West Tweeddale Parishes

Mary at 80 (26/07/2024 - Fri to 09/08/2024 - Fri)

A celebration of paintings by Mary Scott with work spanning 60 years from 1964. This is in the Old Church Hall, West Linton from 26th July to 9th August from 10am to 5pm. Come and enjoy tea and cake and a chance to meet the artist from 3pm to 5pm.

A £5 donation will go to the charity Mary's Meals.

Lamancha Community Cafe (31/07/2024 - 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 Cuppa and Company (01/08/2024 - 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.

Community CoSY Coffee Afternoon (02/08/2024 - 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 (02/08/2024 - 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 (04/08/2024 - 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.

Service for Lebanon in Peebles (06/08/2024 - Tue)

Peebles Old Parish Church is going to have a special service on Tuesday 6th August at 2pm to hear from from Rev. Rola Sleiman. Rola is the Minister at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. This will be an opportunity to hear about her ministry and the situation of Christians in Lebanon. There will be afternoon tea served after the service.

The service will be led by Rev. Aftab Gohar, Minister of the linkage of Peebles Old Parish Church, Stobo Church and Eddleston Church. This linkage is currently thinking about twinning with one of the Churches in Lebanon but everyone is welcome to come along.

The visit has been organised with the help of Presbytery’s World Mission group.

Broughton Bite 'n' Blether (07/08/2024 - 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

Skirling Lunch Club (08/08/2024 - 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.

Carlops Soup Lunch (14/08/2024 - 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

Prayers for the Church in Broughton (15/08/2024 - 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.

Carlops Drop-In Coffee (31/08/2024 - 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.