Headlines for July 2005

• Council Working with Borders Community at Union Show - Tuesday, Jul 26 2005
  For the first time, staff from Scottish Borders Council's 'Working with the Borders Community' team will be on hand to answer residents' queries at this week's Border Union Show at Springwood Park, Kelso.
• Scottish Borders hosts EU conference - Tuesday, Jul 26 2005
  The UK LEADER+ network held its 2005 conference in the Scottish Borders from June 21 to 23. Delegates from across the UK gathered at Peebles Hydro to discuss the benefits that LEADER+ has brought to rural areas.
• Stick up for Soft Drink Driving - Monday, Jul 25 2005
  The Scottish Borders Joint Community Safety Panel is running a car sticker competition to encourage public support for soft drink driving.
• Borders sees drop in persistent young offenders - Monday, Jul 25 2005
  Figures just released by the Scottish Executive reveal a reduction in the number of persistent young offenders in the Scottish Borders. The news is a positive reflection of the multi-agency approach to the delivery of services and represents a real commitment amongst practitioners and service providers to tackle the issue of persistent offending.
• Sports Academy promises action-packed camp for top young athletes - Friday, Jul 22 2005
  The Scottish Borders Sports Academy will celebrate five years of success with the start of its annual camp on 15 August.
• Historic day for the Borders as Waverley Line Bill proceeds to Parliament - Friday, Jul 22 2005
  The decision to allow the Waverley Railway Bill to proceed to the Scottish Parliament marks a historic day for the Borders, according to Scottish Borders Council.
• Fabulous fossils take to the road - Thursday, Jul 21 2005
  An exhibition of rocks and fossils at Hawick Museum has proved such a hit that it is being taken on a tour of the central southern Borders this summer.
• New circular walk for Earlston - Thursday, Jul 21 2005
  Scottish Border Paths is opening a new walking track, the 4½ mile Earlston Circular Walk on Tuesday 26 July. The path will give locals and visitors alike a chance to enjoy some of the rich natural and cultural history of the Leader Valley.
• SB Connect is now online! - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  SB Connect, the Council's magazine for keeping Borders residents informed of local issues, is now available to view on the Council website.
• A call to recreate Teri history - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  The Friends of Hawick Library have issued a call to Teries everywhere to sponsor the publication of a facsimile limited edition of "Pictures from the past of Auld Hawick", by J J Vernon and J McNairn, which was first published in 1911.
• Local candidates clean up at awards ceremony - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  Council Technical Services spokesman David Paterson recently presented certificates to successful candidates on the latest Intermediate Food Hygiene Course to be held in Peebles.
• Kelso Library builds on Buchan success - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  Friends of Kelso Library are holding a meeting on Tuesday 2 August at 6pm in the library to which everyone is welcome.
• Private Landlords' Forum for 27 July - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  Scottish Borders Council's Housing Strategy Team (HST) is holding its second Private Landlords' Forum on Wednesday 27 July at Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells. The event follows the success of the first Scottish Borders Private Landlords' Forum in April.
• Launch of 'Walks around Melrose' booklet - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  Scottish Border Paths launched its booklet, 'Walks Around Melrose' on Sunday 17 July - the latest in a series covering walks around many of the Borders towns.
• Menu set for Borders flavours on show - Wednesday, Jul 20 2005
  A mouth-watering array of flavours and aromas will be on display at this year's Flavours of the Borders Food Fair, forming part of the Border Union Show on 29 and 30 July.
• Railway exhibition marks 150 years of rail in Peebles - Wednesday, Jul 13 2005
  The current exhibiton in the museum 'Take the Train', packed with wonderful objects and photographs, runs until 13th August. There are a few places left on the artist led Storytelling and Sketching workshops for children aged 8-12 years. Contact the museum on Peebles (01721) 724820 for opening and workshop details.
• Get set - Summer Sports Scheme is go! - Thursday, Jul 7 2005
  Scottish Borders Council's Sports Development Unit successfully staged the Startrack Athletics Development Programme last week at Tweedbank Athletics Track.
• Get out and about this summer! - Thursday, Jul 7 2005
  Why don’t you join our Ranger Service on one of their many walks in the coming year? Or take part in some of the activities organised by Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre?
• Peter Aitchison to give his "Eye-teeth" for Eyemouth - Tuesday, Jul 5 2005
  On Saturday 9th July, broadcaster and author Peter Aitchison will deliver a personal message in Kirk Square, Eyemouth about "What Eyemouth means to me".
• Free swimming for Borders Young Scots - Monday, Jul 4 2005
  All Young Scot cardholders in the Scottish Borders will be able to swim for free during the summer school holidays on production of their Young Scot card.
• Voyage of discovery into the wonderful world of books - Monday, Jul 4 2005
  This summer, children across the Scottish Borders are being invited to embark on a voyage of discovery into the wonderful world of books.
• Survey reveals high satisfaction levels for Library staff and service - Monday, Jul 4 2005
  Results will be used to help shape future improvements