Community Survey – Results
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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… ]
In Pictures: Men’s Group Recording Session
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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…
In Pictures: Church Picnic, September 2014
Ian Gray
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.
In Pictures: Community Planting Day
Lindsey Gray
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… ]
In Pictures: Morag’s Baby Shower
Lindsey Gray
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… ]
In Pictures: Diversity Batik Evening
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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… ]
Not just tatties
Ian Gray
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… ]
In Pictures: Getting ready for Spring
Ian Gray
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!
In Pictures: Beds in place
Ian Gray
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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