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September 2008

  • Pentland Drovers Walk Archaeology Month
    Where: Pentland Hills, Carlops
    When: Sunday, September 28 2008 10:00 - 16:30
    Accompanied by the Council’s Archaeologist and one of the Countryside Rangers, take a hike in the Pentland Hills. Passing North Esk Reservoir, the Bore Stone, Cauldstane Slap and Baddinsgill Reservoir. 
  • Cauldshiels Loch and the Eildon Hills
    Where: Melrose area, Melrose
    When: Saturday, September 27 2008 10:00 - 16:00
     An 8 mile/13km walk from Melrose via Rhymer’s Glen over Cauldshiels Hill and onto the Eildon Hills. Lots of fine views and wildlife to be seen on this varied walk. Total climb 1,450ft/450m Meet outside MELROSE Tourist Information Centre (opposite the Abbey), NT 547341.
  • Peebles Food Festival
    Where: Various, Peebles
    When: Friday, September 26 2008 19:30 - Sunday, September 28 2008 16:30
    Chefs from restaurants, hotels and cafes in Peebles are joining forces with local farmers and producers to host an impressive programme of events for the Peebles Food Festival.
  • Kelso Library Present ...
    Where: Kelso Library, Bowmont Street, Kelso
    When: Tuesday, September 23 2008 19:30 - 21:00
    Jules Horne
  • Laurie Campbell Scottish Nature Slidetalk
    Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
    When: Tuesday, September 23 2008 19:30 - 21:30
    Join reknowned wildife and landscape photographer Laurie Campbell for an evening of stunning images.
  • Hildegard Muir; a retrospective
    Where: Auld Kirk, Market Place, Eyemouth
    When: Monday, September 22 2008 24:00 - Friday, October 31 2008 24:00
    Discover the seascapes of Hildegard Muir.
  • Laurie Campbell Photography Workshop
    Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
    When: Sunday, September 21 2008 10:30 - 17:00
    Expert advice on outdoor photography from a reknowned landscape and wildlife photographer.
  • Royal Photographic Society Members Exhibition
    Where: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
    When: Saturday, September 20 2008 10:00 - Friday, October 31 2008 16:00
    This annual show from the Royal Photographic Society Scottish Members provides a kaleidoscope of subject matter caught in the lenses of the Society’s highly skilled and creative members.
  • Deaf Awareness Event
    Where: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
    When: Saturday, September 20 2008 10:00 - 15:00
    Deaf? Hard of hearing? Know someone who is?
  • Walk it Archaeology Walk - Dreva Craig, Broughton
    Where: Broughton, Broughton
    When: Wednesday, September 17 2008 14:00 - 17:00
    WALK - EASY/MODERATE It’s Archaeology month! Join Walk it and Scottish Borders Council’s Archaeologist to look at an ancient Borders settlement. Our walks are easy but there may be some rough ground and a few hilly bits. Meet in Broughton Village, NT 112361. Walks are free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
  • Peebles Highland Games
    Where: Victoria Park, Peebles
    When: Sunday, September 14 2008 11:00 - 17:00
    Pipe Band Championships, Highland Dancing & Heavies.
  • Yetholm Scottish Archaeology Month event - ranger led walk
    Where: The Green, Kirk Yetholm
    When: Sunday, September 14 2008 10:00 - 16:00
    A 10 mile/16km circular walk with SBC’s archaeologist. The route leaves Kirk Yetholm by St Cuthbert’s Way then follows the Curr Burn up onto the Schil and returns via the Pennine Way. With fine views into the heart of the Cheviot Hills and over the Scottish Borders. Total climb 1,600ft/500m.
  • The Fabulous Fifties
    Where: Halliwell's House Museum, Market Place, Selkirk
    When: Saturday, September 13 2008 10:00 - Friday, October 31 2008 16:00
    A nostalgic look back to a decade of real change in the lives of ordinary people.
  • Still Stitching…..after all these years
    Where: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
    When: Saturday, September 13 2008 10:00 - Friday, October 31 2008 16:00
    The 50th anniversary exhibition of the Scottish Borders branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild.
  • Printing Workshops
    Where: Kelso Town Hall, Kelso, Kelso
    When: Sunday, September 7 2008 12:00 - 15:00
    For children aged 8 and upwards
  • Borders Abbeys Way - Hawick to Selkirk-Ranger led hike
    Where:  , Selkirk
    When: Sunday, September 7 2008 10:00 - 16:30
    This section of the Borders Abbeys Way takes us through farmland and forestry following part of the old Thief’s Road. A variety of wildlife and flowers should be seen and good views from Wollrig and Drinkstone Hill. A total distance of 12 miles/19km with a climb of 1,200ft /370m.
  • 4 Abbeys Cycle Challenge 2008
    Where: 100 Aker Wood Garden Centre, Melrose
    When: Sunday, September 7 2008 10:00 - 18:00
    The 4 Abbeys Cycle Challenge is a great opportunity for both novice and experienced cyclists to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Scottish Borders.
  • Mungo Park, the Legend and the Legacy
    Where: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick
    When: Saturday, September 6 2008 14:00 - Sunday, January 18 2009 15:00
    Discover the story of the explorer from near Selkirk whose legendary travels in Africa, shed light on a wider world.
  • St James' Fair 2008
    Where: Various, Kelso
    When: Saturday, September 6 2008 12:00 - Sunday, September 7 2008 17:00
    Come along and enjoy the fun of the Fair!
  • Grand Ceildh
    Where: Centenary Lounge Gala Rugby, Galashiels
    When: Friday, September 5 2008 20:00 - 24:00
    Stay on your feet and dance the night away with the Caberston Ceilidh Band.
  • Local Lights
    Where: St Ronan's Wells Visitor Centre, Wells Brae, Innerleithen
    When: Friday, September 5 2008 10:00 - Saturday, October 25 2008 17:00
    Be inspired by work by local artists!
  • Stadfest and St Laurence Fair
    Where: Various, Selkirk
    When: Friday, September 5 2008 24:00 - Sunday, September 7 2008 24:00
    A celebration of 10 years of successful twinning between Selkirk and the Bavarian town of Plattling takes place in Selkirk with the Stadfest festival and St Laurence Fair.
  • Walking Festival Quiz Night
    Where: The Foundry, Galashiels
    When: Thursday, September 4 2008 21:00 - 22:00
    A night to relax your sore limbs and exercise your brain.
  • Ghost Night
    Where: Old Gala House, Galashiels
    When: Wednesday, September 3 2008 20:00 - 21:30
    When dark falls - beware!
  • Film Night (Touching the Void)
    Where: Pavilion Cinema, Galashiels
    When: Tuesday, September 2 2008 20:00 - 21:45
    Experience the thrilling and poignant true story of a mountaineering adventure.
  • In an' Oot o' Toun
    Where: Upstairs Hall Volunteer’s Hall, Galashiels
    When: Monday, September 1 2008 20:00 - 22:00
    Historical anecdotes and photographs of Galashiels
  • Free lipreading classes
    Where: Various, see below
    When: Monday, September 1 2008 24:00 - Tuesday, September 1 2009 24:00
    Do you have difficulty hearing people speak or hearing the television, telephone or doorbell?
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