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Foster pay hike, but jobs will go
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:05:08 +0000
scottish Borders Council will shed a further 42 full-time posts in the forthcoming financial year as it works to balance its books while maintaining essential services.
Squeeze warning as Calvert bows out
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:04:15 +0000
FOR the ninth and final time on Tuesday, Councillor Neil Calvert presented details of a budget which his ruling administration will push through at Newtown next Thursday.
How SBC?s budget will hit
Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:03:31 +0000
Scottish Borders Council’s departments, what they do and how the 2012/13 budget will affect them. Figures do not include more than £2million of efficiency savings approved in November
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Organisations in Galashiels
Sport Borders is the new and innovative support system .
Borders Independent Advocacy Service
BIAS is an independent local charity.
Formed in 1875, Gala are former winners of the official Club Championship, the Border League and more recently the Scottish Cup.
FC Fixtures, results and history.
Splendid golf course set in the beautiful Scottish Borders
Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band
Almost a hundred years old, the 24 strong Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band performs across the Borders and beyond.
Galashiels Fellowship of Churches
Nine churches in the area.
St. Pauls Scottish Country Dance Club
Good fun, an enjoyable way to keep fit and make new friends.
Heriot Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus is located in Galashiels.
A bright, modern facility, Galashiels Swimming Pool has a programme for all ages and abilities. Also Tennis, Basketball, Football, Hockey and Canoe facilities.
Scouting activities for boys and girls from the age of 6 years and over
A youth group with a difference, Galashiels Girls Brigade teaches through stories, singing, dancing, drawing, crafts, games and many more activities.
Galashiels Amateur Operatic Society
Amateur operatic productions of many well known shows
Community based Mental Health Project working with 16-21 year olds
Friendly and informal society for lovers of music
Website about Galashiels.
Playgroup for children aged 3 years and over
Playgroup for children aged 5 years and under
With members from eight to sixty years, the lawn tennis club competes in regional and national competitions.
Rotary Club of Galashiels & District
Meetings held every Tuesday Evening in the Kingsknowes Hotel
We rehearse every Wednesday 7-9 pm in the Band Hall, 6a Roxburgh Street.
Events & Activities
Brawlads
Galashiels Braw Lads Gathering begins with the popular Scottish Country Dance. Childrens' discos, sports, local visits, and a fancy dress night follow, along with re-enactments of ancient ceremonies, an overseas reception and an Investiture Concert. Braw Lads' Day sees a ceremonial ride around the neighbouring countryside.
