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Details of entries for this section of the site should be given as early as possible, to St Boswells Post Office who will pass them on, or if you wish material put into the calendar please contact us via the Contact page with your e-mail address and we will get back to you with an e-mail contact for the person who is maintaining the site. This rather devious method has been brought about by the s ... [more]
28/12/2006
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26/02/2010
St Boswells Boys’ Brigade St Boswells Church Hall, Main Street, St Boswells Starts Friday 3rd September 6pm – 7.15pm Primary 2 – 6 Contact: Rev Sheila Moir (01835 822255) ... [more]
03/09/2010
Church Newsletter for Maxton & Mertoun with Newtown with St Boswells for September 2010 Hello from the Manse Dear friends From time to time I get sent, or happen upon Church Newsletters from various Churches and Parishes, and the ministers’ thoughts, or letters always begins with ‘Dear friends’. Until now, I have resisted beginning my letter with such a greeting, mainly because I felt I d ... [more]
28/08/2010
The rain cleared, the people came out and a superb group of gardens was open to the public. ... [more]
10/07/2010
Church Newsletter for Maxton & Mertoun with St Boswells and Newtown - July and August 2010 Hello from the Manse Hasn’t it been great recently to feel the warmth of the sun, and spend time outdoors without wearing coats and scarves. People generally feel better when the sun is out. Summer is also a time we think about BBQs, especially when we have the weather we are experiencing at present. ... [more]
27/06/2010
MAXTON AND MERTOUN, NEWTOWN & ST BOSWELLS CHURCHES SUMMER HOLIDAY SERVICES July and August 2010 As with last year the Kirk Sessions have agreed to the following pattern for worship during July and August. Sunday 4th July St Boswells 10.30am, Mertoun 11.45am. Sunday 11th July Newtown 9.30am, Maxton 11.45am Sunday 18th July Newtown 9.30am, St Boswells 10.30am Sunday 25th July New ... [more]
04/07/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Wednesday 23rd June 2010, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A. Reed ( chairman ), D.Dawson, A.Drummond, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Sandy Scott. 1 member of the public. ... [more]
23/06/2010
Details of the Group and the 2009 - 10 programme can be seen at: Borders Rock Garden Group ... [more]
30/08/2009
Pictures from the show: 125th Newtown Show ... [more]
29/08/2009
Tennis Coaching A new programme of coaching will start after the Easter holidays and there are still some spaces. Sessions will be on Friday evenings and Saturdays depending on age. For full details on the times please contact: Lucy Tile 01835 840389 Rusty Rackets is also starting for the season on Wednesdays at 9.15am when a professional coach will be on hand to guide adult players (racque ... [more]
16/04/2009
Recycling of the Tops from Milk Containers Further to the recent note in the Church Magazine, contact has been made with the Doctor who is acting as the collection point for the cleaned red, green and blue tops. St Boswells has a collection point in the Church Hall. Currently the money raised from the sale of the tops is going to a charity assisting the Visually Impaired in Africa. Used post ... [more]
10/03/2009
A new art group is starting on Monday afternoons in St Boswells Church Hall from 2pm till 4pm. Please come along if you are interested in taking up painting or wish to paint regularly. . ... [more]
09/03/2009
Newtown St. Boswells & District Horticultural Association held the continuation of their AGM on Wednesday 24th November. Two new members joined the committee. The Community Council had expressed concern and had advised the Committee that some workers from Milestone Garden Centre had offered to help for the Flower Show day. Cath Young agreed to take on the Assistant Secretary’s job. We a ... [more]
04/12/2007
A new group has started up which plays carpet bowls in the Royal British Legion, St Boswells on Monday afternoons from 2pm till 4pm. New members will be made most welcome - so come along and see us. ... [more]
06/10/2007
The Local Authority Council Members are: Cllr Jim Brown Cllr Sandy Scott Cllr Len Wyse ... [more]
05/06/2007
The weekly Lunch Club is based in the St Boswells Parish Church Hall, it serves lunches - soup, filled roll, coffee and biscuits each Friday from 12 noon till 1.30pm. Adults £2, School- age children £1, Pre-schools 50p. All are welcome to come along. Charities for 2010 All profit from the Lunch Club goes to charity. For 2010: Profits divided between Chogoria and the St Boswells Villa ... [more]
01/02/2010
. . . . ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PATHS AND WALKING? The Five Parishes Paths Group, which covers Maxton, Mertoun, St Boswells, Newtown St Boswells and Bowden, was formed to promote the use of local paths, open up old ones and new ones, improve the signage, publicise the paths and to get funds to carry out those tasks. The Group has done a great deal of the recording, has opened or improved some pat ... [more]
27/11/2005
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28/05/2004
Sunday 5th September on The Green St Boswells starting at 9am. ... [more]
05/09/2010
September 7th 2010 James Colledge – Scottish Gardens Comps: 1. Photograph of a garden 2. Small vase Hostess: Mrs Eileen Smart Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
07/09/2010
St Boswells Coffee Morning Our Autumn Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday 11th September in St Boswells Church Hall from 9.30 to 11.30am. There will be the usual stalls for cakes, books and bric-a-brac. All contributions will be gratefully appreciated. ... [more]
11/09/2010
September 14th "The Vine Trust" - a Talk by Mrs J Whiteford Comps: Jar of Jam - any fruti A Candlestick and holder Hostesses: Mrs U Forsyth and Mrs W Burns Meetings held in St Boswells Lesser Village Hall at 7.30pm ... [more]
14/09/2010
September 28th (18.45) Outing – details to follow We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
28/09/2010
October 5th 2010 Tom Tokely – Yetholm Gypsies Comps: 1. Small wooden article 2. 3 pieces of tablet Hostess: Miss Ada Breed Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
05/10/2010
October 12th Cookery Demonstration by Mrs Wendy Lyle Comps: A Fruit Loaf A Knitted Square 6"x 6" in Double Knitting Hostesses: Mrs K Reilly and Mrs G Blair Meetings held in St Boswells Lesser Village Hall at 7.30pm ... [more]
12/10/2010
October 23rd (09.45) Coffee Morning in Village Hall We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
23/10/2010
October 26th (13.45) Beetle Drive and Quiz Night We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
26/10/2010
November 2rd 2010 Carmen Blair - Gifts Comps: 1. Handmade Christmas card 2. Favourite ring Hostess: Mrs Irene Cooper Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
02/11/2010
November 9th AGM "Xmas Bags and Knitted Baubles" with Norma Lonie. Comp: Pretty Evening Bag 4 Pieces of Tablet Hostesses: Mrs M McCall and Mrs I Hume Meetings held in St Boswells Lesser Village Hall at 7.30pm ... [more]
09/11/2010
November 30th (13.45) Wartime Cookery – Marylin McCall We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
30/11/2010
December 7th 2010 Linda Riddell – Floral arrangement (members participation) Comps: 1. 3 small homemade mince pies 2. Candle holder Hostess: Mrs Betty Todd Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
07/12/2010
December 9th "Jumbulance" a Talk by Gordon Jackson. Comps: Wrapped present (Secret Santa) value £5 Hostesses: Mrs M Bruce and Mrs M Colebrook. Meetings held in St Boswells Lesser Village Hall at 7.30pm ... [more]
09/12/2010
December 10th (18.30) Xmas Party in RBL with Schiehallion We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
10/12/2010
January 25th (18.45) Burns Supper We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
25/01/2011
February 1st 2011 Hearing Dogs Comps: 1. Photograph of a dog 2. Dog ornament Hostess: Mrs Cath Park Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
01/02/2011
February 22nd (13.45) AGM and Money Bingo We meet in the Lesser Hall of St Boswells Village Hall on the last Tuesday of each month except July - no meeting - and December when we have our Xmas Party - usually the 2nd Friday. Membership fees are £3 per year payable in October. For any information please contact Isobel Brown. 01835 823071 ... [more]
22/02/2011
March 1st 2011 Sheila Kline – Microwave Cookery Comps: 1. 3 cheese scones 2. Favourite kitchen gadget Hostess: Mrs Joyce Duguid Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
01/03/2011
April 5th 2011 85th Birthday Outing TBA Mertoun SWRI normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
05/04/2011
May 3rd 2011 Annual General Meeting Hostess: Miss Caroline Smith Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
03/05/2011
June 7th 2011 Alan Bertram Comps: 1. 3 sausage rolls 2. Tankard Hostess: Mrs Helen Hill Mertoun SWRI meets on the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in Maxton Village Hall at 7.30pm. ... [more]
07/06/2011
All items below have been kept here as reference for future use. ... [more]
18/03/2004
Every child in St Boswells Primary School received a beautiful bowl, made at Smailholm Pottery to celebrate the School’s Jubilee. The bowls were funded by the St Boswells Parents & Friends Partnership and it shows the School name, logo and 1957 – 2007. ... [more]
30/06/2008
NEWTOWN AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION The Annual Flower Show was again held this year in St. Boswells Village Hall on Sunday 19th August, when, despite the poor weather this summer, a good display of flowers and vegetables was entered – but there is always room for more! The industrial section was also well supported. Miss Mary Ross, Headteacher, St. Boswells Primary School kindly ... [more]
19/08/2007
The St Boswells Church was simply beautiful for the festival and visited by many people. A total of £575.24 was collected for Church funds. A HUGE thank you to all who created arrangements to illustrate our theme of 'New Beginnings', to the folk who baked for the teas and who served in the hall, to the members who were in the Church throughout the festival, and for the facility for music – ... [more]
01/07/2007
Thanks are due to Blair Cummock for taking and supplying these pictures of the 2007 St Boswells Church Flower Festival for the website. Because of space limitations on the site, a selection has had to be made, and this has been done at random. Copyright is held by Blair. ... [more]
01/07/2007
A letter of thanks, with accompanying photographs, has arrived from Dr Alison J Wilkinson, Chief Medical Officer of Chogoria Hospital. News from Chogoria ... [more]
18/07/2006
While visiting Kenya on Farm Africa business, Nigel took the opportunity to visit the hospital at Chogoria for which the Big Project provided a new laundry machine. While there, he took photos of the hospital and the new machine in use. To see the pictures: Chogoria Hospital 2006 ... [more]
28/10/2006
Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax. Oh Saturday 22nd October the Melrose Historical Association marked the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar with a ceremony at Benrig Cemetery, St Boswells by the grave of local naval hero Admiral Sir Henry Fairfax. Admiral Fairfax (1837 – 1900) was in every respect heir to Nelson’s great victory in 1805 which ushered in a century of British supremacy at ... [more]
09/11/2005
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS AND DISTRICT FLOWER SHOW A.G.M. HELD ON WEDNESDAY 25th OCTOBER 2006 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS PRESENT: Marlyn McCall; Shenagh Ellershaw; Cliff Ellershaw; Janet Irons; Pam Gordon; Jan McGibbon (new member) APOLOGIES: There were none. FINANCIAL REPORT: Teas, Raffle and entrance money were all up It was agreed that the Show had been more of a succes ... [more]
14/11/2006
NEWTOWN AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION The Annual Flower Show was held this year in St. Boswells Village Hall on Sunday 20th August, when a good display of flowers and vegetables was entered – but there is always room for more! The industrial section was also well supported. Major Alastair Hewat kindly presented the Cups. Cups were won by the following: Novice Cup: Peter Warne ... [more]
22/08/2006
The report of the HMIe following the school inspection of April 2006 has just been made available. As expected, it shows that the standard of education continues to improve as the result of the total commitment of the staff, parents, pupils and friends to the quality of the educational experience provided. To view the report: St Boswells Primary School Report ... [more]
13/09/2006
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 27th May 2010, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A. Reed ( chairman ), D.Dawson, A.Drummond, R.Lawrie, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Jim Brown. PC D.Begg ( Lothian & Borders Police ) ... [more]
27/05/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 29th April 2010, at 7.30 pm in the Village lesser Hall. Present : Cllrs A.Gillan, D.Dawson, A.Drummond, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie,A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, A.Sinclair, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Jim Brown. 4 members of the public attended. In the absence of A.Reed (Chairman) and as A.Gillan ( Vice Chairman) had di ... [more]
29/04/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 29th April 2010, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.40 pm,(immediately following the 2010 AGM ). Present : Cllrs A. Sinclair ( acting chairman), A.Gillan, D.Dawson, A.Drummond,T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Jim Brown. 4 membe ... [more]
29/04/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 25th March 2010, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (Chairman), D.Dawson, R.Lawrie, D.Oliver, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Sandy Scott. 3 members of the public. 1. Apologies : A.Drummond, A.Gillan, T. Jackson, A.Sinclair. SBC Cll ... [more]
25/03/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 25th February 2010, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Gillan, A.Sinclair, D.Dawson, A.Drummond, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Jim Brown. 2 members of the public. The meeting was chaired by A.Gillan, as A. ... [more]
25/02/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 28th January 2010, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (chairman), D.Dawson, A.Drummond, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Len Wyse. 2 members of the public. 1. Apologies : A.Gillan, T.Jackson, A.Sinclair. ... [more]
28/01/2010
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 26th November 2009, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (chairman), A.Sinclair, D.Dawson, A.Drummond, A.Gillan, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, R.Wild. S.B.C. Cllr. Len Wyse. Inspector B. MacFarlane. ... [more]
26/11/2009
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 29th October 2009, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (chairman), A.Sinclair, D.Dawson, A.Gillan, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, R.Wild; S.B.C. Cllr. Len Wyse. P.C. Mark Smith. 5 ... [more]
29/10/2009
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 27th August 2009, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (chairman), D.Dawson, A.Drummond, A.Gillan, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, D.Oliver, R.Wild; S.B.C. Cllrs. Jim Brown and Len Wyse. 2 members of the public. 1. Apologies : A.Lorimer, A.Sinclair. 2. Mi ... [more]
27/08/2009
ST BOSWELLS PARISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Minute of Meeting held on Thursday 25th June at 7.30pm 1. Present Cllrs A Gillan (AG) CHAIR, A Sinclair (AS), D Oliver (DO), A Lorimer (AL), A Drummond (AD) SBC Cllr J Brown 2 Members of Public 2. Apologies Cllrs A Reed (AR), R Lawrie (RL), R Wild (RW), T Jackson (TJ), D Dawson (DD) SBC Cllrs L Wyse, S Scott 3. Previous Minutes The min ... [more]
25/06/2009
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 28th May 2009, in the Village Lesser Hall, at 7.30 pm. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (chairman), D.Dawson, A.Drummond, A.Gillan, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, A.Sinclair, R.Wild; S.B.C. Cllr. Jim Brown. 2 members of the public. ... [more]
28/05/2009
St Boswells Parish Community Council Minutes of Meeting of St Boswells Parish Community Council held on Thursday 30th April 2009, in the Village Upper Hall, at 7.50 pm, immediately following the 2009 AGM. Present : Cllrs A.Reed (chairman), D.Dawson, A.Drummond, A.Gillan, T.Jackson, R.Lawrie, A.Lorimer, D.Oliver, A.Sinclair, R.Wild; S.B.C. Cllr. Len Wyse. No members of the public attended. ... [more]
30/04/2009
While visiting Kenya on Farm Africa business, Nigel took the opportunity to visit the hospital at Chogoria for which the Big Project provided a new laundry machine. Some of his photos are attached. ... [more]
27/10/2006
From Dr Alison J Wilkinson, Chief Medical Officer, Chogoria Hospital, Kenya To the Rev Bruce Neill. Dear Mr Neill I write with the warm and grateful thanks of all the Hospital Administration Team ... [more]
18/07/2006
The e-mailed message from Nserester shows the handover of the first bicycles from Agrimart to the children of the school and a message from one of the girls who was given a bike.. This is where your generosity in supporting the project by buying the Boswells Bulletin has made all the difference to this particular girl. Message from Najjuma Josephine My Dad died when I was nine years old, my mo ... [more]
25/04/2006
"Hat Night" Thanks to all who contributed, in any way, to this most enjoyable and successful evening which raised the grand sum of £377.55p for Maxton & Mertoun Kirk Funds. Ann Smith ... [more]
22/08/2004
About the 5 Parishes Paths Group The Opening of the New Path at Newtown ... [more]
09/10/2003
The Flower Festival held in Mertoun Kirk was a wonderful example of both skill and artistry. As a result of all the hard work, the magnificent sum of £1653 was raised. Well done to all concerned. The theme was "Country Skills and Trades", as represented on Mertoun Estate. ... [more]
04/08/2003
Congratulations to all the organisers and exhibitors who put together such a splendid exhibition. Thanks to all those who came, from far and near, to marvel at the outstanding display of talent on display, and take part in such a sociable event. The question is -"Why has so much talent been hidden away for so long?" For those who missed it, a taste of the quality and range of ... [more]
30/05/2003
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