Berwickshire swap, 0-5 swap at Heiton Village Hall.

Chat to one of Sustainable Borders expert energy advisers at a drop-in session at Bowden Village Hall.

You will be able to book a FREE home energy visit PLUS you will get a free energy-saving hamper with your visit.

Find out more about loans and grants.

The Repair Cafes will be returning on Saturday 6th September.  If you
would like to be involved in any way - either as a repairer, or to help
with refreshments etc please let me know on repair@greenerduns.org.uk  -
we do need some help each month to keep the cafes running.  Even if you
can only spare an hour or so it would be greatly appreciated.

Confirmed repairers for 6th September at the moment are :  electrical/
mechanical repairs, sewing - textiles , clothing repairs(not for the
full session - looking for some more sewing help), IT/ phone repairs. 


There will also be two demonstration workshops:
10am - tool sharpening - how to take care of your garden/ household
tools (this is demo only, please do not bring your own tools in)
12pm - Get Your Sewing Machine Ready - a hands on demonstration of basic
sewing machine care, maintenance and general know-how.  You do need to
bring your sewing machine along with you for this - but you will not be
doing any sewing!
All repairs and workshops are free of charge, but donations will be
accepted on the day.
Refreshments will be available.

Nature Friendly Gardening

Join Nick Major, permaculture expert and Head Gardener at the Market Garden at Faldonside Eco near Melrose, for an inspiring talk on how small-scale organic food production can play a vital role in boosting biodiversity and addressing climate change. Drawing on his experience in regenerative growing practices, Nick will share practical insights into how permaculture principles can restore soil health, support wildlife, and build resilient local food systems—proving that even modest plots can make a big impact.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available.

Market Garden, Faldonside Eco, Faldonside House, Melrose, TD6 9BG

Expertise Talk: Nature Friendly Gardening Tickets, Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite

Farming with Nature - Knowledge Exchange Day

If you are interested in farming with nature and would like to come along to this knowledge sharing day - please register by email

Balmangan Farm, Borgue, Gatehouse of Fleet

Innerleithen Parish Church on Leithen Road is the hub for a series of events focussing on the past and future of ‘the dam’.

Flux Alluvia is a unique musical composition inspired by the Tweed by Borders-based composer, Greg Harradine. Written for string sextet and comprising of three movements – The River Was, The River Is and The River Will Be. Greg will give a short talk before the piece is played. Concert will also include Richard Strauss’ Sextet from "Capriccio" and Brahms Sextet in G major.

Back to Nature – Eastgate Theatre

A groundbreaking new documentary from Beaver Trust and acclaimed filmmaker Nina Constable, funded by The European Nature Trust. Narrated by Dame Joanna Lumley, the film is the first in Britain to explore the intricate relationship between reintroduced beavers and the delicate conservation needs of migratory fish populations.

Back to Nature – Eastgate Theatre

The Scottish Furniture Makers Association in partnership with Scottish Forestry and the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers present Ash Rise, a documentary film telling the story of this beautiful tree, its historic and contemporary brilliance as a material and the challenges of ash die-back.

Venue: Eastgate Theatre, Peebles.

Back to Nature – Eastgate Theatre

Mellerstain are holding a series of free events in association with the Borders Meadow Trust on Tuesday 26th August at Mellerstain House. In celebration of Mellerstain's meadow there will be a butterfly walk (1.30pm- 2.30pm), cyanotype printing workshop (11am-1pm) and horse-drawn moving (12.30 -2pm). These are all drop in so no need to book.

There will also be a scything workshop, to book please email all@merlindalenature.com

Our friends at East Lothian Climate Hub invite you for a lively afternoon celebrating wildlife and food growing initiatives in Tranent.

Tranent Wombles, Natural Connections and East Lothian Climate Action Network (ELCAN) are celebrating local food growing and the beginnings of a Wildlife Corridor. Starting at the Waggonway path, with stops along the way, the walk ends with music, pizza and chat at the Heugh Community Garden.

This is a great opportunity to see a range of urban greening activities within Tranent, including the Forest Garden, Pollinator Parklet and Heugh Community Garden. The afternoon will consist of a walk of the corridor, with stops along the way and an opportunity to ask questions (see map for details) ending at the Heugh Community Garden with a tour, music, pizza and chat.

This is a free event, open to the public and East Lothian Climate Hub's Biodiversity and Food Growers Collective members. Children to be accompanied by an adult; wheelchair accessible; dogs on leads welcome.

You dont need to register but it helps us to plan. Event booking here: https://www.tickettailor.com/.../eastlothianclima.../1749819

Details of the walk and timings

1.00pm Gather at the layby at north end of Aldi car park, Haddington Road: (what3words = wheels.universal.emerge)

1.10pm Stop 1: The Greenie, between the Waggonway Woodland and Coalgate Avenue

1.40pm Stop 2: St Martin’s Lane with Recharge Youth Centre

1.50pm Stop 3: the Forest Garden, Foresters Park with the Wombles

2.20pm Stop 4: the Saloo Beds, Lindores Drive with the Wombles

2.30pm Stop 5: the Pollinator Parklet, Lindores Drive with East Lothian Play Association

2.50pm Stop 6: the Heugh Community Garden on the Heugh Waggonway with Natural Connections, music, pizza, children’s activities and a community roundtable

4.00pm End

Coming up soon in Eskdalemuir we have another chance for residents of D&G or The Scottish Borders to become Carbon Literate.

D&G Climate Hub in association with Scottish Borders Climate Action Network and the good folk at Upper Eskdale Development Group, is facilitating Carbon Literacy training sessions for children and adults at the excellent Eskdalemuir Community Hub & Old School Cafe on August 22nd.

Please join us. Booking is simple - Just call the number on the image or email hub@eskdalemuir.com

This one-day session explores the climate crisis through discussion and workshop activities. The training is delivered by local trainers who live in Southwest Scotland and understand the specific local impacts of climate change, and how they affect our environment, communities and economy. The course is interactive, informal, and an easy way to explore achievable actions in our work and in our everyday lives to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

The D&G Climate Hub team and Borders Forest Trust are excited to announce the chance for you to walk through time at Carrifran Wildwood. The latest in our popular series of summer 'Netwalkers'.

Wild Heart Site Officer Andy Wilson will guide a small group of lucky participants through the Wildwood site explaining the project's goals, pointing out the incredible variety of natural species, and discussing the importance of finding seed sources that could truly restore the site to how it would have been 6,000 years ago .

You can drive to the event but parking is limited at Carrifran. So thanks to Thornhill Community Transport we have a bus to bring you there. See image for pickup locations and times. It promises to be an extraordinary day at a site that becomes ever more extraordinary with every passing year.

Scan the QR Code in the image below or click this link to taken straight to the booking page.

bit.ly/4173Htl

Buglife presents and event giving training is for volunteers and river enthusiasts who are interested in gathering data and evidence about the current quality of physical habitat in their local rivers and their potential for improvements. The training will teach you to become a MoRPh CSci surveyor. Please book through the link https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/89950

venue: Focus Community Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels, TD1 1DQ

The aim of this evening is to celebrate and highlight the food we already have available in the Tweed Valley, and share it together in community. All are welcome, from local food producers, to passionate veg growers, and anyone who is interested in local food!

Please bring a homemade dish to share, so we create a feast together. Try to use predominantly home grown or locally sourced food/ingredients (so we can all see what we actually have available). Make sure to label your dish with it's ingredients and any potential allergens. BYOB, crockery provided, hob available to heat up food.

As well as feasting, we will hear from local food producers about their inspiration, bigger visions and how we can support each other.

In the spirit of celebration there will also be space to share songs, poetry, music, so bring something along if you feel inspired.

All welcome, by donation on the door - but make sure to book your ticket on Eventbrite to reserve your seat.

We hope that this event can grow year on year and encourage us to further celebrate the locally grown food of the Tweed Valley. Inspiring an increase in the amount of food and variety available for all!

Tweed Feast Tickets, Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

Build your own bug hotel with Heron and Willow and take it home for your garden at the end of the session! The event is free to attend but please sign up at www.heronandwillow.scot!

This one-day session, at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm, explores the climate crisis through discussion and workshop activities. The training is delivered by local trainers who live in Southwest Scotland and understand the specific local impacts of climate change, and how they affect our environment, communities and economy. The course is interactive, informal, and an easy way to explore achievable actions in our work and in our everyday lives to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Please join us. To book, and for more information, please click this link: bit.ly/LangholmCL

This session is run in association with D&G Climate Hub and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve.

Join us for an informative and engaging day all about how trees can benefit your farming business now and in the future. 

Meet at Heron and Willow at 11 a.m. for an event with poet Sam Tongue. Free to attend but please sign up at www.heronandwillow.scot!

Transform Arts CIC invite you to their Summer monthly drop in creative workshops.

The theme is upcycling fashion and textiles, so get creative with waste and bring new possibilities to discarded fabric. Tackle one of the world's biggest polluting problems (fast fashion) with inventiveness and fun.

Upcycled Bag Stitch Day

Saturday 2nd AUGUST 10.30am-2pm

Create a functional tote bag from waste fabrics, sew, embroider glue and make it groovy in your own style! 

All welcome to join us here:

Little Art Hub, 17 Channel St, Galashiels.

Join us to get creative in a friendly space.

All ages welcome. parents must accompany children.

These workshops are made possible by funding from the Scottish Borders Climate Action Network and from the Little Art Hub Crowdfunder, thank you for all your donation's!

No Booking required just drop in.

The venue is wheelchair accessible although the toilet is not fully accessible, there is one nearby at the tapestry.

It is also the Heartland Market days in town so you can visit the fabulous local stalls as well NOW AT THE SQUARE

Hope to see you there! Get in touch if you have any questions. transformartscic@outlook.com

The first of Heron and Willow’s Summer Sunday activities is later this month. A brilliant session aimed at families with @thegrizzlyforager - a brilliant chance to learn what can be foraged and the brilliance of nature right on your doorstep!

Free to attend but limited places so sign up here: www.heronandwillow.scot

From intimate courtyards to sweeping lawns and mature trees there is something for everyone. Abundant Borders will also be opening their wonderful community garden so it's a good opportunity to check out the brilliant work these dedicated people do and to learn about sustainable planting and 'food to table' gardening. Come along to the Volunteer Hall, Langtongate, Duns, TD11 3AF to buy your ticket and map. Children free, dogs on leads please.

Abundant Borders: Last Autumn we propagated over 20 elder trees with the view to creating a small elder woodland at the side of the Eyemouth Community Garden. As well as their benefit to wildlife, these trees should ultimately also offer us a plentiful supply of elderflowers and elderberries to use in our workshops. The time has now come to plant them out! If you'd like to get involved, come along to the Community Garden next Thursday afternoon, 1-3pm. We will also have gooseberry and currant bushes to share - just call into the garden on the day. Under-16s welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday 16 July, 10.30am–2.30pm

Oakwood Mill Farm, near Selkirk

Register here

Join us at Oakwood Mill Farm near Selkirk for an interactive workshop to explore what a Whole Farm approach to animal health looks like.

Animal Health and Welfare Plans (AHWPs) are one of 5 audits now required for the new Whole Farm Plan, which farmers and crofters must complete in order to receive Basic Payments.

AHWPs, and equivalent organic livestock management plans, aim to ensure high standards of animal health, welfare, and environmental sustainability. Key components include identifying risk, preventative measures, potential treatment strategies, breeding, nutrition, biosecurity and record keeping.

The Henry family, who are certified Organic and operate an outwintering system with their beef cattle, have worked hard over the last few years on breeding, genetics and management so that the Treatment part of their animal health plan can be very light touch. Being organic also means that their existing livestock management plan can be used in place of an Animal Health and Welfare Plan (AHWP) for the Whole Farm Plan requirements.

Join us for a look at what a proactive, whole-farm approach to animal health planning can look like in practice, and how it links to other aspects of the farm – soil, carbon, biodiversity and integrated pest (& disease) management.

Hot lunch included. 

FREE and open to farmers, crofters, growers and land managers. Booking required. 

Book online

For more information contact Colleen on 07972298576 / cmcculloch@soilassociation.org.  

This event is being delivered in partnership with Scottish Borders Climate Action Network (SBCAN).

Funding for this programme is being made available through the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF), which is funded by the Scottish Government. 

Do you live in the Coldstream area and want to get involved with some gardening with friends? Come along to the organic garden at Coldstream Primary School on 10 July 2 p.m. when they will be pruning apple trees. Contact coldstreamlarder@outlook.com

Ayton Community Garden, pick your own soft fruit event! Just bring a container!!!

Transform Arts CIC invite you to their Summer monthly drop in creative workshops.

The theme is upcycling fashion and textiles, so get creative with waste and bring new possibilities to discarded fabric. Tackle one of the world's biggest polluting problems (fast fashion) with inventiveness and fun.

Screen Print T-shirt day 

Saturday 5TH JULY 10.30am-2pm

Make a statement that you care about the environment with a screen printed  item featuring your own cool design!  Bring an old pale/ bright plain t-shirt or we can provide t-shirts or fabric to upcycle . (Ideally cotton)

All welcome to join us here:

Little Art Hub, 17 Channel St, Galashiels.

Join us to get creative in a friendly space.

All ages welcome. parents must accompany children.

These workshops are made possible by funding from the Scottish Borders Climate Action Network and from the Little Art Hub Crowdfunder, thank you for all your donation's!

No Booking required just drop in.

The venue is wheelchair accessible although the toilet is not fully accessible, there is one nearby at the tapestry.

It is also the Heartland Market days in town so you can visit the fabulous local stalls as well NOW AT THE SQUARE

Hope to see you there! Get in touch if you have any questions. transformartscic@outlook.com

Gala Waterways’ next project will be on Saturday 05 July, 10 am to 12 noon. We will be removing fallen wood from the Bakehouse and Mossilee Burns in the Gala Policies. Please wear gloves and wellies if you have them. Meet at 10 am at the entrance gate beside the Swimming Pool in Livingstone Place, TD1 1DQ. For more information contact 07763 850087 or galawaterways@gmail.com