Berwickshire Projects in the Public Vote

LBF2/11/BER- Duns Swimming Pool Bid A power hoist enables independent access to Duns Pool for any swimmer finding the steps difficult. Numbers needing help have grown so a new hoist £9,558.00 is crucial to allow easy access to the pool, extending a warm welcome to all and promoting inclusion. LBF2/18/BER- Sea the Change Bid Sea the Change wants to make our beautiful coast available and fully accessible to people who have a physical disability or £13,267.98 may find difficult to walk on sand. Beach access for all. LBF2/21/BER- Friends of Ayton Primary School Bid Our aim is to enhance our School hall for pupils and wider local community, allowing us to strengthen ties with other local groups. This bid is to equip £10,000.00 the hall with a sound, projection & presentation system extending the use of the hall to everyone. LBF2/25/BER- Swinton Parent Council Bid To purchase foldable staging and related equipment, stored at the school, available to the school, visiting groups and community. The village lacks £2,739.25 this resource. This enables local people of all ages to experience events as performers or audience. LBF2/35/BER- Birgham Community Development Trust Bid The major benefit of this project to our community, and to visiting children, is to provide a safe place for children to interact with one another, burn off £11,987.00 excess energy and enhance their personal and social skills through imaginative play. LBF2/54/BER- Health in Mind Bid Rediscover Borders would bring people together to increase confidence, knowledge and skills in outdoor work. Vote for us so we can work to £5,187.48 combat loneliness, increase social connection and promote mental wellbeing using our beautiful countryside. LBF2/57/BER- Community Trust Bid The Community Centre has to be made wind & watertight & fit for purpose. Repairing the flat roof using rubberised material and acrylic is expected to £11,745.00 last 25 years +. We also plan to repair, replace and paint the guttering, barge boards, & replace some slates on the roof. LBF2/58/BER- Men’s Shed Bid Our project aims to bring a valuable asset to the people of . We already have 30+ bikes. The idea is that the TEDDA hut in Eyemouth will £7,600.00 become a distribution hub for bicycles and related training activities. LBF2/61/BER- Berwickshire Maritime Trust Bid This boat will provide a chance for the people of Berwickshire to learn and enjoy the skills needed for being at sea in a very traditional sailing vessel. £14,950.00 Then to gain understanding of what life at sea is all about, and how rewarding that can be.

LBF2/62/BER- Common Good Association Bid Chirnside Tennis Courts needs your votes! It’s showing its age and needs some TLC! Vote for us so we can show it we care £12,529.00 + add netball, basketball and 5-a-side use. LBF2/68/BER- Busy Bees Toddler Group Bid Busy Bees is a free, open to all, twice weekly toddler group. This bid is to provide experiences not possible at home by buying non-plastic sensory toys £3,600.00 & soft play as well as getting equipment & materials to develop opportunities for messy play. LBF2/80/BER- Eyemouth Art Trail Bid Trailblazer to the Berwickshire Coast! Highlighting fantastic creative elements in Eyemouth. Map Guide & Art Festival! Locally driven permanent tourist attraction £13,891.50 with great family appeal, brings visitors & business to the area. Benefits body & mind. LBF2/82/BER- Westruther Community Enterprise Bid HELP! Community Hub Westruther will provide a vital facility for vulnerable people in the community, the elderly, those living alone, young parents and will £15,000.00 combat social isolation and loneliness. It needs renovated and kitted out. Please support us! LBF2/86/BER- Swinton & Ladykirk Community Council Bid Replacement of the current Swinton Village Green electrical cabling & sockets, which no longer comply with safety standards. A safe electricity supply on the £2,014.00 Green is essential for events like our Swinton Gala Day & Christmas Lights Display. LBF2/99/BER- Duns 700, Castle and Community Bid To mark the 700th Anniversary of Duns Castle, a sound and light show with 3D Mapping is being planned as a community celebration and enhance the 2020 £15,000.00 Duns Summer Festival. Help us create a spectacle that showcases Duns and the Borders internationally. LBF2/104/BER- A Heart for Duns Bid Duns Information Exchange provides a substantial makeover to the Market Square information board, improving local community information flow using £5,240.00 low tech and high tech, sharing fit for purpose information on activities for local people and visitors. LBF2/107/BER- Connect Youth Berwickshire Bid Connecting young people from across Berwickshire with transport for trips, residentials and activity days - opportunities to learn, grow in confidence, build £10,590.00 skills and experience. Make it a summer to remember for local children and young people! LBF2/111/BER- Community Council Bid Coldingham wants to recreate the Merket Cross using stone from what remains of the 19th century cross, the old kirk and new stone. This will be a £15,000.00 focal point for the community and enhance the centre of the village. LBF2/113/BER- Eat, Sleep, Ride CIC Bid We are the Riding School with a twist & are based near Eyemouth. We support & work with mental health, social isolation, disability & employability services. The £3,090.00 horses aid communication & provide therapy as well as work within the school.