Coronavirus scams

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…

Befriending at a distance

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

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…

Advice about coronavirus

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…

VE Day Celebrations

This year marks the 75th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, 8th May. To mark the occasion, a programme of events is being planned in Broughton, for the weekend Friday 8th May to Sunday 10th May. This is a joint-venture combining the resources of Broughton Primary School, Tweedsmuir Community Read more…

Destination Tweedsmuir

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…