Eddleston Echo

Community News & Events Sept/Oct 2013

Local families are all smiles for Saturday Club...

The first of a regularly monthly session for under-5s was held in Eddleston Hall on the last Saturday in August. The event was a great success with over a dozen children and their parents joining in the fun. The next session is on Saturday 28th September from 10am - 11.30am. Thanks to everyone who supported the event and who volunteered to help on the day. If you have ideas for activities to include at future sessions or if you would like to
Picture by www.jaynewrightphotography.co.uk

To be successful, the action group will need to harness all the expertise and energies of the wider Eddleston community.

You dont need to be a current or future

user of the nursery to get involved! Please come along on Tuesday 21st or get in touch with Kirsty Peebles or Caroline Scott.

join the mailing list for Under 5s activities in the area, email: under5s@peeblesatho.me

and cup winners celebrate at village sports

Congratulations to all the winners (some pictured here) and race participants for making this years village sports such an enjoyable day. Along with the fancy-dress parade and BBQ it was a great community weekend. Thanks to all those who made it happen!

Digging up History
Two Eddleston School pupils had an exciting experience in August, helping archaeologists investigate the site of a medieval chapel close to the battlefield of Bannockburn. Not only did they both find lots of pottery, glass and metalwork from the site of the medieval chapel at Cambusbarron, but were also interviewed about their finds by a BBC film crew making a documentary about the Battle of Bannockburn. 'It was great fun', said P5 pupil Audrey Simpson Yeoman. 'My Dad dug a really deep hole and we searched the soil for finds.' 'We found loads of stuff', added P5 pupil Rebecca Toolis, 'My favourite was a part of a clay pipe that had an 'M' stamp on it.' The two children and their fathers went along to the dig as a result of the Eddleston School Auction, organised by the Eddleston School Parent Council last year, to raise funds for school activities and outings. Rebecca's dad, a Director at GUARD Archaeology Ltd, had pledged to bring a parent and child along to one of the digs his company is undertaking this year, searching for archaeological remains of the Battle of Bannockburn. Audrey's parents successfully bid for this and on Sunday the pledge was fulfilled, giving Audrey and her Dad their first taste of an archaeological dig. Anyone keen to take part in an archaeological dig investigating the Battlefield of Bannockburn might be interested to know that there will be another opportunity on Saturday 14 September.

For further details contact battlefields@guard-archaeology.co.uk

Cloich Wind Farm update from Eddleston & District Community Council
There were many, and major, objections to the proposed wind farm at Cloich, from national statutory consultees, local Community Councils, and the general public. However, the developers, Partnership for Renewables (PfR), will be submitting supplementary environmental information, and the Scottish Government has allowed them until 6th December, 14 months after the original application was submitted, to do this. This is the 4th extension to the original deadline for submission, and there are concerns that there may not be a sufficiently extended amount of time for local people to consider this new submission when it is finally available for consultation. At the same time, it is important to understand the role of Scottish Borders Council (SBC) in this; although the Energy Consents and Deployment Unit (ECDU) of the Scottish Government is the 'determining authority' for this planning application, and the final decision will be made by Scottish Government Ministers, SBC is a consultee which is asked for its formal views on the development prior to Government making its planning decision. SBC gathers all specialist advice from consultees within the Council on the following: landscape architecture (landscape and visual impact) archaeology (direct and indirect cultural heritage impacts) environmental health (noise, flooding) building conservation (settings of listed buildings, structures, parks and gardens) path network maintenance (development impacts of use of the public path network) roads/road user safety (traffic impacts) ecology and ornithology SBC will present a formal recommendation to its own Planning and Building Standards Committee in due course. It must do this prior to submitting its formal views to Government. But this doesn't reflect the true role and importance of SBC as a consultee whose views influence the project and encourage PfR to look again at the nature of the submissions. SBC has been working with agencies such as Scottish Natural Heritage, Historic Scotland and others and with the developer, PfR and with ECDU to express concerns, particularly on the impact of the proposed development - for 18 turbines, each over 400 feet high on the landscape and on cultural heritage assets in particular.

Chat in the Hat

This informal discussion group meets in the church on the last Monday of each month from September to March (not December) at 7.30pm. Bring along a topic, pop in into the hat and enjoy the enfolding discussion over a glass of wine and some nibbles. Much fun and laughter is guaranteed! Next session: 30th September.

Minister visits Eddleston Water Project

Paul Wheelhouse, Minister for Environment and Climate Change, visited the Eddleston Water Project last week, (27 August) meeting key people from the project partnership and viewing current work to restore a stretch of the river that was straightened over 200 years ago. Tweed Forum have been working with local contractors, Glendinning Groundworks, and with cbec eco-engineering, to put the bends back into a section of river that has been flowing in a straight line for over two centuries. This will not only increase the river length but also the diversity of habitats within the river and along its banks, with knock on benefits for the likes of salmon and otters. The Project partnership were delighted that the Minister took the time to see the current restoration work on the Eddleston. However, this is just one part of a long-term effort to restore the river and its catchment and measure the effects this has on reducing flood risk. Working with farmers and land owners the Project has brought about out wide-scale planting of native trees in the headwaters, built flow restrictors and log jams, created wetlands and improved river habitats, including re-meandering and enhancement of the main river. If you would like the opportunity to hear more, representatives of Tweed Forum will be attending the October meeting of Eddleston Community Council on Wednesday 23rd October at 8pm in the village hall. For more information on Tweed Forum visit www.tweedforum.org

Spotlight on local businesses

Local photographer Jayne Wright is planning to run a pop-up photography studio in the hall in late October or early November. Families would be invited to book a slot at considerably lower cost than normal studio rates. If youd like to browse Jaynes work and register interest, visit her website: www.jaynewrightphotography.co.uk

Linnfall Equestrian & Pony Club Centre at Waterheads offers a unique opportunity to join an equestrian centre with a difference! Choose from either bespoke training programmes delivered as private sessions or join the pony club allowing children without their own pony to take part in the training, fun and qualifications to be gained.
https://www.facebook.com/LinnfallEquestrianPonyClubCentre

Farmhouse Nursery Halmyre Mains by West Linton Peebleshire EH46 7BX

At Farmhouse Nursery we believe that learning should be natural for young children. Children learn best with they feel happy and safe. We provide a warm family atmosphere.

With time pigs. from

our big garden, and beautiful walks all around us, we spend lots of outside in the fresh air. The children love our chickens and guinea Meals and snacks are fun and sociable and our fruit and veg come Whitmuir Organics.

We have partnership funding for pre-school and follow Curriculum for Excellence to ensure that the children are well prepared for school. Open 7.30am 6pm. Age 0 - 5 years. Meals included.

PreSchool Sessions at Eddleston Primary

Mrs Walker and the staff and pupils at Eddleston School are extending an invitation to all 3-5 year olds (with a parent/carer) in the district to join in a fortnightly activity session on Friday afternoons at Eddleston Primary School. The sessions commenced on Friday 30th August and will run every alternate Friday on 13th Sept, 27th Sept and so on (during school terms), The sessions run from 1.45pm 2.40pm. Working in teams along with the primary children (supervised and supported by school staff), the activities will include arts and crafts, eco work - litter pick and evaluating, bird feeding, composting, planting, growing, tasting, outdoor art, baking and cooking, storytelling and recycling/reusing. Children should be dressed in clothing appropriate for the weather - including wellies if wet. For planning purposes, please contact Mrs MacKenzie, School Administrator, by morning of Friday if planning to attend. Her email is julie.mackenzie@scotborders.gov.uk

Eddleston Mums Supporting Mums is an informal catch-up for local mums every Thursday morning at the Scots Pine tearoom. Come along for a cuppa and a cake from 10.15am11.15am. Join the groups Facebook page for updates or just turn up. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/141073549434783/

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Eddleston & District Community Councilmeeting dates 2013-14 All metings take place at 8.00pm in Eddleston village hall. Wednesday 27 November Wednesday 22 January Wednesday 26 February Wednesday 26 March Wednesday 23 April Wednesday 28 May Wednesday 25 June (+ AGM)

Items for the agenda and correspondence should be sent to secretary@eddlestoncc.org.uk

Eddleston Out of School Club

It has been a busy few months for the Out of School Club. We ended the summer term with a Care Inspectorate inspection and are delighted to have received an excellent report.
The inspection looks at different aspects of the Scottish Charity No: SC040349 club and for each of Quality of Care & Support, Quality of Environment, Quality of Staffing and Quality of Management and Leadership the club was rated Very Good; the highest possible rating. This is a huge achievement and all credit is due to Alison Brown, the Club Manager and Gayle Taylor, Play Assistant, in achieving this. A copy of the full report can be viewed at http:// www.scswis.com by searching for the club name under Day Care of Children. We have had a great time fundraising too and are only part way through the years activities. In early June a Sponsored Superstars day raised 304 and a lot of fun was had completing challenges and cheating at rounders! A Sponsored Slim is currently underway where some mums and dads have taken up the challenge of eating a bit healthier and shedding a pound or two. This ends on 3rd September where we will have the big weigh in. On September 20th we are having the grand OOSC Sleepover! Children and a few brave volunteer mums and dads will be bringing their jammies and beds for an all-night sleepover in the village hall. A midnight feast will be compulsory and we never know, some might even get some sleep! If you have been nobbled for sponsorship money over this time, thank you; the club depends on it and it is much appreciated. At the end of the summer term, Gayle Taylor sadly finished working for the club to travel in Canada. Gayle has been with the club for the last five years and will be much missed by all of us. However, we are excited that Katie Mill has agreed to fill her position. Katie now lives in Peebles, but previously lived in the village and was a pupil at the school. She has just left High School and is looking to start a career in child To receive future newsletters via email send care and education, so we are very lucky she is your email address coming on board.

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Alison Glasgow Chairman, Tel 730247 The Out of School Club runs from 2.455.45pm each weekday. Children are picked up at school and escorted to the hall. For enquiries contact Alison Brown, Manager 07833 158064

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VILLAGE DIARY
SEPTEMBER Thur 5 Eddleston Voices choir practice and social, Church, 7.30pm Sat 7 Eddleston Horticultural Show, Village Hall, 2.30pm 4pm Wed 11 Eddleston WRI, Village Hall, 7.30pmnew members welcome Sat 14 Peebles Doors Open Day - see www.doorsopendays.org.uk Thu 19 Open Afternoon at Eddleston School, 1pm2.30pm Fri 20 OOSC Sleepover, Village Hall, all night! Wed 25 Community Council meeting, Village Hall, 8pm Sat 28 Saturday Club for 0-5s, Village Hall, 10.00am11.30am Sun 29 Music Makers informal group, Church, 4.30pm5.30pm Sun 29 Evening Service in Church, 6pm Mon 30 Chat in the Hat, Eddleston Church, 7.30pm
OCTOBER Wed 2 Book Clubdetails from Kathy on 730654 Sun 6 Harvest Thanksgiving Service, Village Hall, 11.45amwith Eddleston Junior Choir and a Harvest Lunch to follow Thu 10 Council by-election for Tweeddale Westremember to vote! Fri 11 Schools break up for October holiday Wed 16 Eddleston Church Guild, Village Hall, 7.30pm Mon 21 Schools return from October holiday Wed 23 Community Council meeting, Village Hall, 8pmincluding a presentation from Tweed Forum on Eddleston Water improvements Sat 26 Saturday Club for 0-5s (provisional date, to be confirmed) Sun 27 Music Makers informal group, Church, 4.30pm5.30pm Sun 27 Church Service, 6pm - with jazz music from Gerard Dott & Friends Mon 28 Chat in the Hat, Eddleston Church, 7.30pm NOVEMBER Thu 14 School closed for staff in-service day Fri 15 School closed for staff in-service day
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