Newsletter 63 September 2020

A Class 385 electric multiple unit (EMU) emerging from Millerhill Depot onto the former Route tracks at . (c) John Furnevel. Electrification and capacity enhancements in the pipeline for

By Nick Bethune Flashback to 9th September 2015: HM The Queen officially opens the Borders Railway at , accompanied by HRH The Duke of and First Minister . (c) Alwyn Johnston THE drive to extend the railway onward to and may have a higher media profile, Celebrating five years’ success but CBR’s campaign for ‘A Better THE Campaign releases a cab ride is spectacular, the brand Borders Railway’ is also making definitive DVD Box Set to mark new documentary is unmissable, significant progress. the fifth anniversary of the and you can also relive the The ’s Rail Borders Railway. remastered Borders Railway Start to Finish series. Most of all, I’m Services Decarbonisation Action Since Queen Elizabeth cut the looking forward to adding this set to Plan published on 28th July ceremonial ribbon on 9 September my collection.” proposes a rolling programme of 2015, over a million people a year electrification for most of ’s have followed Her Majesty down The chronicle of the building of network over the next 15 years, the Tweedbank red carpet and on Britain’s longest domestic railway including the Borders Railway. to the Borders Railway. in over one hundred years is produced by long-time supporter continued p3... Right royal campaign celebrations and TV presenter Stuart Cameron. to rally support for extension to IN THIS ISSUE “We’ve been out meeting everyone, Hawick and Carlisle start with the gathering support as we go,” said P2 View from the Chair release of a brand new DVD box Stuart. “Getting the message set, telling the definitive story of the P3 News and fundraising across has never been more Borders Railway and beyond. P4 Campaign update important. This DVD box set is the “This is our official souvenir of the P5 Fifth anniversary best way to tell everyone the fifth Borders Railway and the Campaign, anniversary message is onwards P6 Cllr Watson McAteer and the best possible way to now, to Hawick and Carlisle.” celebrate the fifth anniversary,” said P7 HS2 Borders link Borders Railway - the First Five Campaign chair Simon Walton. P8 Membership matters Years is available now. Ordering “The exclusive driver’s eye view details in this issue.

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CHAIR Simon Walton extends a When circumstances allow, Rob is prosperity of the whole Borderlands. warm welcome to our new patron ready to meet more Campaigners, Let’s not under estimate the Rob Bell (pictured below). so look out for opportunities to importance of getting started engage our patron in person when This Campaign just gets busier and with this task. Feasibility is vital Campaign public events resume. bigger, and better. Thanks to your to getting this project officially continued support, there’s always Fifth anniversary DVD approved. It’s a big step on a long more to do, and a growing lobby road. We still have a huge job This edition marks the fifth for the ultimate goal of reaching ahead of us, but don’t give up. Your anniversary of the fantastic Hawick and Carlisle. Campaign is more active than ever, achievement that is the Borders and needs you to keep spreading We now have a new voice to add Railway. We’re commemorating that the word. Together, we’ll get there. to the clarion call. Please welcome with a lasting souvenir. Our new It looks like that journey may well TV presenter and engineering DVD box set lets you experience be starting in Carlisle. Onwards to communicator Rob Bell, our new everything the railway and the Hawick and Tweedbank anyone? patron. Borders has to offer. It’s also proof It’s where we met Rob Bell after all. Many of you - in fact two million positive that your Campaign is not **My personal thanks again to of you so far - have seen his Lost letting up the pressure to carry on the entire newsletter team and all Railways series on British TV. Rob to Hawick and Carlisle. Get your the contributors. Another sterling has been all over the world, making copy now, and make it a gift for effort that does credit to their programmes on some of the most anyone, anywhere, so they can see professionalism. The Campaign iconic feats of engineering, but as for themselves what your support just has more and more good he told Channel 5 viewers, it was has achieved. See page three for news every time. This edition is no in the Borders that he found the order details. different. greatest passion for what has been Feasibility work is under way achieved. He believes that the It has been a long time coming, but railway through the Borders will not at last work is underway on the long AGM cancelled be lost for much longer, and that’s awaited feasibility study. Work has why he has joined us as a patron started, encouragingly, looking at this year due to and ambassador for the community Carlisle city centre and station, and and the cause. how the extension of the Borders pandemic Railway can contribute to the future Nick Bethune, CBR Secretary reports: THE committee have taken the difficult decision not to go ahead with the planned AGM event, which was due to take place at Tullie House in Carlisle on 31st October due to the difficulties created by the pandemic. Options for an online ‘virtual’ event were also considered but these would have required significant additional organisation. The formal AGM business, including electing the committee, will instead be carried out by postal and email ballots. AGM papers and ballots are included with this newsletter. Please get in touch if you have any queries. [email protected]

2 campaignforbordersrail.org FUNDRAISING Cover story: Support the Campaign with a Borders line to purchase from our shop be upgraded Members’ DVD offer CBR Calendar 2021 ...continued from p1 £5 off this special edition 5 DVD box set A SUPERB 2021 wall calendar illustrated Timescales for individual electrification from producer Stuart Cameron. with high-quality pictures featuring the schemes are yet to be confirmed Borders Railway and locations on the but the Borders Railway is said former . to be among those already under The price is £9.99 including postage and development. Once completed, the packing. Order your copies at: work will enable the introduction of https://campaignforbordersrail.org/shop/ new electric trains with increased Mail order: Send your cheque to “Campaign for capacity and improved performance; Borders Rail”, together with dispatch address a step-change in the quality of the details to: Calendar, Campaign for Borders Rail, at Future Hawick, 2 Kirkwynd, Hawick, TD9 0AL service on offer. The Campaign has benefited from constructive dialogue with planners. Recent briefings have confirmed that the project to re-model Portobello Junction, build a second platform at Brunstane and extend double track through to Niddrie DVDs 1, 2 and 3 Borders Railway Start South is progressing well. Target to Finish Redux. The entire six series, completion remains March 2025, covering first rail to first train running. Totally Calendar 2021 but may be sooner depending on remastered. agreeing the necessary possessions. DVD 4 A brand new documentary with From our discussions, it is clear that patron Rob Bell, chair Simon Walton, JANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 Network Rail recognise the need for M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 every decision maker and everyone who 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 a joined-up approach that anticipates 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 made the Borders Railway happen, and 31 future capacity upgrades on the many more who aim to see the line reborn Richardson & Son Printers, Hawick www.richardsonprinters.com Borders Railway when planning for through Hawick to Carlisle. electrification. In future newsletters DVD 5 Real-time cab ride experience from we hope to be able to report further Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverley. JULY 2021 AUGUST 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 OCTOBER 2021 NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S details as their proposals develop. 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CBR members can purchase the DVD for 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 just £27.99 inc. P&P (RRP £32.99). Just go 30 31 to: https://campaignforbordersrail.org/ 2 Walks, 3 Trains shop/ click on the DVD cover and you’ll Spirit of the Borders see the members-only link to follow. Railway book offer over 4 Days… Mail order: Send a cheque, payable to ANOTHER chapter in the history of the OVER four days during July 2018, “Campaign for Borders Rail”, and your full committee member Kim Elliot made a contact details to: DVD Box Set, Campaign line from Tweedbank to Edinburgh ‘The sponsored journey from John O’Groats for Borders Rail, at Future Hawick, Spirit of the Borders Railway’ is available 2 Kirkwynd, Hawick, TD9 0AL to members at a special price of £10 with to Land’s End on foot and by train, in half going to CBR funds. aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Written by Bruce Ball, of Roslin, a The timing was chosen to passionate Waverley Route enthusiast, the commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of book includes descriptions of the original Richard Marsh’s announcement of the route from many walks, the restoration withdrawal of passenger services from itself, and trips over the line including the Golden Ticket run. the Waverley Route. “I wrote the book because I had spent a Kim’s mother, Madge Elliot, who lot of time exploring the route, talking to campaigned initially to save the line folk and taking lots of photographs. And I and then for its reinstatement, now wished to make best use of the information suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. to capture the spirit of the time,” he said. Kim has asked us to publish the Copies of the book can be ordered from total amount raised - £1,846.60 - Bruce at £10.00 per copy. Please send a and convey his appreciation and cheque payable to Bruce Ball and send heartfelt thanks to everyone, many to 82 Road, Roslin EH25 9NQ. CBR members among them, who Further info: [email protected] contributed to this worthwhile cause. campaignforbordersrail.org 3 CAMPAIGN UPDATE Lobbying effort gets the message across

By CBR Vice-Chair, Marion Short

CAMPAIGN for Borders Rail border route will stimulate investment be commencing in September and we representatives Simon Walton, Nick particularly in housing, employment were all delighted with this news. The Bethune and I met Scotland Office and tourism and all of these points meeting could be described as really Minister Iain Stewart MP on Thursday 9 which we presented were readily positive and the opportunities being July 2020. The meeting was attended acknowledged by the Minister and with created through a successful feasibility by MP, who initially set up whom we will certainly look to continue study are immeasurable. the meeting, and also John Stevenson to work on behalf of the whole Borders As an update I can confirm that MP for the City of Carlisle and Dr community. we have secured a meeting with Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and the Indeed the Minister’s statement from senior Councillors and Officers from Border, which indicated to us that the the meeting corroborated our own Council later in Campaign has significance across impressions from the meeting: September and another meeting with every political portfolio. “It was great to meet with the very Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Bringing a railway back through passionate campaigners at the Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure Hawick and on to Carlisle sends Campaign for Borders Rail. They have and Connectivity, along with Paul a clear message of confidence in put forward a very strong case for Wheelhouse MSP also in September the communities and commerce of reopening of the line to Carlisle. I will and I will report back on these the Borders. A through route for be pushing this project from within meetings in a subsequent newsletter. passengers and freight, particularly government and will be discussing You will note from all of these meetings timber, not only adds resilience and with my ministerial colleagues across that the Campaign continues to make capacity to the network nationally government how we will drive it its voice heard by politicians at local, but also helps unlock the economic forward” Scottish and UK levels of government potential of the entire Borders region. At the meeting the Minister provided and we are doing all we can to keep Unifying the markets on either side of us with an update that work on the up the momentum and pressure on the Border by establishing a new cross- feasibility study relating to Carlisle will decision makers. TD9 Group formed to raise local awareness and boost support Marion Short reports on the Hosts brochure, which will target in the High Street for some CBR Campaign’s recently formed TD9 visitors to the town. information and it is hoped this will Group, a working group also A new local radio station has commence shortly and of course including local members Cllr recently been formed, namely TD9 we will be seeking publicity in local Clair Ramage, Lorna Wallace and radio and we have been in contact media, including the Hawick Paper. Greg Cuthbert. with them seeking regular slots in All of this publicity will direct you to Our principal aim is how we can order to further publicise CBR. access the CBR website at promote CBR locally within the TD9 We also considered the merits of campaignforbordersrail.org area and have come up with plans a more tangible presence of the where there is extensive information to facilitate this, including posts on Campaign so much so we are about the Campaign, membership various social media sites in the making enquiries relative to the details with application, contact Hawick and Newcastleton areas provision of banners for strategic details etc. over which Lorna will liaise with sites in the area. We would like to Andrew Bethune our Social Media provide posters for communities all Carlisle area help needed Officer. along the route of both the existing WE need more members from Carlisle, Given that part of our campaigning first phase of the railway and also Longtown, North Cumbria, Southern always relates to ensuring transport those communities on the proposed Scotland to help raise the profile of prospects for young people and extension route and it may be we the Campaign locally. Tasks include future generations we are of the will be seeking members of the staffing the CBR stall at events (in belief that social media is an Campaign living along the route to non-Covid times!) and helping with important way forward to keep up assist with the distribution of these. leaflet and poster distribution. Email our area coordinator David Howe for momentum. Enquiries with Future Hawick more information or write to our Hawick We have a one page advertisement have proved successful seeking address (see back cover). currently in the Hawick Welcome the use of an empty shop window [email protected]

4 campaignforbordersrail.org BORDERS RAILWAY FIFTH ANNIVERSARY No fanfare but another extra-special day in the life of the Borders Railway LIFE on the Borders Railway has sparked impetus into a region denied trains for more than 50 years, writes CBR’s Newsletter Editor, Atholl Innes. So the fifth anniversary of the line did not go unnoticed with television and newspapers, as well as the new DVD, focussing on this special celebration on September 9th. But it was a pretty mundane affair, acknowledged by the platform screens announcing its congratulations to the travelling public in the midst of the Covid 19 crisis. The special day was one to remember for railway buffs, but when we look back in years to come, we will also remember the downside of 2020. It was an occasion that I did not want to miss, just to say ‘I did it’… and at the same time, hope that the line, that closed in 1969 and should never been shut at all, will be extended to Hawick and Carlisle in the future. The journey itself, the 09.29 from Tweedbank, was uneventful. I boarded the three-carriage 170 unit in , and it was in no A Class 158 with a ScotRail service from Edinburgh nears the end of its journey to Tweedbank, having way packed with passengers… passed the site of the former Selkirk Junction in the distance. (c) John Furnevel sign of the times. But a credit to ScotRail for running trains in these from those without tickets. I had a The journey back was equally desperate times. ticket and was able to walk through. uneventful, a quiet mid-afternoon This time, passengers were able 170 which roared down to the But on this day there was no silver to walk off and I wondered if there Borders as traffic on the adjacent lining. The two ticket machines in were any on ‘free rides’. A7 battled with tight bends, huge Gala did not work, and, of course, lorries, and tractors. you cannot buy tickets on the train Picked up my ticket in the booking during Covid. Thought at first that office and hopped on the first train We arrived in Galashiels on time… I had keyed in my wrong card to Haymarket. No freight passing again no fanfare, but for me, just number. Just get your ticket in through here, but a huge variety of another extra-special day in the life Waverley I was told. units. Waverley had its full selection of the ‘new’ Borders railway. In the of Azumas, but missed the ‘old’ words of steam enthusiasts, I was Last time I travelled, there was days…Deltics, 47s. 37s etc, and ‘chuffed’ to bits! a huge queue in the station as steam, which is a long time away ScotRail staff waited for payments now.

campaignforbordersrail.org 5 POLITICAL FORUM Time for local and central government to work together By Hawick Provost, Councillor Watson McAteer

IF ever there was a right time to fortunate enough to access the to move forward something we consolidate the efforts to extend route between Tweedbank and must all grasp. the Borders Railway to connect Edinburgh. For those needing any convincing, Hawick to Carlisle, it must surely In any other commercial setting many were fortunate enough to be now as we seek innovative and where more than double the watch Channel 5 presenter Rob Bell constructive ways to recover from estimated output was being travel the length of the old Waverley the debilitating impact of Covid-19. achieved, investors would be line, marvelling at our beautiful However, while Covid provides queuing to share in the success. Borders landscape and telling all, some extra impetus, it is not the In that regard, the Campaign team that didn’t already know, that we defining reason or rationale that is continues in its aggressive efforts to have a ‘real gift’. Experiencing this driving the Campaign for Borders bring UK and Scottish Government wild countryside from the comfort Rail as it fights a just and honorable politicians together. They are no of a railway carriage, especially as cause that has overwhelming doubt fighting a political battle; it extends into the remoteness of support from Borderers. however common sense and a the valley, would be a The guiding principles and compelling case must make the rare treat and one that is eminently obvious reasons for supporting the extension a ‘win-for-all’ concerned achievable. extension of the line have become and ultimately lead to a joint I know that the Campaign team very focused on the economic and commitment. is redoubling its efforts and social benefits that far outweigh There were signs of support from requires everyone in the Borders the negative contribution of those Boris Johnston earlier this year to get behind them. While Scottish simply calculating the financial when he announced a major new Borders Council has unanimously burden on the public purse. programme of fast-tracked building agreed to support the extension of We have just celebrated the five- and infrastructure investment. That the line to Hawick, Newcastleton year anniversary of the reopening commitment was quickly followed and on to Carlisle, it now needs of the line where the record number by an announcement from Scottish to commit time and resources to of travellers, more than double the Office Minister, Iain Stewart MP, demonstrate that commitment. originally estimated number, have who reported that the feasibility The opportunity to attract new demonstrated that success is not a study into the Borders Railway business, grow a latent tourist matter of luck or chance. extension would commence in market and provide opportunities September 2020. Scotland’s Those that very correctly forecast for our young people is being First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, ‘the viability and popularity of presented in the face of tragic and while being naturally cautious the route’ are already calling for difficult circumstances. and recognising the complexity enhancements with electrification It is at times like this that local and of the project, has reaffirmed her and twin-track being at the top of central government must work aspirations for the extension of the their agenda. If any was needed, together for the benefit of all in our line. this is evidence that more can be Border communities. done to optimise what is already These commitments are very Our thanks to Watson for compiling a fantastic service for those welcome and indicate a willingness this piece while he was on holiday.

Our editorial policy CBR’s editorial policy is to feature contributions from a range of public figures, including elected political representatives in the geographical area of the Campaign or ministerial portfolios relevant to our aims. CBR is politically engaged but maintains a strictly neutral stance in relation to party politics. We work with representatives of governments; and with all mainstream parties who support our aims. In the newsletter we aim to cover a range of opinions and seek to provide opportunities for representatives of different parties to express their support for the campaign. It is not always possible to provide complete balance within each edition of the newsletter, but we seek to achieve an appropriate mix over time.

6 campaignforbordersrail.org CONNECTIVITY Cross-border high-speed rail and the Borders Railway project By Jim Steer, Director HSR Group

services over the Borders Railway it may well prove a lot more cost- IT HAS taken a while for HS2 from Carlisle. It’s a genuine network effective to do such work under service plans to focus on Carlisle effect, the benefit of which is easily extended line possessions, with as the right place to divide and join lost when projects are considered in services diverted on to parallel Glasgow/Edinburgh high-speed isolation. routes. With proper planning, this train portions. Earlier plans used can be made perfectly acceptable Carstairs – and left Carlisle with no There is a second wider benefit to to passengers, provided of course HS2 service. consider as well. The question of the resilience of the national rail there is a suitable alternative route High Speed Rail Group available. Step forward a wants to see Governments completed Borders Railway, in Westminster and Holyrood offering an alternative route work together to deliver as for Carlisle-Edinburgh close to a 3-hour London- journeys. Glasgow/Edinburgh timing And there is a third benefit as possible. This can too: railfreight. The works be achieved by a set of needed for higher passenger investments to increase line- train speeds north of speeds and route capacity. Crewe include new cut-offs, To get best use out of the junction improvements and, enhanced services that will possibly, ‘crawler lanes’ for then be possible, and to freight over Shap. Anglo- fully utilise the additional Scottish railfreight is already line capacity along the West a strong market with good Coast Main Line, onward growth prospects. It is a vital rail connectivity is crucial. lifeline for Scottish exports. That’s why we flagged the The market can expect, compatibility with the Borders on the back of investment Railways re-opening from for high-speed passenger Tweedbank via Hawick to services, more line capacity Carlisle in our report (https:// to accommodate extra www.rail-leaders.com/ freight train paths. But freight publications/high-speed-rail- companies crave service and-scotland/). With Carlisle- dependability. Investing in London journey times reduced to a network has been thrown into sharp the rail option has to work, every little over 2 hours, and the Borders focus by recent extreme weather day, year-round. Having a usable Railway fully re-instated, journey events. With global warming, alternative route north of Carlisle times from the Borders towns could these are going to increase in to reach the freight terminals in be dramatically shortened – to frequency. Inevitably, questions Scotland’s central belt will be a real London as well as to other major will be asked of the scale and cost boost to market confidence in the cities in . Inward travel for of the remedial works that need to railfreight sector. tourists to the Borders region would be made to Victorian-era railway be dramatically enhanced too. earthworks. What is the High Speed Rail Group? This is the key synergy between Network Rail has a programme of REPRESENTING companies with high-speed services being relevant experience and an interest in high works in place and will no doubt speed rail, the High Speed Rail Group is operated over HS2 using enhanced be looking to do more to pre-empt committed to supporting the successful infrastructure northwards from embankment and cutting collapses. delivery of a world-class high speed rail Crewe together with connecting Where this requires major works, network in Britain. www.rail-leaders.com

campaignforbordersrail.org 7 Membership matters Ian Aitchison, CBR Membership Secretary, reports:

In July we migrated the membership can encourage anyone new to join the DVD members offer, Campaign for records to the on-line Membermojo Campaign that would be helpful. Borders Rail, at Future Hawick, 2 Kirk system; and apart from a few minor As an incentive we’re offering a free Wynd, Hawick TD9 0AL. glitches its gone very well. Members copy of the new Campaign calendar Another offer currently available to with an email address can log in to to members who recruit a new members is to purchase a copy of view and amend their details and to member before 31st December. To Bruce Ball’s book ‘The Spirit of renew their membership, with the claim a calendar email or write to the the Borders Railway’ at a specially option now to pay online. Membership Secretary with details of discounted price – full details are on If you receive a request inviting you the new member you’ve recruited. Free page three. to renew your membership from calendars will be subject to availability, We’ve started to compile a list of Membermojo and you intend to pay so the sooner you recruit someone the skills, experience, expertise and by cheque or by bank transfer, please more chance you have of securing one. other attributes which members still log in and click on the RENEW Full details of the new calendar are on have that could be utilised by the button. This will avoid you receiving page three. Campaign - for example in civil unnecessary reminders when your On page three there’s are details of our engineering, strategic planning, and payment is already on its way to new Commemorative DVD Box Set. fund-raising. If you have something us. Full details of how to do this are It’s available at a specially-discounted that you’re able to offer please let us included in the request to renew. price for members of £27.99, saving know by email to membership@ Our membership numbers dropped £5 off the regular price. To order just campaignforbordersrail.org or in during the summer with several annual visit campaignforbordersrail.org and writing c/o the Campaign’s address in members not renewing, perhaps due go to our shop page. Click on the DVD Hawick. to ‘lockdown’. Unfortunately that hasn’t cover and you’ll see the members only STOP PRESS: Special thanks to all been offset by the usual flow of new option. Just follow the links to checkout donors to our life members appeal - members, probably because we’ve and choose how to pay. the response has been magnificient! been unable to attend shows, fairs, If you don’t have access to our online etc. where we hand out membership shop you can still order at the special Disclaimer application forms. The Membermojo members-only price by sending a ARTICLES in the CBR Newsletter are system is helping to offset some of the cheque made out to “Campaign for attributed, except for ‘news’ items, and decline because people can join on-line Borders Rail” along with your name, do not necessarily reflect the views of the via a link from our website, but if you address and membership number to: editor, the committee or the Campaign.

Committee information Contact us Chair and Spokesperson Simon Walton (07540 313 018) [email protected] Correspondence address: Vice-Chair Marion Short (07549 853 549) [email protected] Treasurer Christopher Norton (01253 623338 / 07720 448421) [email protected] Campaign for Borders Rail Membership Ian Aitchison (07704 065 729) [email protected] at Future Hawick Secretary Nick Bethune (07714 785 160) [email protected] Newsletter Editor Atholl Innes (07939 027 988) [email protected] 2 Kirk Wynd Social Media OfficerAndrew Bethune (07707 799 248) [email protected] HAWICK Other committee members: Richard Carlile 07742 129 895 [email protected] Scottish Borders Greg Cuthbert (07812 666 062) [email protected] TD9 0AL Kim Elliot (07762 755 741) [email protected] David Hammond (013873 75875) [email protected] Media enquiries: David Howe [email protected] Clair Ramage (07962 154 726) [email protected] [email protected]

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