WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND HAWICK
Updated 18th October 2026
Autumn is well and truly upon us ! All the usual regular events are running, and there are a handful of one off events also taking place over the next few weeks. With Halloween just around the corner, then Bonfire Night just after that … we are fast approaching the sprint to Christmas ! Click the link at the foot of the page to advertise YOUR community or charity events on TD9 Radio.
REGULAR OR RECURRING EVENTS
50+ Scrabble Time
Day: EVERY MONDAY
Date: 01/01/2000
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Hawick Library
Details: Suitable for all abilities. Registration not required. Free to attend. KEEP UP TO DATE VIA THE LIVE BORDERS WEBSITE liveborders.org.uk
Food Share / Fare Share Food Bank
Day: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Date: 01/01/00
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: Burnfoot Community Hub Food Share Shed
Details: Contents of your bag will vary and are dependent on donations received.
Amplify – How to be in a Band !
Day: Mondays from 26th October
Date: 01/01/2000
Time: 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Location: The Arches
Venue: Heart of Hawick
Details: For those aged 14 to 18 years who are interested in the fundamentals of tech, bringing a band together, connecting with the crowd. Finale will be a performance on the Heart of Hawick stage on the 5th December ! To register, go to www.liveborders.org.uk/whats-on/hoh-amplify
Coffee and Chat – Coffee Morning
Day: Every Tuesday
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: 10.45 am – 12.30 pm weekly
Location: Ashkirk village hall
Venue: Ashkirk village hall
Details: Join our friendly group for a chat & some lovely home baking. Make use of our book & puzzle selection or try your hand at new age kurling
Book Bug Sessions
Day: Every Tuesday
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: Baby session (0-1year) 10:00-10:30 Toddler Tuesday (1-3 years) 14:30-15:00
Venue: Hawick Library
Details: For more info, contact liveborders.org.uk
Hawick Parkinson’s Group
Day: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Venue: Kathryn Elliot Centre
Details: If you are interested in attending, contact Lindsay on 07802 425332
Fit Steps Chair Dance
Day: Tuesdays
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: 11.00 – 12.00 pm
Venue: Denholm Village Hall
Details: Join us and dance the Rumba, Jive, and Amercan Smooth in confidence boosting, easy to follow routines. Also included is our social section where you can enjoy a cuppa and chat. A warm welcome awaits you. Contact Lindsay on 07802 425332 for more details.
Stand Up Comedy Workshops
Day: Tuesdays
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue: Heart of Hawick
Details: A series of free workshops, offered as part of the Scottish mental Health Arts Festival. Join the award-winning Scottish comedian Jojo Sutherland and learn techniques that explore and discover shared experiences, opposing views and different expectations. Running ’til Nov 17th
Knitting Group
Day: Tuesdays
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: 11.00 – 12.00
Venue: Hawick Library
Details: Bring along your current make, or join the group to create something new, using materials provided by the group ! This event is provided by Alchemy Film and Arts’ Project Artist Mandy McIntosh
Kids Indoor Bike Classes
Day: Tuesdays
Date: 02/01/2000
Time: Various times : visit gowaan.co.uk for more details.
Venue: Hawick Town Hall
Details: 7 weekly sessions for ages 5 to 16 years. Learn new bike skills – must have own bike and helmet – booking essential. To book, contact gowaan.gals@gmail.com. This event is presented in association with GO SESTran, Transport Scotland and Scottidh Borders Council. Runs from 3rd November to 15th December.
Recovery Cafe
Day: EVERY WEDNESDAY
Date: 03/01/2000
Time: 3.30 PM – 5.30 PM
Venue: Evergreen Hall
Details: The recovery cafe is open to anyone aged 16 and over and in recovery from substance use or who is supporting someone who is. The cafe is run by people with lived experience. Pop along for support, signposting and a bite to eat ! bordersinrecovery.org
Arts and Crafts for Neurological Conditions
Day: Fortnightly on Fridays
Date: 06/01/2000
Time: 1.00 – 2.30 pm
Venue: Denholm Church Hall
Details: The Parkinsons Arts and Crafts group is open to those with other neurological conditions including those with mobility issues. Class is free, and refreshments are provided. Just turn up ! You will be made very welcome. Contact Lindsay on 07802 425332 for more details.
Scottish Borders Cars and Coffee
Day: Sundays
Date: 07/01/2000
Time: 9.00 am start
Venue: Abbey Bridge Coffee House, Jedburgh
Details: All types of cars welcome – Supercars, Hot rods, Hot Hatches, lowriders, track cars etc! Arrive between 9-10 for an opportunity to talk cars, meet new people, grab a coffee and then at 10 an optional run up to the Border Viewpoint! For more info, including dates, look for Scottish Borders Cars and Coffee on facebook.
Free Art Class
Day: 3rd Sunday of every month
Date: 07/01/2000
Time: 12.00 – 3.00 pm
Venue: Bedrule Mill Studio
Details: Come along and join the fun. Bring a project you are working on, or start something new ! Loads of materials and resources available, or bring your own ! This is not a taught workshop … it’s an oppotunity to be creative in good company ! Tea and coffee provided for a donation. What 3 words location … processor.building.moment
ONE OFF ‘STAND ALONE’ EVENTS
Borders Youth Theatre Company on Tour !
Day: Various Days, starting 16th Oct
Date: 16/10/2026
Time: TBC
Location: Borders Youth Theatre
Venue: Various Location across the Borders – TBC
Details: Bringing RL Stevensons’s Treasure Island to a stage near you, Borders Youth Theatre Seniors are about to begin working on their Autumn production. Friday 23rd October Lilliesleaf Saturday 24th October Evergreen Hall, Hawick All performances start at 7.00pm.
Live Theatre – Do Not Pass Go
Day: Saturday
Date: 24/10/2026
Time: 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
Venue: Heart of Hawick
Details: From award-winning Scottish feminist theatre company Jordan & Skinner. Known for their bold, funny and thought-provoking productions, the company has built a reputation for bringing overlooked stories to life through a unique blend of comedy, physical theatre and powerful storytelling. Performed in both British Sign Language and English, Do Not Pass Go is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, and following the performance there will be a post-show discussion, with audience members invited to stay on and share their thoughts on the themes and issues raised by the production.
Coffee Morning
Day: Saturday
Date: 24/10/2026
Time: 10.00 am – Midday
Location: Hawick Scout Group
Venue: Evergreen Hall
Details: £3 entry fee under 5’s go free !
Spooky Bingo Night
Day: Saturday
Date: 24/10/2026
Time: 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
Location: Denholm Village Hall
Venue: Denholm Village Hall
Details: £3 per book (minimum spend) – 6 games. Prizes for spookiest fancy dress and table. BYOB. Raffle and prizes ! Join us for a spookily fun night !
Spooktacular Bike Bash
Day: Saturday
Date: 24/10/2026
Time: 3.00 – 6.00 pm
Venue: The Auld Baths, Hawick
Details: Presented by the HAPi Project, this event features skills sessions, challenges, a raffle, crafts, social pizza and cupcake hour, as well as bike maintenance sessions. Bring your own bike or borrow one ion the night ! Fpr more info contact thefnycollective@gmail.com. Entry is free!
Charity Gig
Day: Friday
Date: 30/10/2026
Time: 8.00 pm to 1.00 am
Location: Arthurshiels Rescue Centre
Venue: Horse and Hound, Bonchester Bridge
Details: £5 entry, all money goes to Arthurshiels Rescue Centre. Disco and Karaoke, from 8.00 pm ’til 1.00 am.
Girlguiding Hawick Coffee Morning.
Day: Saturday
Date: 7/11/2026
Time: 10 until 12
Location: Hawick Brownies and Guides
Venue: Hawick Town Hall
Details: Come along to our annual coffee morning. There will be stalls aplenty, and the various Rainbows, Brownies and Guides units will be there to entertain you live ! Entry – £2.50 for adults, children £1.50. Cards for the guiding post can be handed in at the coffee morning. It’s the first official Christmas event of the season !!! Ho Ho Ho !!!
Denholm Kids Christmas Party – Book your child’s place !
Day: Monday
Date: 09/11/2026
Time: n/a
Details: This is a call to get your child or children ‘booked into’ the Kids Christmas Party this year ! All names have to be into the organisers by 9th November. To book your place, call 07720 760013 or contact Marie Shields via facebook messenger.
Story Lab Cinema Night
Day: Tuesdays
Date: 10/11/2026
Time: 6.30 – 8.30 pm
Venue: MacArts Centre, Galashiels
Details: Alongside new work by young local filmmakers, the evening features a live set from Amy Florence. Amy is an up-and-coming indie rock artist from the South of Scotland and has just released her first single. There will be an interval and a dry bar. Tickets are free but there is limited seating. This event is brought to you by Bloom Media. For more details or to book tickets, contact bloom@bordersbookfestival.org or call Lisa on 07572 971238
Do you have a charity or a community event you’d like us to publicise for you? It’s absolutely free of charge and all you need to do is send us the details. Remember to give us as much information as you can and also please give us plenty notice. You can also drop off posters/flyers etc at Hawick Library – just mention they are for TD9 Radio.