Community event at the Wee Crook – sold out

21st December, 3 pm

Start your Christmas celebrations with a lovely afternoon tea with friends and neighbours. All members of the Tweedsmuir community are welcome!

The event is subsidised by a grant from Nadara Glenkerie Windfarm Community Benefit Fund, so we can keep the cost to just £5 per person. Children under 12 are free.

Places are limited, so you need to book and pay in advance, by bank transfer to Upper Tweed Community News, account no: 00862401, sort code 80 09 33. Email tweedsmuirevents@gmail.com with any queries.

A regular monthly community event!

Sundays 6 pm – 9 pm

Next date 14th December, then second Sunday of the month.

Come along to share songs, stories, tunes, poems or a chat. The bar will be open. No pizza van this time, unfortunately, so bring finger food to share!

Sarah Northcott, Ingrid Campbell and Marcela Lista are cohosting – bringing together music, stories and songs.

You’re welcome to bring a turn, or just come along to enjoy a drink and a chat.

Drop in whenever it suits you, between 6 and 9 pm

Free entry – contributions towards the costs are welcome.

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Movie Nights in Tweedsmuir presents:

Thelma

An action movie like no other! In this hilarious and heartfelt film, June Squibb, in her first leading role at 94, stars as a feisty grandmother who is scammed out of $10,000 by a phone fraudster pretending to be her grandson.

Refusing to be a victim and determined to reclaim what’s hers, Thelma embarks on a dangerous and comically treacherous quest across Los Angeles on her motorised scooter. Inspired by Tom Cruise and aided by her old friend Ben (Richard Roundtree in his final role) she proves that age is just a number.

Based on a true story…

When: Saturday 6th December
Where: Tweedsmuir Village Hall
Time: Doors open 7 pm, film starts at 7:30 pm
Tickets on the door: £7.50
Season tickets still cheaper for four films – £25

Come for a sociable big screen experience just a few minutes from home. Bring a bottle or buy tea, coffee and popcorn!

Free talk at the village hall

Friday 5th December, 7 pm

Join us for an inspiring evening as Sharon Bradley presents “Chelsea Blues”, a behind-the-scenes journey through the exhilarating highs and unexpected challenges of taking the elusive Meconopsis, the legendary Himalayan blue poppy, to the heart of London.

Discover what it takes to nurture these rare blooms and the adventures that come with designing and exhibiting at the world-renowned Chelsea Flower Show

Sharon’s passion, perseverance and stories from the garden path will captivate seasoned gardeners and those who love a good tale.

Any enquiries – tweedsmuirevents@gmail.com

At the village hall

Friday 21st November, 7 pm

Unleash your creativity at our community crafting night!

Whether you’re passionate about crochet, drawn to painting, handy with knitting needles, or love the art of stamping, this is your chance to share your favourite techniques and discover new ones.

Bring your current project or simply bring your curiosity – they’ll be plenty of materials and friendly faces to help you get started. Try your hand at something new, swap tips with fellow crafters and leave with a handmade creation of your own. 

Everyone is welcome from beginners to seasoned makers – let’s stitch, paint and craft together!

Any questions, please email tweedsmuirevents@gmail.com

Free fun ceilidh class at the village hall

Wednesday 19th November

We Can Ceilidh is back. Come along to Tweedsmuir village hall at 7 o’clock, ready to have fun and work up a sweat! Sarah Northcott will be keeping us right.

This is a free event, funded by a microgrant from Nadara Ventient windfarm. A small donation to the village hall refreshments kitty would be welcome.

Hope to see you there – no partner needed!

You don’t have to be able to dance – everybody can ceilidh!

Water is your inspiration

Capturing the River Tweed

Who are the winners?

Upper Tweed Community News outdoor multi-site photo exhibition.

The winners, chosen by local professional photographer Kenny Martin:

• Gameshope – Claire Wilson

• Carlowse Brig – Sandy Welsh

• Talla Reservoir – Ian Cook

• Logan Burn – Sandy Welsh

• Fruid Reservoir – Maureen Thornborrow

• Crook Gardens – no winner

The project is funded by Destination Tweed with support from National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The exhibition is open from Saturday 13th September.

Find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood!

Sunday 15th June 2 pm – 4 pm

Upper Tweed Meet ‘n’ Greet is on Sunday 15th June, in the Crook Gardens, Tweedsmuir. Everybody welcome to come along between 2 pm and 4 pm, meet representatives from local interest groups and voluntary organisations, enjoy a cuppa and a scone on us, see what’s going on at the Crook site and Community Gardens.

There will be local produce to buy, and don’t forget to bring your longest stalk of rhubarb for the competition!

Please car share or choose active travel if possible – parking space is limited.

One last bit of advice – bring some Smidge or your favourite midge repellent of choice – they are particularly bad this year! 

Community film about the papermakers of Penicuik

Friday 25th April, 7 pm

Paper Portraits is a critically acclaimed community film showcasing the papermakers of Penicuik.

It was directed by Gerda Stevenson, and we are lucky enough to have the director herself joining us for the evening to answer your questions.

Hope to see you there!

Entry is free, and we are providing free pizza as well! Bring along your own drink. If you fancy tea or coffee, that will be available for £2.

Supported by a Nadara Glenkerie windfarm microgrant.