Cornerstone - Scottish Borders

22/04/2026

Please support the fantastic Layla 🤩

I’m taking a Leap of Faith for Cornerstone! (And I need your help)

Hi everyone, I’m not exactly a fan of heights. In fact, "terrified" might be an understatement! However, on 14 August 2026, I’m going to be facing that fear head-on by participating in the Strathclyde ZipSlide to raise money for Cornerstone Scottish Borders.

I won’t be doing it alone—I’ve got my "fundraising buddy," Danny Lindores, by my side. Danny is a legendary regular at our Connects Hub, and his huge heart is exactly the motivation I need to step off that platform.

Why I’m Doing This
The Connects Hub is a vital resource right here in our community. It provides a safe, inclusive space for individuals with disabilities and support needs, offering everything from sensory rooms and therapeutic spaces to breakfast clubs and life-skills workshops.

Every penny raised goes directly toward expanding these opportunities and ensuring everyone in the Borders has a place where all our services truly belong.

How You Can Support
If you’re able to support my "leap of faith," there are two ways you can help:
Sponsor My Slide: Any donation, no matter how small, makes a massive difference. You can donate directly via my JustGiving page here:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/layla-anderson-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Join Our Auction: We are also hosting an online auction and raffle on Facebook. Keep an eye out for some incredible prizes (including some local favorites!), and feel free to share the link with friends and family.

I’ll be sure to share the photos (and likely some very "expressive" facial expressions) of the big day once it's done!

Thank you all so much for your support, encouragement, and for helping me reach my goal for such a fantastic cause.

Best regards,
Layla Anderson
Cornerstone Scottish Borders

06/04/2026

Shared Lives Borders Easter Hamper 🐣

We sold 118 numbers for our Easter squares to win an Easter Hamper this year! ☺️

Thank you all so much for all the support for our Shared Lives Borders service! 🩵

As promised we have used Google random number generator and videoed this live 7.30pm- see below…well done to our winning number- number 18! 🤩 

Andrew Clark is our lucky winner!! 🍀😉

We will be in touch to get your prize to you!

02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day & the theme is Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value.

This theme highlights a simple but powerful truth. Every autistic person has equal worth, dignity, and the right to live fully and safely in society.

This means looking beyond labels and stereotypes. It means recognising strengths as well as support needs. It also means supporting neuroinclusive environments in healthcare, education, workplaces, and communities.

Instead of asking autistic people to fit into narrow expectations, ask society to become more understanding, flexible, and inclusive.

🩵💚💛🧡🩷💜💙

30/03/2026

Shared Lives Borders Easter Raffle! 🐣🤩🪺

Numbers in squares, £1 a number! Easier to do random numbers for people! If any of our Shared Lives Borders families would like a number please contact your assessor or Nikki! 📲📧

This will be drawn on Easter Monday via a live random number generator! ☺️

Good luck! 😉🤞🏻🍀

23/03/2026

Huge well done to Archie for his incredible abseil from the Falkirk Wheel! What an amazing achievement and such a brave thing to do 👏

Taking on a challenge like that is no small feat, and doing it to raise funds for the Shared Lives Borders service makes it even more special.

Your courage, determination, and willingness to support such an important service is truly inspiring.

You should be very proud of yourself, Archie — an absolute star! 🌟

21/03/2026

Thank you for coming along Jack, and thank you to Lucy for sharing what you get up to with Shared Lives Borders 💙

Highlight of my day💙

Was an absolute pleasure to meet and get a selfie with you Lucy.

Your energy and banter is class, loved hearing about what you get up to with the Cornerstone - Scottish Borders Shared Lives.

Until next time 🤝

21/03/2026

Come along and see our Shared Lives team today at Abbey Row, Kelso Community Centre to see what opportunities in care we have available! 🥰💙

We are here until 1pm!

We are so grateful and lucky to have local businesses supporting us today by sharing our event, and providing some bakes for the day! ❤️

Huge thank you to Jack from Border Competitions, Mcfaddens Hawick, Wendy’s Hobby Cakes, Coffee End Hawick, Josies Cake Co and Cornhill village shop and post office! 😊🫶🍰🧁🍥

21/03/2026

Good luck to Archie today as he takes on an incredible abseil from the Falkirk Wheel! 💪🍀

Archie is a valued part of our Shared Lives Borders family, and we are all so proud of how brave and determined you are to take on such an amazing challenge.

There’s still time to show your support and sponsor Archie using the link below 👇

Wishing you the very best of luck – you’ve got this! 🎉

https://www.justgiving.com/page/archie-bates-1?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Day7_NoDonPageInc_Short&mi_u=9361080&mi_ecmp=LFCFRUK_Day7_NoDonPageInc_Short&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNDA5OTYyNjIzMDg1NjA5AAEeS-7NkiG95ATr5Kzd2wbCoflSU8TlQwfg9UM_nC2DLnz-x4ndLW2tVuhNgOI_aem_gIJA_Km0EJKQq7f3FSgOUQ

Help Oliver Bates raise money to support Cornerstone

20/03/2026

Join us celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Saturday (21st)😊

Wear your odd socks and send us pictures to post, or comment on our post with your photo.

Or if you feel like coming to see us in person and hearing about our fantastic Shared Lives service, come wearing odd socks to our coffee morning event tomorrow! 🧦☕️🍰

The more colourful and mis matched the better to celebrate the diversity and raise awareness. ❤️💜💙💚💛

When socks are laid out their shapes resemble chromosomes, highlighting the extra 21st chromosome that causes Down Syndrome.

Let’s see your groovy socks!!

16/03/2026

☕🍰 Thinking about making a difference in your community? 💙🩵

Shared Lives Borders is hosting a Recruitment Coffee Morning at Kelso Community Centre (Abbey Row) this Saturday from 10am–1pm and everyone is welcome!

Come along for a coffee, cake and a friendly chat with our team about becoming a Shared Lives Carer.

We can tell you more about opportunities to provide day support, short breaks or full-time support and how you could change someone’s life by sharing yours.

A huge thank you to some wonderful local Borders businesses who have kindly donated cakes for the morning! 🍰

📍 Kelso Community Centre (Abbey Row)
🕙 Saturday, 10am–1pm

Pop in, say hello and find out how you could be part of the Shared Lives Borders family.

👉 Please share to help spread the word!

12/03/2026

A huge well done to Archie Bates, part of the Shared Lives Borders family, who is taking on an incredible challenge on 21st March — abseiling from the Falkirk Wheel to raise funds for the service! 👏

We’re so proud of Archie for doing this and supporting Shared Lives Borders in such a brilliant way.

If you’d like to show your support, please click the link below to donate. Every contribution is hugely appreciated.

Thank you! 💙

Help Oliver Bates raise money to support Cornerstone