Hawick News - Lifestyle & Leisure Feed

IN PICTURES: ROBERTON RIDE-OUT

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:30:22 GMT

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:31:12 GMT

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:19:04 GMT

A new exhibition is currently showing in the Waterfall Gallery at Hawick Museum.

IN PICTURES: Cogsmill Ride-out

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:41:13 GMT

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

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:55:45 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:27:58 GMT

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

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:49:46 GMT

HAWICK’S British and Irish Lion Stuart Hogg has teamed up with Scotland’s oldest family jeweller.

Pupils show creative side for Towerhouse exhibition

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:35:52 GMT

STUDENTS on the high school’s Creative Fashion course have swapped the catwalk for centre stage at a new exhibition in the town.

Kayleigh and Ian’s big day

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:26:36 GMT

Hawick couple Kayleigh Murphy and Ian Craig were married at Dryburgh Abbey Hotel.

1514 Concert tickets on sale

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:50:40 GMT

TICKETS for this year’s 1514 Concert will go on sale on Saturday, May 11.

Ye hah! Guiding wild-west style

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:24:35 GMT

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

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:39:55 GMT

“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

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:09:13 GMT

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

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:53:51 GMT

THE curtain is set to rise on a fashion show in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Top gym facility up and running

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:03:13 GMT

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

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:34:12 GMT

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.

Coltman scoops philatelists’ blue riband event

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:38:27 GMT

The final meeting of the season was the competition for the 174 Trophy (the main event of the year) and the annual general meeting.

Mosaic sound to Hawick concert

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:04:27 GMT

Kelso descends on Hawick Music Live! final concert of the season with female choir Mosaic and duo Harris Playfair and Heather Cattanach on Friday night (April 26).

Bookbugs celebrate Easter

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:06:28 GMT

Hawick Library’s popular Bookbug sessions boasted a special Easter theme earlier this month.

Denholm youths invited to join the club

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:29:12 GMT

Youngsters in Denholm are being encouraged to go along to the village hall tonight to discuss plans for a new youth club.