West Tweeddale Parishes

Forthcoming Events:

Baby Brunch (10/04/2026 - 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.

Sip & Share (10/04/2026 - Fri)

Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come along for a chat, cuppa, biscuits and occasionally cake! Everyone very welcome, although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome. Free of charge although donations welcome but not expected.

Open Gate Counselling Service (10/04/2026 - 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.

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 (10/04/2026 - Fri)

Our next film is on Friday 10th April at 7pm and is the story of an elderly man's determination to visit his sick brother 240 miles away despite his lack of a driving licence - so he sets off on his motor mower!

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) discussion allowing people to share their thoughts. Films are free (although donations will be welcome) and light refreshments are provided from 6.30pm.

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.

Gaelic Psalm Singing (14/04/2026 - Tue)

Are you interested in learning to sing Psalms in Gaelic? Rob MacNeacail leads a session in Carlops Church on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. No prior knowledge of Gaelic is needed as the lyrics are learned phonetically. You can email Rob at or just drop by one of the sessions.

Lamancha Community Cafe (15/04/2026 - 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 Café (16/04/2026 - Thu)

Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2.30pm until 4.30pm 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.

Welly Wander (17/04/2026 - Fri)

Wanderings for pre-schoolers and their carers. Meet at 10.30am at the main layby carpark at Broughtonknowe woods. We will be going on a woodland journey together, to the pond and back, exploring how we can connect life and faith in the forest. It is essential folk wear suitable boots with good grip and weather appropriate, waterproof clothing. Bring an adult and a snack.

Contemplative Prayer Inspired by Julian of Norwich (20/04/2026 - Mon)

Come and Pray with us. Join us on the first and third Mondays of the month at 10.00 am in the small meetihg room at the back of Broughton Village Hall (entry by the ramp next to the entrance to the car park). Each session lasts one hour and includes prayer and discussion.

We are currently praying for the church in Upper Tweeddale using contemplative prayer inspired by Julian of Norwich.

Coffee Club at the Old Church Hall (21/04/2026 - Tue)

All are welcome to the Coffee Club from 10 to 12am on the third Tuesday of every month in the Old Church Hall, West Linton. Free hot drinks and cakes! This is run by the Citizens Advice Bureau and funded by Scottish Ministers in conjunction with Scottish Borders Council as the Lead Partner for the Local Action Group.

Carlops Drop-In Coffee (25/04/2026 - 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.

Contemplative Prayer Inspired by Julian of Norwich (04/05/2026 - Mon)

We are currently praying for the church in Upper Tweeddale using contemplative prayer inspired by Julian of Norwich.

Broughton Bite 'n' Blether (06/05/2026 - 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 (06/05/2026 - 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.”

Carlops Soup Lunch (13/05/2026 - Wed)

This is held in Carlops Church on the second Wednesday of every month throughput the Winter (except December) until further notice. Times are 12.30 to 2.00pm.

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

Skirling Lunch Club (14/05/2026 - 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.

Pentecost Sunday (24/05/2026 - Sun)

There will be an event on Pentecost Sunday in the garden of the Manse in West Linton.

The aim is to make people aware of the range of activities in the various parishes that make up 'Church'. The hope is that it will lead to spiritual growth in or numeric growth from members of our communities. Leaders of various Church groups will be invited to have a 'stall' to promote their activities.

There will be more details in the near future but if you have any questions, please contact Julie Gamble, Fiona Burnett, Margreat Habershaw or Steven Whalley.

follow West Tweeddale Parishes on social media