West Tweeddale Parishes

Lamancha Community Cafe (11/09/2024 - Wed)

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 Soup Lunch (11/09/2024 - Wed)

This is held in Carlops Church on the second Wednesday of every month throughput the Winter (except December) until further notice. Times are 12noon to 1.30pm. The first event is on Wednesday 13 September 2023 and the last in April 2024.

There is no charge, but charitable donations are invited. There is no need to book; just turn up; take a cup or choose your soup; drink, eat and chat. As regulars know, places are limited and it can get busy; an early appearance may be the wise strategy

Carlops Cuppa and Company (12/09/2024 - Thu)

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.

Skirling Lunch Club (12/09/2024 - Thu)

For one day each month the Skirling Community hosts lunch in the Skirling Village Hall. Anyone is welcome to come along. This is held on the second Thursday of every month at 12:30.

Open Gate Counselling Service (13/09/2024 - Fri)

The Open Gate

The Open Gate counselling service started up in 2019 with financial help from the Church of Scotland’s Go For It Fund, and had been available on Friday afternoons in Newlands Centre, Romanno Bridge for appointments, proving useful for helping a range of problems. As you know, since the onset of Covid, it has continued only as a telephone appointment service which was available throughout the week.

Following discussion at our latest Kirk Session meeting, it was agreed that The Open Gate should continue again back in Newlands Centre on Friday afternoons for face-to-face appointments for a trial period of a few months, and this will start up on a weekly basis from 1st September. Early appointments will be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244

Please make the most of this opportunity!

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 (13/09/2024 - Fri)

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 first film is in Broughton Village Hall on Friday 13th September 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.

Community CoSY Coffee Afternoon (13/09/2024 - Fri)

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.

Baby Brunch (13/09/2024 - Fri)

Baby brunch is resuming in West Linton on Friday 26th August 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.

Baby brunch provides a warm and welcoming place to come to meet and chat with others and to get to know more people in the village. It also provides the opportunity for children to play and socialise.

Prayers for the Church in Broughton (19/09/2024 - Thu)

Your Will Be Done

Come and pray with us for and about the future of Broughton Kirk. We will meet from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. on the first Sunday and the third Thursday of each month at Broughton Village Hall.

The plan is to look at the many ways in which it is possible to pray, focusing on a particular type of prayer each month; to use that prayer in praying for the Holy Spirit to guide us in the way forward for the church in Broughton; and to reflect on our experiences of using different ways of praying.

We begin in April on Sunday 7th and Thursday 18th.

Charity Bridge Event (21/09/2024 - Sat)

To raise funds for Cancer Research UK, Biggar Bridge Club invite you to an afternoon of social bridge including afternoon tea and prizes.

Tickets £10 - Contact Isobel Hunter on 07955 876 179 or

Carlops Drop-In Coffee (28/09/2024 - Sat)

There is a coffee drop-in meeting in Carlops Church on the last Saturday of every month, from 10.30am to 12 noon. Everyone is invited: come and drink coffee, eat scones and cake, chat, enjoy good company. There is no charge, but donations are invited, for pandemic depleted Church funds initially.

The organisers welcome any help you can offer: moving chairs and tables before and after the event; providing scones, cake, biscuits;serving tables. If you can help from time to time, contact Mary Levison or Mary McElroy. Contact details can be found at the bottom of the July 2022 Carlops Church newsletter.

Broughton Bite 'n' Blether (02/10/2024 - Wed)

Organised by Upper Tweeddale Community Council, this is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10 o’clock till midday. Come along to Broughton Village Hall for a hot roll, home baking and tea/coffee. Suggested £3 donation. All welcome

Gathering at Whim Care Centre (02/10/2024 - Wed)

A short, informal little service to be held in the Whim Care Centre on the 1st Wednesday of the month. St Mungos folk have been doing this on the 2nd and 4th weeks. Interested Whim residents are drawn together in the lounge area and have been enjoying this time together.

Margaret Habeshaw will likely be taking her keyboard for some cheerful hymns, but we are in need of folk to lead the singing and we are hoping that we can be joined by one or two from our churches to help with this. Entrance is by the door down the slope at the side of the building. We will be starting at 2 pm, for a service perhaps lasting 30 minutes and we will likely be offered a cup of tea later.”

Harvest Thanksgiving and Supper in Newlands (05/10/2024 - Sat)

We will be holding our Harvest Supper at Newlands church on Saturday 7th October at 6.30pm. It will be a potluck supper, where everyone brings food to share and there will be a collection in aid of SOS Sahel, a charity which is working in Sudan

Everyone is warmly invited and if you would like a ticket, please let Jean Howat or your elder know – 01968 660677

Can you also indicate if you will be bringing a savoury or a sweet dish.

The Harvest Service is on Sunday 8th October at 10am. Donations of food will be delivered to Peebles Foodbank

Prayers for the Church in Broughton (06/10/2024 - Sun)

Your Will Be Done

Come and pray with us for and about the future of Broughton Kirk. We will meet from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. on the first Sunday and the third Thursday of each month at Broughton Village Hall.

The plan is to look at the many ways in which it is possible to pray, focusing on a particular type of prayer each month; to use that prayer in praying for the Holy Spirit to guide us in the way forward for the church in Broughton; and to reflect on our experiences of using different ways of praying.

We begin in April on Sunday 7th and Thursday 18th.

A Celebration of Faith in West Tweeddale (12/10/2024 - Sat)

Everyone is very welcome on 12th October 2024 to the first of our half yearly gatherings to inspire, worship and enjoy each others' company.

Registration, cake and coffee starts at 10am and is followed by worship, discussion, questions, learning, prayer and music. Lunch will be held around 12.30 and the event ends at 1pm.

As part of the event Anne Dawson is putting together a praise band. If you play an instrument (ANY instrument) or sing, could you come and join us?

We will be leading 4 hymns for which I can provide the music. If your instrument plays in a different key, parts can be provided in the correct key for you. The hymns will be:

Gather us in by Marty Haugen
Knowing you by Graham Kendrick
Seek ye first by Karen Lafferty
Shine Jesus shine by Graham Kendrick.

Free lunch for all participants! Please contact Anne ( 07748638933) if you are interested, and she will send you the music.

Films That Make You Think (18/10/2024 - Fri)

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.

Celebrating 150 Years of Tweedsmuir Kirk (20/10/2024 - Sun)

Plans are being pulled together for a joint service on 20th October 2024 to celebrate the 150th birthday of Tweedsmuir Kirk. Any ideas, support and volunteers are very welcome – suggestions so far are Harvest festival, decorated Kirk, foodbank collection, Birthday cake, Kirk open to receive donations and provision of coffee and cake all day.

If you think you can help in anyway - please contact (Christine Parker 07543605507)

Films That Make You Think (15/11/2024 - Fri)

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 third film is in Broughton Village Hall on Friday 15th November 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.