Duns News and Calendar

Duns News and Calendar

Do you wish to advertise your event? Do you wish to report on the outcome of your meeting or event? Let us help! All not-for-profit clubs and organisations are welcome to make use of both this section and the Organisations section. This is a free service! If you wish material put into the calendar please contact us via the Contact page with your e-mail address and we will get back to y ... [more]

28/12/2006

Duns Summer Festival Principals 2008

This evening, Friday 17th April the 2008 Principals for the Duns Summer Festival were announced by Mrs Ann Affleck, Festival Committee President. The 2008 Reiver is Stuart Pearson and his Lass is Nicola Gillies, both of whom were Attendants last year. The 2008 Attendants are: Scott Cullen and Susie Anderson. Wynsome Mayde Elect is Hayley Simpson and her attendants are Aimee Mitchinson, Ra ... [more]

17/04/2008

Sunrise Nursery - Inspectors' Report

Sunrise Nursery was inspected in October 2007 as part of the integrated inspection programme by the Care Commission and HM Inspectorate of Education. To read the full text of the report with the recommendations: Inspection Report ... [more]

21/02/2008

Voytek the Soldier Bear

Niedêiedê Ýoùnierz o imieniu Wojtek by Garry Paulin with illustrations by Sophie Stubbs ISBN: 978-0-9558295-0-5 Due out on 23rd February, is the much heralded book about Voytek, the Soldier Bear, who was stationed near Duns with the Polish forces during the second world war. It is in English and Polish. Priced at £7.99 it is available direct (order on www.voytekbear.com) or from McGrego ... [more]

23/02/2008

Anyone Know Anything about Ninian Davidson, Clockmaker?

An enquiry has come in to the guestbook about the above. Have a look at: Ninian Davidson Enquiry If you can, please copy any response to the enquiry to the Duns Guestbook. ... [more]

23/10/2007

Duns Primary School - Inspectorate Report

Much has been written about the contents of the report which was made public on 2nd October 2007. To read the actual report: Duns Primary School Inspector's report ... [more]

06/10/2007

"Polish Soldiers in the Borders 1942 - The Present Day."

Recently published by the Duns & District Twinning Association with Zagan in Poland, this book details the relationship between the Polish soldiers who came to join the Allied Forces, who fought with us, and who lived on in the area after the war and the local community. Compiled by Brigid McEwen, this book records for posterity memories of these events which would otherwise have died with th ... [more]

16/07/2007

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02/12/2004

Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Volunteer Hall Duns

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra will play works by Beethoven, Stravinsky and Honegger during their concert this evening, Saturday 31st May 2008, in the Volunteer Hall, Duns. The Concert starts at 7.30pm and features Beethoven's Overture Prometheus, and his Symphony No 2, Honegger's Concerta da Camera, and Stravinsky's Concerto in E flat (Dumbarton Oaks). Conductor: - Baldur Brönni ... [more]

31/05/2008

Whitchester House - Opening for Scottish Gardens Scheme

Whitchester House Description: A once famous rhododendron garden, now being brought back to life by young amateur gardeners resident in the house. The lost garden of Berwickshire. Directions: B6355 Duns to Gifford Road, turn off at Ellemford. Opening Times: Sunday 01 June 2008 : 2pm to 5.30pm Admissions: £3.00 Concessions £2.00 Children free Beneficiaries: 40% to Teen Challeng ... [more]

01/06/2008

Friends of Duns Library

Meeting today, Tuesday June 3rd in Duns Library at 5.30pm Today's topic: H Gibson on Nuclear Niceties All welcome. Any further details libduns@scotborders.gov.uk ... [more]

03/06/2008

John Lamont MSP - Surgery

Today, Monday 16th June, in Barniken House Hotel from 5pm till 6pm, John Lamont will be available for consultation. No appointment necessary. Contact: 01450 375948. ... [more]

16/06/2008

Friends of Duns Library

Today, Tuesday July 1st is the AGM of Friends of Duns Library at 5.30pm in Duns Library. All welcome. Any further details libduns@scotborders.gov.uk ... [more]

01/07/2008

ARCHIVED ITEMS

Items below have been kept for possible future reference. ... [more]

10/02/2005

Greenlaw Maid Festival and the Restoration Programme

BBC filming Greenlaw Maid Festival. This year’s Greenlaw Fayre Day promises to be one of the most exciting events in recent times, with the news that the BBC are coming to film the revival of the Greenlaw Maid Festival. But why so much interest in Greenlaw? Well, ever since Endemol, the television production company which produces the “Restoration” series for the BBC, took an active interes ... [more]

16/05/2006

Can You Help Thomas Darling?

My Great Great Grandfather was from Duns, Scotland. His name was Henry Darling. Do you have any suggestions or emails of who I might contact to gather additional information on him. He was a wool exporter who moved his family to Canada and eventually became the first treasurer of General Electric Company. Thomas Darling ... [more]

06/01/2005

K.O.S.B. Memorial Window Unveiled

The Stained Glass window in memory of Lt Col Peter Gow of the King's Own Scottish Borderers was unveiled during this morning's service in Duns Parish Church. Designed by Douglas Hogg from Gordon, it is the first stained glass to be unveiled in the church for over a hundred years. ... [more]

09/01/2005

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12/11/2004

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