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5 a-side lunchtime football league in Galashiels
Date: 5th Mar 12 - 28th Jun 12
Every week
Location: Queens Centre Galashiels
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Cost: £25 per team (£5 per player).
Could you become champions of the lunchtime league?
The Queens centre are looking for 8 teams to play in a weekly lunchtime league.
If you and your team would like to join - you would be playing a fixture each week.
The league will be running Monday - Thursday from 12.00 - 13.00.
The start date of the league and the closing date for applications have both been extended.
Check the flyer and application form for further details or contact
Borders Sport and Leisure on 01896 756274
Happening Today, 21st May 2012
5 a-side lunchtime football league in Galashiels
Date: 5th Mar 12 - 28th Jun 12
Every week
Location: Queens Centre Galashiels
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Cost: £25 per team (£5 per player).
Could you become champions of the lunchtime league?
The Queens centre are looking for 8 teams to play in a weekly lunchtime league.
If you and your team would like to join - you would be playing a fixture each week.
The league will be running Monday - Thursday from 12.00 - 13.00.
The start date of the league and the closing date for applications have both been extended.
Check the flyer and application form for further details or contact
Borders Sport and Leisure on 01896 756274
Boxercise Fitness Class
Date: 13th Feb 12 - 31st Dec 12
Every week
Location: Newtown Community Centre
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Cost: £3.50 per class
Contact Jayson on 07703 611368
Creative Fashion Highlights
Date: 30th Apr 12 - 16th Sep 12
Location: Borders Textile Towerhouse, 1 Tower Knowe, Hawick
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Cost: Free
Display of outfits created by Hawick High School pupils.
This exhibition is in the Futures Gallery on the 2nd Floor.
A selection of the best outfits created by this year's pupils from Hawick High School 's award-winning Creative Fashion course.
Opening hours are as follows:
April-October, Monday-Saturday 10am- 4.30pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm
For Our Freedom and Yours
Date: 31st Mar 12 - 26th May 12
Location: Tweeddale Museum and Gallery, Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Cost: Free
Exhibition looking at the Polish Armoured Division.
This exhibition is in the Museum Room.
The story of the Polish Armoured Division, formed in the Borders with its base in Berwickshire, is told through this exhibition.
Opening hours are as follows:
Monday-Friday 10.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Saturdays 9.30am-12.30pm
Foster care information sessions
Date: 21st May 12
Location: Buccleuch Arms, St Boswells
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cost: Free
Find out more about becoming a foster carer in the Scottish Borders.
As part of our foster care recruitment campaign, information sessions are being held to for anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a foster carer.
Existing foster carers and members of our Family Placement team will be on hand to share their experiences and answer any questions you may have.
A second session is taking place in Kelso on 22 May.
Please contact the team on 01896 662799 for more information or just turn up on the day.
Foster Care Fortnight 2012
For more information about the launch of Foster Care Fortnight in the Borders, visit our media centre.
Hawick's Allotment Gardens
Date: 19th May 12 - 15th Jul 12
Location: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: Free
An exhibition on Hawick's allotment tradition.
This exhibition is in the Entrance Hall.
Celebrating the past and present, and also the future, of an aspect of town life that has deep roots but is often forgotten. Find out about the town's allotment tradition, what is happening now and glimpse the future - allotments have much to offer and they're back in fashion. Watch press for our Open Day with gardening advice, activities and more.
Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
- Sat/Sun 2pm-5pm
Wheelchair access to the Ground Floor and the Scott Gallery.
Innerleithen Schooldays
Date: 1st Apr 12 - 17th Jun 12
Location: St Ronan's Wells Visitor Centre, Wells Brae, Innerleithen
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: Free
A look at Innerleithen Schooldays from the past.
The story of past pupils and local schools told through photographs and objects.
Opening hours are as follows:
1st April - 31st October
Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Saturday & Sunday 2pm-5pm
Jim Clark's 1962 season
Date: 14th Apr 12 - 26th May 12
Location: Duns Exhibition Room, Library Building, 49 Newtown Street, Duns
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: Free
Told using photographs and artefacts from the collection.
Jim Clark, in the 1962 season came within one victory of winning his first World Championship but for an oil leak. The story is told using photographs and artefacts from the collection.
Opening hours are as follows:
- Monday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
- Tuesday 10am-1pm, 2pm-7pm
- Wednesday 10am-1pm
- Thursday 10am-1pm, 2pm-7pm
- Friday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
- Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm
Johnstons of Elgin - Over 200 Years of Cashmere in the Making
Date: 5th Apr 12 - 23rd Sep 12
Location: Borders Textile Towerhouse, 1 Tower Knowe, Hawick
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Cost: Free
Exhibition of garments from Johnstons of Elgin.
This exhibition is situated on the 2nd floor.
Showcasing some of the very best garments and fabrics from Johnstons of Elgin, makers of the finest cashmere, knitwear and accessories at their mills in Hawick and Elgin .
Opening hours are as follows:
April-October, Monday-Saturday 10am- 4.30pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm
Leaf Life - Amy Neville
Date: 12th May 12 - 24th Jun 12
Location: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, JEDBURGH, TD8 6UQ
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: Free entry. All work available to purchase.
Exciting young artist Amy Neville creates stunning patterns of shape and colour using pressed leaves and flowers.
See Amy create new work in the Gallery on Sun 20 May.
Download the 2012 Harestanes Events Brochure for full details of the visitor centre's 20th anniversary programme. Details of opening times can be found on the Harestanes page.
National Spring Clean 2012
Date: 1st Apr 12 - 31st May 12
Location: Nationwide
Cost: Free
Your chance to get rid of litter and improve your community.
Get involved in Scotland's biggest annual litter clean up hosted by Keep Scotland Beautiful and supported by Zero Waste Scotland.
The event is open to businesses, schools, community groups and individuals and free clean up kits will be provided.
Sign up online now at Keep Scotland Beautiful to unite with your community and clean up Scotland.
Robert Burns - the Jedburgh Connection
Date: 6th Apr 12 - 31st Oct 12
Location: Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum, Castlegate, Jedburgh
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Cost: Free
Exhibition on Robert Burns and his tour of the Borders.
Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, visited Jedburgh in May 1787 on his tour of the Borders. This exhibition looks at his stay in the town and includes the burgess ticket presented to him when he was given the freedom of the burgh. Jedburgh Burns Club material will also be on display.
This exhibition is in the Bob Mason Room on the 1st Floor.
Opening hours are as follows:
1 April - 31 October
Monday-Saturday - 10am-4.30pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm
Scott on the Road
Date: 1st May 12 - 17th Jun 12
Location: Borders Textile Towerhouse, 1 Tower Knowe, Hawick
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Cost: Free
Exhibition of objects from Abbotsford.
This exhibition is on the Ground Floor.
A special exhibition from the weird and wonderful collection of objects held at Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott.
Opening hours are as follows:
April-October, Monday-Saturday 10am- 4.30pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm
Take Two
Date: 2nd Apr 12 - 23rd May 12
Location: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: Free
Exhibition of paintings by Alexandra Warren and Claire Blyth.
This exhibition is in the Scott Gallery.
Two highly individual, yet complementary, artists who both make strong use of symbols and colours to represent aspects of human life. Alexandra paints internal portraits which reflect the emotional state and character of her abstracted figures, while Claire's influences include references from history, travel and literature.
Opening hours are as follows:
Monday-Friday 10am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Saturday & Sunday 2pm-5pm
Wheelchair access to the Ground Floor and the Scott Gallery.
The Allotment Paintings
Date: 20th May 12 - 30th Jul 12
Location: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick
Cost: Free
An exhibition of paintings by Rose Hughes.
This exhibition is in the Waterfall Gallery.
Hawick's allotment gardens have inspired artist Rose Hughes to create a series of paintings depicting aspects and moods of days in local allotments. The beauty and tranquility, the endeavour and closeness to nature (in an often-overlooked facet of the town) are given a new lease of life by the artist's brush.
Opening hours
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Mon-Fri 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
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Sat/Sun 2pm-5pm
Wheelchair access to the Ground Floor and the Scott Gallery.
The enchanting, fragile, silent world of flowers by Carol Taylor
Date: 19th May 12 - 1st Jul 12
Location: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free
Exhibition by Carol Taylor of photographic prints.
This exhibition is in the Pringle Room.
A selection of beautiful limited edition Giclee prints using dried flower and plant specimens which are photographed through a microscope. Carol manages to create an image of beauty that shows the fragility of flowers and plants. The papery quality of the dried plant specimens represents the delicate balance of our existence.
Opening hours are as follows:
May - Tuesday-Saturday - 10am-4pm
June & July - Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm
The Haining Residency
Date: 19th May 12 - 15th Jul 12
Location: Halliwell's House Museum, Market Place, Selkirk, TD7 4BL
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free
Exhibition by Richard Walker.
Organised in conjunction with the RSA and CABN, this exhibition of work by the official artist in residence at The Haining, Selkirk showcases paintings based on the interiors of the house. Responding to the theatricality of the rooms which have been sealed off from the outside world with closed curtains and shutters, they are reminiscent of a stage or film set.
Opening hours are as follows:
Monday-Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-3pm
The Old Gala Club goes to work
Date: 31st Mar 12 - 1st Jul 12
Location: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free
Exhibition by the Old Gala Club looking at how working lives have changed dramatically.
The working lives of ordinary people have changed dramatically over the course of centuries. The Old Gala Club have rolled up their sleeves and gathered artefacts and arhcive images which brillaintly illustrate the fascinating history of the workplace locally.
Opening times are as follows:
March, April, & May - Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
June - Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 1pm-4pm
Please note Old Gala House is closed on Friday the 15th June an Saturday the 30th June
Walk It around Peebles
Date: 13th Feb 12 - 31st Dec 12
Every week
Location: Outside the Eastgate Theatre, Peebles
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Cost: Free
Join a friendly group for a healthy stroll around Peebles and the surrounding area. Walks last around 60 minutes and finish up with refreshments at the Eastgate Theatre.
Walk leader is Cindy, contact her on 01721 722162.
Walk It around Selkirk
Date: 13th Feb 12 - 31st Dec 12
Every week
Location: Outside the Community Wing of Philiphaugh Primary School
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Cost: Free
Join a friendly group for a healthy stroll around Selkirk and the surrounding area. Walks last from 30 to 60 minutes and finish up with Refreshments at Philiphaugh Community Centre.
Walk Leader is Dougie, contact him on 07717547849.
What's Bugging You? Mini Beasts in the museum
Date: 31st Mar 12 - 26th May 12
Location: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Cost: Free
An exhibiton looking at the lives of mini beasts.
This exhibition is in the Christopher Boyd Gallery.
A creepy little exhibition examining the lives of the multitudes of mini beasts that surround us. With live specimens, colourful displays and lots of hands-on activities... love them or loathe them, there is a lot to learn in this exhibition. For more information on Children's workshops or to request activities for schools phone 01750 20096.
Opening hours are as follows:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm
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