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borders - Kelso Life
September | 2012 www.hastingslegal.co.uk natural stone, naturally... LD SO another great catch ‘Sale’ by Hastings & Co.! Legal Office (01573) 226999 • Kelso Property Shop (01573) 225999 Borders Country Lets (01573) 229887 • www.hastingslegal.co.uk the most beautiful stone surfaces created in the Scottish Borders Telephone: 01835 862863 Fax: 01835 863574 Email: [email protected] www.igneousstonesurfaces.com Unit 1a Station Yard Edinburgh Road Jedburgh Roxburghshire TD8 6EE FOR GREEHOUSE ACCESSORIES Please visit our eBay Shop - eileen5149 100% TOP SELLER RATING SINCE 2004 VIEW 55 BUILDINGS AT OUR EXTENSIVE DISPLAY AREA AT MAYFIELD GARDEN CENTRE GLEBE LANE KELSO TD5 7AU Tel: 01573 229103 Open daily 10am - 4pm E-Mail: [email protected] www.gcsleisurebuildings.co.uk Display Centres also located at Cramlington & our new outlet at Clay’s Garden Centre, Peel Retail Park, Washington, NE37 2PA A G R I C U LT U R A L C O M M E R C I A L R E S I D E N T I A L Speak to us about our great summer offer! G&J Construction are the experts in driveway and patio installation. “We are delighted with our greenhouse and the service from the company. Although we are both novice gardeners we are really happy with our crops of flowers and vegetables which have been rotated through the greenhouse.” MrMs. & Mrs Stark Mr Anderson & Gallacher Elite Belmont Belmont 10 10 xx 88 Greenhouse Greenhouse Elite “We are just delighted with our TGB Summer Cabin and all aspects of ordering, delivery and installation were excellent. The leaded windows and antique furniture set it off to perfection and the attached log store is an absolute bonus.” Mr & Mrs Yeardley. TGB 10 x 8 Summer Cabin & 7 x 2 Log Store “Our shed is just perfect and is now fully fitted inside. The design is very good and the window adds character. Wonderful customer service and installation. We will be returning to GCS to purchase a summerhouse in the future.” Messrs. Mondeau & MvIver TGB Apex Shed 8 x 6 “We are extremely pleased with the garage and especially the fitting service available. GCS were very helpful and made everything straight forward. Could not have asked for more” Mr Hoskin Hanson Royale 14 x 10 Garage Together, we can choose from 100s of quality materials to design and build your new driveway, patio or garden landscape backed up with the exclusive MArShAllS 10 YeAr guArAnTee* Our service includes sales, delivery, site preparation and installation. With the following buildings on display and literally hundreds to choose from why not come along and see for yourself: GREENHOUSES 24 GARAGES 5 SHEDS 12 SUMMERHOUSES 8 LOG CABINS 2 ARBOURS 3 BEACH HUTS 1 TOTAL 55 For Greenhouse Accessories visit our eBay shop- eileen5149 – 100% top seller rating since 2004 GLASS 24 x 18 (610 x 457) - £3.25 pp 24 x 24 (610 x 610) - £3.75 pp Insurance Quotations Available 10 Dounehill . JeDburgh TD8 6lJ EMAIL: [email protected] Call now for a FREE quotation 01835 863 203 Approved Contractor 38 3 LIST OF ADVERTISERS Accountants Rennie Welch Alzheimer Scotland Beautician Body Essentials Jo Riley Mobile Beauty Therapist Laura Louvain’s Beauty Salon Roxburghe Health & Beauty Suite The Zone & Beauty Retreat Blinds Apollo Blinds Borders Solicitors Property Centre Car Dealer Lawrie’s Garage Cattery Cloud Nine Cattery Ceramic Tiles Graham’s Ceramics Chiropodist Kelso Foot Clinic Linda Sinclair Pattinson Footcare Chiropractor Health for Life Chiropractor & Acupuncture Burnbrae Health Complementary Therapies Border Hypnotherapy Centre Bowen Health Kelso Reiki Room & Therapy School Presence Computer Maintenance Compute Kelso Kelso PC Repair Centre Counselling Services Time Out Counselling Services Craft Co-operative Opporchancity Curtains & Fabrics Clothworks Dog Groomer Nina Johnstone Driving School Eskside School of Motoring Electrical Service Andrew Beveridge Brian Deans Electrical Services Estate Agents Hastings Property Shop Farmers Market Furniture Designer & Restorer Tom Buttler Furniture Shop Tweeddale Garage Services Ednam Motors Lawrie’s Garage Tweedside Commercials Garden Buildings GCS Leisure Buildings Garden Centre & Cafe Woodside Walled Garden 23 37 14 28 13 26 5 35 36 3 37 24 6 28 15 8 4 27 27 19 22 26 33 23 24 13 25 34 17 29 40 22 16 4 22 3 28 2 18 Gardening Services Leaf & Cut Gardening Services Gardening Equipment Lloyd Ltd Groundwork G & J Construction Hairstylist Louise Chisholm Hardware Stores Stuart Douglas Hotels, Inns & Restaurants The Roxburghe Hotel Templehall Hotel Insurance Services Border Insurance Services Joiner & Glazier Bevan Cowe Joinery Services Neil Fortune Kelso Evangelical Church Kitchen Worksurfaces Igneous Stone Surfaces Letting Agents Borders Country Lets Mortgage & Insurance Brokers Simply Mortgages Osteopath Helen-Jean Ball Paint & Wallpaper Stores J H Hume Painter & Decorators Scott Borthwick Dave Simpson R.D. Décor R H Black Personal Trainer GT Personal Training Services Photographer & Processing Hector Innes Plastering & Tiling Bryan Johnston Plumber Miles McNulty Podiatrist Kelso Foot Clinic Linda Sinclair Pattinson Footcare Roofing Contractor Ridge & Gable Roofing Solicitors Hastings & Co Sports Massage Mark Rutherford Stone Surfaces Igneous Stone Surfaces Stove Supplier Woodland Energy Ltd Taxi Hire Border Luxury Travel Tyres & Exhausts Redpath Tyres Van, 4x4 & pick-up sales Tweedside Commercials Web Site Designer Tweed Solutions 7 7 39 23 17 20/21 33 Lawrie’s Garage The Borders Multi Franchise Centre St Boswells Lawrie’s Garage is a long established garage widely recognised for it’s professional and individual customer service. 8 11 16 27 1 40 11 We have recently launched the Škoda brand in St Boswells to compliment our already established Volkswagen Authorised Repairer and Used Car Centre. We have over 100 years combined Volkswagen expertise on hand to look after your vehicle and use genuine manufactures parts. 34 Book your next service, MOT, repair or tyre check and quote 34 17 29 35 10 KL09 to receive a free winter inspection. 15 24 14 11/61 Golf S 1.6 TDI 5Dr, Blue 7,710 miles 35 6 28 15 14 40 WAS NOW SAVE 11/61 Golf GT 2.0 TDI 140 5Dr, White 9,655 miles £19,665 £13,295 £6,370 WAS NOW SAVE £22,415 £18,395 £4,020 10 1 7 7 Contact our Sales Team for your next car, we have over 200 approved used cars in the group with access to thousands of nearly new Volkswagen and Škoda cars, with huge savings. 16 6 4 MOT TYRES SERVICE EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND CONTACTS Kelso Police Station BGH 223434 01896 826981 Gas Emergency 0800 111999 Border Search & Rescue [email protected] Kelso Hospital 223441 NHS 24 08454 242424 Borders Council 01835 824000 999 Citizens Advice Health Centre BT Faultline Scottish Power 224424 0800 800151 0845 2727999 01573 223516/01289 330222 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 A68 ST BOSWELLS A68 Telephone (after hours): 07970 667202 NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS A68 LAWRIES GARAGE The Green St Boswells Melrose. TD6 0EW Tel: 01835 822241 www.lawries.net Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 44 Tweed Solutions web | ecommerce | seo Website Design Ecommerce Solutions Search Engine Optimisation Tweed solutions New advert with you Providing a 1:1 service with affordable and unique websites for businesses and individuals throughout the Scottish Borders. t. 01573 223725 m. 07887 406821 [email protected] www.tweedsolutions.com 3737 New to Kelso www. BurnbraeHealth .co.uk Back or neck pain? Headache? Sciatica? Whiplash? Try Safe & Effective Chiropractic & (Western) acupuncture treatment for your muscle, joint & other pains Tel. 01573 225570 Burnbrae Studio, Nenthorn Home visits available Registered with the GCC. Member of the BCA. Alzhiemers As December LEARN TO SING IN HARMONY There are many women, maybe like you, who would love to sing. Most never get around to it, don't have the opportunity or are too self conscious to give it a go. The simple fact is that just about everyone can sing. Local group, One Acchord, a female acapella chorus, are running a 6 week Learn to Sing Course starting in October. They are keen to welcome any women One Acchord interested in joining them and best of all it is completely With you free. The course will help you discover your voice whether it is some time since you have sung or you are a regular singer. There is no need to worry about reading music, the simple teaching methods will help you to learn a song quickly. Tweeddale To come As well as learning to sing, you will also be taught two songs in four part close harmony in a relaxed and friendly environment. Just imagine the thrill of being able to sing a song within a group at the end of the course. Course will be running every Wednesday from 7.30pm. 9.30p.m. between 17th October and 21st November in the Community Centre in Newtown St. Boswells. Further information by contacting Sheila on 01896 848240 or email mckaythistle@aolcom or Margaret on 01573 226166. [email protected] [email protected] 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Cloud Nine Cattery As previous A purpose built cattery, set in a beautiful country A purpose built cattery, set in a beautiful country location offering: location offering: Under floor heated sleep areas with indoor run & covered outdoor playsleep area areas with indoor run & Under floor heated Can cater for anyplay sizearea of cat family. covered outdoor Most dietary catered for. Can cater for requirements any size of cat family. Catsdietary requiringrequirements medication welcome. Most catered for. Excellent care at competitive prices. Cats requiring medication welcome. Excellent care at competitive Cuddles, strokes prices. & tickles our pleasure. Cuddles, strokes & tickles Tel. 01573 430328 our pleasure. www.cloudninecattery.com Tel. 01573 430328 www.cloudninecattery.com Please mention KELSO LIFE when responding to adverts Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 36 5 36 5 Hello and welcome to the September issue of Kelso Life. Lot’s going on this month kicking off with the St James’ Fair, looking forward to another great weekend. Another grand event taking place is the Dalgleish Borders Masters Darts competition where all the World’s top darts players are appearing, page 19 has full details. Kelso High School 6th year student, Sarah Emmerson, is planning to get her head shaved to raise funds for her trip to Malaysia with the Scottish charity Project Trust (pg 12) A quick mention to Kelso Accordion & Fiddle Club who host their first session of the winter from 7 till 10.30pm on Wed 26th September at the Cross Keys. The Ian McCallum Trio is performing, sure to be a great night! I’m sure, as usual, you will all give your support to the St James’ Fair, let’s hope the sun shines and we all have a warm, dry and enjoyable weekend! Richard Deadline for the October issue is Thursday 20th September BSPC As July What’s on Contents: 9 Yetholm Film Group 10 Kelso Library 11 Kelso Golf Club 12 St James’ Fair 12 Project Trust - Malaysia 12 Gardening Tales from 18 EMMA EMMERSON Woodside Borders Masters Darts 19 Farmers Market 22 Nina Johnstone 25 ‘TEASING’ Steven Robson writes….. BORDERS OLYMPIC GLORY Kelso Sports/ Clubs 25 30/31 Kelso Football Club 32 Alzheimer Scotland 36 Learn to Sing in Harmony 37 List of Advertisers 38 ONE ACCHORD Richard Sked 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 [email protected] The Zone & Beauty Retreat Lynda Halliday & Lisa Haig 5 Mill Wynd Kelso TD5 7HP 01573 225037 Lisa – 07870 155183 or Lynda – 07590 016117 Lynda & Lisa have united to open a modern, up-market salon in the heart of Kelso, offering a full hair and beauty service. We offer a wide range of treatments including: Shellac, Threading, Eyelash Extensions, LVL Lash-lift and Jane Iredale Make-up. We are also stockists of the exclusive Spa brand [ comfort zone ], found only in the best spas and salons worldwide. We offer a full range of facials and body treatments to suit all your needs. Come and try Shrinking Violet - the amazing new inch-loss body wrap. This revolutionary wrap works by lipolysis removing unwanted fats from the body. A great kick-start to a healthy diet, as once the fat has gone it will only return if you continue to eat excess calories. Drop up to one dress size after your first wrap! **Introductory offer – 20% off products when you book a [ comfort zone ] face or body treatment** **Introductory offer – New Shrinking Violet Body Wrap with [ comfort zone ] mini Facial £65.00** **Now stocking Paul Mitchell Awapuhi sulphate-free hair products** Call in & see us for more information! [email protected] [email protected] 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts Please mention The Zone H & B KELSO LIFE when responding to adverts 66 Kelso Foot Clinic (formally A & B Fairnington) Matthew Aplin MChS, BSc (Hons), HPC reg No.6 Bridge Street, 1st floor, Kelso 01573 224657 www.kelso-footclinic.co.uk After providing Podiatry/Chiropody care to the Kelso area for over 30 years, Alistair Fairnington is retiring. I will be taking over the clinic as of 9th July 2012. We will miss his expertise and wish him the very best for the future. I currently reside in the Kelso area and have enjoyed working with Alistair for over two years. The clinic Foot Kelso Foot Clinic Clinic offersKelso the following services: Matthew Matthew Alpin Alpin Routine Nail Care Corn /Callus treatment As As July July Diabetic Care Sports Injuries /Orthotics Verruca treatment Ingrown Nail treatment Home visits Please feel free to contact Matthew to discuss your needs or answer any queries on 01573224657. 35 35 BORDERS LUXURY TRAVEL Norrie Private Hire Taxi Hire Border Border Lux Lux Travel Travel As As previous previous Tours Weddings Functions Excursions Airport Transfers Courier Service M 07887 667398 T 01573 226458 E [email protected] W www.borderluxurytravel.co.uk Last of the Summer Blinds Saloeon! Ends S Apollo Apollo Blinds Blinds New New ad ad with with you you Conservatory Blinds* SSPYLAW PYLAW R ROAD OAD,, K KELSO ELSO Up to 50% OFF Verticals & Rollers* 20% OFF shutters, Romans & wooden Venetians* For a free quotation, call 01573 229 036 Mobile 07912 141 541 www.apollo-blinds.co.uk/borders For For your your next next Van, Van, 4x4 4x4 & & Pick Pick Up Up Call 01573 225199 All All vehicles vehicles are are sold sold with with 33 month month Warranty, Warranty, 66 months months Road Road Tax Tax & 12 Months MOT & 12 Months MOT [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 01896 01896 830846 830846 // 07900 07900 197907 197907 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Inspiring Ideas, Expertly Delivered. *Offers are for a limited period only and are subject to availability on selected fabrics & colours, while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply. Reduce Reduce your your gas gas bill bill by by up up to to 40% 40% with with aa new new high high efficiency efficiency boiler boiler All All Plumbing Plumbing & & Heating Heating Jobs Jobs considered considered in in Kelso Kelso & & surrounding surrounding areas areas Myles McNulty ‘The Plumber’ 07980475318 07980475318 or or 01573 01573 224051 224051 free free estimates estimates Over Over 30 30 years years experience experience Friendly Friendly & & Efficient Efficient Service Service Gas Gas Safe Safe & & WRAS WRAS Registered Registered Please Please mention mention KELSO KELSO LIFE LIFE when when responding responding to to adverts adverts Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 34 34 ESKSIDE SCHOOL OF MOTORING HIGH PASS RATE 77 J. H. HUME SEPTEMBER SPECIAL OFFER 10% OFF FIRST 5 LESSONS Only £85 OUR FANTASTIC RANGE OF INEXPENSIVE, READY MADE CURTAINS OFFER ENDS 30th SEPTEMBER 2012 Kelso 470355 1-5 HORSEMARKET, KELSO TEL. 01573 224164 Are you hurting? Suffering with arthritic pain? Helen-Jean Ball Sports injuries? Pregnancy-related issues? Feeling stressed? Tidy equipment prices. Echo HC1500 Hedgecutter Echo PB250 Blower Husqvarna 135 Chainsaw Low Lloyd price now only Low Lloyd price now only Low Lloyd price now only £200.00 £175.00 NEW MODEL Lloyd Altd powerful handheld blower New advert with you The ECHO HC-1500 hedge featuring an anticutter features a powerful 21.2cc engine. A lightweight, extremely well balanced hedge cutter, the HC-1500 is a highly capable twin blade machine. £176.00 Keep your garden neat and tidy this autumn with our wide selection of handy power tools. Fantastic selection of easy-to-use equipment Push & self-propelled lawn mowers from £260 Powerful & quiet ride-on mowers from £1,800 gyroscopic system. Powered by a 25.4cc two-stroke engine, the PB-250 delivers durability and high performance. ECHO power tools come with a five year domestic warranty or a two year warranty in professional use. Registration and servicing at Lloyd Ltd are necessary to validate the warranty. Lightweight, easy-to-use A lightweight & efficient saw, brushcutters from £250 ideal for those looking for a chainsaw that is exceptionally Labour-saving garden £300 easy to start and manoeuvre. tillers from Lots more to choose from in our well-stocked showroom. • Friendly equipment servicing, genuine spare parts & supplies. Lloyd Ltd KELSO Hunters Hall TD5 8BQ Garden Equipment 01573 224 461 Iain Benton 07971 491 062 Also at: Willowburn Ind. Estate, Alnwick NE66 2PF. 01665 511 930 • All prices exclude VAT. *Warranty terms and conditions apply. Leaf & Cut New ad with you Woodland energy New ad with you As Aug Professional and friendly service Fully Registered Osteopath, qualified in 2007 Holistic approach to all your musculoskeletal problems Also offering Western medical acupuncture and dry needling DON’T DELAY, CALL NOW 53 Roxburgh Street, Kelso / 01573 229709 / osteopathyinkelso.com [email protected] [email protected] 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Woodland Energy is a specialist supplier and installer of classic, contemporary and designer wood burning, multi-fuel and gas stoves. Design + Supply & Installation + Professional Advice + Inspection Woodland Energy Limited No.2 Buccleuch Street, Melrose TD6 9LD Direct: 01896 820666 email: [email protected] www: www.woodlandenergy.co.uk Please mention KELSO LIFE when responding to adverts Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 8 33 Border Insurance Services Pc Repair Providing Independent Financial and Insurance advice you can trust since 1983 Investment Advice Life & Health Insurance Pension Planning Mortgage Brokers As Independent Financial Advisers, our business has no links or ties to any one product provider. We can access Life Assurance, Pension, Investment and Mortgage products from the whole marketplace. This means we can choose from hundreds of financial products to provide the best for you. Mike B Please contact either Mike Beswick or Mark Andrews Mark A 66 Woodmarket, Kelso, TD5 7AX Telephone - 01573 225200 or email - [email protected] www.borderinsurance.co.uk Health for Life Grand Opening Party and Exhibition Saturday 29th September 2012, 11:00am - 3:00pm 46 Bridge Street, Kelso (Complimentary Admission) • • • • • • Art exhibition “Fountain of Life” Live music and DJ Free refreshments Chocolate and Wine tasting session Complementary therapy special promotional offers Donations welcome for our children’s charity: Cenit, Ecuador All are welcome to join us at our Grand Opening Party! 56 Montrose Terrace Edinburgh, Midlothian EH7 5DP (0131) 477 1728 46 Bridge Street Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 6JD (01573) 226 224 [email protected] PC Repair 3B The Square Kelso (behind Just Plum) Dual core processor, HD graphics & Windows 7 From £299 (new, with warranty) With “no call out charge”* and a “no fix—no fee” policy, can you really get a better deal in the borders? We also carry a stock of cables mice, keyboards & media Also refurbished desktops and laptops Basic web Tel : 07885607132 E-mail : [email protected] page £20 New website @ No fix—No Fee. If i cant fix your computer then there is no fee! For full terms and conditions * Within Kelso Services include • • • • • • • Upgrade Installation Repair Custom Builds PC MOT Data Recovery Ps3 & X-Box For full list of services and pricing visit website www.kelsopcrepair.co.uk gxÅÑÄx{tÄÄ [ÉàxÄ `ÉÜxutààÄx Open daily serving light lunches, Morning & Afternoon tea/coffee Home-baking Evening Meals Served in either our Public Bar or Restaurant overlooking our secluded Garden and tranquil foothills of The Cheviots Our food is home-made using locally sourced ingredients where possible. Lunches served 12 noon—2pm / Evening Meals 6pm - 8pm A selection of teas & coffee available all day Cask Ale also available For information about our hotel accommodation, self-catering cottages or what’s on, please check our website www.healthforlife.co.uk www.templehallhotel.co.uk or call 01573 440249 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 32 9 Kelso Football Club www.kelsofc.co.uk Email: [email protected] Twitter: Twitter.com/kelsofc Kelso United Newsletter no 1 September Sat 1st & Sun 2nd ST JAMES’ FAIR—SEE PAGE 12 FOR DETAILS. Mon 3rd Free Lip-reading classes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people EVERY Monday at Kelso Hospital 10.00a.m.-12 noon. For further information contact Lip-reading Tutor 07824 904190. Cobbles monthly pub quiz, 7:30 for 8pm start, upstairs at The Cobbles. £2.50 per person entry, includes half time snacks. Limit of 6 persons per team. Just four pre-season friendlies were played and all played away from home with the Woodside Pitch being unfit until the first Saturday in August. Even then it was difficult arranging friendlies because even 3G pitches around Edinburgh were flooded due to the weather! So after two wins and two defeats in these friendlies Kelso United finally started the season proper with a home game against Edinburgh University from the East of Scotland Premier Division in a League Cup Qualifying match. Despite having most of the game and some great chances including an early header by young trialist Calum McClure United let in an agonising last minute goal to lose 0-1. A few days later Kelso United made the long trip down to Gretna - like Edinburgh University a Division above Kelso - but United were outclassed and came home with a 0-3 loss. A few days later they played at Leith Athletic and just like the previous week played some wonderful football but a goal from Des Burnett wasn’t enough to make up for two early defensive lapses and United lost 1-2. Despite these three results United had been playing some entertaining, attacking football and Peebles Rovers came to Woodside Park to find the whole Kelso team on form. Chris Black, Des Burnett (2) and Liam Hill th scoring in a 4-1 victory. On Saturday 18 August United travelled to Coldstream and, despite creating numerous chances throughout the game, lost 2-5. Tues 4th Free Hypnotherapy & NLP Taster evening. Border Hypnotherapy Centre, Galashiels. 7.10-9pm Phone Elaine on 07739 552752 for details. Zumba Gold with Fitborders - Eckford Village Hall. EVERY Tuesday 6-7pm. Contact Christine on 07960 426 608. Zumba also available at Kelso North Paris Church, Kelso Mon, Wed & Fri. Contact Denise on 07713 357450. Wed 5th The Dippers-Borders Disabled Swimming Group- Kelso Swimming Pool- EVERY Wednesday from Noon-1pm, entrance fee £2.10. For more information contact Morag Sharp 01835 822524. Mondays remain unchanged meeting at Jedburgh. Public Health Talk: "The Three Vital Forms of Movement" 6:30-7:00pm. Please ring to book your seat: Health for Life, 46 Bridge Street, Kelso TD5 7JD. (01573) 226224 Border Flower Club - Title - Inspirational Moments, Demonstrator Kath Gibson. Corn Exchange, Melrose - 7.30pm. Visitors welcome OPEN MIC night for young people 7pm-9pm at the ACE Centre EVERY Wednesday. Fri 7th Boxercise with FitBorders- Kelso North Parish Church Hall, EVERY Friday 5.15-6.15. Call Denise on 07713 357450. Kelso Folk & Live Music Club’s Open Mike- ACE Centre. EVERY Friday from 7.30- 10pm Forthcoming Kelso United Fixtures: Kelso Folk & Live Music Club’s session - The Cobbles. EVERY Friday - 10pm st Sat 1 September: BERWICK RANGERS RESERVES (Woodside Park. League. 2.30. Free admission!!) Sat 8th September: Gala Fairydean (3G Arena, Galashiels. 2.30pm. PLEASE COME & SUPPORT THE TEAM!!!) th Sat 15 September: HAWICK ROYAL ALBERT (Woodside Park. League. 2.30. Free admission!!) Sun 9th UNICEF Jazz Picnic Lunch, Bowhill House and Country Estate, Selkirk. 1-30 until 4-30 Well known local Jazz Singer June James and Friends, Marshall School of Dance and Children's Entertainment. Admission £5/3, Family Ticket £14, Children 7 under FREE More info from Ken Henderson, 01750 20112, e; [email protected] Partially sponsored by Grove Bedding, Galashiels Mon 10th Border Philatelic Society meeting at St Paul’s Church Hall, Scott Street, Galashiels. Our membership covers the Borders, from Peebles to Kelso. For more info, phone our secretary on 01573 224328 or email [email protected] Kelso Thistle With over thirty players turning up to training sessions managers Chris Gordon and Colin "Cozzy" Stevenson were able to give a lot of players a chance in their preseason friendlies. Some great team performances and a blend of youth and experience culminated in a 4-2 win over Newtown, two divisions above Thistle in the Border Amateur League. Finally the League season began with a home game against Tweedmouth AC and a slow start saw Thistle 0-2 down in the first few minutes, eventually losing 2-5. For forthcoming Kelso Thistle fixtures at Woodside Park please check our website at www.kelsofc.co.uk Kelso FC Juniors All age groups are now back in training and the fixtures for the new season will be out soon!!. For the latest news, times etc please check www.kelsofc.co.uk or telephone Derek “Pace” Paterson on 07704 715930 or Chris Mowat on 07964 830664.Congratulations to Kelso FC's very own Derek "Pace" Paterson who has been named winner of the Scottish FA’s South East region’s Volunteer in Youth Football Award in the 2012 Scottish FA Grassroots Awards, presented by McDonald’s and the Sunday Mail. Pace created the youth set-up at Kelso Football Club nearly 10 years ago with the formation of an undernines squad which has now expanded into teams across all age ranges. As winner of the regional Volunteer in Youth Football Award, Derek will now be included in the national shortlist, with the national award winners being announced at a special ceremony at Hampden Park on Thursday, September 27th. 2012-2013 Sponsors and Advertisers Needed Kelso Football Club has lots of opportunities for local businesses to get involved through advertising and sponsorship, from sponsoring a team kit to advertising in the matchday programme and on the www.kelsofc.co.uk website and via our Facebook/Twitter pages. For more details please contact [email protected] . [email protected] WHAT’S ON WHERE & WHEN 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Border Abbeys U3A Group-Open meeting 2.00pm - Kelso Rugby Club. Speaker – Matilda Mitchell. Topic – Joan Eardley. All welcome. Tues 11th Library / Café - Heiton Village Hall. 10.30am to 1.30pm hot drinks and home baked cake, buns, scones etc all for a £1.00. Come along for a chat and a treat. Abbey Quilters Meeting - Abbey Row Centre 7pm. Topic - Miniature Mosaics, Speaker - Elaine Pettigrew Wed 19th Public Health Talk: "Rest: Do Less and Be More" 6:30-7:00pm. Please ring to book your seat: Health for Life, 46 Bridge Street, Kelso TD5 7JD. (01573) 226224 Fri 21st Kelso Music Makers - 2012-13 season opens with " Take Your Partners" Abbey Row Centre - 7:45 pm. contact 01896 750076 Sat 22nd 'An Introduction to Watercolour Painting for the Complete Beginner'. Afternoon art course to be held at EPTAS Arts, 25 Horsemarket, Kelso. Further details from 07789506418 or [email protected] . Tues 25th Embroiderers’ Guild meeting- Abbey Row Centre 7pm- AGM followed by 'A splash of colour ' with Rineke Sangster Fri 28th Gary Cleghorn playing Live in The White Swan 9-12. Sat 29th Health for Life Grand Opening Party and Exhibition- 11:00am - 3:00pm. Free of Charge. Art exhibition “Fountain of Life” Live music and DJ. Free refreshments, Chocolate and Wine tasting session. Complementary therapy special promotional offers. Health for Life, 46 Bridge Street, Kelso TD5 7JD. (01573) 226224 KELSO FARMERS MARKET - 9.30AM-1.30PM - SEE PAGE 22 FOR DETAILS Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 10 10 R H BLACK Painter & Decorators Kelso Established 1962 Members of the Scottish Decorators Federation Guaranteed workmanship by Time Served tradesmen Quotations Free 01573 440249 or 440286 31 31 Yetholm Film Night Wauchope Hall Town Yetholm Doors Open 6.30 Film Starts 7pm - £5 entry Sat 29th September THE BEST EXOTIC Yetholm Fim HOTEL (12A) MARIGOLD With you Sat 12th October THE FRONT PAGE (PG) Sat 12th November WEST IS WEST (15) Sat 1st December (Double Bill) 2pm - POLAR EXPRESS (U) 7pm - IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFe (u) For further information contact Susan Stewart on 01573 420231 “I have consulted Mark with a variety of muscular skeletal issues and have found him hugely helpful and very professional.” G.W., Berwickshire Mark Rutherford Kelso Sports Massage Clinic now has 3 Therapist New ad you withvalue you for money treatments to choose from, all providing Sports Massage MONDAYS’ contact Rachael on [email protected] Aromatherapy TUESDAYS’ contact Frances Gordon 07966 435 484 Sports Massage WED, THURS, FRD contact Mark (number below) Do you have stiffness or pain in your neck, back or shoulders? Are you training for a 10km, half / full marathon or another event? Or just wanting to feel more flexible? If the answer is YES, please call or email me and take the first step to easing your pain and preventing injuries. Sports massage uses advanced techniques so you get more from your treatment than a regular massage. 6 Bridge Street (1st Floor) | Kelso | Scottish Borders | TD5 7JD T: 07764 449 279 | E: [email protected] | W: www.ksmc.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Kelso Sports/ CLUBS KELSO EMBROIDERERS' GUILD - We meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm in Abbey Row Centre, Kelso from September to June. Visitors £3. Contact Rineke Sangster (secretary) Tel. 01573229414 for more information. ABBEY QUILTERS - We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from September till June from 7pm at Abbey Row Centre, Kelso. KELSO KNIT A SQUARE CIRCLE - Call Alison on 01573 440551 or e-mail [email protected] KELSO AND DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB - Veronica Saunders: 01573 224664 or [email protected] KELSO THURSDAY GROUP - Isabel Gordon on 224753 or email: [email protected] SYRINX FLUTES - We are currently 10 flute players of a wide range of ability and an age span of over 50 years led by Lis Dooner of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. We rehearse fortnightly from September to May on Monday evenings alternating between Stichill and Melrose. We are always on the lookout for more players, and, incidentally, more funds so that we can afford to keep playing as a group. Contacts: Lis Dooner 07774 813693; Elizabeth Raitt [email protected] KELSO MUSIC MAKERS - We meet 7.45pm at the Abbey Row Centre in Kelso on seven Friday evenings during the year. (See What’s On page for details). Kelso Music Makers provides an appreciative and supportive audience for musicians of any age and standard. Our evenings include music in a wide variety of acoustic styles, classical, traditional and contemporary. We have a fine piano which is a joy to play. KELSO CHESS CLUB - More info Call Martin Keen on 01750 23171 or 07593542432 / email [email protected] KELSO BRIDGE CLUB - Call Ruth Mackay on:01573225440 email: [email protected] KELSO CAMERA CLUB - Every Thursday evening, Abbey Row CentreC call Ian 01573 223720 & visit the website www.kelsocameraclub.co.uk . New session starts 23rd August. BORDER PHILATELIC SOCIETY - The new session of the above society has it’s first meeting on 10th September 2012. The meetings take place every fortnight in St Paul’s Church Hall, Scott Street, Galashiels on Mondays at 7.30 pm. Anyone who is interest in stamps, postcards, postal history or things related to the mail will be made very welcome. Our membership covers the Borders, from Peebles to Kelso. For more information, phone our secretary on 01573 224328 or email [email protected] . EDENSIDE BADMINTON CLUB Every Tuesday evening (within school term) from 7.40pm to 9.40pm at Edenside Primary School, New members welcome. Come along and enjoy this social yet quietly competitive club. SOUTHERN UPLAND ROVING ARCHERY SHOOT - We meet at least once a week. Special events and archery displays in and around the Scottish Borders. For more info call 01578 740205 or visit www.southernupland.com KELSO CRAWLERS - Kelso Crawlers running club welcomes runners of all abilities. So even if you have never run before you are more than welcome to come along and join the group. There are also a series of Sunday runs which are held on the last Sunday of each month. Details of the Sunday runs will be on the website. The club currently meets at the following times: 6.00pm Tuesday at Abbey Fitness Centre, & 6.00pm Thursday at Abbey Fitness Centre. Contact Stuart Keddie on 01573 420411 or [email protected] See website for more informationwww.kelsocrawlers.org.uk KELSO AIR CADETS - We meet every Monday and Wednesday evening at 7pm in the ATC hut ( Opposite the Tait Hall, next to Grove House ) Boys & Girls welcome between 13yrs & 18yrs. We go flying, gliding, shooting, fieldcraft, climbing, D of E, camps and much, much more! Call Robert 01573 225620 or 07812671712 KELSO CRICKET CLUB - Now that the 2012 season in the East Of Scotland League is well underway, we are facing new challenges. Training for juniors have started and meet on a Monday night from 6.pm to 7.30.pm and the colts meet on a Tuesday night from 6.15.pm to 8.pm. Turn up on the night. Cost is £1 per training session and £5 annual membership. Please check the clubs new website at www.kelsocricketclub.co.uk for information, fixtures, results, members social events and contacts. Always looking for new players both adults and juniors. Call Miss Debbie Kerr (Hon Secretary) on 07788766189 or Mr Gavin Horsburgh (Bar Steward) - 07512695148 or Mr Chris Grindell (Junior Committee) - 01573 225454 for Information. KELSO BELLES CYCLING CLUB - Call 07866 689980 or e-mail [email protected] KELSO WHEELERS CYCLE CLUB - Road cycle runs leave Abbey Fitness Centre at 9-00am on Saturdays and Sundays The distances vary between 20-40 miles at a steady pace to suit all. Weather dependant. There is generally a coffee stop. Call Kev on 228280 or Barrie on 07769 515555 www.kelsowheelers.com KELSO PIPE BAND - The Kelso Pipe Band continues to meet at 6.30pm each Wednesday at the High School. Membership is open to all without any pre-conditions and new blood is always welcome. The Band is now offering dedicated, traditional Pipe Band drum tuition, so new and former members are welcome to come along (or return) and ask for Rick Cassidy. Secretary - John Inglis on 01573 228102. This year, the Kelso Pipe Band reached a critical chapter in its thirty-three year history . Uniforms and equipment were in dire need of replacement and this issue , together with the welcome influx of new members , beginners and learners who then needed kitting-out , stretched funding to the limit . A major Re-equipment Exercise was nevertheless undertaken to consolidate the successful development of the Pipe and Drum cores .None of this would have been achievable without the generous and tremendous support of The Kelso Laddies Association , Charity Begins At Home , The Kelso Wheelers and the Kelso Community . To all of these, the Band remains indebted and profoundly grateful. KELSO GOLF CLUB - See Page 12 KELSO FOOTBALL CLUB– See Page 32 Kelso Sports/ CLUBS Please mention KELSO LIFE when responding to adverts Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 30 11 Kelso Sports/ CLUBS KELSO RUGBY CLUB - As I write these notes, the league seasons starts! Kelso is in the National League which means the second highest league. Just to confuse the public, the names of the leagues get changed .There is, quite logically, only 1 premier league. All the leagues are made up of 10 teams so that we know our 18 league fixtures now. We also know the dates of our cup games and our 3 Booker Border League fixtures as well. The only thing we do not know are the dates of any knock out games but that is all dependent on progress in all the competitions in which we are playing. The format of the Booker Border League will be the same as in previous years working on a pool system with the pool winners playing off for the Booker Border League Championship. All the BL teams have agreed to get a pool game played before the start on the official league season. Our first home league game is against Hamilton on 1st September. Membership cards are ready for those who pay their annual subscriptions. There are no changes on last season’s prices. The Quins do not start their season until the middle of September this season but they have also organised warm up games against Merchiston Castle School on 29th August followed by Melrose Wasps on the 7th September. Information on all of the start of season events will be on the club website. There is also an opportunity to buy tickets for all club members for the Scotland Test matches over the season, with some particularly good deals for the November matches against New Zealand and South Africa. The Tonga match is being played in Aberdeen. Application forms will be available at the start of the season. We launched our new website well over a year ago and you may check up on what is going on by visiting www.kelsorfc.co.uk . Our thanks go to Ian Anderson for setting this up for us. The clubrooms have been busy with functions but it is never too late to book the premises. Both upstairs and downstairs may be booked as well as the kitchen. Any members who wish to hold an event in the clubrooms should arrange a booking through Douglas Bell, the Club Steward. I some cases, we may have to apply for an extension to our license depending on how many members are at an event. We do let the clubrooms out for regular events like line dancing, Zumba dancing, Bingo, University of the 3rd Age. KELSO ORCHARD TENNIS CLUB - It is nearing the end of the competitive playing season with only the Borders Winter League to come. There’s still plenty of fun, games & coaching on Thursdays which is ongoing throughout the year. The Richie Allan Shield Men's singles is on 1st September arrive 12.45 for 13.00hrs. This is coupled with the 'End of Season Men's Bash' remember to bring eats and refreshments for sharing. The Ladies 'End of Season Bash' is scheduled for 22nd September from 14.00hrs onwards. In the morning of the 22nd there is a fundraising sponsored cycle being arranged by Jane Wright and there will be fun day at the club for kids whose this will be from 11.00am till 14.00hrs. The Ladies have a lot to celebrate this year:- Ladies I team won the Borders League Div 1 title for the first time in decades and the Ladies 2 Team won Div 3. Coach Lesley Thomas with Johnny Short from Hawick won the East of Scotland Mixed Doubles at North Berwick and Lesley played for the South of Scotland team at Eastbourne, Special Olympian tennis star Lucy Porteous proudly carried the Olympic Torch in Wales. In the Borders Junior Confined, Nik Stingl won both the U/14 and U/16s and boys singles titles and also the South of Scotland 'Road to Wimbledon'. At the UK finals in Roehampton he was a creditable quarter-finalist in the Plate. Kelso Club member James De Bolle & his partner won the Borders Junior Confined age group doubles beating the no1 and 2 seeds on the way. Younger brother Lucas was equal first in the singles but just lost out on count back. Angus Millar & Archie Robertson were runners up in the under 16 doubles. KELSO BOWLING CLUB - Visitors will be warmly welcome, Bowling is a social game suitable for all ages and genders. Equipment and coaching are available for newcomers, so if you have advanced beyond football, rugby etc, come along and give Bowls a try. The Club has Bar and Kitchen facilities, which ensures convivial after Match social activities. We also continue to run our fortnight Bingo sessions on a Friday Evening. A warm welcome awaits all. KELSO ANGLING - The second trip of the season was held at Carron Valley Fishery on Sunday 19th. For some reason the attendance was less than for some seven years but those who went had a good days fishing, an excellent meal at the Brewers Fayre Pirnhall Inn, near Stirling but most of all a cheerful atmosphere prevailed on the coach. Because in our so called summer the Turnbull Trophy had to be postponed on many occasions it was agreed that trophy would be fished for that day.The weather as ever varied from sun and flat calm to overcast and windy so a wide range of conditions tested those fishing. Overall 28 rainbows and 10 brownies were caught, although for competition purposes only the rainbows counted. At the end of the day the results were 1st Mick Tait 8 fish, 2nd Keith Dickson 5 fish and 3rd Graeme Hogg 3 fish. For our salmon fishers with our strange summer the river has been up and down like a "fiddlers elbow" although a small number of intrepid clubmen have been catching both salmon and sea trout during August. Sadly the majority of members will all expect to turn up on the same day in October/November and catch fish "of right". Sadly fishing doesn't quite work like that and their catch returns will reflect that as it did last year. Unfortunately due to health problems Hon Sec Len Bolton will be standing down at the AGM after seven years in the role. The club are actively looking for a replacement so if their is anyone out their with good communicative and personal skills, reasonable office skills, reasonable computer skills and would like to get involved would they please go into the Orvis shop and discuss prospects with Hon Chairman Ronnie Glass. There is a large membership and if you are inclined a wonderful way of involving yourself in the community and the Kelso way of life. If you are interested Len will also spend sufficient time with you so that the changeover would be "seamless. Tight lines!!!! [email protected] 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 Kelso Library My World of Work library zone has been launched at Kelso Library. Providing a selection of books alongside access to the website, the zone can help anyone looking for a job or Kelso Library September 2012 Kelso Archive – the new display Medicine Matters is being prepared by the Heritage Hub and will be available to view early September. The collection is stored at the Heritage Hub, Hawick for preservation purposes and items are selected for display in the cabinet on a regular basis. The Kelso Archive has been described as “one of the most complete records of life and business in a Scottish Burgh in the Eighteenth century”. Consisting of printed items, legal documents, farm accounts and inventories it reflects an important period in the town’s history. Kelso Library Readers Group will meet on 25 September when they will discuss an autobiography they have read over the summer. All welcome. Friends of Kelso Library – the AGM was held at the end of July. Owing to new work commitments, Ruth Holmes has stepped down as chairman and is succeeded by Isobel Nichol. The syllabus for 2012 – 2013 is currently being planned. Kelso Connections are busy preparing display material for Borders Heritage Week, the subject this year is Myths and Legends. The display will feature The Linton Worm, Michael Scott and Kelso Cauld and the siege of Roxburgh Castle. For further details please pop in to the library or visit http://www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk Bookbug – new dates to be announced soon – keep looking in Kelso Life or at the libraryseeking to develop their career. For further assistance with employment matters, Kelso Library has a Jobpoint and direct link telephone to Jobseeker and Employer Direct. Dates for your diary September onward Library opening hours 12 – 23 September Library opening hours 25 September - 2:30pm Medicine Matters A display from the Kelso Archive By Heritage Hub Myths and Legends A display by Kelso Connections for Borders Heritage Week Kelso Library Readers Group - All welcome For further information on any of the above please contact: Ruth Holmes, Kelso Library, Bowmont Street, KELSO TD5 7JH (01573) 223 171 [email protected] Kelso Library is open Monday & Friday 10–1, 2–5 Tuesday & Thursday 10–1, 2–5, 5.30–7 Wednesday 10–1 and Saturday 9.30 – 12.30 26 Douglas Crescent, Kelso, TD5 8BB All Joinery work undertaken Alterations Extensions New Builds Free Quotes [email protected] 07891 154818 YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE BROKER Call us on 01573 228274 or 0779 151 6670 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.simply-mortgages-plus.co.uk Simply Mortgages Plus is a trading name for Allan Connochie Mortgage Consultancy Ltd, an appointed representative of Personal Touch Financial Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority Please mention Kelso Life when responding to adverts 12 29 40 30 Borders Olympic Glory Kelso Golf Club Have encountered the wettest summer since opening our 18 hole course the greenstaff and willing volunteers have faced a monumental challenge maintaining the course. With so much water lying around, cutting the fairways and rough has been hugely difficult. The slight improvement in the weather has been very much welcomed and although there are still a few wet areas the course is looking much better. Well done to all who have worked on the course for their efforts. I’m sure it’s much appreciated by the members. With the course limited to nine holes for a few weeks, it has also proved challenging for the Match and Handicap Committee with regard to scheduling competitions. Most of the backlog has been cleared now but members should note that the fixture diary for the remainder of the season has been slightly altered to accommodate the remaining postponed competitions. The revised fixtures are posted on the noticeboard within the clubrooms. Recent Gents competition winners include Ian Symons (Middlemas Trophy), Stuart Anderson (Maxwell Motors Trophy), Kevin Wilson (Belhaven Shield), Kenny Roughead (McHutchison Trophy), Derek Scott (Wullie Douglas Trophy), Ryan Hastie (A.A Hunter Trophy) Tony Pringle (Kelso Open – Ex Laddies Trophy), Allan Chalmers (Kelso Open – Scratch Trophy) and Craig Logan (Hislop Dumma Putter). In the BGA Summer League, Kelso will definitely have representation in the semi finals as the “A” and “B” teams meet in the quarter finals. Good luck to the winning team for the rest of the tournament. Recent trophy winners in the Ladies Section include Dawn Tomlinson (NPFA Shield) and Ann Wild (MacRobert Thistle Cup). A few weeks on from their appointments, our new Club Steward, Rona Fortune, and new Caterer, Joseph Wright, have both settled Igneous in to their Stone respective roles. Rona is well known to members having been Katie’s assistant at the Club for a With number of years and Joe will be known to many members having been “mine host” you at The Waggon in the recent past. All at the Club wish them both well and hopefully members will give them plenty support in the coming months. Members may be interested to note that catering hours have been extended on Saturdays and Sundays with a new and varied menu which offers excellent value. Full details are posted throughout the clubrooms. Membership is still available in all categories. Subscription rates are currently discounted by 50% and, with no joining fee being charged, there’s no better time to join our club. Anyone interested in joining should contact our Secretary, Donald Jack, on 01573 228821 (evenings). You can keep up to date on all offers, events, news and much more on our website www.kelsogolfclub.co.uk. Project Trust - Malaysia I am a sixth year student at Kelso High School and I have been given the opportunity to go to Malaysia for a year working with the Scottish charity Project Trust. After a four day selection course on the Hebridean Isle of Coll, I am delighted to have been selected to teach either English or Outdoors Activities for 12 months, starting in the summer of 2013 after I have completed my final year at Kelso High School. In order to do this, I need to fundraise £5400. I have many fundraising events planned and in action. I am a keen photographer and have had some blank greetings cards made with my own photographs which are available for sale at Woodside Garden Centre & Café near Jedburgh or you can buy them directly from me just email me with your order. On the 24th September, I will be having my head shaved in order to raise money for my year in Malaysia and I am looking for sponsors for this. The head shave will take place at Kelso High School, and Ashley from the Kelso Hair Studio will be doing this. If you would like to sponsor me, forms can be found at Woodside and Kelso Hair Studio or you can send me a cheque - just email me for details. I hope you feel able to help me, and I will be keeping you updated via Kelso Life on the progress of my fundraising. Sarah Emmerson If you would like to help with my fundraising, you can keep in touch by emailing me at [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 01896 830846 / 07900 197907 If 'The Borders' competed in London 2012, we would have won the same number of gold medals as Ireland, more overall medals than Portugal and finished 49th in the total medal tally. Our first medal came from Kelso’s Caroline Powell who helped win bronze for New Zealand in the Team Eventing. Team Eventing consists of three components: dressage, cross country and jumping. Powell averaged a score of 52.20 after a series of rounds; helpingChris her teamCraft into 4th place at the end of day one. Quarter page Next up was the cross country, where horse and rider must complete a set course in as fast a time as possible. Powell and horse Lenamore increased their overall score to 53.8 after this event; meaning the team still sat in forth place. The last chapter was the jumping final, when teams must complete a course set up in Greenwich Park. After this event Kelso resident Powell, alongside her New Zealand teammates, finished third overall - bronze. The Olympian soon took to Twitter: “Lenamore might be home but I am lost in London... Taxi for Scotland!” The next success came from 26 year old Peebles rider Scott Brash, who succeeded in the Team Jumping competition. The organisation London 2012 said: "Team Jumping is a tense, exciting test of skill, speed and power.” In qualifying, Team GB with Scott Brash finished 10th, improving their efforts in the first and second rounds when they finished 2nd and 4th respectively. It was the Team Jumping final which truly gripped the nation. Veteran rider Nick Skelton cleared the course perfectly, Ben Maher incurred four penalties, and Brash made for a clean finish. Team GB were tied Helen-Jean for gold with the Dutch. Ball As It came downJuly to a jump off. Skelton and teammate Peter Charles cleared the shortened course immaculately, just as the Dutch faltered. It was a gold medal for Team GB. John Lamont MSP said: "It was great to see some medal success brought back to the Borders. The slogan from London 2012 was 'inspire a generation' and that is exactly what I hope our athletes have managed to achieve." 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Make sure it comes from a surrounding that is calm kind and loving. From the minute we pick up our puppy it will be learning about you and its new life style. Teasing a pup with the hoover will often result in a fear aggression towards the hoover each time you go to use it, the puppy will try to attack it. Funny when it is a puppy not so much fun when the adult dog ends up out of control each time you try to clean up. Ninain a puppies face, again seems really funny when A very common one is blowing come the puppy tries to snap backTo at you but when that snap back is followed on to a bite in the face by an adult dog !!! Who is to blame ? Pulling food away as you give a treat is unkind and unnecessary and will normally result in your best friend learning to snatch which is painful for the ends of your fingers and no enjoyment for them. Please think about what you are doing to your little friend and try not to gain pleasure from their distress you will both pay the price and once it is written on their CD of life like the inherent traits a behaviourist may help you to control the issue but rarely will it be cured. Ok that is me of for another month; remember to keep checking for those yummy ticks and fleas. Have fun. Nina NINA (of PAWS Dog Grooming) GROOMER TO THE BORDERS FOR 19 YEARS ALL BREED AND NON BREEDS CLIPPED, STYLED, BATHED & MASSAGED. NAILS AND TEETH CHECKED ALL TREATED WITH LOTS OF T.L.C. 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Some bulbs are useful for planting in containers and window-boxes - I recommend miniature daffodils (such as Tete-a Tete), rockery Tulips (try Red Riding Hood) or any of the dwarf Iris reticulata. Other bulbs are at home in rockeries and beds such as the taller daffodils, tulips, alliums and hyacinths. The small flowers of Puschkinias, Scillas and Galanthus (Snowdrops) are happiest under the cover of woodland or under shrubs, and Chionodoxa look very effective planted in a rose bed to brighten it up in the Spring. Many daffodils (properly known as Narcissus) enjoy being planted in grass, although you do need to take care that the grass does not get cut until the bulb foliage has died down. Tulips tend to like a situation that bakes them over the summer, so do well on dry banks, or warm borders next to a house. After you've had a think about the situation you'll be planting them in, and what variety of bulb to choose, the next thing to do is to make sure that you select a healthy bulb. Look for ones that are firm and plump and have few blemishes on the skin. Avoid those that are soft, damp and beginning to shrivel. After purchase you should either plant them straight away, or store them in a cool dry place until you are ready to plant them. Sensitive bulbs such as lilies and fritillarias should be covered with dry compost or shavings to protect them as they are stored. Although bulbs like a variety of positions, most of them appreciate good drainage, so incorporate some sand or grit when planting to improve conditions. As a general rule bulbs should be covered by about twice their own depth in soil, and should be planted tip upwards. Children are often teased that if they plant a bulb the wrong way up then it will grow upsidedown, but this is obviously untrue as the bulb will eventually right itself, although it will waste time and energy in doing so. Bulbs also benefit from a feed of bonemeal at planting time. Once you've covered up the bulb it's a good idea to mark them with something so that you can remember where they are - after all its going to be a while before you see them start to shoot. And that's really it! Come the spring the shoots will emerge, quickly followed by flowers to herald the start of another growing season, which we all hope will be better than the last. Spring bulbs are currently in stock at Woodside, and we will be offering advice during Woodside Bulb Week 16th - 23rd September, with a children's bulb planting workshop on 16th September, and an advice evening with supper on the 18th September. Please see our website, pick up a "What's On" or phone for details. Happy Gardening from Emma Emmerson Visit Emma at Woodside just off the A68, north of Jedburgh on the B6400. 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