Borders Talking Newspapers

13/04/2026

How can the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment be improved?

Now is our chance to tell the UK Government.

It will soon be reviewing the assessment, led by the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms and we'd like to hear from you.

[Image description: How did you find the assessment process for Personal Independence Payment?]

13/04/2026

Have you booked your place at our fabulous day out at Duns Castle on Monday 4 May. Just 3 weeks today!!
🎫https://tikt.link/dpf26Family

And don't forget you can sing with Katie's Music Sessions in Duns Park at 11am and 1pm on Sunday 3 May!
🎫http://tikt.link/dpf26Katie

Both are FREE, but donations are welcome.
Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland

The Little Theatre on Tour Borders Youth Theatre BYT Katie's Music Sessions DunsPlayFest26 - Bringing Brand New Theatre To The Borders

21/01/2026

Borders Talking Newspapers!

See the video explaining what we do on our website blog at: www.btn.org.uk

After getting all the finances in order and working so efficiently for more than 4 years, our Treasurer, Fiona, decided to hand over the reins last year. A replacement was found but, unfortunately, she died very suddenly soon after. Fiona very generously agreed to take temporary control of the finances - but so far we have been unable to recruit a successor.
Are you, or can you think of anyone you know who might be, interested in offering vital support in running Borders Talking Newspapers? Fiona says the bookkeeping averages around 3 to 4 hours a month, with additional short periods for seasonal/annual reports etc, and will be happy to have an informal chat to anyone who thinks they could do the job.
If you can help in any way, please contact Wendy on 01361 889211 or email: [email protected]. Many thanks.

06/11/2025

04/11/2025

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

HE RNIB IS HOLDING AN INFORMATION DAY AT BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, HUNTLYBURN TERRACE, MELROSE TD6 9BS ON MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER FROM 10.30AM TO 2.00PM.
OFFERING INFORMATION & SUPPORT, AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT TO ALL THOSE LIVING WITH OR SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH SIGHT LOSS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION EMAIL: [email protected] OR TELEPHONE: 07394 028485.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

12/06/2025

It's an out of date post but the information could be useful!

Join us from Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th June as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

12/06/2025

Here is a still photo from a video that has been created by 2 talented students at Berwickshire High School on coping with impaired vision and helping to spread the word about how Borders Talking Newspapers can help visually impaired people to stay informed.
Please pass it on!

13/03/2025

Let us take a break from showing you a bit more of each individual day of our festival to ANNOUNCE

DUNSPLAYFEST ON TOUR!!

COMING SOON!!

We have TWO Events coming up on

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL AT LONGFORMACUS: https://tikt.link/dpf25long
WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL AT GAVINTON: https://tikt.link/dpf25gav

Both to bring Theatre to YOU, and to give you a flavour of an evening at DunsPlayFest!

We will see the premiere of two NEW pieces of Writing!

At Longformacus you will have the priviledge of seeing YCAGWYW by JRH McEwen alongside a filmed version of Firebrand Theatre Company Room Of Ones Own with Ellie Zeegen, who will be there to answer questions and talk about her work! There will of course be music from local musicians interspercing our theatrical offerings and a PIE! What's NOT To LOVE!

At Gavinton you will see Jamie Mein's sequel The Red Lion Strikes Back, the film of Room, be entertained by DDAOS and our guest Ellie Zeegen will be there TOO!

Thank you to CELCA for making this mini tour possible!

Creative Scotland

13/03/2025

🎟️ Having trouble booking tickets to events via our website? Go directly to our ticket platform here instead: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aheartforduns

🛠️ We're working on upgrading our website infrastructure this month to deliver a smoother experience for you all. This means that you may come across some warning messages in your browser when you try to visit aheartforduns.org.

While we complete the work, you can skip our website as tickets are available to purchase directly online from TicketTailor, or you can buy on the door. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aheartforduns

Thank you for your patience, and apologies for any inconvenience to those of you who have experienced difficulties.

13/03/2025

The Culture Strategy Public Engagement Survey will close for responses on the 26 March 2025.

Have your say on what is important to include within a culture strategy for the Scottish Borders at https://forms.gle/hLiEKn9KCssKShjz7

The Culture Strategy Public Engagement Survey will close for responses on the 26 March 2025.

13/03/2025

DDAOS present their next extravaganza!

Next up is Guys and Dolls 🎶

Any guesses of what we might be singing? 🧐 ❓

🎶 Musical Memories
🗓️ 2nd - 5th April
📍 Duns Volunteer Hall
🎫 Tickets on sale online now; https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dunsanddistrictamateuroperaticsociety and in Nairns Post Office, Duns