Welcome to the community website
You can use the menus at the top of the page to explore our website and read about:
[tap blue text throughout the website for links to more information]
- Gavinton, Fogo and Polwarth Community Council – our role, activities and maps
- The Village Hall – hub for community events and activities, including film shows and free broadband
- Our three main communities – brief histories, local amenities, places of interest, and outdoor activities
- News and upcoming events
- Our regular meetings – agendas, minutes, dates of future meetings, and planning matters
- Photographs of places and past events
- Sources of funding for community projects
- How to contact the community council
Upcoming events in the Village Hall (bookings)
Recent news
COVID-19 : get a free rapid test at Duns Volunteer Hall on 20-21 August
This site will provide rapid Covid-19 testing for people who are well and without any Covid-19 symptoms between 10:30am and 3pm You can book your test ahead of time by calling 01896 826370 or emailing ATS.Service@borders.scot.nhs.uk. More information available...
Community maps survey
Are local maps on community websites useful? Tell us what you think in this two-minute survey: HERE Your answers will influence prospects for more maps on community websites
Items of interest
The next Community Council Meeting will be on 8th June 2026 (AGM) at 7pm
This meeting will be held in Gavinton Village Hall
Residents from our area are welcome to attend the meeting
email: chair@gavinton.net
Dates of future meetings are found here