PRATS (+apprentice) on Diamond Jubilee Path repairing well loved stone seat at southern end. Hard work, lifting + shifting stone to fill gaps, two of them playing in the river. NB: Paths Rapid Action Technical Squad (Ian and Tom) supported by Pinto drookit springer spaniel.

scotborders.citizenspace.com/customer-commu… SBC "The play area situated at the new Primary School and Nursery in Earlston is due for refurbishment through the 2025/26 programme. This survey is to find out what improvements people would like to see in this play area."

RESULT East Bowl SF Earlston 30-22 Hillfoots

Latest Rugby Scores National Bowl S/F, now into final at The Hive, Murrayfield, 19/4/25 v Lochaber, 10am KO

Thanks to John for letting us know last week about a broken step on the Jubilee Path, behind Redpath, and for putting up notices. Checked it out on Thursday, trip to Colin Robertson Timber at Charlesfield on Friday, fixed on Saturday. One PRAT member and the Clerk of Works.

Our local Earlston In Bloom group with a heads up on some Easter fun for young people up to and including Primary 7.

News just in from our Treasurer, Emma at Game of Bones. April 1st - we hope!!! SSDA - South of Scotland Destination Alliance SBC Paths For All Ramblers Scotland

Advised by SBC Temporary Road closure one day this week, 3rd April. C76 - the Blainslie road

More Earlston Paths fence repairs on Jubilee path. Midweek one man job replacing broken step at the entrance to Speedys. Thanks to Irene and Anne putting preservative onto Leader Water's Jack's Boots and Fox Seat on the Diamond Jubilee. Oil next in a few days, repeat in summer.

Please be aware of works this Friday 18th April at Sorrowlessfield when the landowner's contractor will be cutting and removing two damaged trees. Warning notices put up by them should be observed for your safety, Earlston Paths Group putting up our notices today. Thank you.

Just advised, this has been postponed. Won’t get out to remove signs a.m.

First time in final and Earlston RFC won!! Fantastic.

Secretary, Ian Gibb, at Bowhill receiving the British Empire Medal from His Grace, Richard, Duke of Buccleuch in his role as Lord Lieutenant. Stunning location, warm, welcome, brilliant weather, great company: ceremony that was perfect. Very special day.

Please see the outcome of the recent SBC Community Council election which closed on 2nd June. Councillors for Leaderdale and Melrose Ward can be contacted via website, David Parker, Jenny Linehan, John Paton Day.

Celebrating 20 years community volunteering but work goes on! Heavy broken gate hauled up field: carry down another and find its different size. Should have measured + shouldn't be allowed out! Original repaired. Repeat step two with the young apprentice on a fun outing.

Have your say on the future of sport, leisure and culture in the Borders! Join us in #Galashiels on Tuesday 8 July at Volunteer Hall, 2pm–7pm For full details and dates visit - ow.ly/CxRZ50Wk6fn Live Borders

At the AGM we celebrated the 20th Anniversary with our very own "Oscar's" (more on Fbook) and elected office bearers again: same Chair + Treasurer. Secretary confirmed once he'd reviewed the situation. No fool like an old fool. Blame Earlston High after recent musical Oliver.

Last week we attended the Royal Garden Party. A special event, invitation recognising Ian's British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours. His Grace The Duke of Buccleuch led out the royal party as Captain-General of The Royal Company of Archers, King's Body Guard for Scotland.

There is a PDF of the flyer on our website, that can't be added here, same background and photos on the Earlston Paths Facebook page as well. This is our story, so far! Celebrating 20 Years of Community Volunteering earlstonpathsgroup.co.uk/post/celebrati…

Mill Meadow, Earlston