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We
collect photographs & other information on
Earlston's past, record memories from older residents on growing up in the village, and hold an
annual slide show and photographic exhibitions at events such as Earlston Civic Week and Earlston
Community Day.
Our Aims: To gather and preserve the history of Earlston and its residents for future
generations.
Suitable For: All age groups who share an interest in local history and in the village's more
recent past.
Key Contact: Mrs Sheila McKay
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Tel: 01896 848240
Resources/skills willing to share: We are happy to share knowledge, provide speakers and
mount exhibitions from our photographic collection.
Borders
Pet Rescue is
a small non-profit, registered charity dedicated to the care
and re-homing of dogs, cats and small animals. We take in dogs, cats and small furries that are no
longer able to be looked after in their present homes for whatever reason. We receive no funding and
rely totally on donations from the public to fund our work.
Key Aims:
Suitable For: The general public.
Key Contact: Lee-Ann Lackie
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Tel: 01896 849090
Address: Borders Pet Rescue, Craigsford, Earlston TD4 6DJ
Opening Times: We are open daily, 8am - 8pm by appointment.
Costs: Please see our website for rehoming fees.
Resources/skills willing to share: We are available to educate the public, especially the
young, on issues of pet welfare and to help increase the public’s awareness of its responsibility
towards animals in society. We welcome all kinds of people, of all ages, backgrounds and abilities,
to volunteer with our charity. Our starting point is that you share our love and respect for the
animals in our care.
Primarily, we promote the legend of
Thomas Learmonth (the Rhymer) of Ercildoune and try to instil the importance of his place in
Scottish history; in fact and folklore. This we do in leaflet form, via our website, through
educational talks to schools, historical societies and to members of the public in general. Our
information is distributed worldwide and the response and requests for information, equally, is
worldwide.
Key Aims: We hope eventually to establish a “Rhymer’s Trail” from Rhymer’s Stone near
Melrose, to Earlston. We hope to enhance, and thus preserve, the ruins of Rhymer’s Tower for the
benefit of future generations. We plan to erect a memorial and interpretation panel in the gardens
in Earlston square, alongside the bust of his descendant, the Russian poet, Mikhail Lermontov.
Suitable For: Our current members range in age from 18 to 80; likewise, we provide
information for any interested party within that age group. We attract interest from historians,
folklore enthusiast, authors, and film makers.
Key Contact: Gwen Hardie
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Address: Hazeldean, High Street, Earlston TD4 6BS
Opening Times: Available to be contacted at all times.
Costs: We do not charge for general information, but for an hour long power point
presentation on Thomas the Rhymer, to groups, i.e. historical societies, we ask that a donation be
made to the Friends of Thomas the Rhymer group
Resources/skills willing to share: Any information on local history, mainly connected to
Thomas the Rhymer, we are willing to share.
Beyond Earlston runs every Wednesday
during term time to provide fun and educational activities for young people in the community.
Previous activities have been arts and crafts, sports evenings, litter picking, fundraising
activities, games nights, quizzes and games.
Key Aims: To provide a safe space for young people to come together to participate in a
variety of fun and educational activities.
Suitable For: BE is open to young people aged 10-18 but our main age group attending is
10-14.
Key Contact: Susan Law
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Tel: 07729 538928
Address: Takes place at Church Hall in Earlston - Contact address is c/o Langlee Complex,
Marigold Drive, Galashiels TD1 2LP
Opening Times: Runs on a Wednesday evening from 7- 8.30pm.
Costs: £10 per year to become a member and this cost goes towards the hall rental and
resources for the club. There is a weekly cost of £1.00 which helps provide a snack.
Resources/skills willing to share: We have access to a variety of resources - eg a projector
and screen, disco lights, sports bag.
Other Information: If you are interested in joining the club or to find out more information
please get in contact through the details above.
Sessions can start with coach led
exercises and games in a playground and gradually develop to rides around local paths and quiet
roads.
Key Aim: The main aim of group is to have fun with like minded cyclists whilst becoming
confident bikers who feel able to join rides with the Rhymers Riders cycling group.
Suitable For: People who haven't been on a bike for a while and/or who are looking to build
up a bit more confidence in their cycling.
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Lunch Club that
offers lots of fun and entertainment, together with a lovely two course meal followed by tea and
biscuits.
Key Aim: Social interaction. Come and have a pleasant lunch and meet and chat with a friendly
group of people.
Suitable For: All those who are 60 or over in the area who like to 'shoot the breeze' while
having a tasty lunch.
Key Contacts: Harry Cummings/Jean Walker
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Tel: 01896 848899/01896 848148
Address: Hanover Close, Earlston TD4 6JD
Opening Times: Thursdays - 11am until 2pm.
Over 70s
Fitness Club "Use it or Lose it" from 5-6pm every Monday in the Church Hall
followed by Pilates for all 7-8pm.
Address: Takes place at Church Hall in Earlston
Over 50s
meet every other Wednesday in the Church Hall 2-4pm. Afternoon
tea/coffee with sandwiches and scones.
Interesting talks from guest speakers and lots more. Trips out and about with Summer and Christmas
meals too. All
welcome not just Earlston residents. Come and have fun with friendly folk.
Address: Takes place at Church Hall in Earlston
We meet every
Thursday at 10am by the Vets opposite the Swan pub in the Square for interesting walks locally and
sometimes further afield. Usually
followed by coffee, scones and a chat in the Apples for Jam cafe.
Address: The Square
Whatever your camera, whatever your
experience, you are warmly invited to enjoy the work of guest presenters, learning
from them and each other to improve the art of taking images for pleasure.
Suitable For: Any one welcome from 14 yrs to 114, any ability, you just have to have an
interest in photography.
Key Contacts: Linda Ovens - Secretary, Allan Drummond - Chair
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Tel: 0777643 6668
Address: Takes place at Church Hall in Earlston - Contact address is c/o Langlee Complex,
Marigold Drive, Galashiels TD1 2LP
Opening Times: Meetings fortnightly from
beginning September to April, normally on a Thursday evening, check Syllabus.
Other Information: / Under 18s free 18+ Full membership £20 evening guest £2
