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Imagine seeing the posts... and you’re not there! 😱
Join Harriet Kemsley this Friday at Heart of Hawick for an exciting night of side-splitting fun, unforgettable memories, and non-stop laughs🤣🤣
Book now➡️bit.ly/Harriet-in-Hawick
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A huge thanks to Jay Lafferty for an amazing comedy show on Saturday at Heart of Hawick! Your performance had us all laughing and cheering🤣
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Discover the Live Borders App!
Your go-to for leisure, culture, and sports in the Scottish Borders. Book fitness classes, reserve swim slots, and explore live music & comedy all in one place! 📱🏞️
Download now 👉 liveborders.org.uk/app/
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Jay Lafferty had the audience howling with laughter as compère at The Big Fab Comedy Show on Saturday at the Galashiels Volunteer Hall 🤣She’s bringing her solo show ‘Bahookie’ to Hawick this September, it’s a must-see show 👀For more info & to book 👉bit.ly/3WMOkVh
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Going for Gold: Me and Linford Christie🤩
- 17 March
- Jedburgh Grammar Campus
- Ages 8+
Join us for an inspiring tale of determination and love for athletics! Tickets available now on our website👉bit.ly/3USs8bz
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We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be holding an exhibition to celebrate 15 years of VACMA in the South of Scotland!
We invite previous recipients of the funding, from both the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, to apply to take part in the exhibition.
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Borders-based visual artists and craft makers are invited to apply for a bursary to support their creative practice.
@LiveBordersArts offer application guidance to help creatives write proposals that are aligned with the criteria of the fund.
Apply here: bit.ly/VACMA24
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Following a pilot programme last year Live Borders Sport & Development are happy to roll out a play based opportunity for pre-school and early years children to learn the skills they need to cycle confidently 🚴♂️
Ages 3-4 bit.ly/4auu3Iq
Ages 4-5 bit.ly/481GDgJ
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What a night!
An epic performance filled with sensational music and unforgettable energy - Huge thanks to Skerryvore and all who made this event a massive success!
Photos by Kevin Kerr 📷
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What a great time we had with Jim Smith The Comedy Farmer at Hawick Town Hall at the weekend. A sold out show, great audience and big laughs🤣
Be the first to know about big names in comedy and sign up to our newsletter here👉tinyurl.com/comedy-24
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What a night!
The cast of With The Beatles did an amazing job bringing John, Paul, George, and Ringo back together in funny, poignant plays filled with Beatles lyrics.
Congratulations to everyone involved - until next time @BordersPTheatre! 😎
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Interested in applying for a grant to fund your art or craft practice? Come along to a VACMA information session!
The information sessions will include an overview of the scheme, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Sign up:
bit.ly/VACMA10Oct
bit.ly/VACMA12Oct
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A message for all Visual Artists and Craft Makers...
Apply now for an exciting grant opportunity of up to £750, supported by Creative Scotland! This initiative supports local artists in honing their creative skills.
Find out more or apply here 👉 bit.ly/vacma
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What a day for the Kelso Triathlon on Sunday... ☀️
Thank you to everyone who took part and to all the staff and volunteers who continue to make these amazing events possible 😍
For results and images, visit our website 👉bit.ly/3OIvY2m
@scottishtri @LiveBordersSD
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The must have App in the Borders 😍
➡️ Book your swim, gym our fitness classes easily
➡️ Discover Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment
➡️ Explore our Kids Activities, Library Services, Museums, Galleries and Archives and so much more…
Download it now 👉 bit.ly/APPLBorders
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We are coming to #Kelso 🏊🚴♂️🏃♀️
Our #Triathlon Series moves to Kelso on Sunday 13 August. We will host a Sprint, and a Come 'n' Tri event - suitable for all abilities and experience levels 📷
Registration closes Sunday 6 August.
For more info or to book bit.ly/LBtriathlon
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Have you completed the public engagement phase of our joint review of sport, leisure and cultural services?
A public survey is live 👉 bit.ly/44kNEaz
Engagement events will take place across the Borders, starting this Thursday in Coldstream! More info on the link 👆
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The public engagement phase of our joint review of sport, leisure and cultural services with Scottish Borders Council continues. A public survey is live and engagement events will take place across the Borders.
Play #yourpart and have your say here 👉 bit.ly/44kNEaz
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The public engagement phase of our joint review of sport, leisure and cultural services with Scottish Borders Council continues.
A public survey is live and engagement events will take place across the Borders.
Play #yourpart and have your say 👉 bit.ly/44kNEaz
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St Ronan's Wells Visitor Centre will be open during July 2023 🥳
We are working with volunteers from St Ronan’s Borders Games committee & Innerleithen Community Trust to present a new summer exhibition titled: 'On, St. Ronan’s, On!'
More info 👉 bit.ly/3AtVjoC
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Brush up this summer with activities from Live Borders! 🦊
We have a massive line up of activities this summer for everyone to enjoy across our Museums, Libraries, Swimming Pools & Sports Centres 😎
Check it out here:
👉 bit.ly/43jfMKu
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Fred MacAulay – WHAT (EVER) NEXT: AGAIN – Live Comedy at The Corn Exchange Melrose this Saturday night 😂
Book your tickets here 👉bit.ly/FredMacAulayBookNow
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The public engagement phase of our joint review of sport, leisure and cultural services with @scotborders has now started.
A public survey is live and engagement events will take place across the Borders.
Play #yourpart and have your say.
bit.ly/3pfrsQc
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Keep up to date with the latest transfer gossip with our sporting magazines ⚽️
FREE as part of your Library membership, sign up today 😀
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Ever wondered what digital currency is?
Well... with your library membership you can learn about the new wave of cryptocurrency and how the blockchain works with the latest finance magazines 😎
Sign up today!
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Changing Rooms: Changing Minds. An Evening with Zander Murray ⚽
A unique opportunity for sports coaches in the Borders to find out more about the challenges LGBTIQ+ athletes face in sport.
Tickets: bit.ly/3ITL1UH
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The Berwickshire Coast is calling... 🌊
Our Triathlon Series moves to the scenic coastline for the third event of 2023 on Sunday 18 June. Registration closes at this Sunday night so don't miss out!
For more info or to book now 👉 bit.ly/LBtriathlon
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Will Mercedes close the gap on Red Bull in Spain this weekend? 🏎
Find out all the latest news and gossip regarding Formula 1 with our sporting magazines! 🫶
Free when you sign up as a Library member 😀
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Summer 🤝 Freedom
The 'Freedom Pass' is back giving you 12 visits to any gym, swim or class activities of your choice for just £40! 💪😁
Available across all our facilities!
Choose FREEDOM now: bit.ly/3T9c805
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Did you know when you sign up as a Library member, you gain access to thousands of eBooks, Audiobooks and magazines... and it's FREE 😱
Meaning you get to read up on fascinating topics, such as Scotland's Natural History 🏴
Sign up now 👇
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We are extending our opening hours this weekend at #JimClarkMotorsportMuseum for the crowds attending the @jim_clark_rally😀
We will be open Fri 26 May: 10:00-17:00
Sat 27 & Sun 28 May: 10:00-16:30
We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum 👍
📸@jim_clark_rally #JCR23
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We are seeking new volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help make a real difference to the lives of those living in and visiting the Scottish Borders.
To learn more visit 👉 bit.ly/CareersLiveBorders
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As the second major of the year in the PGA is just around the corner with the PGA Championship. Gather insight into the favourites, dark horses and young gunners of the tournament with our sporting magazines ⛳️
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Summer Holiday Activities are back with a BANG 💥
🥳 6 weeks worth of Activity Camps
🚴♀️ 8 Sports Camps throughout the Summer
🌟 Disability Sports Camps
👇 Museum & Library Activities
A summer the kids won't forget 🙌
Find out more: bit.ly/458gCLK
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Tomorrow is #InternationalMuseumDay and we have you covered 🥳
We have 1️⃣2️⃣ Museums & Galleries located across the Scottish Borders with something for everyone! Find out more here 👉 bit.ly/LBMGA
Which of our Museums is on your to-do list?
@LiveBordersMGA
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Registration for next weekend's #Selkirk Triathlons close on Sunday night!
The event will include a brand-new, Family Fun Participation Event 👍
Don't miss out! For more info or to book 👉 bit.ly/LBtriathlon
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Registration for our Selkirk #Triathlon events closes this Sunday!
Sat 20 May➡️ Juniors
Sun 21 May➡️Standard & 🆕 Family Participation Event
Book now 👉 bit.ly/LBtriathlon
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Read about the most iconic musicians the UK has ever produced 🇬🇧
Thousands of eBooks, Audiobooks and magazines on superstars such as the Beatles 🤘
Sign up now for FREE!
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Our Headstrong stand at Galashiels Lowland League Game! Set up alongside FC United, who are in partnership with suicide prevention.
Find out more about Headstrong here 👉bit.ly/HeadstrongLB
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Love keeping up to date with the latest eSports competitions? 🎮
Keep tabs on how your favourite team is getting on with our eSports magazines 😃
FREE as a library member, sign up now 👇
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Live Borders and Clubsport Borders, in partnership with Third Sector Interface have launched a short term fund to encourage children and young people to become members of sports clubs to support physical and mental health and wellbeing.
👉bit.ly/3Nf9mXX
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After a period of closure, the #Selkirk Victoria Campsite has reopened to the public today following £150,000 worth of recent upgrades 🙌
Find out more or book your stay 👉bit.ly/3oRYqFH
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We're very excited to reopen Old Gala House tomorrow!
Old Gala House with open with 'Sweet Sounds in Wild Places: An Exhibition in Four Acts' - a showcase of original work created by a group of women from the Scottish Borders
For more info 👉 bit.ly/LBMGA
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Live Borders Music Library 📷📷
A new initiative in partnership with Scottish Borders Council to encourage the use of musical instruments across the Scottish Borders.
To find out more 📷 bit.ly/MusicInstrumentLibrar…
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Ever thought about taking a year out to go traveling? What's stopping you?
Reading up on one of our traveling eBooks may help you make your mind up to have that dream trip! 😎
Sign up now 👇
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Love solving mysteries? 🔍
If true crime is your thing, we have you covered 🤝
View our wide range of true crime eBooks and Audiobooks, totally FREE as a Library member 😎
Sign up now 👇
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Our 2023 Triathlon Series is almost upon us with the Galashiels Season Opener this weekend 😍
We have smashed last years figure and have exceeded our pre-COVID numbers from 2019 🙌
Our pre-race briefings and route maps are now available 👉 bit.ly/LBtriathlon
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Want to be able to predict the financial markets? 📈📊
Learn about how to read charts, the history of the markets and how global events have an effect 🌍
Thousands of eBooks at your hands, FREE as a Library member!
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As part of #WorldParkinsonsDay today we took part in the 'Stand Up to Parkinson's Challenge' and completed 870 sit to stands as a group 👊
For more info visit 👉 neuroheroes.co.uk/sit2stand
@ParkinsonsUK #standup2pd #sittostand
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Looking forward to the Grand National? 🏇
Sign up as a Library member for FREE and read up about horse racing's most successful trainers and jockeys 🤩
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'The Last Song' is a brilliant poetry collection celebrating the wonderful legacy of the band Frightened Rabbit and former Selkirk resident, Scott Hutchison who passed away in 2018.
The book is for sale in Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom in Selkirk for just £8.99.
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It's brilliant to see our Easter Activity Camps return this week 📷
Camps are running this week in Earlston, Selkirk, Peebles, Jedburgh and Duns.
Next week they will be in Kelso, Eyemouth, Galashiels and Hawick 📷
For more info or to book 📷 bit.ly/LBEaster2023
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The #JimClarkMotorsportMuseum welcomed Jim's former Jaguar D-Type to the Museum this week😍
Read all about it 👉 bit.ly/JCMMJaguarDtype
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It's just over a week until we reopen 4⃣ more Museums & Galleries for the season 😆
From Sat 1 April you will be able to visit Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum, Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom, Halliwell's House Museum and Coldstream Museum.
For more info👉 bit.ly/LBMGA
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