This section contains a collection of the latest articles and news regarding Gavinton, Fogo & Polwarth including: Community Council news; events and activities taking place in the area; and all the latest news on planning & development.
Theatre Production at Westruther Village Hall on 20 September
The Great British Food Festival at Floors Castle on 14-15 September
10am-5pm Buy tickets on the door, or discounted in advance here More information here [tap heading for links]
Beer and Food Festival in Duns on 15 September
1pm-7pm in Duns Volunteer Hall, Admission £2 Local beer and cider, street food, cookery demonstrations and live music More information here and here [tap heading for links]
Save on heating oil – The Oil Club
It's that time of year again for heating oil The Oil-Club covers our area (TD map), is free to join, saves money, and has good reviews Worth investigating (listed on the community website under ‘local interest’, here) [tap heading for links]
Three of the best from DunsPlayFest on 26, 27 and 28 September
Three short plays each evening in Duns Volunteer Hall More information here Keep up to date on Facebook here [tap heading for links]
Volunteering in the Borders – Meeting in Kelso on 25 September
Springwood Park on 25 September from 2-4pm The event is FREE Register by 6 September if you wish to book a place for your organisation Further information here and video [tap heading for links]
An opening stage of the 2019 Cycling Tour of Britain in OUR AREA on 8 September
The Tour of Britain is British Cycling’s premier road cycling event. On Sunday 8 September, the Scottish Borders hosts the 103 mile Stage Two, starting and finishing in Kelso. The route is via Coldstream, Chirnside, Duns, Scott’s View, Melrose, and back along the...
Berwick Food and Beer Festival on 6-8 September
Opening night on Friday 6th from 5pm in beer tent More details here Keep up to date on Facebook [click/tap heading for links]
Scottish Borders Area Partnership and Community Fund Review
The Borders Council is conducting a review of Local Area Partnerships You are invited to give your opinions on improving local participation and support to communities Details on giving your views are provided here The consultation closes on 26 September [tap heading...
Official opening of Jim Clark museum by Jackie Stewart on 29 August
Plaque unveiling at 1:45pm outside the museum followed by Q&A session Further information available here [click/tap heading for links]