Burnfoot Community Connections

04/06/2026

Join us for four fun-filled activity days packed with accessible sports, creative workshops - Each week is designed to be an inclusive activity camp for children and young people with support needs, their siblings and parent carers -

04/06/2026

Just to let everyone know that Foodshare is NOT open on Friday 5th June.

Foodshare will be back on Monday 8th from 10am - 12noon.

04/06/2026

Our Active Schools Summer of Sport days for primary 1- 7 children are back this, Summer!

Our summer holiday activity days offer a wide range of fun sport and physical activities including:

• Basketball, badminton, tennis, and netball
• Football, rugby, cricket, and hockey
• Soft archery, Just dance, capture the flag
• Athletics, team challenges and more

Taking place across the area in Duns, Earlston, Eyemouth, Jedburgh, Kelso, Peebles and Selkirk during July and August.

You can find more information on venues, dates and how to book your child’s place here:
https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/booksummerofsport

04/06/2026

📢 Attention Hawick High School Leavers and ex pupils! 🎓🧶

​Have you recently left school, or have you left within the last year? Wondering what your next steps might be?

Scott & Charters (Hawick) Ltd (Alex Begg Group) are opening their doors to give you an exclusive insight into mill life, the types of jobs available, and the fantastic career opportunities waiting for you - including information on their upcoming textile apprenticeship opportunities.

​Here are the details you need to know:

​📅 When: Tuesday 16th June at 2:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Fairhurst Drive, Hawick, TD9 8HU
🤝 In partnership with: Borders College and Developing the Young Workforce - Borders.

​✨ How to book your spot:

To note your interest in attending and secure your place, please send an email directly to Stacey at [email protected]

04/06/2026

View details and apply for this early years (modern apprenticeship / trainee) role in with Scottish Borders Council on myjobscotland

04/06/2026

🌟 VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY 🌟

Looking to give back to your community, meet new people and make a real difference? We’d love to welcome you along to our Volunteer Recruitment Day! 💛

📅 Monday 8th June
⏰ 1pm – 2.30pm
📍 Burnfoot Community Hub Cafe

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available including:

☕ Community Cafe
🌱 Garden
🥕 Foodshare
🎉 Events
👥 Board of Directors

Whether you can spare a little time or a lot, there’s something for everyone and every skill set. Volunteering is a great way to build confidence, learn new skills and support your local community.

Pop along for a chat, find out more and see how you can get involved — everyone welcome! 💫

17/05/2026

07/05/2026

Rideouts 2026 🏇🏻

Hawick Common Riding and the Rideout Working Party are excited to publish the dates, destinations and departure/arrival times of this year's rideouts.

Please note the new times for leaving and arriving back in Hawick.

For the full details of each rideout, as well as all the ceremonial details and much more information, pick up an Official Time-Table from Thursday 7th May. Please also note that parking at each rideout is cash only.

07/05/2026

*We're recruiting for a Procurement Officer.*

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation delivering high social value, with supported career development and a clear pathway to a more senior role for the right candidate.

The Procurement officer will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation, public sector collaborative working groups to support the organisation by delivering a procurement service for a range of goods, services and works.

What's on Offer
A competitive salary ranging from £37,422 to £41,355 per annum.
A pension scheme to support your financial future.
A 35-hour working week to encourage work-life balance.
Flexible and home working options available.

More info - see link in comments.

10/02/2026

**JOB OPPORTUNITY - PLEASE SHARE**