Draw for Melrose Sevens
THE draw for the Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens, to be played on Saturday, April 14, took place in the Greenyards clubrooms on Saturday. The draw was made by Alison Reed and Sarah...
View ArticleMighty performance at the Gytes for Selkirk youths
THE first Border Semi-Junior Spring Sevens tournament took place at The Gytes on Sunday, where Peebles Colts were the hosts on an unseasonally warm and sunny day.A good crowd was entertained by some...
View ArticleNightingale’s wonder strike sees Gala through tricky win
Gala Fairydean 2Hawick Royal Albert 0EoS FIRST DIVISIONKEVIN JANIAK reports from NetherdaleGALA FAIRYDEAN did their promotion prospects no harm at all in this at times tense home league match.The win,...
View ArticleDawyck’s diamond diggers
PEEBLESSHIRE school children helped create Dawyck Diamond Wood on Monday.About 40 students from Peebles High and Newlands Primary schools planted trees on Dawyck Estates with staff from Dawyck Botanic...
View ArticleGood time to learn flower-spotting
As I write, the weather is absolutely perfect and there’s so much happening in the countryside just now it’s hard to know where to begin.Birds are starting to gather nesting material, chiffchaffs are...
View Articleopen country
On the side of a hill above Selkirk, in a small enclosure, there is a solitary grave. When you walk out of the stands of Douglas firs, Sitka spruce and larch there is a small group of hardwoods in...
View ArticleWalks on wildlife side
CLOVENFORDS’ Derek Phillips is hoping the spring will bring both locals and visitors out for his various wildlife walks at Philiphaugh Estate. An uncle inspired Mr Phillips’ lifelong love of nature and...
View ArticleWatt shines brightest in bonspiel
A WORTHY addition to the invitation bonspiel scene was that of Jedburgh CC, writes Alistair Lindsay.The single-session progressive event, put together by Lucy Tile & Co, was won by the amazing Alan...
View ArticleBorders trio qualify for Dengie in area competition
A TRIO of Duke of Buccleuch Pony Club members have secured three of the four qualifying slots for a national show jumping event.Jessica Friell and Rosa Onslow, both from Roberton, near Hawick; and Eryn...
View ArticlePoor call by referee leads to only goal
Borders Fhordhus 0Hillhead 1NATIONAL LADIES SECOND DIVISIONON A glorious day for hockey at Tweedbank Astro, the Borders ladies hosted Glasgow side Hillhead.This match was always going to be a tricky...
View ArticleBrodie fires himself to winter title
AT BRAIDWOOD on Sunday, Donald Livingston (Edinburgh) set out to defend the Winter Series title over the course set by Jim Black and refereed by clubmate, Joe Baumgart (Hawick).Livingston and Jim...
View ArticleKelso goes all out for Buccleuch Cup
RACING returns to Kelso on Monday for one of the highlights of the hunter chase calendar – Buccleuch Cup day, writes Hilary Mactaggart.This prestigious race has been the target for Glen Lord since he...
View ArticleScotswell shows the way for jockey Gary
SCOTSWELL secured the sole Borders victory at a well-supported Kelso meeting on Saturday.Trained at Camptown by Harriet Graham and ridden by Jedburgh jockey Gary Rutherford, the six-year-old enjoyed a...
View ArticleHunting down a perfect day out
A REPEAT of last week’s weather will be welcomed on Sunday when the Berwickshire Hunt Point-to-point goes under starters orders at Friars Haugh, Kelso, with the first of seven races off at 1pm, writes...
View ArticleIt’s Onwards and Upwards for Caroline and mount as they top the list at Burgham
GLORIOUS, absolutely glorious! Burgham Horse Trials delivered an outstanding event with the new advanced and Intermediate courses, writes Melanie Horne.The classes were very well supported and...
View ArticleFirst-timers saddle up
GALA CYCLING CLUB’S new season got under way with a five-mile time trial last night.With members having undertaken training nights and Sunday runs since last season, some quick times were made....
View ArticleGoswick hosts Earlston players for cup events
EARLSTONMembers of Earlston Golf Club graced the fairways of Goswick to battle it out for the Wallace Cup and Centenary Cup.Thanks to sponsors Rutherfords of Earlston, the weather and the hospitality...
View ArticleCue another good show
THE Scottish Open Pool Championships saw a star-studded entry from all over the UK descend on Aberdeen at the weekend, with half a dozen players from the Borders competing.The early rounds saw Stan...
View ArticleForrest’s delight at third place tempered by seeding slip
INNERLEITHEN hosted the first round of the British Enduro Race series last weekend in perfect summer-like conditions, writes Ian Linton.This side of mountain biking is now growing in popularity, as...
View ArticleYork trips for Reivers
ONE of the highlights of the orienteering calendar at this time of year is the weekend of two British Championships.Held in Yorkshire this year, the Short Distance Championships took place at York...
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