Tweedsmuir Community Council

Unearthing Ancient Tweeddale
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Village Hall
Recent archaeological excavations around Broughton and Drumelzier have uncovered new evidence from the Bronze Age to the Mediaeval period, casting historical light on the roots of traditional lore and the last days of Merlin.
Free exhibition. Tea and scones available

TCC meeting
2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall

Excavations at Tinnis Castle & Thirlestane Barrows
2024-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Village Hall
Talk about the dark age archaeological digs carried out around Broughton and Drumelzier in summer 2022. They uncovered new evidence from the Bronze Age to the Mediaeval period, casting historical light on the roots of traditional lore and the last days of Merlin.
Exhibition also open, from 6 pm to 9 pm

Community Heat Project launch
2024-10-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Village Hall
Community Heat Project launch in the village hall – priority signup for a free home heat loss survey.
Join us for an informative session on how you can benefit from free thermal heat surveys. Learn how to make your home more energy-efficient and save on heating costs this winter!
Highlights:
Understand the benefits of thermal heat surveys
Step-by-step guide on how to sign up
Try out the thermal imaging cameras on the night
Q&A session with experts
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your home’s energy efficiency!
Refreshments will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Six Inches of Soil
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall
Free film and talk about composting. BYOB and pizza

Free talk: Naked Eye Astronomy
2024-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall
The night sky is a wondrous, stunning and inviting place but stargazing can seem like a very daunting task. Getting into astronomy sounds expensive and telescopes look complicated but Sonny Sethi will be talking about how to enjoy the delights of the night sky without the expense and hassle of owning a telescope.
If you want to understand the magic of the night sky without expensive equipment – this is for you!
Any enquiries – enquiries@tweedsmuir.scot

Christmas decorations workshop
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall
Making Christmas decorations – workshop with Caroline Mathias

No-cook Christmas goodies & Carols
2024-12-20 19:00 - 21:00
Make tasty treats for Christmas with no cooking – led by Caroline Mathias and Carol singing with Wendy Sethi

Pruning workshop
2025-01-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Village Hall
What should we be pruning at this time of year? How should we go about it?
Come along to Tweedsmuir Village Hall at 1.30, dress for the outdoors and bring secateurs, loppers or pruning saws if you have them.
The workshop is a fundraiser for the Community Gardens at the Crook – cost is £5 per person (children free).

Valentine's Quiz Night
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall
All welcome – fundraiser for the village hall.
Teams of four – £10 per team entry fee.
There will be a bar

Community Information Evening
2025-02-27 19:00 - 20:30
Catch up on what’s happening in Tweedsmuir: recycling initiatives, volunteering opportunities, resilient communities, Garden planning, Community heat project and more. Drop-in event with free refreshments.

Lampshade making
2025-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Village Hall
Fun, relaxing workshop led by Susie Finlayson. BYOB!

Film: Paper Portraits
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Village Hall
Free showing of the community film directed by Gerda Stevenson. The director will be here for a Q&A session afterwards

Village Hall AGM
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall

Repair Café
2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00
Let’s fix it, not ditch it! Volunteer fixers will try to mend while you watch and learn.

Upper Tweed Meet ‘n’ Greet
2025-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Crook Gardens

Gameshope Archaeology Walk
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:00
Starting in the Village Hall

MP's surgery
2025-07-22 09:30 - 10:00
David Mundell, Westminster MP

Nature Journalling art exhibition
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-08-03 16:00

Wonder of Seeds
2025-08-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Crook Gardens
Come and explore the magic and wonder of seeds in a playful session for 2 to 8-year-olds with stories, movement and fun activities. Friday 15th August, 3 o’clock to 4 o’clock in the Crook Community Garden. Led by Ingrid Campbell. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please contact Caroline to book a place – 0791 9261673

Tattie tasting!
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00
Trying out the different varieties grown in the Crook Gardens this summer

Tweedsmuir Together
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00
Quercus Garden Plant Nursery – talk by proprietor Rona Dodds, and selection of favourite plants to buy. Free event, all welcome

The Crooked Sessions
2025-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Wee Crook
Monthly free open mic night at the Wee Crook, hosted by Sarah Northcott, Ingrid Campbell and Marcela Lista. Folk and trad – Bring a song, story, tune or poem – or come to listen and enjoy a chat. Licensed bar open.

FitSteps
2025-11-14 16:15 | Village Hall
Weekly “Strictly” themed dance fitness class. Everybody welcome, no dance experience required. Just wear comfortable clothes you can move in.

We Can Ceilidh!
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00
Scottish country dancing/social dancing led by Sarah Northcott. Free event funded by Nadara Glenkerie windfarm micro grant

Crafting Evening
2025-11-21 19:00 - 21:00
Bring something you’re working on, or come and learn something new – let’s stitch, paint and craft together!

TCC meeting
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Village Hall
Monthly meeting of Tweedsmuir Community Council – all local residents welcome

Chelsea Blues with Sharron Bradley
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00
Tweedsmuir Together – behind the scenes journey through the highs and unexpected challenges of taking the elusive meconopsis – the Himalayan blue poppy – to the heart of London

Movie Nights in Tweedsmuir
2025-12-06 19:00 - 22:00
Thelma – tickets £7.50. Snacks and hot drinks available to purchase. BYOB
