August Events
UNTIL SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 2010
MOONLIGHT WALK IN ALNWICK Market Place, Alnwick; 11:00 pm - 2:00 am. The Hospice Moonlight walks start at 11pm and takes you on a 6 mile walk around the town. The walks are great fun and walking with friends at such a late hour makes for a fantastic atmosphere. . £10 registration fee + sponsorship. 01665 606515
SATURDAY 21 AUGUST
UNTIL SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2010 GALLOWAY COUNTRY FAIR Raehills, St Ann’s, Moffat; 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. A great day out in the country for all the family. Adults £10, children £2, free car parking.
CREATIVE PRAYER RETREAT DAY. STOP, REST, LISTEN, WAIT, PRAY... Allanton Village Hall, Allanton; 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Come and take time out and enjoy a day of quiet reflection and contemplation around a theme, using art materials. All materials provided, no experience necessary. All you require is a need to have some rest! See website for more details.. contribution of £10 (if able). Limited places, please book early. 01890 818098 or 07759 303499
MELROSE PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
AND HIGHLAND DANCE CONTEST Gibson Park, Melrose; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Melrose Pipe Band Championships and Highland Dance Contest. Bands and Highland Dancers from all over Scotland and beyond compete for the handsome trophies and prize money. A great family day out. Trade stands, fair, refreshments and licensed bar. Adults £5, concs £4, children free. 01896 820388
ST. RONAN’S BAND COFFEE MORNING
Vale Club, Innerleithen; 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. St. Ronan’s Band Coffee Morning with live music, coffee, teas, raffle, cake & candy etc. 80p. 01896 831721
UNTIL SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2010 DOGS ALLOWED
Thirlestane Castle Grounds, Lauder; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. A weekend of fun for dogs and families in the beautiful grounds of Thirlestane Castle. £3 adults, children and dogs free. 01578 718848
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INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL - LORI WATSON AND RULE OF THREE, AND THE BEVVY SISTERS
Memorial Hall, Innerleithen; 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm. Lori Watson and her band have done great things to fly the flag for Borders music throughout Britain and Europe. The richly seasoned voices of The Bevvy Sisters are united in a headily harmonised cocktail of jazz,Americana,folk and newly-written material.. £8 (conc £6, child £5). 01721 729949
EAST ORD & DISTRICT FLOWER AND
VEGETABLE SOCIETY ANNUAL OPEN SHOW East Ord Village Hall, ; 3:00 pm. Anyone can enter, including children as there is a specific childrens section. Please call for a schedule if you wish to enter or require further details. Open to the public at 3pm with presentations at 4.30pm.. Entrance by silver collection. 01289 330511
INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL - CAPERCAILLIE WITH CRAIG JEFFREY Memorial Hall, Innerleithen; 7:30 pm - 10:15 pm. Capercaillie are, quite simply, Scotland’s leading folk band, and in a glittering career have brought Scottish music to the world stage. The Borders rising star, Craig Jeffrey, opens the concert. £19 (child £10). 01721 729949
FILM: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE CREED
The Maltings Theatre & Arts Centre, Berwick- upon-Tweed; 7:30 pm. J Blakeson | UK | 2010 | 1h40m | 18. £6 | MYC 2-for-1. 01289 330 999
SUNDAY 22 AUGUST
DONALDS HILLWALK - BORDERING TWO NATIONS (HIKE - STRENUOUS )11:00 am - 3:00 pm. 6 mile/10km hike. Meet at the ford at Cocklawfoot at the end of the public road at the head of the Bowmont Valley, 7 miles/12km south of Yetholm. NT853186. Booking essential. Adults £5, Concessions £3, Children free. 01835 830306.
INNERLEITHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL – TWEEDDALE FOLK CONCERT Memorial Hall, Innerleithen; 11:30 am - 4:00 pm. An informal concert featuring an eclectic mix of folk bands from near and far - Twelfth Day, Matt Morris & The Moon, Les Pierres Noires, Craig Jeffrey, Justine Blaszk and Morgan & Ross. £5 (children free) 01721 729949
FLOWER SHOW
Community Wing, Newtown St Boswells; 2:00 pm. Newtown St Boswells & District Horticultural Association 126th Annual Flower Show.
01750 725480
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