Borders LAG Projects Deliver Highest Social Impact per pound Invested in Rural Scotland
The Scottish Borders Local Action Group (LAG) funded 28 projects in 2023/24, with these projects achieving the highest social impact per pound of investment in rural Scotland, a new report has found
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World Children's Day - Listen to the future - Stand up for children’s rights
School Pupils and children and young people’s organisations across the Scottish Borders celebrated World Children's Day on 20 of November, UNICEF’s global day for children, by children.
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Seasonal gifts produced by people subject to unpaid work to be sold for charity
Seasonal gift ideas produced by people subject to unpaid work in the Borders will be on sale at the Bannerfield and Beyond Christmas parade and market.
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Advancing children’s rights in the Border - Celebrating Rights Respecting School Award Success
Schools in the Scottish Borders receive Rights Respecting Schools Awards (RRSA). The Rights Committed Schools are the latest to be recognised for their commitment to children’s rights.
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Borders secondary schools take part in first Borders Esports Development event
Secondary schools from across the region have come together to take part in the first Esports Development Event to take place in the Borders.
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Further two organisations secure UK Shared Prosperity Funding
Two organisations from the Scottish Borders have recently been successful in securing funding from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund
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Jedburgh pump track & skate park opens to the public
An official opening has taken place to mark the completion of the brand-new Jedburgh pump track & skate park.
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Dingers encouraged to have their say on plans to relieve flood risk to park
We have launched a consultation inviting residents and members of the public have their say on the initial designs to relieve flood risk to Duns Park
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Early learning, childcare and school enrolment to take place between 18-22 November 2024
Parents of children due to start early learning and childcare or school from August 2025 are invited to apply for a place for their child during enrolment week, being held from 18-22 November 2024.
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£10million funding for Destination Tweed project confirmed
The Deputy First Minister today confirmed £10 million from the Scottish Government for the Destination Tweed programme through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal in the Scottish Borders.