Event Calendar

Whats On & Where


On these pages you can find out exactly what is happening in and around the village, when and where.
Events organisers can use the 'Contact Us' pages to inform us of any forthcoming events.

Badminton

Badminton sessions are held every Tuesday in the Wauchope Hall from 1.30 ~ 3.00pm. £1.00 per person.
All Welcome

Scrabble Club

The first meeting of the new season will be held in the Wauchope Hall on Wenesday 26th October from 1.45 to 3.45pm & weekly thereafter. New members always welcome. Price £1 to include refreshments.

Romany Ramblers

The Romany Ramblers Walking Group have now entered their Summer season, which increases the walks to two per month. These are held on the second Thursday evening and last Saturday morning each month. The next evening walk of the season will take place on Thursday 14th August starting at 6.30pm outside the Wauchope Hall. The next weekend walk will assemble on Saturday 26th July, at the Wauchope Hall, 9.30am. Please bring boots and a waterproof. All welcome but no pets please.

Community Council

The next meeting of Yetholm Community Council will be held on Tuesday 29th July, starting at 7.00pm in the Youth Hall. Members of the public are most welcome.

MP Surgery

Michael Moore MP will be holding a local surgery in the Wauchope Hall on Wednesday 30th July between 9.30 and 10.15am. No appointment necessary.

College Valley Country Fair

This popular annual event will take place at Hethpool on Sunday 3rd August, starting at mid-day and is a must for all those interested in country pursuits. With the usual mix of displays, exhibitions and stalls this event attracts many visitors from both sides of the border with something for everyone. All welcome.

Yetholm School Summer Fete.

Yetholm Primary School are holding a summer fete on Saturday 16th August 12.00 to 3pm on the Playing fields in Yetholm, this is at the same time as the five a side football.

We have organised the following.

Fancy Dress competition, Dog Show, Small pet Show, Bouncy Castle, Merry—Go—Round, Home Baking, Plant Stall, Tombola, Face Painting, Ice cream van, Toy stall, Coconut Shy, Guess my name, Treasure hunt and much, much more.

5—a—Side Football Tournament

The Borders 5-a-Side Under 18's Football Tournament will take place on Saturday 16th August at 11am in the Playing Field. An initiative supported by Scottish Borders Council Sports Development Unit and sponsored by Maxwell Motors and C & R Tyres, this will also feature the Yetholm Primary School Invitation Tournament, plus lots of side stalls, bouncy castle, face painting etc.
Click here for further details Football Tournament (Adobe Reader required for download)


Car Boot Sale

The next Yetholm Car Boot Sale will be held in the Playing Field on Sunday September 14th from 10am to 2pm. Set up is available from 8.30am with cars at £6.00 and vans from £8.00. Sorry - no caterers. An ideal way to clear out all the things that are lurking in the attic or in the bottom of cupboards, or alternatively, come along and grab a bargain from the wide selection on offer. Further details and registration from Marilyn on 01573 420505.

Cross Border Club

The next meeting of the Cross Border Club will be held on Thursday 25th September at 12.15pm in the Wauchope Hall. In attendance will be Ian Gillespie, the Radio Borders vet. All welcome.

 

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YETHOLM SINFONIA

CONCERTS AND EVENTS 2008

All concerts will be held in Kelso Old Parish Church, with the exception of the Verdi performance in May, which will be held in Springwood Hall, Kelso Union Showground.

 

MORE WINTER WARMERS


Sunday FEBRUARY 10th at 7.30 pm

Gary MATTHEWMAN piano Wendy GOODSON soprano George PARNABY trumpet
Rossini Il Signor Bruschino overture
Mozart Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor K466
Bach Cantata no. 51 Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen !
Haydn Symphony no.88 in G

MOZART on TWEED WEEKEND

Friday MARCH 28th at
7.30 pm

The ARDSTRATH PIANO TRIO
playing music by Haydn, Mozart & Dvorak

Saturday MARCH 29th at 11.00 am

NORTH WIND & Robin BEAUMONT piano
playing music by Mozart, Jean Francaix & Ravel

Saturday MARCH 29th at 7.30 pm
with CATHERINE FISH soprano
Totally MOZART
Il Seraglio overture K384 concert arias Vado, ma dove? K505 & Chi sa, chi sa, Qual sia K582
Les Petits Riens ballet music K299 Haffner Symphony no. 35 in D K385

Sunday MARCH 30th at 3.00 pm
The Great Serenade in B flat K361 - as featured in the film Amadeus

SACRED OR PROFANE ?

Saturday MAY 10th at 7.30 pm
Requiem Mass (Manzoni Requiem) : VERDI
in the Springwood Hall, Kelso Show Ground
with MASSED BORDER CHOIRS
and soloists, conducted by Marion DODD


A SUMMER SERENADE

Saturday JULY 12th at 7.30 pm
with Philip CULL Oboe
Handel Water Music
Albinoni Oboe Concerto in D minor
Bach Suite no. 3 in D

 

SOME NEW PERSPECTIVES

Saturday AUGUST 30th at 7.30 pm
with Gary MATTHEWMAN piano
Schumann Hermann & Dorothea overture
Mozart Piano Concerto no. 22 in E flat, K482
Haydn Symphony no. 101 (The Clock)

STRANGERS & FRIENDS


Saturday OCTOBER 11th at 7.30 pm
with Edward CROSS violin
Mozart arr. Busoni Don Giovanni overture
Schumann Violin Concerto in A minor
Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in C minor

The ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE !

Saturday DECEMBER 20th at 7.30 pm
with The ROXBURGH SINGERS
An Exciting Festive Mixture including the chance to sing some of your favourite carols

 

Ticketing
You can become a Friend of the Orchestra, or buy a Golden Ticket by contacting :

Geoffrey Emerson
7 Bowmont Terrace, Yetholm,
Roxburghshire
Tel: 01573 420279

or e-mail :

gwemerson@orpheusmail.co.uk

www.yetholmsinfonia.com