Headlines for June 2009

• Nenthorn Bridge refurbishment works – Road closure - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  The contract for phase two of the refurbishment works to Nenthorn Bridge on the A6089 Kelso to Gordon road has been awarded to Rodger (Builders) of Earlston.
• Newcastleton Drainage Improvement Scheme Phase 1 - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  Phase one of the Newcastleton drainage improvement scheme started today. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has awarded the contract to SBc Contracts, the Council’s in-house contractor.
• Talking about her generation - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  The broadcaster, writer, and official UK Government ‘Voice of Older People’, Dame Joan Bakewell, took time out from the Borders Book Festival to take part in a question and answer session with an invited audience in the grounds of Harmony House, Melrose, organised by Scottish Borders Council (SBC).
• 2009 Summer Arts Programme - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  Youngsters across the Borders are being given the opportunity to take part in a broad range of arts activities over the summer holidays, thanks to a new Youth Arts Programme called ‘Big Summer Holidays - Big Summer Arts’.
• Calling artists and makers in the Scottish Borders - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  A new awards scheme for artists and craft makers in the Scottish Borders will be launched on Friday (3 July) along with a new network to support the creative arts sector in the region.
• Summer youth traditional music courses - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  Pupils in the Borders have a chance to enjoy special new traditional music and song courses this summer.
• St Peter’s leads the way with Health Promotion - Monday, Jun 29 2009
  Health and wellbeing is embedded in life at St Peter’s primary school in Galashiels as it becomes the first primary school in the Scottish Borders to reach phase two of the Health Promoting Schools (HPS) accreditation scheme.
• Environmental grants up for grabs - Friday, Jun 26 2009
  Borders groups undertaking environmental projects are being urged to take advantage of cash grants, but time is of the essence as they are only available until the end of July.
• From Newtown St. Boswells to Bogata - Friday, Jun 26 2009
  Nicola Galloway, Senior Housing Officer with Scottish Borders Council (SBC) was selected from around 20 applicants across the south of Scotland by the Rotary International Group Study Exchange to spend a month in Colombia, South America.
• Waste Minimisation art competition winners named - Friday, Jun 26 2009
  A young artist from Lilliesleaf Primary School picked up the top prize in a competition to design an advert to promote Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) ‘green’ message.
• Galashiels Inner Relief Road Phase Two – Albert Place to Paton Street Link Road - Wednesday, Jun 24 2009
  Phase two of the Galashiels Inner Relief Road project is due to start on Monday 29 June.
• Tweedbank sports pitch plans finalised - Wednesday, Jun 24 2009
  Following discussions with a large number of users, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has made the decision to replace the Tweedbank pitch with a sand-based surface suitable for all levels of competitive hockey.
• Denholm primary school officially opens - Wednesday, Jun 24 2009
  It was an emotional day at Denholm Primary School on Monday as the new school was officially opened by special guest, children’s author and illustrator, Debi Gliori.
• The Berwickshire High School officially opens - Wednesday, Jun 24 2009
  It was a special day for Duns on Friday 19 June as The Berwickshire High School was officially opened by Major General Sir John Swinton, the former Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire.
• Building a Successful Borders – new Council priorities announced - Tuesday, Jun 23 2009
  Following the success of ‘A Bright Future for the Borders’, Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Administration is preparing to launch its new manifesto at the Council meeting on Thursday.
• Hoisting the flag for our Armed Forces - Monday, Jun 22 2009
  The Armed Forces Day flag is flying over Scottish Borders Council Headquarters in Newtown St Boswells.
• Scottish Borders to the fore in national publication - Friday, Jun 19 2009
  This week saw the UK publication of a major collection of articles about the role and value of social work services in today’s society.
• Very positive HMIe Report for Ayton Primary School - Friday, Jun 19 2009
  A very positive inspection of Ayton Primary School took place in April 2009 and found that in all areas reviewed, the school was either good or very good.
• Nominate your favourite sports star for Borders Hall of Fame - Friday, Jun 19 2009
  Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is seeking nominations for the Scottish Borders Sporting Hall of Fame which honours Borderers whose names are synonymous with sporting excellence.
• Early retirement and voluntary severance approved by Council - Thursday, Jun 18 2009
  Scottish Borders Council (SBC) approved early retirement and voluntary severance (ER/VS) for 27 members of Education and Lifelong Learning staff at a private meeting yesterday (Thursday 18 June).
• Early retirement and voluntary severance considered by Council - Tuesday, Jun 16 2009
  Scottish Borders Council (SBC) will consider a private report at a special meeting tomorrow (18 June 2009) which recommends the approval of early retirement and voluntary severance (ER/VS) for 27 members of Education and Lifelong Learning staff.
• New Eyemouth High School officially opened - Friday, Jun 12 2009
  Pupils and staff clapped and cheered when the ribbon was cut to officially open the new Eyemouth High School on Friday (12 June).
• Scottish Ministers approve Scottish Borders structure plan alteration - Tuesday, Jun 9 2009
  Today (9 June) Scottish Ministers have advertised the formal approval of the Structure Plan Alteration submitted to them by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) in July 2008.
• Wired wins another Positive Images Award - Wednesday, Jun 3 2009
  Wired – the Borders radio show for young people, made by young people – has scooped another Positive Images Award.
• Opening ceremony for Tree of Tranquillity - Tuesday, Jun 2 2009
  A stunning life-sized tree sculpture erected in the grounds of Old Gala House, Galashiels, was officially opened on Sunday. A moving ceremony was attended a number of families affected by the loss of babies either during pregnancy or shortly after the birth.
• Active summer in store for Borders youngsters - Monday, Jun 1 2009
  There’s no excuse for youngsters across the Scottish Borders being bored during the summer holidays with a jam-packed sports and physical activity programme on offer from Scottish Borders Council’s Sports Development Team, Active Schools staff and Border Sport and Leisure Trust (BSLT).
• Galashiels gets a sandbag store - Monday, Jun 1 2009
  As part of an on-going programme to support people at risk from flooding, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has now added to the network of ‘self-help’ sandbag stores with an additional store now in place at Galashiels Fire Station.
• Going greener across the Borders - Monday, Jun 1 2009
  Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is once again encouraging employees to use greener forms of transport in order to help the environment.