This is to re-establish the Scottish Country Dancing Festival. From primary to secondary, it would give young people the chance to learn and enjoy dance, connect with people of all ages and backgrounds, and better their mental and physical health.

The Hammerman’s Hall is a building of huge historical significance. We want to regenerate it to become a Meeting Room/Museum for all community groups to use with local history on display. 

The rehearsal hall, essential for players of all ages and abilities, is in need of sound proofing and the outside walls repointing. Then this celebrated Band can continue to perform and compete.

The Old Fish Shop in Selkirk, derelict for 22 years, is now in community ownership and could become a pop-up shop, meeting or exhibition space, or energy advice centre for the community. We have raised £61K and need £15K more to complete the job.

Street Pastors are out at night time in Borders towns from 11pm – 3.30am to Listen, Care & Help those in need. Teams are in Galashiels every Saturday night and once a month in Hawick. 3 mobile phones will help our team leaders deliver the service.

Glendinning Play for All will provide much needed playground equipment within the Glendinning community. Some of the children have made a video to explain the issue at https://vimeo.com/296529355 Please vote for us!

This bid is to part fund a drama project based at Langlee followed by a 4-show tour for the local community. We offer 2 weeks fun and active learning for children from diverse backgrounds with bursaries for those with social and health challenges. 

We hope to kick start the newly formed Selkirk Community Football Club, funding the completion of essential club house renovation works which are required in order to maintain and expand on current football activities.

This bid is to help with the essential rebuild of our Indoor Riding School ensuring continuation of our services that benefit disadvantaged young people experiencing personal challenges, their families and their communities in the Scottish Borders.