Community recycling centres across the Scottish Borders have now been reopened, with a number of temporary restrictions in place. All seven recycling centres were closed by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) on 23 March in line with government ‘Stay at Home’ guidance to help combat the spread of Coronavirus. The Scottish Read more…
We may not have the Cafe at the Crook Inn yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get together, virtually speaking! If you fancy a coffee and a blether, the Tweedsmuir virtual Community Cafe is now open! I’m afraid it is BYOC (bring your own cake) Starting on Tuesday, you Read more…
A message for all Tweedsmuir residents from the Resilient Community Group Firstly, many thanks for taking the time and effort to complete and return the forms. The main focus in the coming weeks will be our response to Covid-19 and whatever that might bring. There are a number of you who Read more…
Sadly, criminals are still operating full-time while the rest of the country is in lockdown because of coronavirus. Police Scotland has produced guidance about some common scams to be on the lookout for: Government / Local Authority Scams:Emails saying: ‘As schools are closed if you’re entitled to free school meals, Read more…
With communities in lockdown, lots of networks which offer friendship and social contact are having to move their activities online or onto the telephone. Befriending Networks, the support group for befriending organisations, has put together helpful free resources to make the transition successful. You can access them on their website Read more…
Community Assistance Hubs (CAHs) Multi-agency CAHs are currently being set up by Scottish Borders Council in collaboration with NHS Borders, the Third Sector and local Resilient Community Groups. The key priority is making sure that the most vulnerable people in our communities receive the support they need in these challenging times. Read more…
You will all be aware of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. If you have any specific concerns, please get in touch with the Community Council Please complete the resilient communities questionnaire if you haven’t already (PDF file will open in a new browser window) Neighbourhood Watch Scotland has issued advice for Read more…
Tweedsmuir Community Company AGM 19.01.20 All local residents are warmly invited to the launch of “Destination Tweedsmuir”, with an informal view of local history and heritage at a “Show and tell” baked potato supper, following the Tweedsmuir Community Company AGM at Tweedsmuir Village Hall 5pm on Sunday 19th January 2020. Read more…
Resurfacing works on the A701 Update 10th December: As you are aware SBC are currently carrying out patching works on the A701 between Tweedsmuir and Tweedhopefoot as part of this year’s Strategic Timber Transport Funded works. I can confirm that the current closure will finish on Friday 13th December 2019. Read more…
There was an emergency general meeting of the Village Hall committee on 11th November. There were two pieces of legal/admin business which are important because we can’t do anything else, such as improving the plumbing and car parking, until they have been resolved. Download voting form here (Document will open Read more…