18 million people in the UK are deaf, have hearing loss or Tinnitus. The organisation works across many areas to help those affected and change life for the better.  Find out what they do and,  perhaps, how they can help you. Read more

Allan Johnston, Tweeddale Red Squirrel Network: Grey Squirrels: What’s the Problem? Allan will highlight the issues and impact the invasive red squirrels are having on our native Reds. Read more

David Lintott, Head of Strategy at Restore Nature: The Borders Meadows Trust David is a Barrister, specialising in public law and with a keen interest in the environmental impact of land use.  He will talk to us about insect decline and the work of The Borders Meadows Trust as well as the importance of supporting… Read more

Rona will give us an review of her work at Quercus Plants, near Lamancha.  All plants are grown at 850 feet above sea level, and are highly suitable for Scottish Gardens.  You will hear about some much loved favourites as well as more unusual varieties. Read more

Jane Gibson, Riverwoods Project Officer for The Tweed Forum: Conserving The River Tweed in a Changing Climate Jane works with landowners and Communities to increase awareness of river woodland and support native woodland creation in the Tweed Catchment. Alongside woodlands, the Tweed Forum carry out a range of activities aimed at conserving and enhancing the… Read more

Katherine Carson has worked with Riding for the Disabled, (now known as Tweeddale Rideability Group) for many years and will share with us how the group offers opportunities and experiences for those who would benefit from the therapy of working with horses. Read more

What does this mean? Meet Faith Currie, Deputy Head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit as she talks us through some of the things that her work involves. Read more

Traquair House archivist, Margaret Fox, will share with us how servants lived and worked at Traquair over the years. Discover how one servant even loaned money to the then Earl! Read more

We will find out about our local war graves, what they mean and how they are cared for. You will find one or two surprises along the way! Read more

Iain Coates, who has been with the project for many years, will draw us into his world by explaining how this very important initiative helps protect and monitor nesting ospreys. Read more