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This Tweeddale Community Directory is produced by The Bridge Tweeddale. Information was collected during 2016/17. New editions are printed approximately every two years. A copy of the Directory is also published on The Bridge Website – www.the-bridge.uk.net – under publications. This will be regularly updated and any updated information will also be available in The Volunteer Resource Centre in Peebles. Please use the sheet at the back of the Directory to inform us of any changes or omissions.

The Bridge is part of a national network of Councils for Voluntary Service. We aim to represent and support the voluntary sector and to assist local organisations to get together for common purposes. We look to enable local people to gain access to decision-making processes which affect their lives and their communities.

The Bridge Tweeddale manages and provides the following services through our Volunteer Resource Centre: - Tweed Wheels project, with an accessible community minibus for local groups and a disabled passenger community car for hire by local residents - Tweeddale Thrift Shop, Innerleithen, selling and recycling clothes and other goods to support Tweed Wheels and our other services - Meeting rooms - shared office accommodation - cost-price clerical services, such as publicity production, photocopying, typing, laminating and spiral binding - loan of equipment, including digital projector, overhead projector, flip chart, display boards, tables and sandwich board

We can provide information and advice on writing constitutions and management structures, where to go for funding and how to write a grant application. We organise training events on a variety of issues. Through our quarterly newsletter, we provide opportunities to share information about and for local community and voluntary organisations. We try to ensure the voice of the voluntary sector is heard in discussions with the statutory sector and others.

The Bridge is a membership organisation. For more information on our member services and a membership form contact us at: The Volunteer Resource Centre, School Brae, High Street, Peebles EH45 8AL. Opening Hours: 9.30am – 1pm, Tuesday to Friday.  01721 723123 Email: [email protected] www.the-bridge.uk.net

Scottish Borders Community Development Company (operating as The Bridge) Registered in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 305830: Scottish Charity No. SC037646, VAT Reg. No. 918 1477 11 Registered/Head Office: 3 Roxburgh House Court, Roxburgh Street, Galashiels, TD1 1NY CONTENTS

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Children (Parent and Toddler) 1

Community Councils 6

Community Groups including Rotary Clubs 8

Cultural Groups 13

Environmental Agricultural and Horticultural Groups 20

Fund Raising 24

Pressure Groups 26

Religious Organisations 27

Senior Citizens Organisations 31

Social Enterprise 34

Special Interest 35

Sport & Recreation 38

Support & Welfare 47

Village/Community Halls 55

Index 58

Update Form 63

CHILDREN’S/YOUTH ORGANISATIONS

PARENT & TODDLER GROUPS

BROUGHTON BUMPS, BABIES AND TODDLER GROUP Sarah Tyson, Chairperson/Treasurer, c/o 28 Hawdene, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6FW  01899 830266 or 07890 182631 Email: [email protected] We are a parent run group who like to meet up in a relaxed environment with lots of age appropriate toys for 0 – 3 year old boys and girls. We have regular activities to inspire fun and creativity. We have a healthy snack. Mums, Dads, grannies, papas, carers and all are warmly invited to chat, have a coffee and a biscuit or two. Meets in Broughton Village Hall, ML12 6HQ Tuesdays 9.15 – 11.15 during term time.

NEWLANDS & KIRKURD GUILD MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP Margaret Wills, Sunnyside, Netherurd, West Linton, EH46 7AJ  01968 682231 In a rural area, this provides a meeting place for mums, dads, grannies and carers with children from birth to school age where they can get to know each other, the children play together, adults have a cup of coffee and time for a chat. Meets at Netherurd Hall on Thursday mornings (term time only) 10-11.30am

WALKERBURN BABY & TODDLER GROUP Iain Weir, Secretary, c/o Walkerburn Primary School, Caberston Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AU  07808 767299 Email: [email protected] To provide a safe and fun location for mums, dads and carers of children from birth to toddler age to interact, play and communicate. To provide support to all those who attend. To have fun. We meet on Wednesdays 9.45 – 11.45am in Walkerburn Primary School.

PLAYGROUPS

BANANAS PLAYGROUP Early Years Managers, Coriena Douglas/ Christine Parker, Broughton Primary School, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6HQ  01899 830589 or 0777 307 1920 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bananasplaygroup.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SCO23591 We are a small, friendly organisation which has been providing sessional day-care for children in the Broughton area since 1970. Bananas pre-school operates from purpose built premises attached to Broughton Primary School and caters for children 3-5 years of age and in partnership with Scottish Borders Council, works to provide Early Learning and Childcare. Non-funded places may be available. Sessions operate 8.45am until 12.45pm Mondays to Thursdays, during school terms to provide 600 hours ELCC entitlement

INNERLEITHEN PLAYGROUP Jane Sargent, Play Leader, 3 Wells Brae, Innerleithen, EH44 6JE  01896 830175 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC016190 Play activities, stories and games for children aged 2-3 years. Parents may leave their child but help out in the playroom on a rota basis. Cost is £8/week (two sessions) and sessions run during school term time. Snack provided. Monday 9.30 -11.20am; Thursday 9.30 – 11.20am; Innerleithen Community Centre (coffee lounge)

NEWLANDS & KIRKURD PLAYGROUP And OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB Nicole McGrath, Manager, Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge, EH46 7BZ  01968 660367 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: CS2003009381 To provide early learning and childcare for children between the ages of 2.5 years and 5 years. We also offer childcare after school for children aged between 5 years and 12 years. Outdoor play and indoor play for all children ranging from climbing, bikes, exploring, art and craft, reading, games and trips away. Newlands Centre Nursery - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ELCC 8.30am – 3pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3pm – 6pm

ROSETTA ELCC Suzanne Paton, Play Manager, Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45 8HQ  01721 588087 Email: [email protected] Facebook Page: Rosetta ELCC Scottish Charity Number: SC002369 Rosetta ELCC follows the guidelines from the Curriculum for Excellence, providing early learning and childcare for children age 2½ to 5. We provide a caring, safe environment where everyone is welcome. We develop and learn through play. Parent funded places are available from 2½, starting at £8 for 2.5 hours. A range of morning and afternoon sessions are available. Council funded places are available from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday. Monday, Wednesday: 8.30am – 3pm Tuesday, Friday: 8.30am - 11.40am Thursday: 8.30am – 11.40am; 12.15pm – 2.45pm

WEST LINTON EARLY LEARNERS Kate Whalley, Manager, New Church Hall, Lower Green, West Linton, EH46 7EW  07973 501665 Email: westlinton [email protected] Website: www.wlearlylearners.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC012258 WHERE CHILDREN LEARN BY HAVING FUN! At West Linton Early Learners (formerly known as West Linton Playgroup) we provide a happy and stimulating environment designed to help young children learn through play. We provide early education and care in partnership with Scottish Borders Council for children aged 2½ to 5 years. We are a charity, managed by a parent committee, but employing a professional fully qualified staff to ensure that the children get the most out of their time with us. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am – 12.10pm Wednesday 9am – 12.10pm (morning session); 12.10 - 12.40pm (lunch club); 12.40 – 3.50pm (afternoon session) 2

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

WELLYBOOTERS Alison Harvie, Activity Leader, Peebles Hydro, Peebles Email: [email protected] Website: www.wellybooters.co.uk Wellybooters offers outdoor active fun for children aged 3-9yrs old. During the term time, we run weekly 2-hour pre-school sessions and during the school holidays, we run welly boot camps. Activities include river walks, den building, making things with flowers and clay, team challenges and scavenger hunts. Pre-schoolers: Thursdays 12.40-14.40 and Fridays 09.30-11.30. School aged children: Easter, Summer and October holidays

1st PEEBLES GIRLS BRIGADE Catriona Steven  07745 451487 Email: [email protected] Through stories, games, crafts and service to others, we teach girls about Jesus Christ. The girls work for 1 badge per year. This has four parts to it, they are physical, spiritual, educational and service. Meets MacFarlane Hall, Old parish Church, Peebles on Wednesdays 6-7pm All ages 5+

EDDLESTON OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB Alison Brown, Manager, Village Hall, Edinburgh Road, Eddleston, EH45 8QP  07833 158064 Email: [email protected] Website: www.onlineborders.org.uk/community/eddlestonvillage/out-of-school-club Our aim is to provide fun and after-school care for primary school children, through play and education opportunities that are both fun and challenging. At all times, we promote the dignity, privacy, choice, safety, potential, equality and diversity of all users of the service. We are currently open Monday to Friday during term time from 3pm – 5.45pm. For more information visit the website, contact us on the above phone number, or email address.

GIRLGUIDING TWEED VALLEY Gail Fox, County Commisioner  01896 753433 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC030836 The aim of Girlguiding Tweed Valley is to facilitate Guiding for girls and young women in the County and to help girls and young women to develop emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually so that they can make a positive contribution to their community and the wider world according to the principles of the Association. Youth membership of Girlguiding Tweed Valley is voluntary and open to any girl or young woman aged between her fifth and twenty-sixth birthdays, regardless of faith, race, culture or nationality.

INNERLEITHEN YOUTH CLUB See Tweeddale Youth Action below

PEEBLES JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB Alan Duncan, Peebles Community Centre, Walkershaugh, Peebles  01721 720975 Peebles Junior Youth Club caters for children ages 7-12 years (Primary 3-7) and offers a mixture of fun but structured activities in a safe, nurturing environment. A small team of volunteers organise, plan and run the club on Monday evenings, and new members are always welcome. Monday evenings, 6-7.30pm during term time.

PEEBLES SCOUT GROUP James Adams, Group Scout Leader, Woodbank, Peebles, EH45 8RB  01721 730305 or 07399 439956 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.peeblesscouts.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC008565 Promotion of Scouting – Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Beavers – Monday and Thursday; Cubs – Tuesday and Wednesday; Scouts – Tuesday

PEEBLESSHIRE YOUTH TRUST Programme Manager, 2 Rowan Court, Cavalry Park, Peebles  07957 383663 Website: www.peeblesshireyouthtrust.org Scottish Charity Number: SC040322 To support, encourage, engage and nurture 10-14 year olds throughout Tweeddale, to not only realise their potential but also achieve their potential. Activities happen throughout the year.

PENUMBRA (BORDERS) Kelly Brown, Manager, 47b Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, TD1 1BW  01896 751177 Email: [email protected] Website: www.penumbra.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC010387 A community based mental health Project for young people aged 16-21 who live, work or study in the Scottish Borders. We encourage you to talk about your problems on your terms in a friendly non-judgemental way. We offer focussed emotional support and advice to young people experiencing any difficulties relating to their mental health and wellbeing. This can include topics such as drug and alcohol issues, family difficulties, bullying, low confidence, low mood, self harm, anger and anxiety management. Focussed emotional 1:1 and group support throughout the Scottish Borders in a location that is suitable for the Young Person. Appointments are normally offered Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700.

TWEEDALE YOUTH ACTION (including INNERLEITHEN YOUTH CLUB) David Hodson, Locality Manager, The Old Corn Exchange, School Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AT  01721 724779 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tweeddaleyouth.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC36135 Tweeddale Youth Action exists as a youth led organisation to provide a safe space and alternative to street corners. Through providing free opportunities for all, we support young people to access advice, develop skills, confidence, a sense of belonging and responsibility

4 within the community. Our mission is to support young people on their journey from childhood to adulthood. Please see our website or call in for further info as we have lots of scheduled and ad hoc provision for different age groups.

WALKERBURN YOUTH CLUB Graham Easton, CLD Youth Worker, c/o Peebles Community Centre, Walkershaugh, Peebles, EH45 8AU  01721 720975 Email: [email protected] We provide a safe place for young people of High School age to hang out. We also provide cooking skills, healthy eating, information and advice, as well as activities and outings. The group meets at Walkerburn Village Hall or Rugby Club on alternate Thursdays, 6.30 – 8.30pm.

COMMUNITY COUNCILS

CARLOPS COMMUNITY COUNCIL Katherine Raspin, Secretary, Curlew Cottage, Carlops, Scottish Borders, EH26 9NF Tel: 07728 001969 Bi-monthly meetings in the village hall.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF THE ROYAL BURGH OF PEEBLES AND DISTRICT Anne Snoddy, Secretary, 24 Dukehaugh, Peebles, EH45 9DN  01721 722882 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblescommunity.org Objectives and activities: A) Ascertain, co-ordinate and express to Scottish Borders Council as the local authority for its area, and to other public authorities, the views of the community which it represents in relation to matters for which those authorities are responsible; B) make known within the community such information as may be received from the Scottish Borders Council and other public authorities; and C) take such action in the interests of that community as appears to it to be expedient and practicable. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the old Burgh Chamber, Chambers Institution.

EDDLESTON & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL Kirsty Peebles, Secretary Email: [email protected] James Taylor, Chairman Email: [email protected] To provide a link between the Eddleston & District community and Scottish Borders Council on all community matters Meetings are held on the 4th Wed of the month (except July) at 8pm in Eddleston Village Hall

INNERLEITHEN AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

LAMANCHA, NEWLANDS and KIRKURD COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

MANOR, STOBO & LYNE COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

SKIRLING COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

TWEEDSMUIR COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

UPPER TWEED COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

WALKERBURN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL For information see - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/communitycouncils

WEST LINTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL Mr Graham Tulloch, Secretary, 11 Dryburn Brae, West Linton, EH46 7JG  01968 661949 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.westlinton.org.uk/activities/community-council Website: https://www.facebook.com/westlintoncc?ref=bookmarks The primary role of the West Linton Community Council is representative:- to consult the local community and to make known to public bodies, the views of local people on all matters affecting them. The Community Council is a statutory consultee on how local services are delivered and on other issues affecting our area, such as planning. We monitor all such applications and, where appropriate, suggest amendments or submit written objections. We are also kept informed about other issues such as licensing applications. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month (except December) at 7.30pm in the Village Centre, Raemartin Square, West Linton.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

AIMUp Ltd Ian Campbell, Company Secretary Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.facebook.com/Support-the-Innerleithen-Uplift-124813904230727/ Promote community development and drive local economic regeneration through mountain bike tourism by building a mechanical uplift adjacent to Innerleithen. The recreational attraction is a means of providing sustainable revenue to continually refresh and renew the world-class mountain bike trails on offer. Board meetings held quarterly.

BONNIE PEEBLES Margaret Wightman, 29 Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45 8HJ  01721 721518 Our objectives are to try to improve areas within the town and make it more attractive for locals and visitors to enjoy. Our activities involve planting and maintaining many flower, shrub and rose beds. Throughout the year, we have various fundraising events. We also give our time to help with projects involving tree and bulb planting, litter picking, etc. Meetings held every 4-6 weeks.

INNERLEITHEN CIVIC ASSOCIATION Ted McKie, Secretary, 41 George Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6LJ  01896 830703 Email: [email protected] Primarily Christmas Lights but also occasional other projects eg:- stepping stones, tidy up Jenny’s Well, plant sale in early summer, etc. Objective – to maintain an attractive place to live, a town to be proud of. Few committee meetings, mainly October to Christmas.

INNERLEITHEN COMMUNITY TRUST Mr Ross McGinn, Chairman/Secretary, Leithen Foot, Princes Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6JX  01896 830853 Email: [email protected] Website: www.innerleithen.org.uk and www.pastinnerleithen.com Scottish Charity Number: SC038822 The objectives and activities of the organisation: a) The advancement of citizenship and community development (including rural regeneration) b) Promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering and the voluntary sector, within the Innerleithen area (all of postcode area EH44). Project management of environmental and heritage projects. Meetings are held on a six weekly basis in St Ronan’s Community School on Thursday evenings.

PEEBLES COMMUNITY TRUST Crick Carleton, Co-ordinator, 6 Crossland Crescent, Peebles, EH45 8LF  01721 729839 Email: [email protected] Website: www.PeeblesCommunity.org The Peebles Community Trust is a community owned, not-for-profit, organisation established to take forward community initiatives for the benefit of the community of Peebles. It has been set up by local residents to help local people to improve the quality of life in and around the Royal Burgh of Peebles, to ensure that residents can influence future developments which will affect us all, and to work together to ensure that the social and economic development of the town is successful and sustainable. Information on the activities of the Trust is available on the Trust website:- www.PeeblesCommunity.org – and on its Facebook page – PeeblesCommunityTrust. Membership is open to residents of the area appearing on the electoral roll; annual subscription is in the amount of £1. You can register membership by signing up to the Peebles Community Website (link at bottom of each page) and ticking the membership option, or by contacting the [email protected].

PEEBLES CORNETS’ LASSES ASSOCIATION Jill Nicholson, Secretary, 24 Dovecot Lade, Peebles, EH45 8HR  01721 722892, 07735 717101 Email: [email protected] An Association for all past and present Cornets’ Lasses of the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Peebles.

PEEBLES EX-CORNETS ASSOCIATION Ewen Young, Secretary Email: [email protected] The objects of the Association are to take an active part in the Beltane Festival and to provide support to the Cornet and supporters. All monies raised by or on behalf of the Association shall be applied to further the objects of the Association and other purposes as determined by the membership. Meetings on the first Thursday of the month in the Buchan Room, at `Tontine Hotel.

PEEBLES GUTTERBLUIDS SOCIETY Mr Drew Fraser , Secretary, Lyndene, Damdale, Peebles, EH45 8DQ  01721 722024 The objects of the Society are to maintain and improve amenities within the Burgh of Peebles by active participation and to undertake other similar activities deemed appropriate by the committee.

PEEBLES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ASSOCIATION Anne Snoddy, Secretary, 24 Dukehaugh, Peebles, EH45 9DN Tel 01721 722882 Email: [email protected] The repair, maintenance and improvement of the Christmas Lights in Peebles. Please telephone the secretary for details of meetings/activities

PEEBLES CIVIC SOCIETY Gerard Bakker (Hon Sec), 13 Drovers Way, Peebles, EH45 9BN  01721 721985 Website: peeblescivicsociety.co.uk Our aims and objectives are outlined on the website and are published on the membership card which is available to members each year in November. 9

There are three open public meetings over each winter in November (AGM), February and March. The dates are advertised in the local press (Peeblesshire News) and are published in the membership cards. There are also notices placed on the noticeboards in the local Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores and in the vennel by the John Buchan Centre.

PEEBLES MARCH RIDING & BELTANE QUEEN FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Secretary, George Blair Email: [email protected] To fund, uphold and promote the heritage, customs and traditions of the Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival.

PEEBLES RESILIENT COMMUNITY GROUP Paul Spence, Co-Chairman, 3 Kittlegairy View, Peebles, EH45 9LZ  01721 724430 or 07501 500656 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeeblesResilience/ To provide support to the emergency services, under instruction from the Borders Council, in times of adverse situations, such as flooding, snow clearing, forest fire and large traffic incidents. 1-3 meetings per year of which one will be a practice exercise.

ROTARY CLUB OF INNERLEITHEN, WALKERBURN & TRAQUAIR Colin Mackay, Honorary Secretary, Ault Dearg, Bonnington Road, Peebles, EH45 9HF  01721 721724 Email: [email protected] The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis or worthy enterprise and to offer both practical and financial assistance, as appropriate, to causes both locally and throughout the world without racial, political or religious bias. Meets on Tuesdays 7.15pm for 7.30pm in the Union Club, Peebles Road, Innerleithen, EH44 6QX

ROTARY CLUB OF PEEBLES David McKean, Secretary, Benelg, Edderston Road, Peebles, EH45 9JB  01721 724482 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesrotary.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC032625 The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service above self as a basis of worthy enterprise and high ethical standards in personal, business and community life. Supports international charities such as Rotary Foundation and End Polio and local charities and good causes. Meets at The Tontine Hotel every Monday at 6.30pm.

ROYAL BURGH OF PEEBLES CALLANTS’ CLUB Kenny Wilson, Honorary Secretary, 3 Marmion Road, Peebles Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblescallants.co.uk Objectives and Activities: to support the town and community of Peebles in various ways.

SCOTTISH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE – PEEBLESSHIRE FEDERATION Mrs Lorna Evans, Secretary, 14a Cross Street, Peebles, EH45 8LE  07791 834674 Scottish Charity Number: SC025936 Encourages home skills, considers family welfare and citizenship, preserves the traditions of rural Scotland and enhances awareness of Scotland’s heritage, works for international co- operation and understanding amongst women. Quarterly Federation meetings are held in January, March, July and October. Annual events include the Bulb and Craft Show held in March and the Agricultural Show held in August. The Handcraft & Housewives Committee hold a meeting in March and October where there will be a talk or a cookery/handcraft demonstration. New members are very welcome and the undernoted are the details of where and when the individual institutes meet. For further information, please contact the Secretary. Broughton SWI Village Hall, Broughton, Near Biggar, ML12 6HJ Meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between September and April Dolphinton SWI Village Hall, Dolphinton, South Lanarkshire, EH46 7AB Meet on 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between September and April Eddleston SWI Village Hall, Edinburgh Road, Eddleston, EH45 8QP Meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between September and April Kirkurd SWI Netherurd Hall, Near Blyth Bridge, West Linton, EH46 7AJ Meet on 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between October and April Manor SWI Manor Hall, Kirkton Manor, Near Peebles, EH45 9HU Meet on 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between September and April, except January and March when they meet on the 2nd Wednesday Newlands SWI The Annex of Newlands Church, Rommano Bridge, West Linton, EH46 7DD Meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between September and April Skirling SWI Village Hall, Skirling, Biggar, ML12 6HD Meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm between September and April Traquair and Kailzie SWI Masonic Hall, Chapel Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6HN Meet on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm for 7.30pm between September and May Walkerburn SWI Public Hall, Galashiels Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AF Meet on 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm between September and April West Linton SWI Graham Institute, Lower Green, West Linton, EH46 7EW Meet on 1st Monday of each month at 7.15pm between September and April Whitebridge SWI St Andrews Leckie Church Hall, Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD Meet on 2nd Thursday of each month at 7.15pm between September and April

St JOSEPH’S PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Tommy O’Rourke, Convenor, 17 Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45  07821 536216 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjosephschurch.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC08540 The listed building, formerly St Joseph’s School, is over one hundred years old. After extensive renovations, the sturdy building was converted into a comfortable community facility and officially opened in 2004. The St Joseph’s Parish Neighbourhood Centre is managed by a committee of volunteers and used by a variety of groups for meetings, workshops, exercise classes and parties. There is a car park with direct access into the building where there is a hall, small meeting room and a well equipped kitchen.

St RONAN’S BORDER GAMES Stewart Wilson, Secretary, 35 High Street, Innerleithen  07912 848009 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stronansgames.org Innerleithen’s annual summer festival incorporating St Ronan’s Border Games, the oldest organised athletics meeting in Scotland, as well as the Festival of St Ronan. Ten days of fun for all ages, culminating annually on the third Saturday in July.

WALKERBURN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE GROUP Iain Weir, Area Co-ordinator, 99 Tweedholm Avenue East, Walkerburn, EH43 6AP  07808 767299 Email: [email protected] Website: www.walkerburn.com To provide support and co-ordination to local activities especially in the time of emergency, bad weather, etc. To be pro-active in helping the community help ourselves until further assistance can be provided by the authorities.

WALKERBURN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST Ian Ireland, Chairman, The Village Hall Office, Walkerburn Public Hall, Galashiels Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AA Email: [email protected] Website: www.walkerburn.com Scottish Charity Number: SC036485 The Trust was set up to continue regeneration within Walkerburn and the surrounding area to make Walkerburn a great place to live, work and play. The objectives of The Trust are varied but include developing community facilities, developing and encouraging the young members of the community and preserving the physical heritage and history of the community.

WALKERBURN NEWS GROUP George Thornton, Chairperson, c/o Village Hall Office, Galashiels Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AA Email: [email protected] Website: www.walkerburn.com The News Group publishes a monthly community newsletter called ‘BURNing Issues’. It is issued free to every household either as a hard copy of via Email. It is also published on the website. It provides the whole community with all the up to date news from the village as well as articles of interest from outside agencies and groups. It is sponsored through local business advertising and run entirely by volunteers. Meets monthly in the village hall.

CULTURAL GROUPS

BROUGHTON CHORAL SOCIETY Alan Cameron, 01968 661104 Email: [email protected] Website: http://broughtonchoralsociety.co.uk/ Scottish Charity Number: SC030502 We are a choir that sings a wide variety of classical music. We perform two concerts a year, one at Christmas and another in early summer. No audition is required, just the desire to enjoy singing. We meet on Tuesday at 7.30pm in Broughton Village Hall. Conductor – Fiona Reid

CREATIVE PEEBLES FESTIVAL c/o Caroline Adam, General Manager, Eastgate Theatre, Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD  01721 725785 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastgatearts.com Co-ordinates an annual festival of arts and activities in late August/early September.

EASTGATE THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE Caroline Adam, General Manager, Eastgate Theatre, Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD  01721 725785 Box Office: 01721 725777 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastgatearts.com In the heart of Peebles is a vibrant, busy, well-loved hub for live performances, films, classes and exhibitions. A key venue for established acts and emerging talent, the theatre’s year round performance programme ranges across music, drama, dance, comedy, talks and family shows. Weekly classes give opportunities for all ages to take part in a range of art disciplines. There are also ‘one-off’ workshops and festivals as well as outreach events. The Eastgate’s family friendly café is a popular meeting place with a warm welcome and a range of drinks and snacks.

FRIENDS OF THE EASTGATE Mary Daykin, Chair, Eastgate Theatre, Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD  01896 870471 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eastgatearts.com Members pay an annual fee and in return receive a number of benefits. We organise a few fund-raising activities on behalf of the theatre.

INCHORUS Lorna Turnbull, Choir Manager Website: www.inchoruschoir.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC041669 InChorus is no ordinary community choir. Consisting of over 80 members, this contemporary group has been singing and performing in Peebles since it was formed in 2008. A registered charity, InChorus raises funds for local and national causes. The Choir has performed at some of the country’s biggest Arts & Music festivals including T in the Park, The Eden Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 2011, InChorus travelled to New York to represent Scotland at the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. In 2016 the choir further promoted the Scottish Borders by singing at the Lindisfarne Festival and performing at various events and venues in Dublin.

Rehearsals are held on Monday, 7.30-9.30pm in the MacFarlane Hall, Old Parish Church, High Street, Peebles. For further information see www.inchoruschoir.co.uk, facebook.com/InChorus, tweet @InChorusChoir or look on YouTube.

INNERLEITHEN & DISTRICT AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY (IDAOS) Nicola Watt, Secretary, 11 Montgomery Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6JP  01896 833043 Email: [email protected] Website: www.idaos.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC032726 Bringing the community together to entertain the community. Spring production annually. Company rehearsals - Wednesday Evenings 7.30pm, Library Hall, Buccleuch Street, Innerleithen . (Prinicipals and dancers – additional rehearsals.)

INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL Pam Fraser, 2 Wells View, Innerleithen, EH44 6JD  01896 830146 Email: [email protected] Website: www.Innerleithenmusicfestival.org We organise an annual music festival, usually in August, centred on Innerleithen with a mainly Scottish/traditional/folk slant. We also organise projects to encourage and support local young musicians.

INNERLEITHEN/TWEEDVALE PIPE BAND Charles Gray, Secretary, 14 Crookston Place, Peebles, EH45 9AL  01721 724279 Email: [email protected] Website: www.innerleithenpipeband.com Scottish Charity Number: SC032804 Innerleithen Pipe Band offers tuition in piping and drumming. We compete at Grade 4 level in RSPBA competition. We perform at local festivals and private functions. New members always welcome, whether experienced players or absolute beginners. We fundraise to support all our activities. Practices held Monday and Thursday, 7-10pm, Vale of Leithen Social Club, Innerleithen

JOHN BUCHAN STORY MUSEUM Ian Buckingham, Trustee, Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AF  01721 723525 Email: [email protected] Website: www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC042519 To tell the broad story of John Buchan’s life to as wide an audience as possible. To stress the variety and scale of his personal experience and literary output, beyond simply the writing of The Thirty Nine Steps. To show how his literary output was closely bound up with and inspired by his own experience. To highlight his family’s associations with Peebles and illustrate some of their achievements. To explore Buchan’s legacy as a writer

LINTON SINGERS Mrs Gillian Gold, Secretary and Treasurer, Juniper Cottage, Macbiehill, West Linton EH46 7AZ  01968 661338 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lintonsingers.org The Linton Singers are a community choir based in Carlops in the Scottish Borders that draws its membership from a far reaching area. The choir has a very wide and varied repertoire of music spanning about six centuries. We have a friendly atmosphere at rehearsals which members enjoy. New members of all voices and ages are welcome and there is no audition. Singing is so much fun, so even if you have not sung before why not come and give it a try. Rehearsals at Carlops Village Hall on Sunday evenings 7- 9.30pm.

LIVE BORDERS Enquiries, Live Borders, Melrose Road, Galashiels, TD1 2DU  01896 661166 Email: [email protected] Website: www.liveborders.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC034227 Improved lives through physical activity, sport and culture.

MUSIC IN PEEBLES John Fox, President, 16 Edderston Road, Peebles, EH45 9DT  01721 729984 Email: [email protected] Website: www.musicinpeebles.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC006906 Music in Peebles makes top quality live chamber music accessible to all in the community through a series of regular public concerts. These often feature world-renowned musicians and some of the finest music ever written. In addition, we have a particular commitment to bring music to young people, through workshops in local schools, and to older people, by arranging concerts for care home residents. We also aim to showcase and promote the careers of young musicians, especially those based in Scotland. Monthly concerts are held between October and March in the Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles. They are open to all and school students are admitted free of charge.

NOMAD BEAT Aly Skidmore, Manager, 10/11 Cherry Court, Cavalry Park, Peebles, EH45 9BU  01721 722472 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nomadbeat.com Scottish Charity Number: SC042031 Nomad Beat is a community music school whose charitable aims are primarily to promote music within the community and to create opportunities for all through affordable music education. The school offers lessons in a broad range of instruments and music-related disciplines. Whether students are working towards music exams, wanting to play for fun or anything in-between, the experienced tutors and group leaders can provide tuition and coaching in a relaxed and supportive environment. The Breaking Sound Barriers projects also provide specialised instruments and services that open up music making and tuition for people with disabilities and additional needs. Students can benefit from individual or group lessons as well as participation in music groups and live performances. Nomad Beat is open for lessons Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pm and Friday 10am – 5pm 15

Groups take place in the evenings and at weekends. Rehearsal room hire is also available during weekends and evenings. Please enquire for further information and availability.

PEEBLES ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB Dorothy Lawson, Dachaigh, Elmwood Nursery, Symington by Biggar, ML12 6JU  07760 197301 Website: http://peeblesboxandfiddle.weebly.com/ To invite and encourage new and experienced musicians to perform traditional Scottish and contemporary music before a live audience, for the enjoyment of musicians and listeners. Any instrument or standard of musicianship is acceptable. Meets in the Rugby Social Club, Eastgate, Peebles on the last Thursday from October to April (excluding December) at 7.30pm.

PEEBLES ART GROUP Mr R Digance, 5 South Park Crescent, Peebles, EH45 9DY  01721 723676 Email: [email protected] Painting and drawing workshop in Community Centre on Wednesday 2-4pm fortnightly, January to May and September to November. Annual exhibition in May to June at the Gallery, Chambers Institution. Details available in Peebles Life magazine.

PEEBLES BURGH SILVER BAND Email: [email protected] Website: http://peeblesburghsilverband.com/wp/ Scottish Charity Number: SC042447 Peebles Burgh Silver Band aims to provide free musical tuition to children and adults of all ages. Peebles Burgh Silver Band is the town band and provides musical entertainment throughout the year at organised events. Junior & Development Band rehearse on a Tuesday night from 7pm – 8pm Main Band rehearse Monday & Thursday 7.15pm – 9.15pm

PEEBLES CONCERT BAND Joanna Lea, Secretary, 15 Morning Hill, Peebles, EH45 9JS  07976 257191 Email: [email protected] The Concert Band was formed in 2008 and is made up of a cross section of brass, woodwind and percussion players. We welcome any players who are at “any age and any stage” in music. Beginners more than welcome. Meetings: Wednesday 7.15 – 9.17pm in Peebles Silver Band Hall

PEEBLES FOLK CLUB Kenneth Simpson, Chairman, 14 Kingsmeadows Gardens, Peebles, EH45 9LB  01721 721697 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesfolkclub.moonfruit.com To introduce, support and develop interest and participation in folk/ acoustic music in Peebles and surrounding area. This is achieved through :  fortnightly sessions in our home pub (Neidpath Inn) in Peebles;  occasional sessions in pubs and village halls in the surrounding area;  an annual Hogmanay Ceilidh.

PEEBLES-HENDAYE TWINNING ASSOCIATION Bruce Macalister, Secretary, 4 Caberston Avenue, Walkerburn, EH43 6BA  01896 870620 or 0774 662 5979 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peebles-hendaye.com Aims to promote friendship between the communities of Peebles and Hendaye; encourage exchanges and educational, cultural instructional and recreational visits between all age groups; encourage and promote the exchange of information on economic, educational, technical, recreational and cultural matters; assist in the administration of any functions/hospitality. Monthly meetings held in the Chambers Institution, Peebles.

PEEBLES HIGHLAND GAMES ASSOCIATION Bob Abbot, Secretary, 23 Damcroft, Peebles, EH45 8EF  01721 721738 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peebles-highland-games.org Promoting and staging pipe band competitions, highland dancing competitions and heavy events. The annual Highland Games take place in Haylodge Park, Peebles on the first Saturday in September.

PEEBLES ORCHESTRA Roger Clarke, Teindside, St. Ronan’s Terrace, Innerleithen, EH44 6RB  01896 830488 Website: www.peeblesorchestra.org.uk Orchestral playing for musicians of all standards. Two symphony concerts given each year – varied repertoire based on classical era. Youth orchestra offers children (and adult beginners) orchestral playing both fun and structured. St. Joseph’s Neighbourhood Centre, Rosetta Road, Peebles. Wednesday evenings. Peebles orchestra 7.30-9.30pm, and youth 6.15-7.30pm. See Web site for updates.

PEEBLES PLAYERS Mrs Claire R Garnett, Glenternie Lodge, Manor, By Peebles, EH45 9JN  01721 740256 Email: [email protected] Website: http://onlineborders.org.uk/community/peeblesplayers Community music group especially suited to people with a disability. Regular sessions improvising on percussion instruments. Meets on Monday afternoons in Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.

PEEBLES SINGERS Isobel Morrison, 4 Tweedbank Ley, Innerleithen, EH44 6PE  01896 831924 Email: [email protected] We are a mixed choir, and we enjoy singing songs from musicals, popular classics, traditional songs and carols at Christmas. Our aim is to put on 2 concerts each year – a Christmas concert and a themed concert in the Spring. There are no auditions and the ability to read music is not a requirement. Meets on Thursday evenings, 7.30 – 9pm, in the Common Room, Dovecot Court, Peebles.

SHAKESPEARE AT TRAQUAIR Richard Nisbet, Treasurer, 6A Bridgegate, Peebles, EH45 8RZ  01721 722816 17

Email: [email protected] Website: www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk Community theatre group. Various productions related to Shakespeare done in the year. All ages welcome. Learn skills on stage and backstage. Main productions early June – performed outdoor at Traquair.

ST RONAN’S SILVER BAND Keith Belleville, Secretary, Braeside, Wells Brae, Innerleithen, EH44 6JE  01896 490510 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC031096 St Ronan’s Silver Band exists to provide brass band music in the district of Innerleithen, Walkerburn, Traquair, The Glen and Cardrona. The Band provides tuition on brass and percussion instruments and plays at a variety of engagements across the district, the Borders and beyond. There is a family of three Bands. The Future Band provides an outlet for intermediate players while our Training Band exists for beginners. The main band competes in the second section nationally. The Band family presents three concerts per year in Innerleithen. Band Hall, Hall Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6QT. Next to the Fire Station. Learners: Fridays from 4.00pm Future Band: Thursdays 6.15pm Main Band: Tuesdays 7.15pm and Fridays 7.00pm

STRUMASH, PEEBLES’ UKULELE ORCHESTRA Contact: Shirley Sharp Email: [email protected] Website: https://sites.google.com/site/peeblesuke/

TRAQUAIR CHOIR Julie Leavett, Musical Director or Elaine Heron; Traquair Village Hall, Traquair, EH44 6PL Email: [email protected] Website: www.traquairchoir.org.uk Traquair Choir welcomes anyone who loves to sing. Our singers are of all ages and ability and travel from a wide local area. No previous singing experience or music reading skills are necessary. We sing in unison and in harmony and perform a wide range of musical styles including folk, jazz, classical and contemporary music. We perform regular concerts locally. Weekly sessions cost £3 and take place in Traquair Village Hall on Wednesdays from 5.15–6.30pm.

TWEED THEATRE Katharine Mathison, Treasurer, c/o The Bridge, Volunteer Resource Centre, School Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AL Email: [email protected] Website: www.tweedtheatre.org.uk Local amateur theatre group.

TWEEDDALE MUSEUM & GALLERY Chris Sawers, Museum Assistant, Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AG  01721 724820 Email: [email protected] Website: www.liveborders.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC034227 The Chambers Institution was established by William Chambers, one of the founders of the famous publishing house, in 1859. It houses a museum and gallery, which present a lively 18 programme of exhibitions throughout the year. The Chambers Room houses the extraordinary plasterwork friezes commissioned by William Chambers and exhibitions on the history of Peebles and the surrounding area.

TWEEDDALE SOCIETY Geoffrey Hamilton, Treasurer  01721 724150 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tweeddale-society.org.uk The study of the history, natural history, archaeology and literature of the area of Tweeddale and beyond and the presentation of lectures on these subjects. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from October - February in Eastgate Theatre. AGM is in March.

TWEEDDALE U3A Norma Cox, Chairperson, 24A Biggiesknowe, Peebles.  07977 948072 Website: www.u3atweeddale.org Scottish Charity Number: SC037086 We offer opportunities for people, no longer in full-time employment, to gain new learning experiences in a friendly and relaxed environment. Currently we provide around 24 different subjects in which members can participate. In addition, there is a monthly Open Meeting to which we invite a range of speakers. All groups, classes and meetings take place during daytime hours and are led by the volunteer facilitators. Monthly open meetings at St. Joseph’s Hall- second Tuesday of month at 2pm. Activity / interest groups held either weekly, fortnightly or monthly- various venues.

UPPER TWEED COMMUNITY CINEMA Mark Gillham, Chair, 8 Gallow Hill, Peebles  01721 720910 Email: [email protected] Website: http://uppertweedcinema.blogspot.com We show great movies once a month from September to April. We show mostly independent British and World (non-Hollywood) films. Past favourites include the Uruguayan comedy/drama ‘El Bano del Papa’ (The Pope’s Toilet), the beautifully filmed documentary from Wales, ‘Sleep Furiously’ and the OSCAR winning ‘The Artist’. All shows are open to non- members. Refreshments are served. Venue: Broughton Village Hall, usually Saturdays, Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm

WEST LINTON & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Jackie Weir, Secretary  07712 469537 Training youngsters to learn bagpipes and drums. No age limit. Object – competitive pipe band. Engagements undertaken. Practice nights: Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Graham Institute, West Linton.

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS (INCLUDING AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL GROUPS)

BORDERS FOREST TRUST Monteviot Nurseries, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6TU  01835 830750 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bordersforesttrust.org Scottish Charity Number: SC024358 Borders Forest trust was established in 1996 to help restore native woodland to Southern Scotland and to encourage individuals and communities to get out into their local woodlands. Since then we have worked in all SBC schools, run regular woodland volunteering groups, offered woodland outings or health benefits, supported Community Woodlands and continued planting trees on our land and in partnership with other landowners. So far, we have planted over one million native trees in the south of Scotland. Please contact BFT for up to date information on volunteer days and other opportunities.

CENTRAL TWEEDALE PATHS Douglas Wright, 16 Drover’s Way, Peebles, EH45 9BN  01721 720791 Email: [email protected] Central Tweeddale Paths is a voluntary group established to develop, promote, manage and maintain multi-use paths in and around Peebles and Eddleston. Our aim is to improve access for horse riders, cyclists and walkers by negotiating with landowners to undertake drainage, fencing and the installation of self-closing gates. We have also signed/waymarked routes and produced leaflets. We carry out annual access maintenance over Tweed Trails routes and local rights of way. Activities and meetings take place throughout the year.

EDDLESTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Jo Oliver, President, 12 Bellfield Crescent, Eddleston, Peebles, EH45 8RQ  01721 730696 or 07867 977147 Email: [email protected] The objective of the Society is the promotion of an interest in gardening and other rural crafts – largely achieved through an Annual Show, open to all, held in early September each year. Annual Coffee Morning and Plant Sale – late May Annual Show – early September

NORTH TWEEDDALE PATHS Michael Pryor, Chair, 18 The Smithy, West Linton, EH46 7EZ  01968 660829 Email: [email protected] Website: www.northtweeddalepaths.org.uk North Tweeddale Paths Group (NTP) is the ‘caretaker’ of paths and rights of way in the North Tweeddale area, keeping paths clear and usable for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. NTP is run by a group of active members who have undertaken a number of larger projects such as the creation of a new path at Dolphinton (“the Rough Burn Track”) and the major riverbank reinforcement works undertaken to keep the section of John’s Path along Tarth Water from falling into the water. NTP Group meets 3-4 times a year in West Linton

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Iain Coates, Chairman  07967 826977 Kailzie Gardens House, Kailzie, Peebles, EH45 9HT  01721 720007 Scottish Charity Number: SC044171 Friends of Kailzie Wildlife Group is a community organisation whose objective is to develop and create opportunities for the wider public to discover wildlife in the local environment through recreation, heritage, wildlife interpretation and educational facilities.

FRIENDS OF LEADBURN COMMUNITY WOODLAND David Sales, Chairman Tel: 01721 730355 Email: [email protected] Website: http://onlineborders.org.uk/community/leadburnwood The creation of a woodland at Leadburn for the enjoyment of people of all ages and abilities. The woodland has been planted with native species and the site will be developed in ways to maximise habitat and species diversity. Volunteer days held on the last Sunday of the month. Meet in the layby at 10am.

INNERLEITHEN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Mrs Julia Stoddart, Leithen House, Leithen Road, Innerleithen  01896 830410 Email: [email protected] The Society aims to promote an interest in everything to do with horticulture but principally in exhibiting at the annual show, which takes place on the first Sunday in September. At this event, there are sections to cover all ages and interests.

PEEBLES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Lesley Mason, Oliverbank East, Tweedsmuir, Biggar, ML12 6QS Email: [email protected] Website: www.peebles-show.co.uk Peeblesshire Agricultural Society was formed 125 years ago to promote local interest in agriculture, and runs an annual Show as well as a winter discussion society. Developing understanding and communication between town and country is a high priority, as is the promotion of local food, and the Society provides welcome social contact for people who often live and work in isolation. The Peebles show is held every year in August. The discussion group holds meetings through the winter months.

PEEBLES CAN Amy Alcorn, Manager, Volunteer Resource Centre, Newby Court, Peebles, EH45 8AL  01721 721088 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblescan.org Peebles CAN is an innovative community based group that aims to build our adaptive capacity in working towards a more sustainable society. Our objective is to work creatively with all sectors of the community, with a particular focus on developing life skills with young people, to deliver life-enhancing projects that build community resilience. We have regular volunteering events at our community garden project at Victoria Park. Anyone is welcome to join the Management Team or take on a supporting role with one of young team members.

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Anne Dodds, Treasurer  01721 722491 To encourage horticultural skills, especially for the young. We hold a coffee morning in May with the publication of the schedules for the Flower Show. The annual Flower Show is at the end of August and has Vegetables and Flowers, Floral Art, Industrial and Children’s sections

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS – BORDERS LOCAL GROUP John Marshall, Group Leader, 6 Leydon Grove, Clovenfords, TD1 3NF  01896 850564 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/borders Scottish Charity Number: SC037654 (England and Wales Charity Number 207076) RSPB Borders Local Group holds monthly indoor meetings with speakers on all aspects of wildlife and nature conservation. Outdoor events, walks, etc. are held throughout the year. A wildlife garden has been created by the Group in the Woodside Plant Centre and Café near Ancrum and events, workshops, etc. for adults and children are held there regularly. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the months between September and April in Melrose Corn Exchange and this coming session, alternating with meetings in Peebles.

THE SOUTHERN UPLANDS PARTNERSHIP Pip Tabor, Project Manager, Studio 2, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, TD1 3PE  01750 725154 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sup.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC029475 Objectives and activities of the organisation: a) To promote and advance education of the public about working and living sustainably in the Southern Uplands of Scotland either independently and/or in association with Local Authorities, voluntary organisations and local residents; b) To guide and encourage the integration of environmental, social and economic land use policies, the sustainable use and management of land and water and other relevant activities in the Southern Uplands of Scotland so that they are compatible with considerations of the environment and local communities; and c) To promote, protect and conserve the biodiversity of the Southern Uplands of Scotland for the benefit of society.

TREEFEST PARTNERSHIP Chris Sawers, Co-ordinator, c/o The Glack Farmhouse, Kirkton Manor, Peebles  01721 740260 or 07801 308991 Website: www.forest-festival.com and [email protected] Main event – the Tweed Valley Forest Festival in October every year, celebrating all that is in the woods and of the woods. Contact us!

TWEED FORUM LIMITED Luke Comins, Director, South Court, Drygrange Steading, Melrose, TD6 9DJ  01896 849723 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tweedforum.org Scottish Charity Number: SC030423 Tweed Forum was formed in 1991 “to promote the sustainable use of the whole of the Tweed catchment through holistic and integrated management and planning”. In close partnership with

22 our members, Forum works to protect, enhance and restore the rich natural, built and cultural heritage of the River Tweed and its tributaries. The Forum works at the strategic project level in order to achieve tangible benefits on the ground. From inception as an informal liaison group, Forum has grown to become a leader in the field of integrated land and water management.

TWEEDDALE COMMUNITIES ACCESS AND HERITAGE PROJECT Mr Douglas Wright, Convenor and Honorary Secretary, Reivers Lodge, 16 Drovers Way, Peebles, EH45 9BN Tel: 01721 720791 Email: [email protected] To advance, promote, encourage, co-ordinate and facilitate the creation of local paths and heritage sites for the use of the general public with the objectives of furthering their health through recreational pursuits such as walking, cycling and horse riding. To keep open existing paths, and to liaise with land-owners in the development and maintenance of new and existing paths. Meetings 2-3 times a year at venue to suit members.

TWEEDGREEN Ruth Noble, Project Co-ordinator, The Bridge, School Brae, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AL  07711 210431 Email: [email protected] Tweedgreen is a voluntary organisation working towards a self-sustaining Tweeddale in terms of energy, transport and food. We currently have an active woodfuel group and a community garden. We will also be organising Carbon Conversation courses over the year. Please get in touch if you would like to join us in any of these activities.

WALKERBURN VEGETABLE ASSOCIATION Allin Hoggarth  01896 831726 Email: [email protected] The Walkerburn Vegetable Association has been in existence for over 130 years to promote the highest standards in vegetable and flower growing, industrial products and handicrafts within Walkerburn and the surrounding area. We hold an Annual Show in September where all classes are open to any exhibitor. We actively encourage exhibits from all local residents including the pupils of Walkerburn Primary School. We hold a coffee morning in Spring to raise funds and would welcome contributions of plants, crafts, home-bakes and second hand books.

WEST LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Iain Silver, Chairman  01968 660852 The Society holds its talks/demonstrations mainly in the Graham Institute at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday over the Winter/Spring period. We have a plant sale in May and our Summer Show in August.

FUND RAISING

BRITISH RED CROSS SHOP (PEEBLES) Sandra Gray, 21 Old Town, Peebles, EH45 8JF  01721 722330 Always happy to receive donations of quality goods.

CANCER RESEARCH UK SHOP - PEEBLES 52 High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW  01721 720151 Scottish Charity Number: SC041666 Objectives: Eventually to cure Cancer, raise awareness, and promote healthy lifestyle to try to avoid cancer.

CANCER RESEARCH UK (Innerleithen, Walkerburn & District Branch) Mrs Christine Tucker, 56 Tweedholm Avenue, Walkerburn  01896 870513 Fundraising in aid of Cancer Research UK – coffee morning, Christmas Bazaar, Cancer Big Breakfast, sponsored walk. Meetings held at 56 Tweedholm Avenue, Walkerburn.

CHAS (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland) Tweeddale Group Isobel Morrison, 4 Tweedbank Ley, Innerleithen, EH44 6PE  01896 831924 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chas.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC019724 CHAS is a charity which provides the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. CHAS runs two hospices, Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch. It also runs the CHAS at Home Service. Through these services, CHAS provides respite, emergency, end-of-life and bereavement care to more than 300 families in Scotland.

MARIE CURIE Maureen Stevenson, Fundraising manager, Unit 2, Abbotsford Court Business Centre, Kelso, TD5 7BQ  01573 224440 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC038371 Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last! When you are living with a terminal illness, you feel that more than ever. The right care at the right time really matters. Whether it is terminal cancer of any terminal illness, we want people to get the most from the time they have left. Marie Curie Nurses work night and day in people’s homes, providing hands on nursing care and emotional support to allow people to make the most of the time they have left. Fundraising groups meet regularly in most Border towns.

PEEBLES AND DISTRICT CHRISTIAN AID Peebles Churches Together, St Andrews Leckie Church, Peebles  01721 723121 UK Charity Number: 1105851 24

The objective of the organisation is to fundraise on behalf of Christian Aid in Peebles and the local area. The main fundraising activities take place during Christian Aid week in May, however other events are organised during the year to publicise Christian Aid or to respond to specific appeals. Details of fundraising events are included in the local press.

SENSE SCOTLAND Karen Fox, 31-33 High Street, Peebles  01721 723349 Scottish Charity Number: SC022097 Sense Scotland celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2010. The Charity raises awareness about deaf blind children and Young adults in many ways, from expressing themselves through music, art and drama, enjoying outdoor activities, whilst offering support right through to adulthood to live independent, fulfilling and happy lives.

TWEEDDALE THRIFT SHOP The Manager, 15 High Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6HA  01896 831427 Website: http://www.onlineborders.org.uk/community/thebridge/thrift-shops Volunteers are required to work in the front and back shops. Collection of donated goods can be arranged. Money is used to further the work of The Bridge in Tweeddale, particularly Tweed Wheels Community Transport Project. Opening hours:- Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 9.30am – 2pm

TWEED VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM Paul Cathrow, Team Secretary, Rescue Centre, Goslawdales, Selkirk, TD7 4EP Email: [email protected] Website: www.tweedvalleymrt.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC009451 Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team is based in the Scottish Borders. It is part of the network of Mountain Rescue Teams affiliated to Scottish Mountain Rescue, which covers the whole of the country. The Team is a charity and all the members are volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to go to the assistance of people (and occasionally animals) who are lost, missing or injured. The Team has its base in Selkirk and covers West Lothian, Midlothian, City of Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders west of the A68. The Team trains regularly and is on standby 24 hours a Day, 365 days of the year. Any hour, any day, any weather.

PRESSURE GROUPS

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (TWEEDDALE GROUP) Rona Semple, Chair, 35 Namur Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0LG Website: www.amnestytweeddale.org.uk A branch of Amnesty UK whose objectives are to protect people wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied. Current priority campaigns include stopping violence against women and trying to ensure justice for political prisoners. Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of month in the Bakehouse, St Andrews Leckie Church, Eastgate, Peebles at 7pm (except July and December)

TWEEDDALE ACCESS PANEL Michael Davis, Chairman, 102 Old Town Peebles, EH45 8JE Email: [email protected] Website: www.tweeddaleaccesspanel.org.uk Tweeddale Access Panel is a group of local volunteers, all of whom have a disability or have an interest in disability issues, working together to improve access in our local community. Funded by the Scottish Disability Equality Forum, Access Panels are concerned with access in the fullest sense of the word – not just access to buildings, but to roads, employment, education, transport, the countryside, leisure and recreation. Currently the panel is updating an online Access Guide to shops, pubs, hotels and leisure facilities in the major towns and villages in Tweeddale. The Panel meets once every two months. In recent times meetings have been held in Dovecot Court lounge, and in Victoria Park Day Centre, Peebles. Dates and time will appear on the website and in local press.

TWEEDDALE PEACE GROUP Lesley Morrison, Convenor, 14 Kingsmeadows Road, Peebles, EH45 9EN Tel: 01721 721703 Email: [email protected] We aim to provide a forum for sharing ideas and inspiration about how to move towards a more peaceful sustainable world. We do not meet on a routine, regular basis but respond to events and calls for action by CND and similar organisations. We welcome all new members and contracts. We hold annual adult and children’s book sales which raise thousands of pounds for peace and justice causes and which are important community events.

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS

BAPTIST CHURCH Peebles Baptist Church Ian Gray, Pastor, 24 Damcroft, Peebles, EH45 8EF  07881 518854 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesbaptistchurch.org Scottish Charity Number: SC007561 To make Jesus known by our actions and our words, and to build community on the foundation of God’s love. Regular services on Sundays at 11am, usually at the Drill Hall (Peebles Community Centre), EH45 8AU. Please check our website for details of other events and before coming, as we sometimes use other venues.

CHURCH OF SCOTLAND Carlops Parish Church Minister: Rev Dr Linda Dunbar  01968 660221 Session Clerk: Prof Murray Campbell Email: [email protected] Website: www.carlopschurch.org Services at 10am each Sunday, and 6pm on 1st Sunday of each month. Tea and coffee after the service.

Eddleston Parish Church Lorraine Mulholland, Session Clerk, Millbank, Edinburgh Road, Eddleston, EH45 8QP  01721 730332 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC010081 Sunday Services at 11.45am with the last Sunday of the month being an evening service at 6.00pm. The Junior Choir is open to all children of school age and meets every Thursday during term time from 4.30 – 5.30pm in the church. They take part in the Worship4All service, which is usually on the first Sunday of each month but check with the Session Clerk for details as it can change from time to time. Eddleston Voices is the church’s outreach community choir and is open to anyone 16 years of age and over. It meets every Thursday evening during term time from 7.30 – 9.00pm in the church. The first Thursday of the month is our social evening. The ability to read music is not necessary and no audition is required. A Bite and a Blether is a community get-together, which takes place every Wednesday from 11.30am – 1.00pm in the Village Hall. For £2.50, come along and enjoy a bacon roll or vegetarian equivalent, home baking, tea, coffee and friendship. All ages are welcome.

Innerleithen, Traquair and Walkerburn Parish Church of Scotland Rev Janice Faris, Parish Minister, 1 Millwell Park, Innerleithen EH44 6JF  01896 830309 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC001100 To provide Christian worship, fellowship, support, learning opportunities for all people across the parish. Available for weddings, funerals, infant baptism, blessings, thanksgivings. Most meetings are in Innerleithen Church of Scotland. We also meet in Traquair Kirk and Walkerburn Village Hall. Please see our notices for details of services and meetings or contact the minister. Kirkurd and Newlands Parish Church Minister: Rev Dr Linda Dunbar  01968 660221 Session Clerk: Mrs Jean Henderson Howat Email: [email protected] Website: www.newlands-kirkurd.org Services at 10am each Sunday. Tea and coffee after the service. Lyne and Manor Parish Church Mrs Rosalind Pyatt, Schoolhouse, Kirkton Manor, Peebles EH45 9JN  01896 870455 Scottish Charity Number: SC011353 Lyne Church: 1st Sunday of the month at 9.30am Manor Church: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays of the month at 9.30am Parishes of Upper Tweeddale The Manse, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6HQ  01899 830331 Scottish Charity Number: SC014617 Services as below: Broughton, Glenholm, Kilbucho Sunday service (in Broughton) 10am. Children welcome. Skirling Sunday service 11.30am. Children welcome. Stobo Sunday service 11.30am. Children welcome. Tweedsmuir Sunday service 10am. Children welcome. The Guild (men and women): 3rd Wednesday of the month between September and March, in Broughton Village Hall at 7.30pm (check on 01899 830365 Peebles Old Parish Church Session Clerk, Peebles Old Parish Church, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW  01721 723986 (office hours) Email: [email protected] Website: www.topcop.org.uk Services every Sunday at 10am. Short daily worship 10am Monday to Saturday. Meetings and activities in Church and Church Centre. St Andrew’s Parish Church, West Linton Minister: Rev Dr Linda Dunbar  01968 660221 Email: [email protected] Website: www.standrews-westlinton.org Services at 11.15am each Sunday. Tea and coffee after the service.

St Andrews Leckie Parish Church, Peebles Heather Collin, Church Administrator, St Andrews Leckie Parish Church, Eastgate, Peebles EH45 8AD  01721 723121 Email: [email protected] Website: www.standrewsleckie.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC009159 OUR MISSION STATEMENT: To be a Christ Centred Church based on prayer and the Word of God which, relying on the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is a welcoming caring fellowship committed to meaningful worship, teaching and active outreach. Skirling Parish Church Isobel Hunter, Skirling House, Skirling by Biggar, ML12 6HD  01899 860274 Website: www.uppertweeddale.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC004728 Skirling Parish Church serves the village of Skirling and surrounding area with services of worship every Sunday at 11:30am. The members are also involved in volunteering at Skirling First Thursday lunch club in the village hall from 12 noon to 1:30pm on the first Thursday of each month – all welcome to church services and lunch.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH St Andrew’s Church, Innerleithen Jane Sargent, Secretary; Rector: Rev Jim Benton-Evans  01896 830175 Email: [email protected] Website: www.standrewsinnerleithen.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC022359 Service and Holy Communion at 10am every Sunday. St Mungo’s Church, West Linton The Rev Lynsay Downs, 23 Broomhill Road, Penicuik, EH26 9EE  01968 672862 Email: [email protected] Holy Communion at 9.30am e very Sunday, all welcome. St Peter’s Church, Peebles Rev Jim Benton-Evans  07702 842727 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC2002464 To promote religious worship in the Tweeddale area and in communion with the Anglican Church. Weekly services on Sunday and Thursday. Other opportunities for fellowship supported by St Peter’s and fund raising events – open to all.

EVANGELICAL CHURCH Peebles Evangelical Church Mrs Laura Birss, Children and Outreach Co-ordinator, 17 Tweed Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AX  01721 722525 Website: www.pecweb.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC014913 We are a group of Christians from many different backgrounds but share a common, personal faith in Jesus our Saviour and Lord. Visitors are always welcome at any of our services. Throughout the week we run a variety of activities, including parent and toddler

29 group, children’s clubs for various age groups, coffee mornings, ladies’ craft evenings, etc. Please look at our website for details.

RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Alison Moore, Clerk, 16 St Ronan’s Way, Innerleithen, EH44 6RG  01896 831953 Email: [email protected] We meet at 10-11 Cherry Court, Cavalry Park, Peebles, EH45 9BU (Nomad Beat Unit) on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Unfortunately, there is no bus service to Cavalry Park from the centre of Peebles on a Sunday and it is quite a long walk! If you need to have a lift please phone the above number before 10am. If you plan to bring your children, please call the above number in advance so that we can prepare activities for them. Please also call the above number for any other information that you require.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH St Joseph Roman Catholic Church Father in Residence, Parish Administrator, 17 Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45 8JU  01721 720865 Scottish Charity Number: SC0 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjosephschurch.org.uk Please visit our website for a list of church groups and contacts. New members are always welcome. Mass is held at 6pm on Saturday and every Sunday at 9.30am. Please see notice board outside church entrance for details and weekly newsletter.

INNERLEITHEN GUILD Mrs Margaret Gates, Guild Treasurer, 1 Craig Terrace, Innerleithen EH44 6LU  01896 830074 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC001100 The Church of Scotland Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland, which invites and encourages men and women to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enable them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action. Meets fortnightly at Innerleithen Church from October to March.

PEEBLES CHURCHES TOGETHER Charlotte Hamilton, Secretary, c/o St Joseph’s RC Church, 17 Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45 8JU Website: www.peebleschurchestogether.org.uk The principal aim is to enable the churches in Peebles to work together to more effectively be good news in our community. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to share in the peace and joy of worship at any of the churches in and around Peebles. Activities advertised by churches and local press. Meets approximately four times a year, or as required. Current members: BAPTIST:- Peebles Baptist Church CHURCH OF SCOTLAND:- Peebles Old Parish Church linked with Eddleston Parish Church; St Andrews Leckie Parish linked with Lyne and Manor Churches ROMAN CATHOLIC:- St Joseph’s Church SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL (ANGLICAN):- The Church of St Peter RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS):- Tweeddale Quaker Meeting

SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANISATIONS

CONTACT THE ELDERLY Caroline McGinlay, South Scotland Volunteer Support Officer, PO Box 19623, Erskine, PA8 9AB  0141 812 1555 Email: [email protected] Website: www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC039377 Contact The Elderly is dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people, offering a vital friendship link every month. Each guest is collected from their home by a volunteer driver and taken to a volunteer host’s home for the afternoon. The group is warmly welcomed by a different host each month, but the drivers remain the same which means that over the months and years, acquaintances turn into friends and loneliness is replaced by companionship. Our tea parties are a real lifeline of friendship for our older guests, they bring people of all ages together, develop fulfilling friendships and give everyone involved something to look forward to each month.

CRAFT BOX (Scottish Borders Council & Red Button Arts) Jillian Scott, Community Capacity Building Worker  07786 477950 Email: [email protected] Craft Box is a fortnightly crafts club for senior citizens. An opportunity to come along and try a new craft, meet new people and be with friends. Refreshments are provided during the session. A perfect afternoon! Please get in touch for class dates. Peebles class: Fortnightly on Fridays, 2.30-3.30pm, Drill Hall, Peebles Innerleithen class: Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 1.30-2.30pm, Hall of Friendship, Church of Scotland, Innerleithen

INNERLEITHEN SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Margaret McDermott, 33 Montgomery Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6JP  01896 831249 Meets on the last Wednesday of each month in the Vale Club, Innerleithen. Also has a Christmas party, Burns celebrations and a summer and an autumn trip.

MARY ALLEN CLUB Mrs Wilma D Barrett, Secretary, 50 Glensax Road, Peebles, EH45 9AP  01721 721465 Email: [email protected] We are a ladies group of 60 years and over who meet once a month in the community centre on a Monday afternoon 2pm to 4pm. We have various speakers, entertainment, a nice cup of tea and fruit loaf. It’s a great way to make new friends and we are all very friendly. We meet the first Monday of every month from September to May, 2 – 4pm in the small lounge of the Peebles Community Centre. We also have a Christmas party and/or lunch and end of session Special Day.

OLD AND NEW HORIZONS (TWEEDDALE) Otto Grant, Organiser, 1 Edderston Ridge Crescent, Peebles, EH45 9ND  01721 729801 To make available days out in Tweed Wheels for those who have few opportunities for getting out and about. Outings are roughly fortnightly throughout non-winter months.

OVER 50’S WALKING NETBALL GROUP (Scottish Borders Council) Jillian Scott, Community Capacity Building Worker  07786 477950 Email: jillian.scott|@scotborders.gov.uk Website: Facebook – SBC Community Capacity Building The Over 50’s Walking Netball Group allows participants to take part in a fun activity at a slower pace, increasing individual fitness levels. Refreshments are available after the session for participants to enjoy. We meet every Thursday from 11.30am – 12.30pm, Drill Hall, Peebles

PEEBLES AND DISTRICT OLD FOLKS WELFARE George Gilchrist, 135 Tweedholm Avenue East, Walkerburn EH43 6AP  01896 870752 Email: [email protected] Monthly meetings, entertainment, information sharing and hospitality. Meetings held in Burgh hall, Peebles, every 2nd Monday of months apart from January, July and August.

PEEBLES PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION Laura Scott, Secretary, 10 Crossland Crescent, Peebles, EH45 8LF  07484 663518 Email: [email protected] We meet once a month for 8 months of the year to hear interesting, informative and entertaining guest speakers followed by tea, coffee and biscuits and a blether. This is an opportunity to make new friends and prospective members will be warmly welcomed and introduced to members who will look after them. We have a summer trip in July, an afternoon tea in August and a Christmas lunch in early December. There is an annual membership and a monthly admission fee. We meet in the Burgh Hall, Peebles on the third Wednesday of the month, February – June and September – November, starting at 2pm.

PEEBLES SOUP CLUB (Scottish Borders Council) Jillian Scott, Community Capacity Building Worker  07786 477950 Email: [email protected] Website: Facebook – SBC Community Capacity Building This group allows older adults to come together to enjoy a healthy bowl of homemade soup and sandwiches, along with the opportunity to meet new people and share conversations. We meet every Friday from 12 midday – 1pm, Drill Hall, Peebles.

PROBUS CLUB OF INNERLEITHEN, WALKERBURN & TRAQUAIR Jim Lyon, Secretary, 14 The Green, Cardrona, Peebles, EH45 9LR  01896 831501 A club for retired men. Meetings for refreshments followed by a talk on various subject by invited speakers. Also Christmas Lunch, Burns Supper and summer outings. Meet at the Union Club, Peebles Road, Innerleithen, at 9:45am for 10:30am on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month between October and April.

SCOTTISH BORDERS SENIORS NETWORKING FORUM (SBSNF) Diana Findlay, Chairman, 49 Springfield Terrace, St Boswells, TD6 0EP  01835 823374 Email: [email protected] Evolved from Scottish Borders Older Peoples’ Services Forum, we are keen to include not only those who work in supporting/advising Older People, but most importantly, representatives from Older Peoples’ groups. Who knows better than Older People what we require and what would be helpful to us? We are constituted – a member of Age Scotland and also Scottish Older Peoples Assembly and have strong support from SBC’s Community Capacity Building team. We meet quarterly and usually have two speakers – one national and one local. We always make time to update everyone on what we are all doing and have the opportunity to network, which is so important. Our aim is to share information and to give “voice” to concerns that are raised to appropriate organisations for answers. Please phone or email Diana Findlay for more information. Meetings are held in various parts of the Borders to help with travelling challenges. If you have an interest in Older Peoples’ issues, please phone or email for more information or a copy of the future programme.

THE FRIDAY CLUB FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (Scottish Borders Council) Jillian Scott, Community Capacity Building Worker  07786 477950 Email: [email protected] Website: Facebook – SBC Community Capacity Building The Friday Club for Senior Citizens aims to improve health and well-being. Gentle Exercise class: 11.15am – 12 midday, exercises can be done seated or standing Drop In: 1-3pm, come along and have a go playing new age curling, pool, table tennis, dominoes and much more. Over 50’s Walking Football: 3-4pm, all the same rules as football apart for the no running rule! We meet every Friday at the Drill Hall (Peebles Community Centre).

WALKERBURN O.A.P ASSOCIATION Anne Kenyon  01896 870757 It brings people together for fellowship, playing whist, dominoes and bingo and having a cup of tea. It is especially good for people living on their own. We have an outing in the summer and to the pantomime at Christmas. Meets once a month in the H.B.M.I. club in Walkerburn.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE A social enterprise is a not for profit business with a social mission

HOME BASICS (TWEEDDALE) CO LTD Dennis Fisher, Manager, Unit 7, Tweedvale Mills East, Walkerburn, EH43 6AB  01896 870455 Email: [email protected] Hawick Branch: Unit 2, Annfield Mills, Teviot Crescent, Hawick TD9 9RE  01450 363974 Email: [email protected] Website: www.homebasics.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC033827 To relieve poverty of those inhabitants in the area on benefit, in particular those who have need by virtue of their youth, age, infirmity, disability, handicap, poverty, homelessness or unemployment, by collecting, refurbishing and storing donated furniture and household goods and distributing them to those in need.

THE FOOD FOUNDATION Yvonne McLaren, Team Leader, Victoria Park Centre, Peebles  01721 722421 Email: [email protected] Website: www.thefoodfoundation.scot Scottish Charity Number: SC326475 The aim is to provide personal and vocational development to people in the community who are disadvantaged due to age, illness, mental or physical disability, through our blended learning program. We aim to boost people’s confidence and give them a platform that will hopefully lead on to opening other doors for the individual and possibly employment. We generate income from our Catering Business and also rely on grants and funding. We are developing our webpage where people can follow sign posts and we also have a very active Facebook if you would like to see us in action. The Food Foundation has a new Flow training E learning program where people can gain up to 6 certificate and then go on to gain experience in our real working kitchen. We offer a chance for students to gain SQA Certification in Customer Care, First Aid Awareness, Allergen Awareness, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Working in the Kitchen. We operate from Victoria Park Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

YOU CAN COOK Bosco Santimano, Executive Director, The Bridge, Volunteer Resource Centre, School Brae, High St., Peebles EH45 8AL  0845 224 0896 Email: [email protected] Website: www.youcancook.org.uk YOU CAN COOK is a celebration of food, people and cultures! We encourage and empower local communities to make informed choices about their food and health while allowing them to make these changes at their own pace. We will enable participants to engage in a social and educational activity through learning basic techniques and skills in cookery. YOU CAN COOK organises cookery classes, demonstrations and workshops on nutrition and food related issues all over Scotland.

SPECIAL INTEREST

BORDER PHILATELIC SOCIETY John Brown, Press Secretary, 12 Tweed Avenue, Peebles, EH45 8AS  01721 723759 To display and discuss all aspects of stamp collecting, postal history and postcards etc. Meet once every two weeks on Monday evenings in St Pauls Church Hall, Scott Street, Galashiels.

BORDERS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Ronald Morrison, 52 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels, TD1 1DP  01896 750387 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bordersfhs.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC05531 We help people with their family history in Scottish Borders region (Berwickshire, Peeblesshire, Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire) and adjacent counties of Scotland and England. We hold regular meetings (see website), publish a magazine three times a year, write the Kith and Kin column in the local press and provide a website. We have an archive at 52 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels, which is open Monday 6pm to 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm (Fridays only closed November to February).

THE GARLAND SUGARCRAFT CLUB Fiona Hamilton, 14 South Parks, Peebles, EH45 9DS  01721 729424 A non-competitive group of sugarcrafters meeting for friendship and sharing of ideas. Demonstrations and workshops. Meets in Broughton Village Hall at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month (September to March, excluding December).

MAPA SCOTLAND Keith Burns, Secretary, 21 The Dean, East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3ED 01620 860257 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mapascotland.org Scottish Charity Number: SC043255 We are a voluntary organisation set up to preserve, publicise and restore the Great Polish Map of Scotland located at Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston. With grant aid and funding from sponsors we are repairing the concrete surface of this 40 year old 1:10,000 scale outdoor map stretching from the Borders to the Outer Isles. Work parties 10.30am, Sundays and Wednesdays at the map, Barony Castle, Eddleston, EH45 8QW.

PEEBLES FLORAL ART CLUB Elizabeth Herd, Chair, 9 South Park Drive, Peebles, EH45 9DR  01721 725826 Website: http://onlineborders.org.uk/community/annedodds/peebles-floral-art-club Peebles Floral Art Club is a member of the National Association of Flower Arrangers Societies (NAFAS). We seek to encourage the love of flowers and plants and to demonstrate their creative and decorative values. We currently support local festivals and traditions such as the Beltane Festival and the Annual Horticultural Show.

We are a warm and friendly club where members can develop their skills by watching demonstrations by qualified area or national demonstrators on Club nights and by taking part in supervised club workshops. The Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month (September – May) at 7pm for 7.30pm in the Bakehall, St Andrews Leckie Church.

PEEBLES MEDITATION GROUP Julian Goodacre  01721 722539 Email: [email protected] Open to all, meeting for regular Buddhist-based meditation sessions. A 20-minute silent meditation is followed by a reading and group discussion about meditation practice. Meets Mondays at 9.30am. contact as above for details.

PEEBLES CAMERA CLUB Kathy Henry, Secretary  01721 720981 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblescameraclub.co.uk “Make more of your photography – come and join us” The club is open to anyone regardless of skill and aims to promote photography within the local community by offering lectures, practical instruction, outings, competitions and exhibitions of photographic material. During the season (September – May), meetings are held at 7.30pm on the FIRST and THIRD Wednesdays of the month in the Peebles Community Centre, Walkershaugh, Peebles, EH45 8AU. For more information please check out our website or contact the secretary.

PEEBLESSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Jack Boughey, Correspondence Secretary, 1 Edderston Ridge Court, Peebles  01721 720705 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesarchsoc.org.uk The aims of the Society are to stimulate public interest in the history and archaeology of Tweeddale and further afield; to encourage the preservation of features of general historic and archaeological interest; to pursue these aims by fieldwork, meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications and publicity. Meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month from September – November and January – April in Peebles Community Centre.

PEEBLESSHIRE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION Amanda Clydesdale, Secretary, 20 Kingsmeadows Gardens, Peebles, EH45 9LB  01721 720563 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesbeekeepers.org.uk Promoting Beekeeping by education and arranging talks and demonstrations from visiting specialists; local advice and access to experienced beekeepers, loan of equipment to members, talks and outreach to general public. Guests and interested people of all ages welcomed. Monthly meetings through the winter at Community Centre or where requested, meetings and apiary visits in the summer: tuition at association apiary; beginners’ course in spring.

PEEBLESSHIRE HOMING SOCIETY Mrs M Blake, 56 Horsbrugh Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6LF  01896 830508 We breed and race pigeons from April to September. Meetings held at the above address.

TALKING PEEBLESSHIRE NEWS Mrs Wilma D. Barrett, Secretary, 50 Glensax Road, Peebles, EH45 9AP  01721 721465 Email: [email protected] Our aim is to provide the local talking newspaper to anyone who has difficulty reading the paper, be it blindness, sight impairment or any other difficulty holding a paper. It is a free service and it can be done by post (also free) or collected at Lloyd’s chemist. In the past, we used cassette tapes but now memory sticks are used.

TWEEDDALE TEXTILE GROUP Margaret Dalling, Secretary 01721 720276 To further an interest in textiles and increase skills through workshops. Meetings at the St Joseph’s Neighbourhood Centre, Rosetta Road, Peebles EH45 8JU on the third Wednesday of every month between September and May, 1.30pm – 4pm.

WALKERBURN ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION Allin Hoggarth, Secretary, 3 Montgomery Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6JP  07985 319009 or 01896 831726 Email: [email protected] To make allotments available in the Walkerburn area. We have a community group working an allotment plot, single plots or half plots available along with tools, shed and compost bins. The AGM is held in early April & ad-hoc get-togethers as members choose.

WEST LINTON BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION Dave Stokes, 100 Main Street, Roslin, EH25 9LT  0131 440 3477 Email: [email protected] To promote the art and teach the craft of beekeeping. Meets approximately 6 times a year at various venues in Midlothian.

SPORT & RECREATION

CLUBSPORT TWEEDDALE/CLUBSPORT ETTRICK & LAUDERDALE Lori Lee, Development Officer, c/o Live Borders, St Mary’s Mill, Selkirk, TD7 5EW  01750 700110 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.liveborders.org.uk/club_sport_tweeddale Membership to Club Sport Tweeddale entitles your club and club members to access the various financial assistance which is on offer. If you or your club would like to affiliate to Club Sport Tweeddale, please complete the appropriate club/individual affiliation form. The Schemes available to your club and club members are:-  Capital Programme  Maximum amount payable is £5,000 or 50% of the total cost of the project if less than £5,000. Projects funded include Club House upgrades, or fixed equipment of capital nature with a life expectancy of 10 years or over.  Revenue Programme  For clubs to purchase training equipment deemed to support the sustainability of the Club. The maximum amount payable is £1,000.  Sports Award Scheme  For individual members of clubs attending regional or national training sessions and competitions outwith their normal club competitions. The following levels can be applied for: Club Level: £300 on a 50% match funding basis Regional Level: £500 on a 50% match funding basis National Level: £750 on a 50% match funding basis International Level: £1,000 on a 50% match funding basis

BADMINTON Eddleston Badminton Club Mrs R. J. Cowie, Dundreich, Old Edinburgh Road, Eddleston, Peebles, EH45 8QP  01721 730377 Fun badminton! New members welcome. Meets on Thursdays 1.15 – 2.15pm in Eddleston Village Hall.

Kirklands Badminton Club Chris Patterson  07985 522156 Email: [email protected] A social badminton club of mixed ages and abilities who welcome new members over 16 years old. Meets on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Peebles from mid- September until the end of March.

Ladies Over 60’s Badminton Club Maureen Howitt, Secretary, 1 St Andrews Road, Peebles, EH45 8JH  01721 720409 Email: [email protected] Exercise by playing badminton. Friendship and company, enjoying tea at half time. We are a happy group and don’t take things too seriously. New members are most welcome. We meet in Peebles Community Centre every Wednesday 2pm – 4pm.

Over Sixty Badminton Jan Ross, Treasurer, 19 Kingsway, Peebles, EH45 9HY  01721 721553 Email: [email protected] This is a mixed group. Exercise by playing badminton. Meets in the Drill Hall, Peebles on Thursdays 1.30- 3.00pm

St Andrew’s Badminton Club David Brackenridge, Treasurer, Riverside, Tweed Avenue, Peebles  01721 588368 Social badminton for players over 16 years. Meets October – March, Peebles High School, Thursday evenings, 8pm – 10pm.

BOWLING Broughton & District Bowling Club Christine Kay, Secretary  01899 830369 The object of the club is to maintain a six-rink bowling and generally create an interest and enjoyment by playing the game of green bowls. By providing club and open competitions, we aim to encourage recreation and social interaction amongst the members of this rural community and visitors to the area. Meetings/activities: Broughton Bowling Green, Monday and Thursday 7pm; Wednesday 2pm. Plus numerous other dates throughout the season.

Carlops Carpet Bowling Club George Anderson, 292 Rullion Road, Penicuik, EH26 9JN  01968 676431 Email: [email protected] Play the traditional Scottish game of carpet bowls. All welcome. Carlops Village Hall, Carlops. The season begins on the first Monday of October and continues through until the end of the following March.

Eddleston Carpet Bowling Club W J Nicholson, 16 Bellfield Road, Eddleston, Peeblesshire, EH45 8QR  01721 730371 Email: [email protected] The object of the Club is to provide an interest and enjoyment of Scottish carpet bowls. Meetings from October to March, Thursday evening at 7.30pm in Eddleston Village Hall.

Peebles Bowling Club Lesley Hubbard, Secretary, Walkershaugh, Peebles, EH45 8AU  01721 722372 or 07759 199648 Email: [email protected] Website: www.Peeblesbowlingclub.com Members or guests of any age are welcome to take part in bowling on a competitive and/or social level. The Club is open between April and September each year.

St Ronan’s Bowling Club Bowling Green, Hall Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6QT  01896 830981 Secretary Being affiliated to the Scottish Bowling Association, the Border Bowling Association and Peebles Bowling Association, members have the chance to take part in a variety of national and regional competitions. However, there is always time for a friendly game or local fixture. New members would be very welcome and can contact the club on the above phone number.

Walkerburn Bowling Club George Thornton, 36 Peebles Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AY  01896 870251 Email: [email protected] A friendly lawn bowling club affiliated to the Scottish Bowling Association to promote and encourage the game of lawn bowls. Membership is open to all aged 12 years and over. New members and visitors are made most welcome. Best in the Borders! The Green is open from mid-April to the end of September and is available for play every day, starting at 2pm. A new petanque court is now open all year round.

West Linton Bowling Club Mrs Elizabeth Jent, Honorary Secretary, Chapel Brae, West Linton, EH46 7EP  01968 660955 To promote the game of green bowls. The Club is situated at Chapel Brae, West Linton, EH46 7EP

BRIDGE Innerleithen Bridge Club Richard Edmonds, Courtside, 1 Caerlee Estate, Innerleithen, EH44 6QY  01896 830682 Email: [email protected] Bridge is held on Tuesday afternoons at Traquair Village Hall at 2pm.

Peebles Bridge Club Gordon Milne, Secretary, 27 Station Bank, Peebles, EH45  01721 721167 Email: [email protected] The development and enjoyment of the game of Bridge in a sociable and friendly atmosphere. Monday evenings in winter and Thursday evenings all year round.

CRICKET Peebles County Cricket Club Steve Slater, Chair, 9 south Parks, Peebles, EH45 9SP  01721 723002 Website: http://peeblescountycc.hitscricket.com/ Also on Facebook To promote the participation in and enjoyment of cricket for all ages and all abilities. Matches are played at Whitestone Park, Peebles from beginning of May until end of August. During this period, we coach juniors of all ages and ability on Monday evenings between 7-8pm also at Whitestone Park.

CURLING Broughton United Curling Club Mrs Marion Wood, Kingledores, Broughton, Biggar, ML12 6QL  01899 880273 Email: [email protected] To promote curling within our local area. We are a small club, 24 members and very friendly. We meet at Murrayfield Curling Rink, Edinburgh. We play 5 League games and play for two cups and have a pairs competition. The games are spread out over the winter from September to March. Eddleston Curling Club Graeme Rodger  01721 722061 To promote Curling. New members welcome. Games are played between September and March at Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh. Peebles Curling Club Tom Hardie, Secretary, 2 Fawnburn Crescent, Cardrona, Peebles EH45 9LG  01896 831717 Email: [email protected] To promote and provide opportunities for people to play and enjoy the game of curling.

DANCING Strictly Seniors Dance Group Mrs Rosalind Stuart-Menteth, Treasurer, Railway Cottages, Stobo, Peebles, EH45 8NX  01721 722301 Primarily through running regular dance classes in Tweedale:- a) To promote health and wellbeing b) To encourage social skills and a healthy frame of mind c) To ensure happiness, fitness, companionship and friendship Meetings are held in the MacFarlane Hall, Old Parish Church, Peebles 2pm – 3.30/4pm on Thursday afternoons and also in the Masonic Hall, Innerleithen 10am – 12 noon on Wednesday mornings.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Scottish Country Dancing Clubs throughout the Scottish Borders http://onlineborders.org.uk/community/rscda Broughton Country Dance Club Vicky Laidlaw, Tutor 01721 721484 This is a social dance group which meets weekly on Monday evenings through the winter months. To meet up with friends, learn a few new dances and help maintain fitness levels in a fun way. Club nights are Monday evenings at Skirling Village Hall from 7:30 – 9:15pm 10 weeks before Christmas then 10 weeks after New Year. Annual dance held at Broughton Village Hall the 3rd Friday in February. Peebles Scottish Country Dancing Raymond Handyside, Teacher, 24 Whitehaugh Park, Peebles, EH45 9DA  01721 724182 Email: [email protected] Teaching and learning Scottish Country Dancing in a sociable fun setting. Club nights and annual dance. Meets on Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm, in Kingsland Primary School from September to March. Scottish Country Dancing, Innerleithen Website: https://sites.google.com/site/stronansscd/ 41

FOOTBALL Leithen Vale Sports Club John Adam, Chairman  07977 336105 Website: www.leithenvalesportsclub.co.uk Leithen Vale Sports Club provides football for children of school age in Innerleithen and surrounding area. Meetings are held regularly in the Union Club.

Linton Hotspur FC Ivan Mackenzie, Vice Chairman, New Moor Road, West Linton  07738 226391 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lintonhotspurfc.co.uk The club is a ‘not for profit’ voluntary organisation, re-formed in 2008 after disbanding in 1971. Up until this point, the club has been in existence in West Linton for some 43 years. Our Vision:- “ To create a permanent base for football in West Linton, that the club and community can be proud of.”

Peebles Football Club Fergus Millan, Chairman, Edgeworth, Springwood Drive, Peebles, EH45 9HA  07814 929765 Website: www.peeblesfootball.com Our mission is to provide opportunities for children and young people in Peebles and the surrounding area to develop their footballing and life skills in a friendly, safe and welcoming environment, supported by suitably qualified coaches. We meet throughout the week by age (from U6 to U19) at various locations in Peebles from August to May.

Peebles Rovers Football Club Allan McDonald, Secretary Website: www.peeblesroversfc.com Founded in 1893, Peebles Rovers Football Club is a Scottish football club based in Peebles. They participate in the East of Scotland Football League and play their home games at Whitestone Park, Peebles.

Tweeddale Rovers Football Club Torrance Buchan, Chairman, 3 Montgomery Place, Peebles  01721 7720600 Website: www.tweeddalerovers.com To provide football to youths over the age of 17 years. We meet at Kerfield and Peebles High School.

GOLF Peebles Golf Club Bill Jacobs, Administrator, Peebles Golf Club, Kingsland Street, Peebles, EH45 8EU  01721 720197 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesgolfclub.com We offer competitive prices for visitors, whether you are a large group outing or a last minute arrival and we have a wide range of package options available. Please contact our office on 01721 720197 for further details and the best deals for group or society outings. Our on-line booking system also offers you the flexibility to choose when you play. Peebles Golf Club is open 7 days a week. 42

West Linton Golf Club Medwyn Road, West Linton, EH46 7HN  01968 660256 Website: www.wlgc.co.uk Championship golf course set on Slipperfield Moor above the conservation village with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors welcome, but booking is normally advisable, on the above number. Open all year.

NETBALL Peebles Netball Linda Nicholson, Chair and Coach, 1 Bonnington Road, Peebles, EH45 9HF  01721 722281 Email: [email protected] Website: Peebles Netball facebook page We provide recreational and competitive netball opportunities for girls and women aged 10 and older. We offer coaching and umpiring education and have volunteering posts available in coaching, umpiring, team management, fundraising, helping at matches, arranging social events, kit and equipment management. We are accredited with Clubsport Tweeddale. Training and recreational sessions are held regularly at the Gytes Leisure Centre and at Peebles High School.

PETANQUE Tweed Valley Petanque Club Tommy Quinn, Chairman, 10 The Meadows, Peebles, EH45 9DX  01721 720961 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tweedvalleypetanque.org We are a friendly club playing the leisurely sport of Petanque: a true community sport as anyone can play regardless of age or physical ability. We are always looking for new members of any age or skill level – everyone will be made most welcome. If you enjoy good company and friendly competition, meeting in idyllic surroundings, you will enjoy Petanque with us. Every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon (meeting 1.15 for prompt 1.30 start) at Kailzie Gardens, Peebles, EH45 9HT, just 2.5 miles from Peebles town centre on the B7062.

RAMBLING Tweeddale Ramblers Dr David Baird, Lower Flat, Orchard Bank, Frankscroft, Peebles, EH45 9DX.  01721 720275 Email: [email protected] Day walks on Sundays, annual BBQ, annual Christmas Lunch.

Walk it Bill McClure, Walk Leader – Walkerburn, 24 Caberston Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AT  01896 870586 Our aim is to help people to become more physically active. We meet in the Walkerburn parking area, opposite the HB Club, every Wednesday at 10am, weather permitting.

RIDING Border Highlands Mrs Val Nyberg, Whitehope, Innerleithen, EH44 6NN  01896 830267

Active club for anyone interested in Highland ponies. Mounted and dismounted events including shows, ride-outs, stud visits, video nights, etc. Annual performance award for registered Highlands. Meetings throughout the Borders and East Lothian.

Peebles March Riders Association  Lynsey Paterson (Chairman) 01721 722558 Facebook: Peebles March Riders Peebles The object of PMRA is to encourage the mounted support of the Cornet; to promote the spirit of March Riding; to maintain friendship amongst the members throughout the years; to ride out with the Cornet Elect prior to the Beltane Festival. Events include the May Dance and May Ride, Walk/Trot rides, Gymkhana in September and the September Ride. Follow us on Facebook @ Peebles March Riders Peebles

Peebles Tweeddale Branch of the Pony Club Della Murray, Branch Secretary, Lyne New Row East, Lyne Farm, Peebles, EH45 8NR  01721 740200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.branches_pcuk.org/Peebles Friendly small branch of the Pony Club. Members compete in all disciplines. Organised instruction and training. Rallies and events in Biggar and Peebles areas.

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) - Tweeddale Rideability Group Mags Mills, Chairperson, Milsneuk, 9 Whitehaugh Park, Peebles, EH45 9DB  01721 723328 Website: www.tweeddale-rda.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC002853 To provide a service to disabled children and adults for the physical, emotional and psychological benefits which riding provides. The increased strength in core muscles and the confidence of riding a large strong animal is of enormous benefit. Many of the riders develop a strong bond with the ponies and learn about caring for a pony – what the pony needs, eats, likes and also what they dislike. During lessons, they also work with colours, numbers, words and working in a team. Meet at Crookstoun Farm Livery Centre. Mondays – three rides of 1 hour each; Saturdays – two rides of 1 hour each.

RUGBY Peebles Rugby Football Club Adam Clark, Secretary, Club Rooms, 19 Eastgate, Peebles, EH45 8AD Email: [email protected] Facebook: PeeblesRugbyClub Twitter: @PeeblesRFC Peebles RFC have been playing rugby union in the Scottish Borders since 1923. At senior level, the club competes in the Scottish Rugby National Leagues, Border League and “King of the 7’s”, as well as operating a reserve team (2nds). We have a thriving minis section (The Piranhas), links to Peebles High School rugby and youth teams at U16 and U18 (Colts) levels. The club also hosts its own annual round of the “Kings of the 7’s” in August. Our grounds are at The Gytes & Haylodge Park, with our club rooms on Peebles High Street at 19 Eastgate, Peebles. We welcome new, existing and past members, playing, supporting and social members who can enjoy our facilities in the club rooms. The club rooms are also used by many voluntary and charitable organisations for fundraising events from coffee mornings to live bands. Please contact our Secretary on the above email with any enquiries, or get in touch with us over social media, addresses as above. 44

Walkerburn Rugby Football Club Allin Hoggarth, 3 Montgomery Street, Innerleithen EH44 6JP  01896 870431 Email: [email protected] Website: http://onlineborders.org.uk/community/wrfc/club Clubhouse: Caberstoun Haugh, Caberston Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AU Walkerburn RFC exists to provide opportunities to play rugby in the Walkerburn and Innerleithen district. We currently play in the SRU East 3 League with 18 games a season providing opportunities for all players. The club offers a warm welcome to visitors and new players and is recognised in the league as being one of the most beautiful settings for the playing of rugby. Alongside rugby, we have social events during the year, culminating at the end of the season, with a strong friendly sevens competition in May.

RUNNING Moorfoot Runners Colin Williams, Committee Member  01896 831866 Email: [email protected] Website: www.moorfootrunners.co.uk or moorfootrunners.blogspot.co.uk The club was formed in 2001 with the intention to bring runners of all ages and abilities in the Peeblesshire area together. Since the inauguration, the club has gone from strength to strength and currently has about 40 senior and 60 junior members. The distinctive red and blue Moorfoot Runners’ vests can be seen at running events across the Borders, East of Scotland and further afield throughout the year. The club welcomes runners of all ambitions and abilities and is delighted if you are just looking for a social training environment. Club regular training night is Tuesday at 6.30pm. Longer runs and social activities at other times throughout the year – see Website and Blog for more information.

SAILING St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club Al Ivens, Secretary  07947 655913 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stmlsc.org Aims to promote sailing in a family-friendly environment. Club fleets are enterprise, mirror solo and laser. There are other boats – particularly topper and optimists. Sail training for members and lots of social activities. We welcome new members. Racing every Sunday and some Saturdays from April to October sailing at St Mary’s Loch.

SUB AQUA Peebles Sub Aqua Club Susan Hope, Secretary, 3 The Green, Cardrona Website: www.peeblesshireSub-AquaClub.org.uk Training and participation in the sport of scuba diving and snorkelling by following training schedules as laid down by our governing body, The Scottish Sub-Aqua Club. Meets from October to March at Peebles Hydro Pool on Wednesdays 8pm – 9pm, from April to September in open water at Dunbar, St Abbs, Eyemouth on Wednesdays at 6pm. Also weekend diving activities.

SWIMMING Peebles Amateur Swimming Club Ann Duncan, President, 73 Kingsland Terrace, Peebles Email: [email protected] Website: www.pasc.btck.co.uk We are a family orientated club that aims to provide a high standard of training with our experienced coaches. Trials and further membership details can be arranged by contacting [email protected] Weekly club night is a Thursday between 5.15pm and 9.15pm (various timings according to ability) with further training sessions held on other weekday evenings.

TENNIS Peebles Lawn Tennis Club Anne McKinnon, Secretary, 1 Glen Road, Peebles, EH45 9AX  01721 724288 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblestennisclub.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SCO47030 The Tennis Club aims to increase the participation in the sport of tennis in the local community. The club is open to anyone of any ability and age including complete beginners. Membership runs from the beginning of April for one year, however non- members can purchase a pay and play ticket from the tourist office for a nominal fee. Coaching and social tennis are available as well as competitive tennis in Border Leagues. The Tennis Club at 1 Glen Road (near the High School) is open 365 days a year to members.

Broughton Tennis Club Gavin Willins, President, Whitslade Cottage, Broughton, ML12 6JF  01899 830289 Email: [email protected] Tim McCann, Club Secretary Email: [email protected] Website: www.broughtontennisclub.co.uk Broughton Tennis Club is a private member tennis club with one all-weather court and the use of a shared clubhouse. New members are always welcome. Organised events include spring and autumn coaching for seniors and juniors, open days and a summer BBQ. For news and details of events, please visit the club website.

InnerleithenTennis Club David Gordon, Junior Contact, Victoria Park, Hall Street, Innerleithen  01896 833131 Email: [email protected] Website: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/innerleithenltc To promote the sport of tennis to all ages and abilities across our community. Main activities include adult and junior club nights, coaching for all abilities, teams competing in the Border leagues, tournaments and events. Adult club night - Monday 6.30pm; Ladies night – Tuesday 7pm; Junior coaching – Monday 4.30pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, Friday 2.15-6pm; Rusty rackets – Friday 9.30am

SUPPORT & WELFARE

ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST Joanne Lile, Service Manager, 4 St Cuthberts Drive, St Boswells, TD6 0DF Tel: 01835 823337 (Respite Unit) or 01896 754003 (office) Email: [email protected] Website: www.aberlour.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC007991 Respite for children affected by disability residing in the Borders region. Residential, outreach, day care and playschemes.

ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND – BORDERS SERVICES Stephen Fox, Service Manager, Kelso Hospital, Inch Road, Kelso, TD5 7JP Email: [email protected] Website: www.alzscot.org Tel: 01573 226162 Scottish Charity Number: SC022315 Borders Services provide information about dementia, raise awareness of dementia through presentations to community organisations, support carers and people with dementia. We organise carer support groups and deliver the national/international programme Dementia Friends throughout the Borders.

BIAS Karen Palmer, Manager, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels, TD1 1RT  01896 752200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bordersadvocacy.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC024967 BIAS provides independent advocacy support for users of health and social care services who may wish to explore options, challenge decisions or access further services. We help ensure our client’s voice is not lost and that they can make fully informed choices. The service is both free and confidential.

BORDER CARING SERVICES Therese Glendinning, General Manager, Ettrick Riverside, Dunsdale Road, Selkirk, TD7 5EB  01750 505068 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bordercaringservices.org.uk Border Caring Services has been providing high quality care services to clients throughout the Scottish Borders for over a decade. We are a ‘not for profit’ organisation and operate solely in the Borders. Services range from 1 hour per week to 24/7 providing a variety of services to enable continued independence in the family home, including Care & Support (short and long term)/Dementia Care/Palliative Care/Companionship/Respite and Short Breaks. Clients can access our services privately on a fee-paying basis and by direct payments.

BORDER WOMEN’S AID 8 Burn Wynd, Jedburgh, TD8 6BY  01835 863514 Email: [email protected] Website: www.borderwomensaid.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC013951 To provide safe accommodation, support and information for women and their children (if any) who are experiencing domestic abuse.

BORDERS ASPERGER & AUTISM GROUP SUPPORT Derek Purvis, Chairman, 1 Cotgreen Road, Tweedbank, Galashiels. Tel: 01896 668961 Email: [email protected] Website: www.baags.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC032508 Support, Information, Guidance, Advocacy, Group Meetings, Respite Provision, Consulting and Training, Lending Library Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month (except December) in the Royal British Legion, 22 Park Street, TD1 1BZ from 7.30pm.

BORDERS CARERS CENTRE (SCIO) Sanchia Douglas, Administrator, Brewerybrig, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels, TD1 1RT Manager: Lynn Gallagher Tel: 01896 752431 Email: [email protected] Website: www.borderscarerscentre.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC028087 Offering a wide range of support and assistance to unpaid carers, we can help to sustain the caring role, whilst remaining healthy and happy. Services we offer: Carers Assessments/support plans, Practical help (filling in forms etc), Emotional support, Emergency card, Hospital discharge/Liaison support, Training courses and workshops, Support Groups, Advocacy, Young adult carers 18-30 years support. Carers Workshops: usually held at the Centre, dates various throughout the year. Carers Groups: held at venues in various locations throughout the Borders, on a monthly basis Dates, times and venues are available and released from the Centre each year.

BORDERS EQUALITY FORUM George Higgs MBE, Chairman, 16 Bowden Road, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0PU  07762 403531 Email: [email protected] “One Borders Many Cultures” Borders Equality Forum is run by volunteers and is an independent organisation. We contribute to the overall community safety agenda by promoting equality, harmonious community relations and support activities to celebrate the diverse cultures throughout the Scottish Borders. Highlight “Best Practices” in terms of reducing the Fear/Unknown Element with Minority and International Groups in our communities and act as a channel for the Voice, Aspirations and encourage community integration within Scottish Borders. Cultural events throughout the year and various social, local and area road-shows.

BORDERS VOLUNTARY CARE VOICE Roxburgh House Court, Roxburgh Street, Galashiels, TD1 1NY  01896 757290 Email: [email protected] Website: www.borderscarevoice.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC043731 We support the development of local partnerships between users, carers, third sector organisations, Scottish Borders Council, NHS Borders and other relevant organisations to promote good practice in the planning and provision of health and social care services.

CHEST, HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND Christine Wakefield, Peer Support Group Worker  01387 731339 Email: [email protected] Supporting people living with chest and heart conditions or following a stroke through independent peer support groups affiliated to CHSS. Weekly meetings held at Hay Lodge Day Hospital, Peebles, Wednesdays 2pm till 4pm Please contact Christine before attending the group for the first time Kat Lowrie, Rehabilitation Support Co-ordinator  0738 8991836 Email: [email protected] Providing support to get your life back on track after stroke via hospital and community- based rehabilitation support, available in both one-to-one and small group settings.

COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE, SBC (CLDS) Margaret Smail, Community Learning and Development Worker, Peebles Community Centre and Local Education Office, Walkershaugh, Peebles, EH45 8AU  01721 720975 or 07788 410378 Email: [email protected] Website: www.scotborders.gov.uk The Council’s CLD service aims to improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, personal development and active citizenship. The CLD service works with partner organisations and services to develop understanding of local needs, making it easier for adults and young people to access support. Adult Learning: We provide free, individual or small group tuition for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spelling and/or number skills. We can also help with employability skills and form filling and we can offer accredited learning. Open Doors: IT Drop Ins take place in Peebles (Tuesdays 10am-12noon) and at St Ronan’s Primary School (Wednesdays 10.30am–12noon) term time only, for adults who are absolute beginners and may like help with the internet and emails or basic IT skills. In partnership with Borders College we also run ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in Peebles for learners of different levels. Contact Margaret Smail as above. Family Learning: We have Peep sessions every Monday morning for mums/dads/carers and their babies (up to 18 months) 10am-11am. We read stories, sing together, have creative play and music lessons, talk and lots of fun! Followed by Peep coffee club 11am– 12noon). For further information, please contact Margaret as above. Youth Work: Please contact Graham Easton on 01721 720975 or email [email protected]

GARVALD WEST LINTON Robert Crichton, Manager, Garvald House, Dolphinton, West Linton, EH46 7HJ  01968 682211 Email: [email protected] Website: www.garvaldwestlinton.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SCO 20909 Garvald West Linton provides residential care and creative day services for adults with a learning disability. Our work is based on the principles of Rudolph Steiner, whose approach to human psychology and development highlights the uniqueness of each individual person, whatever their ability.

INNERLEITHEN & WALKERBURN COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Jackie Brown, Chairperson, 19 Provost Blyth Square , Innerleithen, EH44 6QA  07884 435356 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iwcfr.org Scottish Charity Number: SC044511 To attend critical 999 calls as trained volunteers until Ambulance crew arrives. To promote emergency life saving skills. Details of meetings are circulated to members by email and posted on www.facebook.com/iwcfr/

INTEREST LINK BORDERS (TWEEDDALE BRANCH) Mary Mouat, Tweeddale Branch Co-ordinator, Volunteer Resource Centre, School Brae, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AL  01721 729348 Email: [email protected] Website: www.interestlink.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC030132 Interest Link Borders provides volunteer befriending for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. For children and young people this can be in a group or 1:1. Adults are linked 1:1 for activities in the community. Young volunteers are recruited from S5 and S6 in Peebles High School to work as peer mentors in the groups or be linked 1:1 with a child/young person. Adult volunteers are recruited from the wider community. All volunteers are trained and supported by the local Branch Co-ordinator. Champions (Children’s) Group meet fortnightly from 6.30 – 8pm in Classroom, PHS Sports Centre; Front Runners (Youth Group) and Motivators (Young Adults’ Group) meet fortnightly from 7 – 9pm in St Andrew’s Leckie Church Hall, and also enjoy activities out in the community.

MOMENTUM Peter Cockburn, Enterprise House, Galabank Business Park, Galashiels, TD1 1PR  01896 754517 Email: [email protected] Website: www.momentumuk.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC004328 Momentum’s Brain Injury Service in the Scottish Borders assists adults who have sustained brain injuries to live independently and to re-integrate into their communities. The Brain Injury Service assists clients to manage the effects of their brain injury, providing one-to-one support and a range of information, including access to a Neuro Psychologist if appropriate and provides support to their families and carers. We are a small team based in Galashiels with the expertise to deliver an outreach service to this particular client group. Three support groups and a social evening meet monthly and give service users the opportunity to meet other people with head injuries in their local communities or in our premises in Galashiels. 50

Momentum’s Money Matters Project, funded through the Big Lottery, offers support to people with Neurological conditions, in applying for benefits and managing their money. Momentum delivers various employment support service to people with disabilities or who have barriers to finding employment.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY – PEEBLES BRANCH John Grandison, Ringingshaugh, Innerleithen Road, Peebles  01721 721376 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC016433 Aims to maintain contact with members affected by MS; keep members abreast of all new research; fund-raise to benefit local MS sufferers. Informal meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in the County Hotel at 7.30pm. All welcome to join us. Also every third Monday in the Tontine Hotel at 10am (contact Susan Alexander Tel 07967 112278 or email [email protected] )

NEW HORIZONS BORDERS Laura Lawson, Service Manager, 6b Island Street, Galashiels, TD1 1NU  01896 755510 Email: [email protected] Website: www.newhorizonsborders.co.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC022641 New Horizons Borders is a user-led mental health charity which facilitates peer support, self-help drop-ins across the Scottish Borders. Meetings held on Mondays and Fridays 1.30 – 3.30pm. in Galashiels

PEEBLES AND DISTRICT CAB Melanie Nairn, Manager, Chambers Institute, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AJ  01721 721722 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblescab.org.uk/ Scottish Charity Number: SC004900 We provide free, impartial advice and information to anyone who needs it. Our main areas of advice include debt, benefits, housing, legal, relationship and consumer issues. We are open Monday to Friday for appointments and drop-ins.Monday 10am – 4pm; Tuesday – Friday 10am – 1pm

PEEBLES COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS John Houghton, Group Co-ordinator, Brae Side, Mains Farm Lane, Cardrona, EH45 9GY  07595 350380 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.PeeblesCFR.org Scottish Charity Number: SC045548 Community first responders are trained to assess the situation, providing immediate first aid if needed, and establish the patient’s previous medical history. Sometimes they can simply be a very vital second pair of hands to an ambulance crew when they arrive. As well as basic first aid equipment, they carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and are trained and equipped to provide oxygen therapy. Having someone in the community who has been trained in first aid and can reach the patient quickly makes all the difference. Monthly training takes place at Peebles Fire Station and is advertised on our Facebook page and website.

PEEBLESSHIRE FOODBANK Katie Buckingham, Secretary, 3 Rowan Court, Cavalry Park, Peebles, EH45 9BU  07413 484174 Email: [email protected] Website: www.peeblesshire.foodbank.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC045330 We provide emergency food to people in crisis, who have been referred to us by various agencies across Peeblesshire. We rely on volunteers to help sort, pack and distribute the food.

RELATIONSHIPS SCOTLAND BORDERS Isobel Bilsland, Manager, PO Box 13753, Peebles, EH45 8ZY  01721 724170 Email: [email protected] Website: www.relationships-scotland.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC000979 Family mediation, couple and individual counselling. Contact centres are in Galashiels, Kelso, Hawick and Eyemouth. Family mediation takes place in various locations throughout the Borders. Counselling takes place in Galashiels.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SCOTLAND, PEEBLES BRANCH J. Barry Teasdale, Treasurer, 4 Langside Drive, Peebles, EH45 8RF.  01721 721931 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC009620 To foster comradership, remembrance and welfare amongst the members of the ex-Service community in Scotland.

RSABI Helpline, Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston, Newbridge, EH28 8NZ  0300 111 4166 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsabi.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC009828 RSABI is a unique Scottish charity with roots going back to 1897. We provide easily accessible, timely, confidential financial assistance, support and a helpline to improve the lives of individuals and their independents, where these individuals rely or have relied, upon land- based employment in Scotland and through age, injury, illness or misfortune, now experience hardship. RSABI helps hundreds of people with backgrounds in agriculture, forestry, fish farming, rural estate work, gamekeeping, crofting and horticulture who suffer hardship and find they are unable to cope.

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE Cleo Binns, Deputy Service Manager, Royal Voluntary Service, Wheatlands Mill, Wheatlands Road, Galashiels, TD1 2HQ  07764 816146 Email: [email protected] Website: www.Royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC038924 A social centre for isolated older people (55 plus), providing transport, lunch and entertainment from 9.30am – 2.30pm. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – at Innerleithen, Memorial Hall Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – at Peebles, Bakehall, Andrew Leckie Church Thursdays – at West Linton, Graham Institute 52

SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH (SAMH) 50-52 Island Street, Galashiels, TD1 1NU  01896 758362 Email: [email protected] Web: www.samh.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC008897 Borders Support Service – supporting people in their own homes who have mental health issues. Encouraging social inclusion, giving emotional support and assisting with housing/benefits issues.

SCOTTISH BORDERS RAPE CRISIS CENTRE Susie Stein, Service Manager, 1a Wilderhaugh, Galashiels, TD1 1PW  01896 661070 Email: [email protected] (office) or [email protected] (for support) Website: www.scottishbordersrapecrisis.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC041423 Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre (SBRCC) is a registered Scottish Charity established in 2010. SBRCC offers free and confidential support and information for all women and girls 12 and over in the Scottish Borders, who have experienced rape or any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We also offer support to friends, families, non-offending partners and colleagues who have been affected by sexual violence. Our aim is to provide a safe non-threatening environment where survivors can talk freely and in confidence. We provide high quality emotional and practical support in order to enhance survivors’ health and well-being and reduce the negative long term impact of sexual violence. The majority of our direct support is delivered by our highly trained volunteer support workers. We offer one-to-one support at the Centre and in safe outreach venues across the Borders and provide email and telephone support.

THE GREAT BIG TRUST Lorraine Mahon, Trustee/Teacher, 3 School Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AT  01721 720139 or 07526 578804 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC03796 The aim of The Trust is to teach Correct Breathing to the World. The Great Big Trust is dedicated to helping people to relearn the Correct Natural Breathing Pattern. The Trust believes that this is an unrecognised universal problem throughout all professional and public bodies responsible for education, wellbeing and health in all aspects. This concern has been the motivating energy in taking up the challenge of teaching correct breathing into the public sphere. Sessions and training workshops are held in Peebles and Scottish Borders. Further courses are in Glasgow and will soon be in Peebles and other areas in Scottish Borders.

TWEED WHEELS Rosa Cabello, Volunteers Resource Centre, Newby Court, School Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AL  01721 723123 Email: [email protected] Website: www.the-bridge.uk.net Tweed Wheels is part of The Bridge Community Transport initiative. It runs two wheelchair accessible vehicles to support transport needs of Tweeddale residents. The Community Car transports people who have a disability and cannot use public transport whilst the Community Minibus can be hired by any non-profit making group or organisation. The vehicles are driven by volunteers who have completed the MiDAS training. Contact the Volunteer Resource Centre for current hire charges and to make a booking or if interested in becoming a volunteer driver. 53

VICTIM SUPPORT SCOTTISH BORDERS Karen Lawson, Service Delivery Officer, 72 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SQ Tel: 01896 751212 Email: [email protected] Victim Support provides emotional support and practical support to victims of crime and antisocial behaviour within the Scottish Borders. Incidents do not have to be reported to the police. We provide support to witnesses who have to attend court through our Witness Service. This support includes a court familiarisation visit if appropriate. We work closely with the Antisocial Behaviour Team within Scottish Borders Council and provide support for those who are victims of antisocial behaviour. We are agents for criminal injuries compensation and will act as a representative for applications free of charge. Committee meetings are held regularly and Volunteer meetings are held four times per year.

VOLUNTEER CENTRE BORDERS Gordon Brown, Executive Officer, Volunteer Centre Borders, Riverside House, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, TD1 1BT  01896 754041 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vcborders.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC026063 Volunteer Centre Borders provides information, advice and support to people about volunteering. Working closely with groups and organisations that need volunteers, we also provide information and guidance about volunteer recruitment, policy development and best practice advice. We have a variety of training courses to suit both volunteers and managers, delivered by an experienced team and tailored to individual requirements. We operate throughout the Scottish Borders.

VILLAGE/COMMUNITY HALLS

PEEBLESSHIRE FEDERATION The Federation exists to assist village halls within the County of Peeblesshire; to co-ordinate their activities; to represent them in their relationship with local authorities, statutory bodies and other organisations. The secretariat is provided by the Tweeddale Area Manager of The Bridge who provides information and support throughout the year and ensures that information is shared between the halls. Secretary, Volunteer Resource Centre, Newby Court, School Brae, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AL  01721 723123 Email: [email protected] Website: www.onlineborders.org.uk/community/pfvch Acts as the co-ordinating agency for the following 13 Halls:-

Broughton Village Hall Mrs Rhonda Howitt, Secretary  01899 830414 Scottish Charity Number: SC046665 To provide good facilities for 13 regular groups through most of the year. To provide facilities for dances, parties and meetings. Facilities:- Large hall (120 people); Small hall (30 people); Meeting room (10-12 people), kitchen, toilets, stage and good car parking.

Cardrona Village Association Jennifer Culley, Secretary, Peter Sellar, Chair, Village Hall, Cardrona, EH45 9LJ  07592 053553 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cardrona-village.org Scottish Charity Number: SC044438 The Cardrona Village Association exists for the benefit of the residents of Cardrona in a common effort to provide educational and recreational facilities. It manages, maintains and improves the common parts, Village Hall and Village Green, as well as promoting community activities to improve lifestyle. Monthly meetings are held in the Village Hall.

Carlops Village Centre Patsy Campbell, Secretary  01968 660530 Email: [email protected] Scottish Charity Number: SC006176 The aims of the Centre are to promote the educational, cultural and social life of all the community. Regular events include talks, concerts, theatre performances, table tennis, ceilidhs, produce market, drop-in coffee, carpet bowling, pilates, babies and toddlers, youth group, film society, jazz group, Carlops Orchestra, Linton Singers, Sunday School. Two halls, which seat 120 and 40, are available for hire for meetings, private parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, exhibitions, etc.

Drumelzier Recreation Hall Mrs Rosalind Birchall, Secretary & Treasurer, The Old Manse, Drumelzier, Biggar, ML12 6JD  01899 830319 Email: [email protected] The hall is available for community functions, meetings, educational courses, recreational events and private functions up to a maximum of 80 people. A separate room can be used for meetings of up to 10 people. Yoga: Monday evenings Art classes

Eddleston Village Hall Philip Steele, Secretary, 16 Bellfield Crescent, Eddleston, Peebles, EH45 8RQ  01721 730759 Website: http://www.onlineborders.org.uk/community/eddlestonvillage/village-hall Scottish Charity Number: SC035039 We provide a venue for the community of Eddleston Village and surrounding area for activities such as National Election Polling Venue; Community Council; MP and MSP surgeries; village ‘Out of School Club’; local group and society meetings; village social events; SWRI and Women’s Guild; fitness classes; private events and parties.

Lamancha and District Community Association (Lamancha Hub) Cilla Davidson, The Old School, Old Moffat Road, Lamancha, West Linton, Peeblesshire, EH46 7BD  01968 660008 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lamanchahub.org.uk Scottish Charity Number SC035299 Lamancha Hub offers a fully accessible venue, set within the beautiful rural setting of the Scottish Borders. With a choice of rooms to hire, including the main hall (seats 60), smaller hall (seats 30) and the Hub Barbecue Hut, it is perfect for a wide range of events. Desk space is also available to rent. It is also home to the Hub Café (open Wed to Sat, 10am to 2pm), a community garden and children’s play area. Catering can be provided for private bookings and the café and kitchen can be hired too. Private parking and free wi-fi available.

Manor Village Hall Karen Hamilton, Treasurer/Secretary/Bookings  01721 740204 Email: [email protected] Website: www.onlineborders.org.uk/community/mvh Bowling – last Monday of the month during winter SWRI – first Wednesday of the month during winter Village lunch – first Tuesday of the month

Netherurd Memorial Hall Mrs M Adamson, Secretary, Netherurd Mill, West Linton, EH46 7AQ  01721 752242 Email: [email protected] Local village hall providing a safe meeting place for local organisations and individuals.

Newlands Community Development Trust John Currie, Chair, c/o The Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge, West Linton, EH46 7BZ  07810 486337 Email: [email protected] Website: http://newlandscentre.org.uk/wordpress/ncdt-2/ 56

Run by the community for the community, NCDT actively encourages community-led and other groups to use the Newlands Centre as a base for their activities. We constantly aim to increase the variety of activities so that more and more local people will benefit from this valuable resource. We welcome businesses and other organisations to use the Newlands Centre and be part of our community. We are focused on making a positive social impact and improving the quality of life for all in our community. NCDT board meets approximately on a monthly basis or as required.

Skirling Village Hall Paula Fleming, Secretary, 4 Burnside, Skirling, ML12 6HD  07513 002724 Scottish Charity Number: SC001019 Weekly Activities: Toddlers Group, Yoga classes, Puppy training, Scottish County Dancing (Winter), Newspaper collections Monthly Activities: SWRI, Community Council meetings, Lunch Club, Private parties, Church Session/Guild Annually: Christian Aid Car Boot Sale, Craft Fair, Bonfire Night celebrations, Christmas Carol event, Burns Night The hall is also used for the likes of: Polling Station, coffee mornings for various charities and a general information point for all.

Stobo Village Hall Mrs Rosalind Stuart-Menteith, Chairperson, Railway Cottages, Stobo, Peebles, EH45 8NX  01721 760212 Scottish Charity Number: SC007144 To provide a community hall for the use of the inhabitants of Stobo and to promote and fundraise for the purpose of maintaining the hall for public use. Meetings are held at the hall alternative months on the second Monday of the month. Bowling group and others as advertised.

Traquair Village Hall Carol Farmer, Booking Secretary, 01896 831335 Website: www.traquairvillagehall.org.uk Scottish Charity Number: SC023066

Tweedsmuir Village Hall Mrs Christine Parker, Treasurer, Polmood Lodge, Tweedsmuir, by Biggar, ML12 6QN  01899 880370 Email: [email protected] Objective: To provide a venue for the local community to meet, without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including the use for meetings, lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving conditions of life. Meetings can be held as and when required by booking the hall.

Walkerburn Public Hall Mrs Win Pennel, Booking Officer, Walkerburn Public Hall, Galashiels Road, Walkerburn, EH43 6AE  01896 870236 Email: [email protected] Serves the community of Walkerburn and surrounding area. The hall is available for hire for wedding receptions, private parties, coffee mornings etc. It has a stage, and a fully fitted kitchen. There is disabled access, the hall has both small and large tables, and seating for 220. Also provides office space for the Village Trust and Village News. Enquiries for bookings are always welcome. Details csan also be found on walkerburn.com 57

INDEX

Aberlour Child Care Trust ...... 47 AIMUp Ltd ...... 8 Alzheimer Scotland ...... 47 Amnesty International Tweeddale Group ...... 26 Bananas Playgroup ...... 1 BIAS ...... 47 Bonnie Peebles ...... 8 Border Caring Services ...... 47 Border Highlands ...... 43 Border Philatelic Society ...... 35 Border Women’s Aid ...... 48 Borders Asperger & Autism Group Support ...... 48 Borders Carers Centre ...... 48 Borders Equality Forum ...... 48 Borders Family History Society ...... 35 Borders Forest Trust ...... 20 Borders Voluntary Care Voice ...... 49 British Red Cross Shop (Peebles ...... 24 Broughton & District Bowling Club ...... 39 Broughton Bumps, Babies and Toddler Group ...... 1 Broughton Choral Society ...... 13 Broughton Country Dance Club ...... 41 Broughton Tennis Club ...... 46 Broughton United Curling Club ...... 41 Broughton Village Hall ...... 55 Cancer Research UK - Peebles ...... 24 Cardrona Village Association ...... 55 Carlops Carpet Bowling Club ...... 39 Carlops Community Council ...... 6 Carlops Parish Church ...... 27 Carlops Village Centre ...... 55 Central Tweedale Paths ...... 20 Chas (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland) ...... 24 Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland ...... 49 Clubsport Tweeddale ...... 38 Community Council of The Royal Burgh of Peebles and District ...... 6 Community Learning And Development Service ...... 49 Contact The Elderly ...... 31 Craft Box ...... 31 Creative Peebles Festival ...... 13 Drumelzier Recreation Hall ...... 56 Eastgate Theatre And Arts Centre ...... 13 Eddleston & District Community Council ...... 6 Eddleston Badminton Club ...... 38 Eddleston Carpet Bowling Club ...... 39 Eddleston Curling Club ...... 41 Eddleston Horticultural Society ...... 20 Eddleston Out Of School Club ...... 3 Eddleston Parish Church ...... 27 Eddleston Village Hall ...... 56

FRIENDS OF KAILZIE WILDLIFE ...... 20 Friends Of Leadburn Community Woodland ...... 21 Friends of The Eastgate ...... 13 Garvald West Linton ...... 50 Girlguiding Tweed Valley ...... 3 Home Basics (Tweeddale) Co Ltd ...... 34 Inchorus ...... 13 Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society ...... 14 Innerleithen & District Community Council ...... 6 Innerleithen & Walkerburn Community First Responders ...... 50 Innerleithen Bridge Club ...... 40 Innerleithen Civic Association ...... 8 Innerleithen Community Trust ...... 8 Innerleithen Guild ...... 30 Innerleithen Horticultural Society ...... 21 Innerleithen Music Festival ...... 14 Innerleithen Playgroup ...... 2 Innerleithen Scottish Country Dancing ...... 41 Innerleithen Senior Citizens Club ...... 31 Innerleithen Youth Club ...... 3 Innerleithen, Traquair and Walkerburn Parish Church of Scotland ...... 28 Innerleithen/Tweedvale Pipe Band ...... 14 InnerleithenTennis Club ...... 46 Interest Link Borders ...... 50 John Buchan Story Museum ...... 14 Kirklands Badminton Club ...... 38 Kirkurd and Newlands Parish Church ...... 28 Ladies Over 60’s Badminton Club ...... 38 Lamancha Hub ...... 56 Lamancha, Newlands & Kirkurd Community Council ...... 6 Leithen Vale Sports Club ...... 42 Linton Hotspur FC...... 42 Linton Singers ...... 15 LIVE Borders ...... 15 Lyne and Manor Parish Church ...... 28 Manor Village Hall ...... 56 Manor, Stobo & Lyne Community Council ...... 6 Mapa Scotland ...... 35 Marie Curie ...... 24 Mary Allen Club...... 31 Momentum ...... 50 Moorfoot Runners ...... 45 Multiple Sclerosis Society ...... 51 Music In Peebles...... 15 Netherurd Memorial Hall ...... 56 New Horizons Borders ...... 51 Newlands & Kirkurd Guild Mother & Toddler Group...... 1 Newlands & Kirkurd Playgroup And Out Of School Club ...... 2 Newlands Community Development Trust ...... 56 Nomad Beat ...... 15 North Tweeddale Paths ...... 20 Old & New Horizons (Tweeddale) ...... 32 Over 50’s Walking Netball Group ...... 32 Over Sixty Badminton ...... 39 59

Parishes of Upper Tweeddale ...... 28 Peebles Accordion And Fiddle Club ...... 16 Peebles Agricultural Society ...... 21 Peebles Amateur Swimming Club ...... 46 Peebles And District CAB ...... 51 Peebles And District Christian Aid ...... 24 Peebles And District Old Folks Welfare ...... 32 Peebles Art Group ...... 16 Peebles Baptist Church...... 27 Peebles Bowling Club ...... 39 Peebles Bridge Club ...... 40 Peebles Burgh Silver Band ...... 16 Peebles Camera Club ...... 36 Peebles CAN ...... 21 Peebles Christmas Lights Association ...... 9 Peebles Churches Together ...... 30 Peebles Civic Society ...... 9 Peebles Community First Responders ...... 51 Peebles Community Trust ...... 9 Peebles Concert Band ...... 16 Peebles Cornets’ Lasses Association ...... 9 Peebles County Cricket Club ...... 40 Peebles Curling Club ...... 41 Peebles Evangelical Church ...... 29 Peebles Ex-Cornets Association ...... 9 Peebles Floral Art Club ...... 35 Peebles Folk Club ...... 16 Peebles Football Club ...... 42 Peebles Girls Brigade ...... 3 Peebles Golf Club ...... 42 Peebles Gutterbluids Society ...... 9 Peebles Highland Games Association ...... 17 Peebles Horticultural Society ...... 21 Peebles Junior Youth Club ...... 4 Peebles Lawn Tennis Club ...... 46 Peebles March Riders Association ...... 44 Peebles March Riding & Beltane Queen Festival Committee ...... 10 Peebles Meditation Group ...... 36 Peebles Netball ...... 43 Peebles Old Parish Church ...... 28 Peebles Orchestra ...... 17 Peebles Pensioners Association ...... 32 Peebles Players ...... 17 Peebles Resilient Community Group ...... 10 Peebles Rovers Football Club ...... 42 Peebles Rugby Football Club ...... 44 Peebles Scottish Country Dancing ...... 41 Peebles Scout Group ...... 4 Peebles Singers ...... 17 Peebles Soup Club ...... 32 Peebles Sub Aqua Club ...... 45 Peebles Tweeddale Branch of the Pony Club ...... 44 Peebles-Hendaye Twinning Association ...... 17 Peeblesshire Archaeological Society ...... 36 60

Peeblesshire Beekeepers Association ...... 36 Peeblesshire Foodbank ...... 52 Peeblesshire Homing Society ...... 36 Peeblesshire Youth Trust ...... 4 PENUMBRA (Borders) ...... 4 Probus Club Of Innerleithen, Walkerburn & Traquair ...... 32 Relationships Scotland Borders ...... 52 Religious Society of Friends (Quakers ...... 30 Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) ...... 44 Rosetta ELCC ...... 2 Rotary Club Of Innerleithen, Walkerburn & Traquair ...... 10 Rotary Club Of Peebles ...... 10 Royal British Legion Scotland, Peebles Branch ...... 52 Royal Burgh Of Peebles Callants’ Club ...... 10 Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds ...... 22 Royal Voluntary Service ...... 52 RSABI ...... 52 Scottish Association For Mental Health ...... 53 Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre ...... 53 Scottish Borders Seniors Networking Forum ...... 33 Scottish Women’s Institute ...... 11 Sense Scotland ...... 25 Shakespeare At Traquair ...... 17 Skirling Community Council ...... 6 Skirling Parish Church ...... 29 Skirling Village Hall ...... 57 St Andrew’s Badminton Club ...... 39 St Andrew’s Church, Innerleithen...... 29 St Andrew’s Parish Church, West Linton ...... 28 St Andrews Leckie Parish Church, Peebles ...... 29 St Joseph Roman Catholic Church ...... 30 St Joseph’s Parish Neighbourhood Centre ...... 12 St Mary’s Loch Sailing Club ...... 45 St Mungo’s Church, West Linton...... 29 St Peter’s Church, Peebles ...... 29 St Ronan’s Border Games ...... 12 St Ronan’s Bowling Club ...... 40 St Ronan’s Silver Band ...... 18 Stobo Village Hall ...... 57 Strictly Seniors Dance Group ...... 41 Strumash, Peebles’ Ukulele Orchestra ...... 18 Talking Peeblesshire News ...... 37 The Food Foundation ...... 34 The Friday Club For Senior Citizens...... 33 The Garland Sugarcraft Club ...... 35 The Great Big Trust ...... 53 The Southern Uplands Partnership ...... 22 Traquair Choir ...... 18 Traquair Village Hall...... 57 Treefest Partnership ...... 22 Tweed Forum Ltd ...... 22 Tweed Theatre ...... 18 Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team ...... 25 Tweed Valley Petanque Club ...... 43 61

Tweed Wheels ...... 53 Tweedale Youth Action ...... 4 Tweeddale Access Panel ...... 26 Tweeddale Communities Access and Heritage Project ...... 23 Tweeddale Museum & Gallery ...... 18 Tweeddale Peace Group ...... 26 Tweeddale Ramblers Association ...... 43 Tweeddale Rovers Football Club ...... 42 Tweeddale Society ...... 19 Tweeddale Textile Group ...... 37 Tweeddale Thrift Shop ...... 25 Tweeddale U3A ...... 19 Tweedgreen ...... 23 Tweedsmuir Community Council ...... 6 Tweedsmuir Village Hall ...... 57 Upper Tweed Community Cinema ...... 19 Upper Tweed Community Council ...... 6 Victim Support Scottish Borders ...... 54 Volunteer Centre Borders ...... 54 Walk it ...... 43 Walkerburn & District Community Council ...... 6 Walkerburn & District Community Resilience Group ...... 12 Walkerburn Allotment Association ...... 37 Walkerburn Baby & Toddler Group ...... 1 Walkerburn Bowling Club ...... 40 Walkerburn Community Development Trust ...... 12 Walkerburn News Group ...... 12 Walkerburn O.A.P Association ...... 33 Walkerburn Public Hall ...... 57 Walkerburn Rugby Football Club ...... 45 Walkerburn Vegetable Association ...... 23 Walkerburn Youth Club ...... 5 Wellybooters ...... 3 West Linton & District Pipe Band ...... 19 West Linton Beekeepers Association ...... 37 West Linton Bowling Club ...... 40 West Linton Community Council ...... 7 West Linton Early Learners ...... 2 West Linton Golf Club ...... 43 West Linton Horticultural Society ...... 23 You Can Cook ...... 34

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