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13/03/2017

Community Survey – Results

Between February and March 2016, PBC carried out a survey of the community. We had a total of 159 responses: Door-to-door: random houses from 28 different streets across the south side of Peebles Canvassing on Peebles High Street Filled in online via PBC website Local stakeholders, organisations and businesses were also invited to respond Thanks [ more… ]

21/11/2014

In Pictures: Men’s Group Recording Session

In Pictures: Men's Group Recording Session

Thanks to Yoo Star Recording Studio in Loanhead (via a Groupon voucher from Frank!) the PBC Men’s Group spent an evening in November putting their collective vocal talent to practice. Here’s what happened…

13/09/2014

In Pictures: Church Picnic, September 2014

In Pictures: Church Picnic, September 2014

A great day had by all at the Biggar Heritage Park on Saturday 13th September 2014. This is the first time we’ve tried a “whole church” outing – with “gala lunch bags” provided, a beautiful sunny day, and an ideal spot for all the family.

12/07/2014

In Pictures: KAOS trip to the beach, July 2014

In Pictures: KAOS trip to the beach, July 2014

12/03/2014

In Pictures: Community Planting Day

In Pictures: Community Planting Day

A lovely time at the garden today. Help from Bill, Jennie, Rab and Sam, Lorna, Caitlin and Caleb, Dave, Jackie and Andy, Lindsey and Ian and Alexander. Donations of cakes and biscuits also from Jacqueline, Christine, Linda and Liz, Lorna, Jennie and a couple of packets of biscuits via the prayer meeting for next time. [ more… ]

15/02/2014

In Pictures: Morag’s Baby Shower

In Pictures: Morag's Baby Shower

A baby shower was held for Morag on February 15th, and we all had a lovely time drinking tea, eating cakes and sandwiches and taking part in Emma and Moira’s excellent quiz which featured song clips with the word ‘baby’ in them.  We showered Morag with some pampering gifts for herself, and a few wee [ more… ]

30/01/2014

In Pictures: Diversity Batik Evening

In Pictures: Diversity Batik Evening

Diversity had a crafty evening in January – Frances Hider demonstrated the art of batik – painting with wax onto cloth, and then applying coloured dyes to the cloth to create a very individual piece of art. 10 of us took part in the evening, and the whole experience was relaxing and stimulating all at [ more… ]

12/11/2013

Not just tatties

Not just tatties

Although we’ve talked about potatoes quite a lot (and we did harvest several bucketfuls of them!) there have been plenty of other things growing in the King’s Meadow this year. Some beautiful wild flowers, parsley, squash, marrows, leeks, and a peculiar green thing that looks like an extra from a sci-fi movie. Can anyone tell [ more… ]

09/11/2013

In Pictures: Getting ready for Spring

In Pictures: Getting ready for Spring

We had a bulb planting session last Saturday, making use of the new raised beds and ensuring that we have some colours emerging in the Spring. Plenty to get involved in for young and old – we particularly appreciated the harvest from the chocolate brownie tree and the coffee bush!

12/10/2013

In Pictures: Beds in place

In Pictures: Beds in place

Our new raised beds (as reported in the previous post) were put in place last weekend by Mark from local firm Graham Irvine. Mark is a grand master of the JCB (actually it was a Caterpillar) – he levelled and lifted and spun and nudged and filled to our hearts delight. There is no doubt [ more… ]

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