check website for more www.mysweetpatootie.com/ £6/£5/ free with Young Scot card and under 18s . BYOB. For more information please phone 07986 644661.

6th - 7th June - Maida Veil Farewell Sale - 40 Northgate Peebles - 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Everything must go, with dresses from £100. See page 43 for details.

8th - 27th June - Braw Lads. Don’t miss a horse, dance, drink or party with our special timetable on page 32.

8th June - Waverley Lines- Short Story Workshop - Galashiels Library - 7.00pm - 9.00pm Local writer Tom Murray will host a workshop for writers of all abilities. The workshop is based around the re-opening of the Waverley Line. Writers will have the option to enter the Eildon Tree – Waverley Lines short story competition. To book a place contact Galashiels Library on 01896 664170 or email libgalashiels@scotborders.gov.uk This is a free event. continued on page 24

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CHRIS (tiv) MACKENZIE & SON Plumbing & Heating Engineers All types of plumbing & heating work carried out

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The Gala Garden June 2015 This month gardens are full of flowers and yet some of them lack impact.

In May I argued for fewer kinds of plants and more of them in order to overcome this problem. This month I want to suggest another tool: using contrast effectively.

If every part of the garden screams for attention, the effect is just confusing and irritating. Often the plants themselves are not the real problem, just the combinations.

There are two elements to consider: flower colour and flower shape. White, yellow and red are advancing colours that stop the eye; blue and mauve recede.

Advancing colours attract more attention than those that recede. So putting bright red geraniums at the bottom of the garden makes it seem shorter while blue or mauve planting at the back has the opposite effect.

combinations to avoid: mauve and blue detract from each other; yellow and pink don’t compliment each other.

The strongest contrast is two plants of different shape and different colour; for example, a yellow lily and nepeta. Use this for key planting or for pulling the eye towards something in the distance.

For less contrast, try two plants of the same shape but different colours or vice versa. This combination works well in the bulk of the border, creating rhythm and repetition. It also helps to make the transition between two groups of plants.

Less demanding still is two plants of the same colour and shape; for example, pale pink and magenta geraniums.

This low-key planting works well to create space or to furnish areas which need less attention.

Large flowers in bold shapes like daisies, clematis or lilies draw the eye but clouds of smaller flowers like geranium, gypsophila or persicaria are

less demanding.

Blending different flower shapes and colours is an art and there are no precise recipes to follow; however, here is an idea that might help you. Decide where you want to create emphasis and where you want to let the level of interest drop in order to play up to those points.

There are places in the garden where strong contrast can be particularly effective.

Corners are important; the front door is important but the side passage where you keep the bin is not so important.

Foliage also plays a role: leaf size, shape and texture add to the whole picture. Large leaves at the back will advance but you can make a small garden seem larger by placing plants with smaller and smaller leaves towards the back.

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

Colours opposite each other on a colour wheel are the strongest possible contrasts: for instance, red and green or yellow and blue. Colours near one another are less demanding: blue and magenta or lime and orange.

There are some colour

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Gala Cricket Club The season is now well 6.30pm to 8pm, with ages eight underway at Meigle Park as and above welcome.

Gala Cricket Club kicks off nd its 162 year, and potential players of all ages, sponsors and supporters are all encouraged to come along and find out more.

There has been plenty activity at the club in the off season, starting in January when Gala was accredited by Borders Sport and Leisure Trust in January.

The accreditation improved the organisation and effectiveness of the club and in turn led to a number of other spin-off benefits, including a successful application to Clubsport Ettrick and Lauderdale for a brand new wicket cover, which should allow more junior and senior games to be played.

The Rowan Boland Memorial Trust also provided funding for the new cover, and the club is thankful to both organisations for their generous support.

at our website or why not become a social member for just £5 – contact Kenny Allan on 01896 750713 for more details.

We also have a number of Friday night fixtures where local firms or other sports clubs take on our third XI in a sociable game. The club is on the lookout for new players for the thirds as well as more fixtures so come along on a Friday or contact George Henry on 07946919426.

The bar is open for all games, with a pint of lager only costing £2.80.

There are also discussions around bringing back the annual Sixes tournament – keep an eye on our website, our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ The club thanks all its sponsors, gala.cricketclub and Twitter all of which can be seen at our www.twitter.com/Gala_Cricket website www.intheteam.com/ for any updates. galacricket.

Gala secured a new shirt sponsor in Advanced Signs, with the club thankful for the local firm’s support.

However, Gala is still keen to attract further sponsors, with packages available from as little as £30. In return, you will be invited to a sponsors’ day in August and anyone interested can visit www.intheteam.com/ Indoor winter training for both galacricket or contact club seniors and juniors was also held, secretary Kenny Paterson with good turnout among the (phone 07913767871 or email youngsters under the tutelage kppaterson@yahoo.co.uk) or of coach Ross Patterson, who Neil Crooks by e-mail at was also appointed to the role neil.crooks@sky.com of developing cricket in schools On the playing side, anyone Pictures: Jamie Crooks, under 14 and clubs across the Borders. wishing to play for the 1sts – squad, picks up an award from Bill Gala also took part in the Jewson CricketForce weekend in March, which saw the inside of the clubrooms given a fresh lick of paint.

Ross also helped secure funding from the Borders Railway for the Rowan Boland Under 12 Tournament, which is to take place on Sunday 19 July.

Junior outdoor training takes place every Tuesday from

who play in East League Division One or 2nds – who play in Border Sunday League - is welcome to come to training, which takes place every Monday and Thursday from 6.15pm.

Polson of the East League for best bowling figures in a match after claiming five wickets in a district. game for the Borders last season.

Ross Patterson and Kenny Paterson with the BSLT Club Accreditation Scheme award.

You can see our full fixture list

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NEW BATHROOM DISPLAY AREA NOW OPEN TRADE AND PUBLIC WELCOME Did you know that Plumbstore are Scotland's largest Independent Plumbers Merchant, with 9 branches located throughout Scotland.

We are delighted to announce that our Branch at Tweedbank Industrial Estate has recently completed a fantastic new Bathroom Display Area, and is now open to the Trade and Public alike.

Showing many top European and UK brands, we can now offer a complete package to totally rejuvenate your bathroom, and at a price to suit all budgets.

Also on display are the latest Designer Towel Warmers and Radiators, suitable

for installation, not only in your Bathroom, but throughout the house. There are quality wall and floor tiles, by Villeroy and Boch, and one of the largest displays of the recently launched Respatex Marcato Shower Panelling range.

We look forward to assisting you through the process of planning and deciding on your new bathroom, shower room, or en-suite, so please drop in for some friendly advice.

Our opening hours are: 07.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and 08.00am to 12.00 noon on Saturday.

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Why Is Sleep Important?

Sleep, as people will often tell you, is crucial for health and well-being whether you are young or old. Getting sufficient sleep (and that needs to be quality sleep) at the right times can help enhance and maintain mental and physical health, and quality of life.

impulsive, have mood swings, feel sad or depressed, or lack motivation.

While we're asleep, the brain is preparing for the next day by forming new pathways and neural connections to help us learn, process, and remember information. A huge amount of research has been carried out into sleep, and one of the key findings is the improvement in learning skills which results from effective rest and sleep: this could relate to any learning or problem-solving activity – subjects at school or college, how to play the guitar, improving a golf swing, or just deciding what to have for dinner.

It doesn’t take much to upset the balance - after just a couple of nights of losing 1–2 hours, our ability to function suffers as if we haven't slept at all for a day or two. Lack of sleep may lead to a condition known as microsleep, which is basically brief moments of sleep that occur when we’re actually awake. We can't control microsleep, and as a result are probably not even aware that it’s happened - for example, think of a time when you’ve been driving, but can’t remember a specific part of the journey – that might be the result of a microsleep episode - it's been suggested that driver microsleep is a factor in about thousands of car accidents each year. The problem can affect us in other ways also – it’s not uncommon for people at school, college, or university to miss key parts of a lesson or lecture. Too little sleep has also been associated with a shorter lifespan - In a 2010 study of women ages 50 to 79, more deaths occurred in women who got less than five hours or more than six and a half hours of sleep per night.

Similarly C-reactive protein, which is associated with heart attack risk, is higher in people who get six or fewer hours of sleep a night.

It probably won’t come as any surprise to learn that the way we feel while awake depends to an extent on what happens while we’re sleeping. During sleep, the body is working to support effective brain function and maintain physical health.

For younger people, sleep also helps growth and development – it triggers the body to release growth hormone, which helps develop Sleep is vital in helping the body to repair damage – this muscle mass and repair might be simple cuts and tissues. bruises, but sleep deficiency The damage from sleep has also been linked to an deficiency can occur in an increased risk of heart disease, instant – for example a lapse kidney disease, high blood of attention leading to an pressure, diabetes, and stroke. accident - or over a longer The body is finely balanced in time period, people with an terms of hormones – regular ongoing sleep deficiency are at higher risk of chronic health sleep patterns allow the body problems, in addition to being to regulate production (and less effective in their ability to thus balance) of hormones that cause hunger. Insufficient think, react, and learn. More sleep raises our level of worryingly, sleep deficiency ghrelin (which causes hunger). also has been linked to Sleep also affects how the depression, suicide, and risk-taking behaviour. Children body reacts to insulin – a lack of sleep is likely to result in and adolescents who are Part 2 next month, when we higher than normal blood sleep deficient may have look at effective sleep habits. sugar level, which may problems getting along with increase risk for diabetes. others, feel angry and alanclinch@galalife.co.uk

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CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU TO DELIVER NEW PENSIONS GUIDANCE Further to the recent announcement on changes to pension rules Border CAB now have access to trained specialist staff to deliver guidance to qualifying people.

The guidance is available from all CAB in Scotland, making use of the network of trusted advice CAB centres across the country.

Pension Wise, the government’s free and impartial guidance service, is designed to help people with a Defined Contribution pension make the most of new pension freedoms, and is targeted at those approaching retirement. The CAB service has been working with the government to set up the best possible guidance service for people. Further information is available via the Pension Wise website: www.pensionwise.gov.uk Local people will be able to come to Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB offices in Hawick, Duns, Kelso and Eyemouth, Central Borders CAB office in Galashiels and Peebles and District CAB office in Peebles to find out about the Pension Wise service, and if they are eligible, they can be referred to book in for a face to face appointment. People will also be able to access guidance appointments over the phone, and online.

Rhona Calder Manager of Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB said: “Good guidance is a crucial step towards a financially stable retirement. Here in the Scottish Borders the 3 bureaux already support people with many of the issues affecting retirement so we’re pleased to be involved in delivering this important service.

“Our guidance specialist has undertaken training, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Insurers, and is now handling enquiries throughout the Borders area. Our guidance specialist will offer impartial information, tailored to the needs of the individual. Also remember that the info is available at the government website www.pensionwise.gov.uk “The Pension Wise guidance will be an ‘additional’ service for the CAB. All of our other advice work will continue as normal. And, as ever, all aspects of our service are completely free, impartial and confidential.”

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10th June - Borders Voluntary Care Voice - Tweed Horizons, St Boswells. A special event with talks, demonstrations and workshops throughout the day as part of Carers Week. It is free and open to unpaid carers, service users and health and social care providers. Lunch will be provided. Booking is essential. For more information, or to book a place, call 01896 757290, email communications@borderscarevoice, or visit www.borderscarevoice.org.uk 10th June - Living With Or After Cancer - Free Mindfulness Introductory Session - Village Hall, Newstead, Melrose. 7.15pm - 8.30pm. Book your place online at www.livemindfully.co.uk or phone Elaine on 01896 822757 or 07739 552752.

11th June - Scottish Wildlife Trust - Murder Moss - 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Meet at Lindean Reservoir car park NT505293 on Lindean minor road off A-7, 2.5 miles south of Galashiels.

Birds , Butterflies , and Flowers. Might see Scotch Argus butterfly , Coral Root Orchid and hear the Water Rail bird.

12th - 13th June - Traquair Paving Exhibition - The Park Hotel, Peebles - 11.00am 4.00pm. If you are even just thinking of doing your garden paths, driveway or building a patio - don’t miss this! See page 48 for more details.

13th June - 11th July - Galashiels Studio Club Annual Art Exhibition - Old Gala House 10.00am - 4.00pm. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to view artwork by members for sale at reasonable prices. (closed 20th & 27th June) 16th June- Councillor Bill Herd Surgery - Old Gala House - 6.00pm - 7.00pm.

Everyone most welcome.

19th - June - Rolling Hills Folk Club - Smith Memorial (Village) Hall, Darnick, Near Melrose - 8.00pm. Hilary Blythe and Bob Hall - bringing blues and boogie woogie to Darnick. £6/£5/ free with Young Scot card and under 18s . BYOB. For more information please phone 07986 644661.

19th June - Friday Fun For Families - Trinity Centre, High Cross Avenue, Melrose 12.30pm. Messy Church. See page 28 for full details.

19th June- Councillor John Mitchell Surgery - Old Gala House - 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

Everyone most welcome.

27th June - Braw Lads Refreshments - Old Parish & St Paul’s Church, Scott Crescent 9.30am - 12.30pm. Inside - Tea, Coffee and Home Baking. £1-50 adult £1 children (children fee entry) - toilets available. Outside - Refreshments available including soft drinks, sweets, crisps.

27th June - Scottish Wildlife Trust - Thornielee - 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Meet at Thornilee Forest car park NT402366 just off the A-72 between Clovenfords and Walkerburn . An easy walk along paths with adjacent meadows rich with wild flowers , butterflies and day-flying moths. Wonderful views of the Tweed Valley and also the site of the Muckle Mou’d Meg sculpture .

Get Out entries are free to non profit clubs, groups and organisations.

All entries to info@galalife.co.uk or 01721 720129 by 15th preceding month.

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Spaghetti from a Courgette?.... It’s Courgetti !

More and more people are recognising the benefits of a carb free diet, like the 'Dukan' diet, where by going carbohydrate free for a few weeks, they can achieve remarkable weight loss. The problem usually experienced on this type of diet, where you don't eat bread, potatoes, rice or pasta is the loss of some of your favourite meals.

just a potato peeler to cut long slices, then slice those up with a sharp knife. Not something you will want to do too often though.

Cooking. The two easiest ways of cooking the courgetti is either blanch in boiling water for about 3 or 4 minutes, then Hand Spiralizer. Again simple, pat dry on kitchen paper, or fairly cheap at around £15 and stir-fry. To do this add a little easy to use. They usually olive oil, you don't need much come with two different size as courgettes give off a lot of Ok, you can substitute more blades - one at each end, to water, then stir fry over a vegetables, boiled, stir fried or vary the thickness of the medium high heat for a few roasted for the potatoes, but, 'pasta'. These are effectively minutes. You can be creative what can you use instead of just giant pencil sharpeners! here and add some garlic or pasta or noodles?... Well the herbs of your choice. Either answer is simple - spiralized way, don't overcook, you want courgettes - courgetti! the final result to be 'al dente' Consider the nutritional just like pasta. differences between regular You can spiralize all sorts of spaghetti and a bowl of fruit and vegetables, try carrots, courgette noodles. Spaghetti apples, onions, butternut comes in at a whopping 221 squash, cucumber, parsnips calories and 43 grams of or turnip, beetroot, pears... carbs per serving, while Premium Spiralizer. These basically anything that will courgette noodles weigh in are true 'gadgets'. Put the hold its shape when passed around 41 calories and 7 grams vegetables in one end, turn of carbs and they taste great. the handle and 'pasta' of various through the machine. The 'harder' vegetables like shapes and sizes come out Not only courgettes, you can parsnips will need cooked a the other. Simple and fun to spiralize lots of different fruit little longer, but don't forget use.

The one causing all the and vegetables to include in most raw vegetables and or fuss at the moment is by all sorts of fantastic recipes. fruit can be added to salads to Hemsley & Hemsley at around You won't struggle to reach make a great summer meal. £29, but is not really any your five-a-day anymore and better or worse than the other Vegetables or fruit that you not only are they carb free, would normally eat the peel, they are naturally gluten free. brands available. don't need peeled.

It's a simple idea, just make One step further?... Pulse your 'pasta' using one of these your spiralized courgettes in a methods: food processor for a couple of seconds and you get ......

Julienne Peeler. Simple, courgette 'rice'... cheap to buy, and with a little practice can produce good Here’s a couple of quick and results. A good starting point easy recipes to get you if you don't want to splash out started, or put the bolognaise and invest in a more elaborate Of course, with a little patience sauce on. You can use device. You can pick these and some nifty handwork you courgette for all manner of up in most cook-shops for can produce acceptable pasta dishes. under £5. strands of vegetables using

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Courgetti With Pesto And Balsamic Tomatoes 15 minutes, serves 1 Baby plum tomatoes 8, 4 halved and 4 whole Olive oil Garlic 1/2 clove, crushed Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp Courgette 1 large, spiralised or very thinly shredded into noodles Fresh pesto 2 tbsp (you can use from a jar) Pine nuts 1 tbsp, toasted Step 1 Toss the tomatoes with 1 tsp oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar and some seasoning. Tip into a frying pan and cook for 5 minutes until the whole tomatoes start to burst and they are coated in the balsamic.

Step 2 Pour a kettle of hot water over the courgette noodles and blanch for about a minute, or until as soft as you like it. Drain really well, toss with the pesto and season well. Stir, coating the noodles, then add the tomatoes and toasted pine nuts to serve.

Courgetti Carbonara Ingredients: 200g unsmoked bacon cut into 1” strips 2 courgettes 200g crème fraîche 100g Parmesan or any alternative, grated Pepper and salt Method: Using a large frying pan, fry the bacon until crisp all over. Whilst the bacon is crisping up, prepare your courgettes using your Spiralizer or Julienne Peeler. Put them to one side.

When you’re bacon is done, spoon it onto a plate that is layered with kitchen towel (to soak up the excess fat).

Keeping the pan over a medium heat, pour in your crème fraîche and season with lots of freshly cracked black pepper – hold adding salt until the end as the bacon and cheese are both quite salty.

Once your crème fraîche comes to a gentle simmer add the bacon and most of the Parmesan – stir together. Taste to see if you need to add salt and more pepper.

When you’re happy with the flavour, add the courgetti. Toss it all about really well so that it’s nicely coated and let it cook for a minute or so until as soft as you like it.

Serve into bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Ok, that’s you up and running, now go and Google ‘courgetti recipe’ for more great ideas.

Debbie

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Caddonfoot Parish Church - IT has been a busy time for the minister, the Rev Elspeth Harley, at Caddonfoot Parish Church.

Easter celebrations were followed by the services to mark the Sacrament of Holy Baptism (Struan Mania Ainslie) and the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Mr Gordon Hume has been appointed Property Convener.

Members of the congregation continue to take part in Bible readings.

There are also plans to raise money for the Nepal earthquake appeal and are being asked to support Christian Aid Week.

Hope Church - We are a lively and inclusive contemporary Christian Church recently established and thriving in the Scottish 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 questions in life. So please join with us any Sunday at 4.00 pm at Tweedbank Community Centre, Essenside Drive. See our website for more details: www.hopechurchborders.org.uk Galashiels Baptist Church We are a friendly and welcoming church, which seeks to make the Bible relevant to our everyday lives. Our worship is mainly contemporary in style and we use media to enhance our worship of God. GBC, as it is known, is not a church that is religious, but a group of people who have discovered a personal and living relationship with Jesus Christ, who have experienced his transforming power and who are on an exciting journey of faith to find our true purpose in life through Him. Our services are family-friendly with something for all ages, and we meet every Sunday at 10.30am through till 12noon, in Victoria Street, Galashiels (TD1 1HH for GPS users) Normally we enjoy refreshments after the service, which gives everyone time to connect with others. There is a full programme of activities for children from crèche age, right through to a lunch club for the elderly, throughout the week. You can find out more on our website www.galashielsbaptistchurch.org.uk. So why not pay us a visit and give us a try.

Friday Fun For Families. Families looking for ideas for fun time on Fridays can join in with two children’s monthly activity clubs, which start this week in Melrose.

Abbey Gang, for Primary 3-7 children, kicks off a new term this Friday (March 6) and Messy Church, for pre-school to Primary 3, begins on Friday March 20th. Both groups, organised by Holy Trinity Church, are in the Trinity Centre, High Cross Avenue, from 12.30pm – 2.30pm.

Families can enjoy a soup lunch together, followed by stories, activities and crafts for the children. As the groups are family based, with parents included in the sessions, older or younger siblings are also welcome, and families can attend both sessions if they want to.

Rev Philip Blackledge, Rector of Holy Trinity, said: “We hope that with the new school timetable, parents will welcome a Friday afternoon activity for their young ones. This is a great opportunity for children to engage with some of the stories from the Bible, which are so much a part of our culture, in a way which is fun for young people.

"While the activities are aimed at specific age groups, we don’t mind if younger or older siblings come along too. The aim is that families can spend some quality time playing and learning together, and also benefit from being with other families.”

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BRAW LAD & LASS 2015 Braw Lad and Lass Gathering is 85 years old.

I bet there’s not many people around who can remember the first one ? This year sees a new Gathering President, David Romanis who proudly introduced this year’s Lad and Lass on the Town Hall steps. Gala Life caught up with them to find out a bit more about the couple.

Cameron Pate, only 21 years old but already following in his dad’s footsteps. Dad William was Braw Lad way back in 1984.Whilst Granddad Jim is the former President and Chairman of the Gathering. Lastly Great Grandfather was the last town Provost. So no pressure on Cameron then! Not surprisingly this has been a lifelong ambition for Cameron. He spent his early days on the farm at Earlston, moving back to Gala when granddad retired. He now lives at Mossilee Farm and is coming up to four years with John Swans the auctioneer in Newtown St Boswells. He went there on work experience straight from school and enjoyed it so much he’s still there. He concentrates on livestock mainly.

When he has spare time he enjoys rugby with the Maroons, playing in the second row. He plays the bagpipes with the Gala Ex Servicemen’s pipe band and lastly loves curling over at Kelso ice rink.

The Braw Lads Gathering has been in his blood and a lifelong ambition to be a part of it. “I am looking forward to everything about it to be honest, but am really looking forward to riding up Gala hill and Scott Street with the flag. I know that will be my most nervous time but I can’t wait.” Both Cameron and Abbie have already met most of the other principals at their picking nights and have made firm friends already.

Abbie Frankland at only 20 is a dental therapy student, and has just finished her third year at Edinburgh University. She lives locally in Tweedbank. Being a pupil at St Peters and then Gala Academy has brought about her passion for the Braw Lads Festival. She was a little girl when she saw the principals visit many years ago, and since then had set her heart on being a Lass. Her step mum June was Bearer of the White Roses and so Abbie wants to start her own Gathering dynasty!

Just finishing for the summer from university means she can concentrate on the demanding

role before her. We asked Abbie about her hobbies and it turns out she is really into keep fit, with running and horse riding her two main hobbies. She began riding when she was only 4, so the ride outs will be problem for Abbie. As a good friend of ex Braw Lad Daniel Whitehead, Abbie has had plenty of experience of the festival and knows what she is looking forward to most of all. “I am looking forward to the whole thing really, but in particular the Braw Lads week, missing the roses and going down Scott Street. Apparently Scott street goes past in a blur – so I will be making sure to enjoy it all”.

Abbie and Cameron didn’t know each that well before being announced Lad and Lass, so Abbie thinks this is a great chance for a new fresh approach to the festival this year. Her Mum, Helen and Dad Paul are so proud of Abbie and like her are raring to go. Abbie also said “I want to thank my Mum and dad, all my friends and well wishers for their support. It has been really appreciated and great to know I have them all behind me for the summer ahead.”

Lastly we would like to wish last year’s Braw Lad and Lass, Gavin Young and Alice Mackay, who assume the role of Bearer of the Sod and Bearer of the Red Roses this year; along with 2013 Braw Lad Daniel Whitehead (Bearer of the Stone) and 2013 Braw Lass Lucy Black (Bearer of the White Roses), a very enjoyable festival too.

So give a big wave to Cameron and Abbie, this year’s Lad and Lass when you see them!

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EX BRAW LADS AND LASSES ASSOCIATION BRAW LAD’S GATHERING 2015 MONDAY 22rd JUNE

RIDER’S SOCIAL In Quins Restaurant Galashiels Starting around 10pm

Music by Gary Cleghorn & Guests Admission Free Stovies Available The Braw Lass will present the winners of the various chases held earlier in the evening with their trophies during the evening.

Badges are available for those who have completed the ride out @ a cost of £5

EVERYONE WELCOME TUESDAY 23rd JUNE

ANNUAL DINNER In the Volunteer Hall Galashiels 7 for 7.30pm

Guest Speakers & Singers Tickets £20 - EVERYONE WELCOME (For further details contact 01896 753803) SATURDAY 27th JUNE

FINAL FLING In the Volunteer Hall Galashiels Starting @ 9pm (No admission after 10.30pm) Music by

BACK GREEN Tickets £10.00 (limited to 4 per person) For further details contact 01896 754245 or 01896 752953 Come along and support the Braw Lad & Lass at their final event!

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BRAW LADS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BRAW LAD’S GATHERING 2015 MONDAY 8th JUNE

SCHOOL CHILDREN’S CONCERT Volunteer Hall, admission £2 payable at the door – all welcome TUESDAY 16th JUNE SWIMMING GALA Galashiels Swimming Pool, first race 6.30pm. Further info from Gala Swimming Pool.

WEDNESDAY 17th JUNE CYCLE-RIDE Leaving Netherdale Car Park at 6.00pm. Everybody welcome to take part. Helmets must be worn.

FRIDAY 19th JUNE

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE Volunteer Hall Galashiels 7.30pm – 11.00pm Tickets £6 available from Mrs Naismith 01896 752316 or at the door. Spectators welcome, £2.

SUNDAY 21st JUNE

SPORTS DAY AT NETHERDALE Admission £5. First Event at 10.30am.

Schoolchildren’s Sports, Touch Rugby, Football Fives, Hockey Demonstrations, Live Bands, Beer Tent & Outside Catering, FREE Mini Fun Fair, Boxing, Karate and Taekwondo demonstrations and many other Attractions including Ex Service Pipe Band & Galashiels Town Band. Admission £3 Children free.

MONDAY 22nd JUNE LINDEAN RIDE OUT Leaving Netherdale Car Park at 6.00pm arriving back in the Town Centre at approx 9.30pm.

WEDNESDAY 24th JUNE

CEREMONIAL RIDE to TORWOODLEE leaving Netherdale Car Park at 5.45pm arriving back in the Town Centre at 8.15pm.

FANCY DRESS PARADE Scott Park at 6.45pm. Parade at 7.30pm.

CARNIVAL DANCE Volunteer Hall 10.00pm. Tickets £5 on sale at the door.

Admission by ticket only. *Over 18’s ONLY* THURSDAY 25th JUNE CIVIC RECEPTION for Overseas Guests in the Volunteer Hall, for further details contact Hazel Newlands on 01896 750669.

FRIDAY 26th JUNE

INVESTITURE CONCERT Volunteer Hall 7.30pm – 9.30pm Tickets £3 on sale at the door. Braw Lad and Lass Invested with the Official Sashes. Ex Braw Lads and Lasses Choir, Music by George Inglis, Bar. SATURDAY 27th JUNE

MORNING CEREMONIAL RIDE commencing at 8.00am at the Burgh Chambers when the Braw Lad will receive the Burgh Flag from the President of the Braw Lads Gathering.

Further details and other matters in connection with the Braw Lads Gathering can be obtained in the OFFICIAL BROCHURE on sale at various outlets throughout the month of June.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS AT THE MACDONALD CARDRONA HOTEL

BOOGIE NIGHTS Enjoy a superb 3 course meal and dance the night away to music to suit everyone.

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Saturday 5th December £45.50 per person / £89.50 person*

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Robbie Williams Tribute Sunday 20th December £42.50 per person / £84.50 person*

‘999’ PARTY NIGHTS The rescue remedy to anyone working unsociable hours through out the festive season!

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Heart and Soul - Galashiels members take part in the weekly Heart and Soul exercises for heart rehabilitation patients at the Borders General Hospital. A few members, who also come from Kelso, Lauder, Melrose and Selkirk, must qualify to take part through the BGH system.

They meet for an hour on Thursday evenings. They are supported by the Chest, Heart and Stroke Association.

The Eildon Singers - meet every Wednesday in the Morrison Hall, St Mary’s School, Melrose at 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Mixed voice choir. New members very welcome. Contact Sheila Wilson, Secretary, on 01896 757500.

Langlee Community Choir hold rehearsals every Monday at 7.00pm. in the 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. If you only sing in the shower, why not come along and have a go? No pressure, no auditions, 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 information, please visit the contact page of our web site at www.langleecommunitychoir.org.uk/contactus.html One Acchord Ladies Acappella Chorus - invites you to join us Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm at Newtown St Boswells Community Hall. Try free for 4 weeks. For more info call 01573 223642 or wilmaoliver@yahoo.co.uk Pipe Band: The Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band, Wednesday nights, 7pm at The Hive, Low Buckholmside, 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!

Galashiels Studio Club workshops - Resumes September.

Melrose Reel Club - Melrose Parish Church Hall. Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm, all welcome. 01896 823192 for more info.

Line Dancing - Tuesdays - 7.30pm - Intermediate Line Dance Class - Lindean Village Hall, Wednesdays - 7.30pm - Intermediate Line Dance Class - Langlee Community Centre. For more info phone 01896 756244 or visit www.dianadawson.uk Discover Roman Scotland - visit the Three Hills Heritage Centre in Market Square, Melrose, to see the amazing artefacts of the Roman capital of South Scotland. Open 10.30 am - 4.30 pm (Mon - Sat). Adult £2, student £1, family £5. For further information phone 01896 822651.

The Roman Way - guided walk from Medieval Melrose to the Roman Fort of Trimontium at Newstead. Every Thursday, leaving the Three Hills Heritage Centre, Melrose, at 1.30 pm, returning 5.30 pm. Refreshments provided. Adult £4, student £1, family £10; dogs welcome.

Nordic Walking - great fun and tailored to your fitness level. Regular walk classes from various locations on Tuesdays 13.45, Wednesdays 13.45 & 18.15, Thursdays 18.30, Saturdays 11.00. Tasters, technique courses and bespoke walk sessions also available, booking essential.

For more information and to book please contact Jude Cormack, Tweedwell Nordic Walking, m: 07880 785775, e:nordicwalking@tweedwell.com or visit our website www.tweedwell.com or Facebook page www.facebook.com/tweedwell continued on page 44

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FULLY FURNISHED FLATS FOR LEASE - CENTRAL GALASHIELS Large 2, 4 and 5 bed flats available from June 2015 HMO and Reg Landlord. Gas Safety Cert and Electrical App (PAT) Testing.

Advanced Fire Detection & Emergency Lighting serviced twice per annum, fire equipment serviced annually.

24hr call-out maintenance contracts.

EPC’s. Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

Standard Repair Form AT5.

Short Assured Tenancy Lease.

Free Gardener.

Landlord Registration No. 06754/355/17300 Many testimonials from tenants/ex-tenants Contact Belinda Nunn

07779694636 Independent Family Run Business www.bordersrentals.co.uk

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MELANIE BROAD BVMS MRCVS

JUNE AS ALWAYS IS MICRO-CHIPPING MONTH There's so much going on in June I thought I would just recap some of our news. The first class of Superkits have enrolled and we are taking bookings for our new monthly eye clinic with Tamir - every last Wednesday of the month.

Sarah Fleming has started her two year certificate in emergency medicine and critical care, so you are in good hands when she is on duty at the weekend.

Colin has opened his Nurse Clinics for blood pressure checks, weight & nutrition consults and simple health checks and these are at Gala on a Wednesday afternoon.

Our next big project is the sprucing up of our Innerleithen branch. For the comfort of the staff we are installing a loo (!) and for the comfort of our clients we are installing a reception desk so that the open surgeries run with a better flow. We might be able to increase the opening hours after the work is completed so watch this space.

So back to June's offer which once again we will be supporting National Micro-Chipping Month.

This year there is a special emphasis because in Scotland it will become law on 1st April

2016 for all dogs to be micro-chipped. The chip number must be registered on a national database and your details need to be up to date.

The second part there - checking your details, is just as important as getting the chip placed and is easy to do. If you don't know your dog's chip number, just come in and we can scan them but it should be recorded on your vaccine card or passport.

Then look up on one of the databases of which the main three are Petlog, Pettrac and Anibase. If you search for one of them on the internet and input your number you can check and amend your details.

They might charge a small fee for this but sometimes they waive the fee in micro-chipping month. If you sell or give away your dog you should ensure you update the details too, otherwise you could still be regarded as the registered keeper.

So all dogs and puppies over 8 weeks will have to be chipped.

If you have bred a puppy you should have them chipped before you pass them on to the new owners and this can easily be done along with a vet health check. If the puppies

are considered too small a vet can issue a certificate exempting them for a few weeks until they are bigger.

Remember the chip is included in our Supertstart package which you can start at 6 weeks old.

In June we will be running special chipping clinics so you don't need to wait in the queue at busy times. Along with a reduced price chip we will also give every pet a free health check. Colin will take requests for chips during his nurse clinics every Wednesday afternoon from 3-4pm at Gala and Sarah will take appointments for free health check with a chip during her Saturday appointments from 11.30-1 at Gala and at Selkirk on Mondays and Fridays from 10.15-12.00.

At Innerleithen the chipping clinic will be every Wednesday 4-4.30pm. Please phone ahead to avoid disappointment.

Carla & Mel

Carla & Mel www.bordervets.co.uk Galashiels Veterinary Surgery

Office: Weekdays 8.30 - 6pm, Sat 8.30 - 12noon

Gala Terrace, Galashiels. TD1 3JT

Consulting times: Weekdays 9 - 10am and 5 - 6pm, Sat 9 - 11am

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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Asparagus & Jersey Royals After the success of last months recipe, we are delighted to include another of Roger McKie’s wonderful creations. As the new proprietor and chef at Chapters Bistro in Gattonside, he is certainly making a name for himself. Why not book a table for father’s day and sample Roger’s cooking first hand. You will not be disappointed.

Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 2 slices of streaky bacon for the stuffing zest of 1/2 lemon teaspoon of chopped thyme 2 dessert spoons of cream cheese

For the salad jersey royals or new baby potatoes cooked and still warm asparagus cooked teaspoon of fresh chopped chives sea salt and ground black pepper to taste juice 1/2 lemon tablespoon of Scottish rapeseed oil

To Prepare Preheat the oven to 200 C To make the chicken, use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the chicken breast. Mix the ingredients for the stuffing together and place into the pocket. Wrap the streaky bacon around and secure with a cocktail stick. Season and place into the oven for 15 - 20 mins until cooked through.

Gently mix the ingredients for the salad together and divide into two. Place onto 2 plates and serve the chicken on top.

Lovely with a glass of chilled white wine, followed by Scottish strawberries and ice cream.

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

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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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Willie’s Wonkey Computer Factory On average I get about 10 spam e-mails a day. Some days 20.

Most come with a suspicious attachment , whether an invoice, bank statement from a bank I don't belong to or a simple 'important notice'. They don't bother me. I don't open them, don't read them, and for most don't actually see them as they go straight into the Junk folder of Outlook. I'm also confident that if something arrives and is opened in my absence, my anti-virus will protect my computer.

have had a PPI at some time during my life, I've just forgotten all about it. Really? 'Just hold on a minute please' (I need another coffee).

But, what really gets me now is spam by text and it is seriously on the increase. However, they don't call them 'Smart Phones' for no good reason and if you are getting persistent offending calls or texts from a particular person or company it is very easy to block them.

Blocking calls on iPhones – Once you’ve hung up on the call, select the green phone icon and go to Recents. Here you’ll find the number that just called you.

Click on the Information icon to the right, and at the bottom of this menu you’ll be given the option to block the caller. Doing this means that they will no longer be able to call, text, or FaceTime you. (Reverse by I’m registered with the Telephone following the same steps) Preference Service, which Blocking calls on Android should prevent cold callers phones – Not all Android (www.tpsonline.org.uk to phones are exactly same, but register for free) but they still get this method should work for through by employing sneaky most. Go into your phones tactics. The main one being Settings menu, and select through call centres abroad. Did Calls. Now choose Call Rejection, you know it was illegal in this and Auto Reject List. Here you country to use recorded message can manually enter and save the sales calls? It is, but not if the numbers that you wish to block. call originates from abroad. So Failing that there are several we learn, if the caller display Apps available that will do the says 'International', 'Withheld' or job for you. any really weird looking number like '0000' or '03330' I just let the How to spot a spam text message - Marketing messages answer machine do its job. On can be unwelcome, but tend to the odd occasion I get caught I be from genuine companies that just ask the caller to hold on a moment, then go make a cup of you’ve given permission to and coffee. Strangely enough they've are often tailored to your interests. gone by the time I get back, but To be considered a marketing at least I've saved someone else text rather than spam, the from getting a call during that time. company has to identify themselves either in the sent Then my mobile rings and from number or within the body according to the caller I must of the text.

Then, in between computer 'pings' for arriving e-mail, the phone rings and on average 4 times a day someone, somewhere tries to sell me the virtues of a 'brand new boiler', solar panels or is after my thoughts on this or that for a 'quick' survey, which is really no more than a fishing expedition to determine what cold calls I will get next.

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Spam texts are sent to randomly generated numbers and are therefore unsolicited. It is against the law for anyone to send you spam texts unless you give them permission. A spam text will usually be from a claims or debt management service – for example PPI, accident claims, debt reduction and, more recently, pension reviews.

Another tell-tale sign is the length of the sent-from number an 11-digit number and no company identification points immediately to a spam message.

Tips to stop spam text messages • Never reply – You are just confirming your number is for real and will get lots more texts.

• Don’t give away your number Don’t give your mobile number out to companies unless necessary, and if you do, make sure to read the small print and uncheck any boxes that allow your info to be shared with third parties. If you must include a phone number to complete an online form, but don't want to hear from anyone, use the TrueCall38 number 33388888888. See all their services at www.truecall.co.uk • Don’t list your number on social media – Avoid including your number on any social media sites (including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram) or forums, even if you think they’re secure or private. They are not.

If you do get spam texts, just forward the message to your provider on 7726 ( 87726 if with Vodafone). Once reported you should get an auto response and some further instructions.

Take care.

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Langlee Badminton Club - Every Tuesday at Langlee Community Centre, 5.15pm - 7.00pm.

All welcome, from beginners to Olympic superstars! It's a very sociable club, and we're looking for more players. Please call chairman Kevin Janiak on 07825 269667 for more info.

Gentle Exercise For Older People Of All Abilities: Every Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon in Main Hall, Langlee Community Centre. £2 per class provided by FitBorders and SBC. No need to book, just come along. Refreshments and chat afterwards.

Tweedbank Guid Fettle - Gentle exercise for the over 60’s - Wednesdays in Tweedbank Community Centre. 11.00am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Leona on 01896 754273.

Brightstars Under 5's Playgroup, Galashiels Baptist Church: Spaces available, Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday's. Contact Claire McMurdo on 07950-277-936 for more information.

Mini Mags Under 5s Group - every Wednesday 9 30 - 11.00am at St Margaret's School.

Come and join in the fun with your parent, grandparent or carer. Everyone welcome. For more info contact Caroline on 07939468039.

Gala Windbags - Thursdays, 1.30pm - 3.30pm in The Lucy Sanderson Hall. An Exercise Club for people with Chest and Heart problems. Approved by Physiotherapy, BGH. Only do what is right for you. We help each other with transport if required. For further details phone Wilma Turnbull 01896 753 493 or John Owen 01896 755 488.

Yoga - suitable for men, women and teens of all levels. Tuesdays: 7 - 8.15pm Complete Health Borders, Galashiels, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9.15 - 10.30am, Really Wild Yoga Studio, Galashiels, Thursdays: 8.00 - 9.00pm Galashiels Swimming Pool, Saturdays: 9.00 - 10.15am, 10.30 - 11.45am, Really Wild Yoga Studio, Galashiels. For more info or to book your place please contact Shelagh Wallace (RYT200 Yoga Alliance) on 07931212198. www.facebook.com/reallywildyoga (Please note 24 hr booking cancellation policy on classes at Really Wild Yoga Studio - thanks).

Jog Scotland - ‘The Gavalanters’ We meet every Wednesday evening at Gala swimming pool 6.30pm, the group is for all levels from the absolute beginner to the more experienced jogger and everyone is welcome, we charge £2 per session and there's no need to book just turn up. People can email me for more info arlenebotha@yahoo.co.uk.

Tweedbank Fifty Plus Club. We are a friendship club who meet every Tuesday afternoon between 1-30 to3pm in the Tweedbank community centre. We enjoy a number of activities such as dominoes, indoor bowling ,bingo cards etc. the choice is yours ,or if you prefer you can have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. New members male or female are always welcome. For more details phone Beth Denholm on 01896 754742 or you can just pop in to see us on a Tuesday afternoon. You will be very welcome.

Stitch and Chat Craft Group -Galashiels Library. Meets every Tuesday 10am -12pm at the library. All welcome -meet new people, share ideas. All you need is to bring a piece of work with you. A cup of tea/coffee is included. Galashiels Library on 01896 664170 for more info.

Craftybees@TheHive - Stitch and Chat - Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10.30am -12.30pm and Thursday evenings 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Knit and Natter - Monday 11.30am - 1.30pm Friday morning 10.30am -12.30pm. Tel: 01896 756300 for more info, or call in and see us at The Hive, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels. All welcome.

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Borders Family History Society is holding open days to help you with the first steps of your Family History or to break down your brick walls. Thursdays 10am to 4pm at 52 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels, TD1 1DP. www.bordersfhs.org.uk email: research@bordersfhs.org.uk Border Prostate Cancer Support Group meetings held at the Macmillan Centre, B.G.H. on the first Wednesday of the month. 7.00pm.

NHS Dementia Café. Worried about your memory? Drop in to our free café for help and advice. The last Wednesday of every month between 2.00pm - 4.00pm at St Peter’s Church, Galashiels (no longer at The Corn Exchange), for further info Contact Claire on 01896 827105.

Borders Additional Needs Group (BANG). We are a local charity, set up and run by parents of children with complex, special or additional needs in the Scottish Borders. Based in Tweedbank, we hold monthly meetings at Tweedbank Community Centre and provide days out and parties for all of the family. Our meetings are for 0 - 9 years and our NEW Youth Sector for 9+ years. They run side by side giving something for the whole family as children can play whilst parent/carers have a coffee and a chat. As well as the two groups we have a Chris Achenbach our Music Therapist who takes groups for Music Therapy during the meetings. Our new Youth Sector has qualified Youth Leaders who do a range of activities with the young members of BANG. We provide much need support and information for families on funding, respite breaks and much more.

The Galashiels Bipolar Self Help Group - Meets 2nd Monday of the month, 7.00pm - 9.00pm in the Gala Resource Centre, 69 Gala Park, Galashiels. For people with bi-polar disorder, their partners, carers, family and friends. Just come along, no need for referral. Contact Aileen on 0141 560 2050 or aileenb@bipolarscotland.org.uk Dog Training Classes - Monday Night 6.45pm - All levels Puppy to Advanced. Tweedbank Community Centre. Phone Trudy Davison on 01896 823153.

Ringcraft & Puppy Socializing Class: Wednesday nights 7 - 9pm, Mission Hall, Halliburton Place, Gala. Phone Ian or Gail 01896 753569 (small dogs only please).

Borders Group of Advanced Motorcyclists, meet every Sunday at 9.30am in McDonalds car park, Wilderhaugh, Galashiels. All welcome.

Galashiels & District Amateur Radio Society: Every Wednesday night in the Focus Centre, Livingston Place, Galashiels. 8.00pm - 10.00pm. All Welcome.

Lipreading: Sessions held at RNID Building, 46 High Street, Galashiels, on Tuesday 10.00am - 12noon. Free. 01896 759020.

Community entries are free to non profit clubs, groups and organisations.

If you would like to promote your club, group, society or organisation with a monthly update of activities and services you provide, please get in touch.

There’s no better way to reach everyone in the Galashiels area as our Get Out and Community pages are always well read.

All entries to info@galalife.co.uk or 01721 720129 by 15th preceding month.

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IMPORTANT It has been brought to our attention that a company purporting to sell advertising space as sponsorship to an ‘Anti-Bullying’ poster, intended for schools, has been contacting our advertisers.

As part of their sales pitch, they have WRONGLY stated that Gala Life is out of business and the only effective means of advertising locally, is to take up their offer of a (very expensive) space on their poster.

Whilst we would support any means of combating bullying in schools, or elsewhere, we consider their approach as misleading and damaging to our business and our reputation.

As you can see, we are alive and well.

Gala Life continues to thrive through the support of our readers and advertisers.

However we do not take this matter lightly and the company concerned has been reported to the Trading Standards.

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Keep practicing, it’s good for your brain power, keeps it active and alert!

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JOHN LAMONT MSP CONSTITUENCY SURGERIES John holds advice surgeries In Selkirk on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Please call the office for further details.

The Constituency Office of John Lamont MSP 25 High Street, Hawick, TD9 9BU

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Fancy a New bathroom?

There’s nothing better to bring a smile first thing in the morning!

Well it looks like “Changing Rooms” style TV is back with a vengeance. From Selling homes with a Celebrity, to doing your whole house up in one hour and with about £50k and forty tradesmen !

So what can you do if you don’t have the money or the tradesmen stashed in a van?

A really nice bathroom sets the mood for the rest of the day and here we have some easy tips to get you started: Get rid of outdated paint finishes like those sponge painted walls. We all did it, bought the sponge and went mad with swirls and stippling. This says 1990’s. Today’s finishes are plaster smooth in muted colours.

Get rid of out of fashion colours eg avocado or dark brown for bathroom suites. Yes a friend of mine bought a house with a chocolate colour bath. These days it all about white. Make sure your suite is white and crisp.

If you already have a white suite and it still looks old – are the taps modern ? New taps won’t break the bank but will immediately lift the room.

Tiny tiles. Make a room seem bigger with smaller tiles on the floor. Choose a mosaic type pattern with a white main colour and one other. That other colour should be picked up by the walls. At the moment grey and silver highlights are all the rage. if your space is small, match floors and walls to give more space . Forget the bright orange walls, we don’t live in Spain!

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Use light, sharp clean colours and go posh – colours such as pale green or grey.

Don’t move big items – plumbing and building costs mount up so stick to your existing floor plan as much as possible and consider new units such as vanity units to hide pipes and clutter.

Use modern accessories, such as modern mirrors, lighting and stylish towel shelves / rails.

Refresh window coverings such as a new modern blind. Those old flower power curtains looked great in the 80’s.

If you have space buy free standing units and baskets for items. If they are on legs you can still see the floor making the room seem bigger and tidier.

Stuck for ideas? Check out the fabulous new displays at Plumbstore!

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If you have a Photocard Driving Licence, you will also have a Paper Counterpart (the part you can never find). The Counterpart was introduced in 1988 along with Photocard Licences and is used to display information that couldn't be included on your card - vehicle categories you are allowed to drive and any endorsements/penalty points you may have.

DVLA are about to change this as a result of the government's Red Tape Challenge as part of their commitment to simplifying services read on!

From 8th June 2015, the paper Counterpart will no longer be valid, and will no longer be issued by DVLA. All your additional information and penalty points will be stored electronically and will not be printed or written on either Photocard licences or paper driving licences.

You can check your licence details at DVLA's free to use View Driving Licence Service, found at www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence.

It will also be possible to check these details by phone or post (for a small charge).

when you pick up your vehicle. DVLA have acknowledged this and have implemented a new procedure (they are making things simpler, remember) that involves getting a special code to give the car hire firm when you arrive at their desk. The code then allows them to check your licence online.

This code will only be valid for 24 hours, so before leaving on holiday, you will have to log in to DVLA as above, then select 'Share Driving Licence' which will generate the code, write it down and take it with you.

There are obvious problems. What if you hire a car for the second week of your holiday, or on the spur of the moment? You will need internet access and your National Insurance number to get your pass code (!!). Alternatively the hire company can speak to DVLA on a premium rate number (at up to £3 per minute) - but this is not available 24/7 and they will charge you for the call.

Our advice: Be Prepared.

If you are hiring a car for your holiday, or if there is the slightest chance you will hire a car when you get there, don't go without a pass • your Driving Licence number code and take a note of your National Insurance • your National Insurance number number along with you. It is also worth printing • the postcode the licence was issued to off your Driving Record PDF and taking that as well. The Share Driving Licence scheme is still You will then be able to view all your details being worked on as we write and although and print off a PDF of your Driver Record.

DVLA assure the system will be up and running That's all very well, and seems simple enough. properly by 8th June, they also assure us that the new system has been widely publicised!

However.....

To access your details online you will need:

What if I hire a car on holiday?

All car hire firms have always advised that they require to view your Counterpart Licence

These changes will not affect you if you still have an old pre 1998 paper licence, or if your Photocard was issued in Northern Ireland.

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Councillor Bill Herd Will be holding an

ADVICE SURGERY on Tuesday 16th June 2015 between 6.00pm and 7.00pm at OLD GALA HOUSE Tel: 0300 100 0220 E-mail: bherd@scotborders.gov.uk

Councillor John Mitchell Will be holding a

SURGERY on

Friday 19th June 2015 between 5.30pm and 6.30pm at Old Gala House

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YOUR HOROSCOPE For June 2015

By Astrologer Christine Chalklin The Cosmos during June Although international tension may be easing off this month there are still some volatile cosmic events that may cause some concern. Fortunately the Sun and Mercury in Gemini both bring hope for better communication and positive global discussions. Constructive dialogue is also encouraged by energetic Mars also in Gemini until the 25th, and Mercury’s direct motion on the 12th. Venus, the planet of love and romance, moves into passionate and pleasure loving Leo on the 6th, this is a grand time for enjoyment and fun. A spectacular alignment between abundant Jupiter and the visionary planet Uranus occurs on the 22nd, exuberance and a renewed zest for life are the active themes here. Be prepared, with this electrical energy around anything can happen! The June full moon in Sagittarius, known as the Christ moon, falls on the 2nd. This is a special moon, bringing blessings and powerful healing energies to all. The new moon is in Gemini on the 16th, highlighting ambitious projects and business initiatives.

ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 June is a brilliant month for all your creative projects to come to the surface and be extremely successful. Maximise your potential with effective communication and a sense of humour to get the best out of life. The new moon in Gemini on the 16th is the start of something amazing.

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 June brings finances to the top of your agenda as three planets occupy this important sector of your chart. This looks like a period of reward, set important goals and enjoy any offer of help that comes your way. The powerful new moon on the 2nd opens your mind to a new vision.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 Three planets in your sign ensure that this will not be a quiet or boring month. Lively communication and enthusiasm get underway and should be at their peak after Venus moves into Leo on 6th. The full moon in your opposite sign on the 2nd sets the scene for expansive thinking.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Motivational Mars charges into your sign on the 25th, its best to start planning early in the month. Abundant Jupiter is brilliantly placed in your chart, culminating with a spectacular aspect to Uranus on the 22nd. Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way you can’t go wrong!

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 This month will be full of surprises, abundant Jupiter is strong in your sign and connects with the maverick planet Uranus on the 22nd. Your thinking is expansive and innovative and you can afford to be enterprising and enthusiastic with new projects, particularly around the 16th.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 Mercury, your ruling planet, moves out of the retrograde phase on the 12th, you’ll welcome this burst of vitality and renewed energy. Your business endeavours are in the spotlight this month and your desire for self-improvement brings many new opportunities your way.

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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 Reflect on your progress so far, take stock and try not to make any major decisions until you have a clear picture of the way forward. This will all become easier as Mercury turns direct on the 12th and the new moon culminates in a pivotal sector of your chart on the 16th.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 Finances and assets are in the spotlight this month, the 12th to the 16th are particularly important for major decisions and future plans. Relationship planet Venus moves into Leo on the 6th, enabling you to express yourself in more optimistic and enthusiastic manner.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 The month starts with a powerful full moon in your sign on the 2nd. The transformational planet Pluto is close by and ensures that great change is possible, if you are ready and willing. Any recent delays should start to ease as Mercury moves forward on the 12th.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Work and career matters are on the agenda this month, three planets in Gemini ensure that you have a high profile and intuitively find yourself in the right place at the right time.

Venus joins abundant Jupiter in Leo on the 6th bringing remarkable opportunities your way AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 This is the perfect month to be enjoying social activities, venturing out and meeting interesting and influential new people. As Mercury moves forward on the 12th your endeavours start flowing again; it’s time to pull out all the stops and get busy with major initiatives PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Uranus and Jupiter are making spectacular aspects to each other in your chart, finances and career breaks are in the spotlight this month. The 22nd is an important date and could bring the culmination of a long cherished dream. The new moon on the 16th brings family life into focus.

Unlock the secrets of your personal birth chart by booking a personal astrology consultation now.

Navigate your way to success with in-depth knowledge and cosmic awareness. Tune into positive and productive planetary cycles and become more successful in life and in business. I also offer a full motivational and transformational coaching programme using astrology, life coaching and the Bach flower essences. My client base is international and all consultations are available in person, by telephone or Skype. Please contact me for more information.

Christine Chalklin Inspirational Astrologer and Transformational Life Coach, www.RestyleYourLife.co.uk Christine@restyleyourlife.co.uk Telephone: 07813 483549

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A & A Doyle Ltd Funeral Dir

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DW Noble

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Live Mindfully

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AB Wight Engineering

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Fancy A New Bathroom ?

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Lowood Nurseries

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Apollo Blinds

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Fencing & Hedges

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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel

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BeSpoke Tailor

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Finlaysons

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Mackenzie Plumbing

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Border Brides

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Fitness

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Maida Veil

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Border Canopy Company

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Flower Expressions

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Man With A Van

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Border Hypnotherapy

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Forever Living

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Manor Ballet School

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Border Union Show

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Gala Community

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Maxwell Roofing

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Border Vets

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Gala Cricket Club

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Menu Delivery

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Borders Food Hall

Gala Garden

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Mike TV

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Bowen Health

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Grants Gardens

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MT Maintenance

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Braw Lads Gathering

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Grove Bedding

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Needle Point

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Bridgehaugh Storage

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Handyman Services

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Newlyn Properties

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British Legion

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Hastings Property

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Persimmon Homes

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Bruce Matthew Lawn Care

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Holiday Car Insurance

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Plumbstore

Bruce Stevenson Insurance

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Horoscopes

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Rate Card

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Buccleuch Plants

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House of Hearing

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Really Wild Yoga

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Callanetics

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Hutchisons Carpets

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Recipe

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Car Boot Sale Selkirk

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Invision Signs

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Scotlight

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Caravan Fix

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James Graham Roofing

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Spec Savers

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Castle Warehouse

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James Lauder Gardening

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Sudoko

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Chapters Bistro

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JBM Estate Agents

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Suzanne Ferguson

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Cherrytrees Nursery

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Jean Muir Student Village

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The Braw Lad & Lass

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Citizen Advice Bureau

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John Lamont

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The Handyman

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Councillor Herd

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Jonnie Jones Plumber

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Traquair Paving

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Councillor Mitchell

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K & R Painting

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Willie's Wonkey Computer

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Courgetti

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K 2 Roofing

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Your Local Blind Man

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Crolla's

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Keith Penny DĂŠcor

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Dove Building Materials

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Lee Cuthbert Plumbing

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Helpful Numbers to Hand Gala Police Station Scottish Power Gas Emergency BGH Social Work Emergency

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Scot Borders Council Citizens Advice Bureau BorderLine NHS 24 Victim Support

0300 100 1800 01896 753889 0800 0274466 111 01896 751212

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