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Denholm gets ready to bogie on down
TOMORROW sees the fifth annual Border Bogie Challenge in Denholm, with 25 adult and 15 junior go-karts scheduled to career down Dean Road, writes Rhalou Allerhand.
Kids’ authors taken to heart in Hawick
Over 600 local children have voted for the winners of this year’s Heart of Hawick Book Award.
IN PICTURES: 1514 Club concert hits all the right notes Picture gallery
The Common-Riding countdown moved apace last night as the traditional 1514 Club concert saw the town hall reverberate to many of the time-honoured favourites.
Dinner date for Bright-Eyed Daughters Picture gallery
friday night’s Bright-Eyed Daughters annual dinner at Mansfield Park clubrooms proved to be a huge hit once again with a large audience celebrating all-things Common-Riding.
Callants congratulate Cornet Chris Picture gallery
Cornet Chris Ritson was invited to become the newest member of the Callants Club at the congratulatory smoker on Friday evening.
IN PICTURES: ROBERTON RIDE-OUT Picture gallery
Cornet Chris Ritson weathered yesterday’s torrential downpours in true Teri style as Roberton welcomed hundreds of supporters for the third of this year’s rides-out. Photogapher Lesely Fraser focused on the very best moments from a wet yet hugely successful day for the Big Eight and their followers.
Young chefs tantalise legendary restauranteur Roux’s tastebuds
two budding Teri chefs have been cooking up a storm for legendary restauranteur and chef Albert Roux OBE.
New ‘Highlands Lowlands’ exhibition at Hawick Museum
A new exhibition is currently showing in the Waterfall Gallery at Hawick Museum.
IN PICTURES: Cogsmill Ride-out Picture gallery
Chris Ritson was back in the saddle yesterday for his second ride-out as this year’s Cornet, and photographer Lesely Fraser had her lens trained on the man-of-the-moment during another fantastic day.
Clubs and societies
BRIDGE CLUB: President Bob Witherington was in charge of a well-attended annual general meeting and prize-giving on Monday, May 6, when matters concerning the following season were discussed and adopted. He then presented trophies for play during the winter season. Drumlanrig Cup for Monday Night Pairs – Patsy Gilligan and Mary Millar. Trophy for Wednesday night pairs – Patsy Gilligan and Mary Millar. Margaret Burgon Quaich for teams of four – Mike Tuson, Bob Witherington, Sam White and John Urquhart. Silver Jubilee Cup, which was played after the AGM – Mary Millar and John Urquhart.
IN PICTURES: Cornet Ritson’s Picking Night Picture gallery
Hawick News photographer Rob Gray captured the very best of Wednesday’s Picking Night as Cornet Craig Ritson took the reins as this year’s man-of-the-moment.
Hogg hails watch sponsor
HAWICK’S British and Irish Lion Stuart Hogg has teamed up with Scotland’s oldest family jeweller.
Pupils show creative side for Towerhouse exhibition
STUDENTS on the high school’s Creative Fashion course have swapped the catwalk for centre stage at a new exhibition in the town.
1514 Concert tickets on sale
TICKETS for this year’s 1514 Concert will go on sale on Saturday, May 11.
Kayleigh and Ian’s big day
Hawick couple Kayleigh Murphy and Ian Craig were married at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel.
Ye hah! Guiding wild-west style Picture gallery
Four busloads of local girls attended a special Girlguiding adventure weekend at Netherurd House in memory of former chief commissioner Dr June Paterson-Brown.
Mosaic’s wide repertoire ensures season ends on high note
“A WONDERFUL evening of entertainment” was the comment heard as the audience left the Heart of Hawick Theatre last Friday after the final concert of the Hawick Music Live season.
Forest trek for 50+ walkers
Sunday saw nine 50+ Walking Group members meeting at the Haugh for the wild glens of Liddesdale to a new forest on Saughtree Grain.
High Street store’s catwalk fund-raiser
THE curtain is set to rise on a fashion show in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Top gym facility up and running
A NEW facility has been launched to improve the health and fitness of adults and kids with complex needs.
Young dancers have all the right moves at Supreme Championships
A chorus line of five youngsters from the Got 2 Dance dance school attended the Supreme Championships dance competition at the Blue Dolphin in Scarborough last Friday, with amazing results.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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