Events

50+ SCRABBLE TIME
Date: Every Monday
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Venue: Hawick Library
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
Date: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: Burnfoot Community Hub Food Share Shed
Contents of your bag will vary and are dependent on donations received.

TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE MORNING
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10.45 am – 12.30 pm weekly
Venue: Ashkirk Village Hall
£3.00 donation towards the running costs of our hall. We look forward to seeing you.

BOOK BUG
Date: Every Tuesday
Venue: Hawick Library
Baby session (0-1 year): 10:00 – 10:30
Toddler Tuesday (1-3 years): 14:30 – 15:00
For more info, contact Live Borders: liveborders.org.uk

HAWICK PARKINSON’S GROUP
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm
Venue: Kathryn Elliot Centre
If you are interested in attending, contact Lindsay on 07802 425332.

FIT STEPS CHAIR DANCE
Date: Tuesdays
Time: 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue: Denholm Village Hall
Join us and dance the Rumba, Jive, and American 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.

RECOVERY CAFE
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Venue: Evergreen Hall
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!
Website: bordersinrecovery.org

FREE JUNIOR TENNIS SESSIONS
Date: Fridays and Saturdays
Time: Unknown
Venue: Wilton Park and Hawick Tennis Club
For those aged 4 to 18 years, these sessions take place on Fridays and Saturdays.
Starting on April 20th, places are limited.
To get involved, you can find the details on the Events page at www.TD9radio.online.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
Date: Fortnightly on Fridays
Time: 1.00 – 2.30 pm
Venue: Denholm Church Hall
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.

GOWAAN KIDS CLUB FREE LEARN TO RIDE SESSIONS
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Time: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Venue: Wilton Lodge Park
Bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own.
For ages 3 to 16 years, these events take place every weekend from Saturday, August 15th to Sunday, September 6th.
Visit www.gowaan.co.uk for more information.

CYCLE LED E-BIKE RIDES
Date: Sundays throughout April to September
Time: 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start
Meeting point: Teri Bikes, Bridge Street, Hawick
A series of led E-bike cycle runs in and around the town.
These are free events hosted by Teri Bikes.
For dates and more information, contact bikes@teribikes.com.

FREE ART CLASS
Date: 3rd Sunday of every month
Time: 12.00 – 3.00 pm
Venue: Bedrule Mill Studio
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 is an opportunity to be creative in good company!
Tea and coffee provided for a donation.
What3Words location: processor.building.moment

EXHIBITION – GROUNDED IN TIME: ROOTED IN PLACE, SHAPED BY TIME
By Richard Goldsworthy
Date: Saturday 30 May – Monday 24 August 2026
Opening times: Wednesday – Monday, 11.00 am to 4.00 pm
Closed: Tuesdays
Venue: The Waterfall Gallery, Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park
Borders-based artist, Richard Goldsworthy, combines traditional skills with experimental processes in his exploration of contemporary craft and art.

FLOWER FESTIVAL AND AFTERNOON TEAS
Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Time: 2.00 – 4.00 pm
Venue: Denholm Church
Organiser: Ruberslaw County Parishes
£5 entry.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Date: All this week
Date listed: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Opening times: Library opening times
Venue: Hawick Library
Pop in and have a wee look at some of the images produced by members of Hawick Camera Club.
It’s free!

BEDRULE CHURCH ARCHEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION – BECOME AN ARCHEOLOGIST FOR THE DAY!
Date: Various dates available
Date listed: Sunday, 9 August 2026
Time: No times provided
Venue: Bedrule Castle
An exciting opportunity to be part of ongoing archaeological investigations at Bedrule Castle!
Free to attend, all are welcome. Probably not suitable for kids under 12.
Contact Kieran on 07936 936536 for more details or to book a place.

ART EXHIBITION – COSMIC COLOUR AND RADIANT VISIONS BY ANNETTE SMART
Date: Various days
Date listed: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm daily
Venue: Garfield Mill
Free entry.

TUNES BY THE TEVIOT
Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 12.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Venue: The Wee Haugh
Organisers: Hawick Youth FC and Escape Youth Services
Bring the family, bring your pals.
Bands announced so far include Brit N Beyond, Motown and Northern soul covers band ‘Shout’, Undercover – a classic rock cover band, local lass Eva Conway, Western End, and 80’s cover band, The Electric 80’s Show!

COFFEE MORNING
Date: Saturday, 15 August 2026
Time: 10.00 am – midday
Venue: Evergreen Hall
Organiser: Act 1 Youth Theatre
There will be tea, coffee, cakes, raffles and more, as well as an opportunity to buy tickets for the September production of Alice in Wonderland.

UNTOLD STORIES – TALES FROM THE TOWN
Date: Monday, 17 August 2026
Time: 7.00 pm until 9.00 pm
Venue: Heart of Hawick
A 10-week community theatre project reimagining daily scenes from Hawick life.
Together, participants will develop performances that reflect heritage, stories and the identity of the region.
18 years and over only.
Details from: liveborders.org.uk/whats-on

ASHKIRK VILLAGE HALL AGM
Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Ashkirk Village Hall
Everyone welcome.
Come along, have your say, and help shape what happens in Ashkirk.

LEAF FEST
Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
Time: 1.00 pm til late
Venue: On the Green, Lilliesleaf
Loads of bands and artists, BBQ, facepainting and activities.
It’s fun for all the family!

BAD GIRLS – THE MUSICAL
Date: Thursday to Saturday, 27 August 2026
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Victoria Hall, Selkirk
Organiser: Selkirk Musical Theatre Company
Selkirk Musical Theatre Company are putting on this show for 3 nights only.
This is NOT a show for children.
For ticket details, visit Bad Girls: The Musical at Selkirk Victoria Halls event tickets from TicketSource

SCOTTISH BORDERS PRIDE EVENT
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: No details as yet
Venue: Galashiels – Various Venues
Free event starting with a parade, followed by an afternoon of live music, entertainment and stalls in the Volunteer Hall, followed by a ceilidh in the Mac Arts Centre from 7.00 until 10.30 pm.

THE 22ND HIZZY RUN
Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Time: Leaving Denholm Green at 10.00 am
Venue: Denholm Village Green
Organiser: Edinburgh and Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group
The route takes in a stunning 135-mile round trip of the Borders.
Please note – NO FUEL WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DENHOLM!!!

 

ROBERTON SHOW

Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Time: Opens 10.30 am
Venue: Roberton
What3Words address: clarifies.secures.files
All the usual stalls, activities and demonstrations.
Come and join us for a great day out in Roberton!
See social media for more information.

RULEWATER HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OPEN FLOWER SHOW
Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Time: Doors open 2.00 pm; show starts at 2.30 pm
Venue: William Laidlaw Hall, Bonchester Bridge
Organiser: The Horticultural Society
Entry:
Adults £1
Kids free
£2 for tea and cake

HOBKIRK SCHOOL REUNION
Date: Friday, 25 September 2026
Time: 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Venue: Horse and Hound, Bonchester Bridge
For those who attended Hobkirk Primary School before 1975, this is a chance to catch up and reminisce with old friends.