AGM
ABBOTSFORDTHERE was a large turnout at Abbortsford Bowling Club AGM to see Brian Anderson elected as club president for the forthcoming season.The semi-finals of the indoor pairs took place last week,...
View ArticleMarvellous at Mugdock
THE dozen Ettrick Forest Archers who travelled up to Glasgow for the first BLBS competition of the year may have been forgiven for thinking Mugdock Country Park had been covered by a huge glass...
View ArticleLocal trio hope all roads will lead to Murrayfield
ONE last hurdle stands between three Borders rugby teams and a dream trip to Murrayfield on April 14, and a place in the RBS Cup/Shield/Bowl finals, writes Fiona Scott.Gala, Hawick YM and Hawick...
View ArticleThe sporting week ahead
KING CUP QUARTER-FINALS: Saturday, March 31 – Vale of Leithen v Whitehill Welfare; Gala Fairydean v Spartans (2.30pm).EOS PREMIER DIVISION: Saturday, March 31 – Gretna 2008 v Selkirk (2.30pm).EOS FIRST...
View ArticleFairydean hope to reverse form book
GALA FAIRYDEAN break away from the promotion race this Saturday, writes John Slorance.But they are still in the fast lane as they meet Spartans in the quarter-final of the King Cup at Netherdale....
View ArticleBorders TT idea gathers pace
THE Border hills could soon be alive with the sound of throbbing motorbike engines thanks to a trio of Jedburgh men.The Borders TT Race of the Reivers is the brainchild of retired policeman and...
View ArticleRuminants ‘vital to world food security’
NFU Scotland’s president Nigel Miller has highlighted the crucial role that cattle and sheep will play in Scotland’s contribution to tackling world food security concerns. Mr Miller has outlined the...
View ArticleBursary boost for horse riding instructors
Young horse riding instructors could benefit from a bursary worth £500 thanks to the Anne Balfour-Kinnear Training Legacy.Ms Balfour-Kinnear was a founder member of BHS Scotland and a staunch supporter...
View ArticleThese are a few of our favourite songs – beautifully sung
The hills of Innerleithen are alive with The Sound of Music this week.Leading the cast of Innerleithen Opera’s production as Maria is Nicola Watt who is in fine voice as she teaches the young von...
View ArticleGo back in time with Ian and Jude’s history walks at Philiphaugh
FRESH from taking part in the Hawick Reivers Festival, new walk leaders Ian Shields and Jude Coles are looking forward to their first Philiphaugh Battlefield excursion next month.The pair of...
View ArticleOh, what an excellent show!
PUPILS at St Mary’s Senior School in Melrose imagined themselves in the southern United States for their production this year and raised cash for a worthy cause.Oklahoma was an ambitious project but...
View ArticleReserves set aside to fight legal battle
A TOTAL of £100,000 from Scottish Borders Council’s reserves has been set aside to fight a legal wrangle with the consortium who built three of the region’s newest secondary schools.The dispute with...
View ArticleDeadline looms for prestigious Future Farmer award 2012
BORDERS farmers have less than six weeks to submit entries for the prestigious Future Farmer Award 2012 and have the chance of winning the £4,000 prize. The award looks to recognise outstanding...
View ArticleSchmallenberg virus veterinary update
Schmallenberg virus first presented itself in a small German town of the same name in December 2011.Reports from UK sheep farmers suggest deformities in anything from 1% to 25% of lambs with a...
View ArticleCarbon neutral is John’s aim
AN enterprising Berwickshire farmer is making massive savings on his drying charges and domestic heating after installing a straw burning heating system.In just one year over £36,000 has been saved by...
View ArticleBorders businesses are cream of the crop
VIDEO footage of contending companies marked a change in this year’s Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards in Galashiels last Friday.People from nearly 50 local companies attended the lunchtime...
View ArticleBrigade on parade at Denholm
The passing-out parade for the 1st Denholm Boys’ Brigade was held last Thursday in the church hall.The youngsters were presented with their armbands and badges by Rory Campbell, battalion president....
View ArticleChristina Oliver
Gone, but never forgotten – a remarkable woman passed away at the regal age of 98 on February 17.Born and brought up in Walkerburn in a wee but and ben called the Kirnie, Chrissie fell for a Gala man,...
View ArticleJack’s 71 years of sevens
STALWART rugby sevens supporter Jack Dun could be heading for the record books as one of the sport’s most dedicated fans.The pensioner has attended the Melrose Sevens tournament an incredible 71 times...
View ArticleCouncil election countdown
PROSPECTIVE candidates have until 4pm today to get their nomination forms in if they plan to stand at the local council elections on May 3.And as the countdown to polling day begins, Borderers are...
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