West Tweeddale Parishes
West Tweeddale Parish Churches are a linkage of six Church of Scotland congregations in the north-west of the Scottish Borders.

Linkage means that our churches share a minister and collaborate on many activities, but each church can pursue its own goals in response to the needs and wishes of its local community.

We are churches of people, not buildings.  In addition to church services, we organise a range of events to attract and interest people irrespective of what they believe, or do not believe.  We welcome everyone to any and all of our events and hope we may see you at some of these soon.

These pages will tell you a lot more about us and what we do, but if you cannot find the answers you're looking for, please contact us.

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Forthcoming Events:
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Baby Brunch (Friday, October 11th)
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.

Community CoSY Coffee Afternoon (Friday, October 11th)
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come along for a chat, cuppa, company and cake! Everyone very welcome, although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Free of charge although donations welcome but not expected. More information from Kate Whalley.
Open Gate Counselling Service (Friday, October 11th)
The Open Gate counselling service is provided in Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge on Friday afternoons for face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244

Use it for yourself or suggest it to friends. Everyone has some sort of problem in their life that could be helped in a relaxed and pleasant way. Sessions remain free and confidential and the client decides when their problem has been helped – often after only 1 session. Some problems can’t be changed eg death of a loved one, physical impairment etc, but folk can be helped to cope more happily with these issues.
Everyone is very welcome on 12th October 2024  to Broughton Village Hall for the first of our half yearly gatherings to inspire, worship and enjoy each others' company. 

Registration, cake and coffee starts at 9.45am and is followed by worship, discussion, questions, learning, prayer and music. Lunch will be held around 1.0pm and the event ends at 1.30pm. Please contact Kate Whalley if you are coming by emailing () no later than Thursday 10 October.

West Linton Harvest Service (Sunday, October 13th)
The West Linton Harvest service will be held at the usual time (11.30) on 13th October.   Please bring donations of canned food which will be taken to the Peeblesshire Foodbank for those with not enough to eat. Thank you in advance.
West Tweeddale Guild (Wednesday, October 16th)
The West Tweeddale Guild will meet on Wednesday 16th October in Broughton Village Hall at 2:30pm. This month we will be learning more about BEAT, the UK’s eating disorder charity and one of the projects the Guild has been supporting.

Lamancha Community Cafe (Wednesday, October 16th)
The community cafe run by Lamancha Community Hub is open every Wednesday from 10 am till 2pm and if it's nice weather you can sit outside.
Carlops Cuppa and Company (Thursday, October 17th)
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2pm until 4pm houses an informal tea and chat session.  No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
Baby Brunch (Friday, October 18th)
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.

Community CoSY Coffee Afternoon (Friday, October 18th)
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come along for a chat, cuppa, company and cake! Everyone very welcome, although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Free of charge although donations welcome but not expected. More information from Kate Whalley.
Open Gate Counselling Service (Friday, October 18th)
The Open Gate counselling service is provided in Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge on Friday afternoons for face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244

Use it for yourself or suggest it to friends. Everyone has some sort of problem in their life that could be helped in a relaxed and pleasant way. Sessions remain free and confidential and the client decides when their problem has been helped – often after only 1 session. Some problems can’t be changed eg death of a loved one, physical impairment etc, but folk can be helped to cope more happily with these issues.
Films That Make You Think (Friday, October 18th)
The Parish of Upper Tweeddale presents a series of films with themes or content that 'make you think'. Each film will be followed by a short (30 minute) facilitated discussion allowing people to share their thoughts. The second film is in Broughton Village Hall on Friday 18th October and starts at 7:30. The film is free (although donations will be welcome) and light refreshments will be provided. 

More information about the programme can be found on the Films That Make You Think web page. For licensing reasons we cannot advertise the name of the film here but you can contact one of the organising team: Neil Robinson, Linda Hill, Peter Worthington, Lesley Craise or Alexis Marr.

On Sunday 20th October we will be holding a day of celebration of both Harvest and Tweedsmuir Kirk’s 150th Year. The Kirk will be open from 9am until 4pm for visitors and to receive donations for the foodbank. There will also be a Harvest thanksgiving service led by Rev Dr Tony Foley from 10am to 10.45am. Please come if you can – we would be delighted to see you! 

Download our leaflet to find out more.


Prayers for Broughton (Monday, October 21st)
On the third Monday of each month at 2pm the Broughton prayer group will meet to focus on the future of Broughton Church. The next meeting two meetings will be in the small meeting room at Broughton Village Hall on Monday 21st October and Monday 16th December and will last about one hour.

Baby Brunch (Friday, October 25th)
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.

Community CoSY Coffee Afternoon (Friday, October 25th)
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come along for a chat, cuppa, company and cake! Everyone very welcome, although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Free of charge although donations welcome but not expected. More information from Kate Whalley.
Open Gate Counselling Service (Friday, October 25th)
The Open Gate counselling service is provided in Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge on Friday afternoons for face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244

Use it for yourself or suggest it to friends. Everyone has some sort of problem in their life that could be helped in a relaxed and pleasant way. Sessions remain free and confidential and the client decides when their problem has been helped – often after only 1 session. Some problems can’t be changed eg death of a loved one, physical impairment etc, but folk can be helped to cope more happily with these issues.
Lamancha Community Cafe (Wednesday, October 23rd)
The community cafe run by Lamancha Community Hub is open every Wednesday from 10 am till 2pm and if it's nice weather you can sit outside.
Carlops Cuppa and Company (Thursday, October 24th)
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2pm until 4pm houses an informal tea and chat session.  No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
The Lothian and Borders Presbytery Mission Committee will be holding their Autumn Conference on the theme of "Church in 2024: From Lament to Hope" on Friday 25th October in St. Andrew Blackadder Church, North Berwick. The event runs from 10.00 to 15.30 (coffee will be available from 9.30). Please bring your own lunch.

Join us for a day of inspiration and fellowship. Further details from Rev Peter Wood, Mission Officer


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