| 13/05/2012 |
COMMUNITY WARDENS MONTHLY REPORT |
CHEVIOT MONTHLY UPDATE (PLUS EARLSTON, LAUDER & OXTON) APRIL ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR (ASB) The Police reported sixteen incidents to us for information and/or monitoring/checking. Incidents included; seven reports involving general disturbances (Kelso (5) and one each in Jedburgh and Newtown), one relating to noise/loud music in ... [more]
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| 26/04/2012 |
Civic Week ball 2012 - Ticketing |
Civic Week Ball 2012 - Tickets ... [more]
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| 25/04/2012 |
Kelso Wheelers 1925 - 1939 |
Kelso Library are seeking information about the Kelso Wheelers Cycling Club prior to the Second World War. Anyone with information, photographs, members names, trophy winners etc should contact Ruth at Kelso Library. Tel: 01573 223171 or call in during Library Opening hours. ... [more]
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| 30/03/2012 |
Border Links now in Kelso |
Border Links develops new and exciting opportunities to support social and economic inclusion for people with learning disabilities - enabling them to play a part, gain in confidence and get the most out of life in their own community. The Vegetable Basket Service is for people who like being busy, want to help their own community and want to gain in confidence and skills. The Vegetable Bask ... [more]
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| 22/01/2012 |
Countess of Wessex to be Patron of BUAS Bicentenary Year |
The Countess of Wessex has agreed to be patron for the bicentenary year of The Border Union Agricultural Society, which was founded on January 22nd 1813. The society with over 1000 members was founded to encourage excellence in stock breeding; to promote discoveries in arable farming and to encourage the development of improved agricultural implements. Known worldwide for the Kelso Ram Sales and ... [more]
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| 12/01/2012 |
Public Art Project for Kelso Square |
Paul Grime, the Morebattle-based sculptor, has been commissioned to create a sculpture for Kelso Square, in a project funded by Sainsburys. Currently, he is seeking the views of the public on what they think would best represent what Kelso stands for. A questionnaire has been produced to gather the views of the public, young and old alike, and he would like to hear what people think. Copies o ... [more]
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| 24/03/2012 |
April in the Borders Garden |
April 2012 This is the time of year that keen gardeners really love. The clocks have changed and British Summer Time allows us to spend evenings in the garden after a busy day at work. There's always plenty to do, and plenty to enjoy. The spring bulbs begin to give way to clouds of Cherry Blossom, and all around us plants are bursting into life. There's lots of tidying up to do after th ... [more]
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| 03/12/2011 |
Kelso Community Police Officer's Report for November |
POLICE REPORT – KELSO November 2011 Vehicle Accidents Teviot Bridge, car overturned no injury B6404 car off road and into field, no injury Smailholm, vehicle off road, no injury B6404, Car off road, minor injury B6436, Car off road, no injury A689, car overturned into field, no injury Believed poor weather may influence above accidents Fixed penalty Tickets – 55 ASB/Noise Complai ... [more]
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| 03/11/2011 |
Kelso Christmas Lights 2011 |
A BRIGHTER TOWN FOR EVERYONE Kelso Christmas Lights Committee were delighted when Talk Talk, the home phone and broadband provider, offered to sponsor the towns 2011 Christmas festivities. Tom Weatherston, local Councillor and member of the christmas lights fund raising committee said this came as a great surprise and was very welcome news. This boost will allow us to do a lot more at the ... [more]
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| 22/10/2011 |
Kelso Farmers Market Give Donations to Local Groups |
Kelso Farmers Market, as a not-for-profit organisation, distributed donations to local groups today, Saturday 22nd October. The beneficiaries were: The ACE Centre Kelso Kelso Senior Citizens Group Morebattle Nursery Each received a cheque for £500. Kelso Farmers Market dates are to be found in the Kelso Calendar at: Kelso Farmers Market ... [more]
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| 18/10/2011 |
Kelso Library Opening Hours |
Kelso Library Bowmont Street Kelso TD5 7JH 01573 223171 Monday - 10am till 1pm, 2pm till 5pm Tuesday - 10am till 1pm, 2pm till 5pm, 5.30pm till 7pm Wednesday - 10am till 1pm Thursday - 10am till 1pm, 2pm till 5pm, 5.30pm till 7pm Friday - 10am till 1pm, 2pm till 5pm Saturday - 9.30am till 12.30pm. ... [more]
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| 01/11/2011 |
VisitScotland - Kelso Tourist Information Centre |
Now closed for the winter period. ... [more]
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| 28/07/2011 |
Lifetime Achievement Award for Billy Paterson |
Ex-Kelso Laddies Lifetime Achievement Award has been given to Billy Paterson. Read more at: Billy Paterson's Award ... [more]
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| 19/05/2011 |
Teviot Wheels Accessible Community Transport |
Teviot Wheels Accessible Community Transport is available for individuals and community groups in the Kelso area. For further details contact John Chick at The Bridge, Jedburgh Tel: 01835 863554 ... [more]
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| 01/01/2010 |
Kelso Community Council Meetings |
Kelso Community Council meet on the second Tuesday of every month (with the exception of July and August). Meetings are held in Kelso Town Hall at 7 p.m. Minutes of the meetings appear, after ratification at: KCC Minutes ... [more]
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| 02/04/2011 |
Temporary Waste Disposal Site, Kelso |
Kelso, Knowes Car Park, Fortnightly on Saturdays as below: from 9-00am till 11-00am THESE FACILITIES ARE NOT TO BE USED BY COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES 2011 April 2nd, 16th, 30th May 14th, 28th June 11th, 25th July 9th, 23rd August 6th, 20th September 3rd, 17th October 1st, 15th, 29th November 12th, 26th December 10th 2012 January 7th, 21st February 4th, 18th March 3rd, 17th, 31s ... [more]
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| 18/04/2011 |
Kelso Laddie 2011 is Phil Hume |
Phil Hume, 21, Works for Universal Fibre Optics in Coldstream and is the only son of Isla Hume. Phil is a keen rugby player and a regular in the Kelso 1st fifteen at stand off. He will be participating on horseback at Civic Week for the first time this year.He will be supported by Right Hand Man Murray Playfair and Left Hand Man Robert Hogarth. Declaration of Kelso Laddie 2011 ... [more]
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| 08/02/2011 |
Kelso Dispensary Records and Scottish Borders Prison Index |
A note from Graham Maxwell Ancestry, renowned providers of Census Transcriptions. We have been transcribing the records of the Kelso Dispensary. We have uploaded a full transcription of the first year's patient register (Kelso Dispensary Records Year 1) and plan to transcribe more in due course. I have also written about the Dispensary on my blog - Blogspot. We have also uploaded a free S ... [more]
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| 18/09/2010 |
St James Fair in Pictures |
A small selection now available to view at: St James Fair 2010 Our thanks to Hector Innes for allowing us to use his photgraphs. The full range of pictures is available for purchase from Hector Innes Photography, Kelso Square. ... [more]
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| 16/09/2010 |
Gymnastics Club |
A Gymnastics Club has now started at the High School on Monday nights, and the club for P1 - P2 gymnastics has moved from Edenside to the High School - Mondays 4.45pm till 5.45pm so that the High School pupils can assist. ... [more]
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| 16/09/2010 |
Kelso Senior Citizens Carpet Bowls Club |
The Club is now meeting on Mondays and Thursdays in Abbey Row centre at 1.30pm. New members welcome. ... [more]
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| 24/05/2010 |
Lloyds' Ladies are just the Prescription! |
Well done to the ladies of the Lloyds Pharmacy in Kelso who on Sunday 2nd May braved the perils of the Penielheugh Zip Slide to raise funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust. They raised a magnificent £1159.05. For more about the Anthony Nolan Trust ... [more]
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| 10/03/2010 |
The Bowmont Hall Project – an Update |
FutureKelso and the Bowmont Hall Project The Bowmont Hall, East Bowmont Street, Kelso is a former Drill Hall. Its large main room is ideal for noisy, boisterous activities which need plenty of space and it can also serve as a beautifully lit Art Gallery. It has other useful accommodation on two floors at the rear of the main room. It is, however, in a dilapidated state. The Scottish Borders ... [more]
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| 21/09/2009 |
Massed Borders Choirs Concert |
This spectacular getting together of choirs from across the Borders will be held on June 5th 2010, in Springwood hall, Kelso. For further details: Massed Borders Choir Concert 2010 ... [more]
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| 11/02/2010 |
Charity Begins at Home |
Over the past nine years, CBAH has donated funding to various charities, clubs and societies in support of specific projects. Charity shop income is generated from goods and money received from the public. If your organisation, club or society is in the TD5 area and needs financial aid with a project that will benefit persons in this area, please send your request in writing solely to the Secret ... [more]
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| 05/11/2009 |
RNID "Hear to Help" in Kelso |
Do you wear hearing aids? The RNID "Hear to Help" project will help you. They will be in Kelso North Church on the first Monday of every month from 3pm till 5pm. To make an appointment call: Lesley Stewart on 01896 759020 or e-mail: Lesley.Stewart@rnid.org.uk Charity No. SCO 38926 ... [more]
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| 31/08/2009 |
Historic Kelso Republished |
Friends of Kelso Museum have arranged for a second edition of Historic Kelso to be produced. The original, by Audrey Mitchell, came out ten years ago, so it was appropriate in this Year of the Homecoming for it to be revised and updated. Copies can be purchased from the Friends of Kelso Museum Stall at St James' Fair, or from: Isabel Gordon at Maxwellheugh Cottage, Jedburgh Road, Kelso TD ... [more]
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| 10/09/2009 |
St James' Fair - Thanks for Support |
Kelso Community Events would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the planning, advertising, fund-raising raffles and implementation of this year's St James' Fair. We could not do this without your wonderful support. ... [more]
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| 05/09/2009 |
Where Tweed and Teviot Meet Exhibition - 150 Years of Kelso Angling |
Where Tweed and Teviot Meet Exhibition, 150 Years of Kelso Angling Saturday 5th – Saturday 19th September 10am till 4pm daily in Kelso Town Hall Entry Free, donations welcome. This is a superb exhibition of the part Kelso Angling Association has played in fishing history in the Borders and beyond. The attached photographs can only give a hint of what is there to be seen. Part of the ... [more]
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| 02/07/2009 |
Richie Allan MBE |
Congratulations to Richie on his award in the Queen's Birthday Honours. After his many years of service to the Kelso Community it is a well-deserved award - keep up the good work. ... [more]
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| 03/04/2009 |
George 'Celery' Taylor of Hounam Grange |
George's life story is now available as the latest in the "Flashbacks" series: "From Kelso to Kalamazoo - The Life and Times of George Taylor 1803 - 1891" edited by Margaret Jeary and Mark Mulhern, is available from Latimer's Bookshop, Kelso, Mainstreet Trading Company, St Boswells and other good booksellers. ... [more]
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| 10/03/2009 |
Kelso Connections Unveils Town’s Homecoming Plans - Press Release |
Kelso Connections Unveils Town’s Homecoming Plans Kelso Connections has announced a major new initiative to coincide with Homecoming Scotland 2009 and Return to the Ridings. A programme of over 20 events celebrating the lives and work of people from Kelso has been announced to run throughout 2009. ‘We’re from Kelso’, the Kelso Civic Week celebrations, and ‘I come frae Kelsae’ are just some of ... [more]
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| 21/11/2008 |
Kelso Connections 2009 |
Kelso Connections 2009 Several local organisations are looking at ways to celebrate Kelso Homecoming throughout 2009. Various events are planned which celebrate our culture, heritage and the contribution Kelso has made to the world. The group has been established under the auspices of Kelso Community Events to facilitate Kelso's contribution to the Year of the Homecoming 2009. A serie ... [more]
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| 06/02/2009 |
ScotlandsPeople Public Library Voucher Scheme |
ScotlandsPeople Public Library Voucher Scheme launch at Kelso Library on Monday 26th January On the day following the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns and the start of the Homecoming year, Kelso Library played host to the launch of ScotlandsPeople public library voucher scheme for Scottish Borders Council Library and Information Services. ScotlandsPeople is the official gover ... [more]
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| 14/09/2008 |
St James Fair Exhibitions 2008 |
Over 500 people visited the St James Fair 2008 exhibitions held in Kelso Town House as part of the St James Fair weekend. Despite the Fair being cancelled by the terrible weather the exhibitions and workshops were well attended. Work in Print a celebration of Kelso’s contribution to 500 years of printing in Scotland, was a partnership exhibition in the true sense of the word. The exhibition c ... [more]
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| 20/07/2008 |
Abbey Quilters Exhibition 2008 |
The Abbey Row Centre, Kelso was the venue for the biennial exhibition of Abbey Quilters last Friday and Saturday. To see examples of their fine work: Abbey Quilters Exhibition 2008 ... [more]
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| 02/07/2008 |
Veterans Day Events in Kelso 2008 |
Veterans Day Events Kelso Scottish Borders Council and Royal British Legion joined forces to celebrate Veterans Day in the Scottish Borders. Veterans Day is both a celebration of the contribution by all those who have served in the Armed Forces and a means of raising public awareness of Veterans issues The afternoon of war poetry was made very special by the reading of poems written by a W ... [more]
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| 29/04/2008 |
Kelso Town Centre Consultation |
Kelso Town Centre - better traffic facilities – An exhibition of initial ideas that could change the way the town centre currently operates. This Exhibition is now available to view at Kelso Library. Questionnaires can be returned to Kelso Library for forwarding. ... [more]
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| 21/04/2008 |
Kelso Library Exhibition - Kelso in Print |
Work in Print An exhibition to celebrate Kelso’s contribution to 500 years of Printing in Scotland is continuing in Kelso Library during normal library opening hours. The display includes Kelso Mail 1799 and various papers from the Kelso Archive collection- The Kelso Archive is a unique collection of papers, which provide an insight into life in Kelso in the eighteenth century. The collecti ... [more]
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| 07/02/2008 |
Sandy Bruce - an Appreciation |
Sandy Bruce passed away at home on Saturday morning. No doubt, he was about to get ready for his normal Saturday ritual of finalising arrangements for Kelso's rugby match as he was a mainstay of the club, acting as fixture, match and referee's secretary as well as announcing at the games and counting the bar takings on a Monday. It was no ordinary Saturday as Sandy was preparing to rece ... [more]
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| 18/02/2008 |
HMIe Report on Broomlands Primary and Nursery |
Her Majesty's Inspectorate report on the inspection made of Broomlands Primary School and Nursery in October 2007. The full report, which was made available on 5th February 2008, can be read at: HMIe Report - Broomlands ... [more]
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| 24/01/2008 |
Noah's Ark Ghost Story Evening |
As a result of the Black Brothers and friends' efforts, Noah's Ark Playgroup has benefitted by the magnificent sum of £517. Thanks to all who supported this evening's entertainment and especially to the Cross Keys who sponsored the event by providing the accommodation. ... [more]
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| 08/01/2008 |
Work in Print - Exhibition at St James Fair 2008 |
Work In Print - a celebration of Kelso’s contribution to 500 years of printing in Scotland An exhibition to be held in Kelso Town Hall during St James Fair 2008 - September 6th and 7th. It will be jointly hosted by: Friends of Kelso Museum. Heritage Hub. Kelso Library. Local Studies Librarian. Kelso & District Amenity Society Kelso Graphics As well as for your information, this ... [more]
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| 13/12/2007 |
St Andrew's Day at Kelso Library |
St Andrew's Day celebrated in style at Kelso Library Kelso Library resounded to the sound of laughter as poems from around Scotland were read to celebrate St Andrew's Day. A group of 12 people gathered to read and listen to poetry, some humorous, some thought provoking. From McGonagall to G. K. Menzies' "Poaching in Excelsis", the poetry was shared and enjoyed. Poetry ... [more]
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| 06/12/2007 |
Trevor the Trout goes swimmingly at Kelso Library |
Kelso Library was the setting for some fishy tales from Trevor Trout on Tuesday 27th November. 12 children and their parents were captivated when Trevor – aka Trevor Black read from his book "The life and Adventures of Trevor the Trout". Ably assisted by his granddaughter Rachel, Trevor revealed little snippets from his forthcoming titles "The Day Trevor Beat the Poachers" ... [more]
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| 08/11/2007 |
ACE Centre Open |
Over 50 people young and old turned up to celebrate the opening of the ACE centre on Monday 15th October, A cheque was presented by Kelso Churches Together for £600 towards buying equipment for the young people and the atmosphere on the night was one of amazement at how bright and welcoming the centre is having been transformed ... Special thanks were given by Diane Henderson of CESEL in her w ... [more]
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| 29/11/2007 |
Scottish Parliament Green Issues Information Evening at Kelso Library |
On Monday, 19th November Kelso Library presented a Scottish Parliament Green Issues Information Evening. The purpose of the evening was to raise awareness that Kelso and Peebles are Scottish Parliament Partner Libraries and to promote discussion of environmental issues. Partner Libraries are part of a network of 73 libraries throughout Scotland which act primarily as a resource for the public, all ... [more]
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| 20/09/2007 |
St James Fair 2007 in Pictures - Page One |
This year's Fair took place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September. Our thanks to Hector Innes who took the photographs and gave permission for us to use them on this website. ... [more]
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| 20/09/2007 |
St James Fair 2007 In Pictures - Page Two |
Sunday at St James Fair Kelso ... [more]
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| 24/08/2007 |
Activity Classes Resume for Adults and Young People |
Activity Classes Activity Classes for Young People These classes have resumed: Mondays Jimmynastics for P1 – P2 at Edenside Primary from 3.45 till 4.30pm. Athletics for P3 - P7 at Edenside Primary from 4.45 till5.45pm. Tuesdays Badminton for S1 - S6 at Kelso High from 3.45 till 4.45pm. Badminton for P3 - P7 at Kelso High from 4.45 till 5.45pm Saturdays Gymnastics for P3 – P7 in Kelso Hi ... [more]
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| 26/07/2007 |
Kelso Civic Week 2007 and Associated Events in Pictures |
Embroiderers' Guild - Kelso Branch - Exhibition in Pictures Kelso North and Ednam Flower Festivals in Pictures Kelso Civic Week Art Exhibition 2007 Pictures of all the above, along with pictures taken by John Dickson during Civic Week 2007 are to found at: Kelso Civic Week 2007 ... [more]
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| 01/06/2007 |
Ex-Kelso Laddies Club Annual Achievement Award |
The Ex-Kelso Laddies Club present an annual Achievement Award to an individual or group of people who, in the opinion of the Club, have significantly contributed, or achieved something, within the town of Kelso. The Award is presented at Kelso Civic Week each year. All clubs and organisations within the town are invited to nominate an individual or a group of people, who in their opinion, have ... [more]
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| 19/04/2007 |
Maggie's Centres |
Maggie's Centre Edinburgh was the first of a network of Cancer Support Centres unique programme combining help with information, relaxation and stress management and emotional support for people living with cancer, their families, friends and carers. Each Maggie’s Centre is located close to the hospital’s cancer treatment centre to be as convenient as possible for visitors. We are open from 9 ... [more]
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| 03/02/2007 |
Safety in the Home |
Safe as Houses? To find out about the Home Safety Schemes of the Lothian & Borders Police and Lothian & Borders Fire & Rescue Service go to: Safe as Houses? ... [more]
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| 27/11/2006 |
Kelso at Christmas - Lights 2006 |
Kelso Square and the surrounding streets and shops lit up for Christmas 2006. Many of the shops now have impressive festive displays, and some have yet to get their windows decorated. The annual competition will be judged in early December. Time for those not yet into the festive look to roll up their sleeves and make Kelso even nicer to behold. Come and see for yourselves ... [more]
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| 21/12/2006 |
Anonymous Benefactor Gifts Books to Kelso Library |
Anonymous benefactor gifts books to Kelso library The icing on the cake for Kelso library’s centenary year has come in the form of a generous, anonymous gift – a mystery benefactor is set to ensure that the library is fully stocked with bestsellers. One hundred years ago in 1906, the people of Kelso had to raise money by subscription to provide books for their new library. A stipulation of t ... [more]
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| 15/11/2006 |
Kelso Abbey - an Oil Painting |
An e-mail came in recently from a Dutch gentleman who is in possession of an oil painting of Kelso Abbey which was done in 1841. It is 49 cm by 38 cm and is on a wooden panel. The gentleman would like to know if anyone can suggest a possible artist as the painting is unsigned. Please contact the Kelso Librarian Ruth Holmes on(01573 223171) who is collating any suggestions for forwarding. ... [more]
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| 17/08/2006 |
Friends of Kelso Museum - Pictures from the History of Farming Exhibition |
The History of Farming Around Kelso From 17th August to 3rd September in Kelso Town Hall. Monday to Saturday 10am till 5pm. Sunday 10am till 2pm. Entry Free. ... [more]
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| 21/07/2006 |
Abbey Quilters Exhibition |
Held on the last two days of Civic Week 2006, Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd July from 10am to 4pm in the Abbey Row Centre. This exhibition contained some of the most exquisite examples of the art of quilting. For those that missed it! ... [more]
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| 17/07/2006 |
St Andrews Church Kelso - Festival of Wedding Dresses and Flowers |
Held from Monday 17th July, and continuing till Saturday, in St Andrews Episcopal Church, Kelso there was a Festival of Wedding Dresses and Flowers in aid of CHAS. As you can see it was well worth a visit ... [more]
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| 22/06/2006 |
Audrey Mitchell - an Appreciation |
Audrey Mitchell There will have been many in the Borders who were saddened by the recent death of Audrey Mitchell. She touched the lives of people through her work as an occupational therapist, but a far greater number will have read her books on local history. Her pocket companion to Kelso was sent to ex-Kelsonians around the globe and one of her regrets was that she hadn't the time left ... [more]
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| 19/05/2006 |
Kelso Library Centenary 1906 - 2006 |
100 years of reading at Kelso Library Kelso Library hosted a special Centenary Day on Tuesday 16 May marking 100 years since the library first opened. Councillor Hutton, Convener of SBC and local Councillor, presided over the festivities which began with a Celebration Ceremony attended by invited guests. Kevin Wells from Kelso High School played the bagpipes which got everyone’s feet tapping ... [more]
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| 21/05/2006 |
Kelso Library Centenary - Children's Competition Winners |
To help celebrate the centenary of Kelso Library on 16th May, colouring competitions were held for young readers. Susanne Batchelor, Heritage Hub assistant, had the difficult task of selecting the winners. 2-5 years had to colour in a balloon and the winner was Jake Cessford, Nikita Tait got the runner - up prize. For the 6-11 years the competition was to design a bookmark, the winner was Chloe ... [more]
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| 17/03/2006 |
Friends of Kelso Library welcome Bill Smith |
Friends of Kelso Library hosted a well-attended event on Wednesday 15th March 2006, when Bill Smith gave a very interesting talk entitled "Get a life": Biography for beginners. Bill who attended Hawick High School, started work with the British Linen Bank in Hawick before moving to Kelso and then to Edinburgh. Later he moved to London to work for Fleming’s bank, where during the latter p ... [more]
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| 18/01/2006 |
Kelso Library welcomes Audrey Mitchell |
Twenty-five people attended a talk by local historian Audrey Mitchell on Wednesday 18th January in Kelso Library. Audrey gave a fascinating account of self-publication and the pitfalls that can happen along the way. Audrey’s first book to be published was Kelso’s Ragged School, which came about as a result of being given a pile of old papers. These inspired Audrey to do further research and to p ... [more]
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| 23/11/2005 |
Friends of Kelso Library meet Michael Dobbs and Quintin Jardine |
Michael Dobbs and Quintin Jardine delight Kelso audience An event hosted by Friends of Kelso Library saw over 70 people turning out on a freezing cold night to be entertained by not one, but two of the most popular authors writing today. At the invitation of the Convenor Alasdair Hutton, Michael Dobbs & Quintin Jardine came to the Cross Keys in Kelso to enthrall the audience with their ... [more]
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| 13/10/2005 |
Kirsty Crawford meets Friends of Kelso Library |
The debut novelist Kirsty Crawford entertained an audience of over 20 people at Kelso Library on Wednesday 21st September. Kirsty had travelled by train from London to visit Kelso, where she was very impressed with the warmth of our welcome. Kirsty talked about her novel "Other Women" and how most fiction novels have an element of autobiography, as authors draw on people they have met ... [more]
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| 03/09/2005 |
St James Fair 2005 in Pictures - Saturday |
St James' Fair at Kelso was held in the most glorious sunshine. Over the two days of the Fair, Kelso Square and the surroundings streets were packed with people, local and visitors, who revelled in the entertainment, the stalls and the sights to be seen. Thanks go to Kelso Community Events and all the people who put in all the work to make the Fair a great success, once again. Thanks al ... [more]
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| 04/09/2005 |
St James' Fair 2005 in Pictures- Sunday |
Sunday started with the Kelso Churches Together Service in Kelso Square. The Fair re-commenced at noon and throughout the afternoon entertainment continued in the Square, with the Flea Market in full swing as various groups performed on the stage. ... [more]
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| 05/09/2005 |
St Mary's Church, Kelso - A History - 1855 - 2005 |
Just published is a History of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Kelso. "A Furnished Room" details the history of the church and its adherents from the dedication of the Parish of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception to the present day, including the part played by the Polish soldiers who came to the area during World War II, stayed on and have played a major role in the Kelso c ... [more]
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| 04/08/2005 |
Friends of Kelso Library |
Friends of Kelso Library Many of the Libraries in the Scottish Borders now have successful Friends groups, and Kelso is joining them. Friends are a group of people who care about their local library and environs. Friends support the Library with time, skills and energy. Friends can provide facilities which would not otherwise be available. Friends can just be friends. Activities can ra ... [more]
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| 01/08/2005 |
2CV World Rally at Floors Castle Kelso |
Do you have a CV? Do you have a 2CV? Floors Castle had thousands last week when the proud owners from all over Europe and further afield met for their World Rally at Floors Castle, Kelso. Plain ones, decorated ones, "slightly altered" ones, cars, vans and mobile homes all gathered in the grounds of the castle and brought a continental air – and amazing traffic jams – to Kelso Squa ... [more]
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| 22/07/2005 |
Kelso Embroiderers' Guild Exhibition |
Today, Friday 22nd July and tomorrow Saturday the people of Kelso have the annual opportunity to view the work of the Kelso Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild in their exhibition in the Abbey Row Centre Kelso. Open 10am till 4pm both days. Entry £2 to include Tea, coffee and homebaking ... [more]
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| 20/07/2005 |
Walter Scott's Kelso - A Heritage Walk |
A New Heritage Walk Map of "Walter Scott's Kelso" has just been produced by Kelso Amenity Society. This leaflet, has, on the one sheet, versions in English, French, German and Spanish as well as a map of the town showing the various places connected with Sir Walter, and a detailed set of instructions for following the trail which leads from Walton Hall to Rosebank House via the fo ... [more]
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| 19/07/2005 |
Art Exhibition 2005 |
Kelso Civic Week Art Exhibition 2005 ... [more]
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| 14/04/2005 |
Provost Scott's Eulogy on Sir Walter Scott's Centenary in 1932 |
Eulogy by Provost John Scott on Sir Walter Scott's Centenary, 1932 During those beautiful autumn evenings as I stand by the banks of Tweed and gaze on that fine stretch of water flowing in front of Rosebank House beholding the ever-changing colour of the leaves on the trees from bright green to russet brown and decaying yellow, as they drop one by one into the river, I am reminded of the bo ... [more]
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| 31/12/2004 |
New Year Honours List |
Congratulations to Provost Margaret Riddell on her well deserved award of the M.B.E. for services to Kelso. Throughout her many years of service to the community, Margaret has never been afraid to stick to her guns and has always put Kelso first. Congratulation also to Sir Matthew Pinsent on his Knighthood. Matthew lived in Kelso and attended Kelso Primary when his father was Rector of St And ... [more]
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| 27/11/2004 |
Kelso Christmas Lights 2004 |
The switching on of this year's Christmas Lights in Kelso was on Saturday, 27 November 2004. Jim Currie - "Best Borderer 2004" performed the switching on ceremony at 6.30pm. ... [more]
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| 23/09/2004 |
St James Fair Kelso Photographs |
Two sets of photographs are now on the St James Fair 2004 pages. Click to see them: St James Fair Picture Gallery 1 St James Fair Picture Gallery 2 ... [more]
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| 01/08/2004 |
BUAS Border Union Show (Saturday) 2 |
More images from the showground (©DPX Rob Gray & Tanya Black | digitalpic) ... [more]
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| 31/07/2004 |
BUAS Border Union Show (Saturday) |
Springwood Park, Kelso. Saturday 31st July 2004 A selection of images from day two of the show (©DPX/Rob Gray & Tanya Black|digitalpic) ... [more]
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| 30/07/2004 |
BUAS Border Union Show (Friday) |
Springwood Park, Kelso. Friday 30th July 2004 A selection of images from day one of the show (©DPX/RobGray|digitalpic) ... [more]
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| 21/07/2004 |
BMF BikeFest Springwood |
A Selection of images from Springwood Park when the BMF BikeFest came to town. UK FMX Stunt Riders, Eddie Kidd and some well turned out custom bikes. All this for a huge crowd and a pleasant day (© RobGRAY/digitalpic) ... [more]
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| 21/07/2004 |
Kelso Laddie - Civic Week Clay Shoot |
A good turnout at Braidwood Sporting Clays near Midlem for this years Civic Week Clay Shoot. (© RobGRAY/digitalpic) ... [more]
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