Berwickshire News - Lifestyle Feed

Help us capture the longest day

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:47:17 GMT

What ingredients do you have to mix together to get a typical day in the Borders and north Northumberland?

Passionate Sandi needed no gimmicks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:16:53 GMT

In an industry where pyrotechnics and expensive sets are ten a penny it was great to be able to go to a gig where the performer’s voice needed no elaborate accessories.

Summer Sounds hoping for a backdrop of warm sunshine

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:21:07 GMT

Last year’s Summer Sounds at the Pavillion attracted both fine weather and a sizeable crowd so organisers will be hoping for more of the same on Saturday when the event returns for 2013.

The Royal seal of approval

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:49:57 GMT

Originally billed as a concert by the Northern Sinfonia, The Maltings can now boast its hosting a performance by the Royal Northern Sinfonia on Saturday after the group were given the title by Her Majesty the Queen last week.

Cast have right Materials

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:23:22 GMT

The Maltings Youth Theatre’s 2012 production of ‘His Dark Materials’ received rave reviews and now its young cast are back to finish the Philip Pullman story.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:39:09 GMT

Kirkwell House is a traditional detached Baronial villa in an elevated position on the northern edge of Duns and enjoying extensive outlooks to the Cheviots.

Top dog Monty is your prize pet

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:11:49 GMT

The runaway winner of our 2013 Pet Idol competition is Monty, from Etal.

Phil keeps a Cool head for final tour

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:43:38 GMT

The British comedy scene will be a sadder place next Saturday night when award winning laughmonger Phil Cool retires from touring after nearly 40 years in the business.

Musicals take centre stage in Coldingham

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:34:58 GMT

The big screen success of ‘Les Miserables’ shows there is still very much an appetite for musicals and that’s exactly what’s on the menu at Coldingham next week.

Gala day approaches at Cockburnspath

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:32:56 GMT

Cockburnspath folk know how to throw a party and this weekend is gala time once again in the village.

Keith Allan: why chicken in a bag tastes so good

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:29:56 GMT

A chicken cooked in a bag doesn’t sound all that much to write home about. But poach it in a bladder for four hours under the guiding hand of Eric Frechon, three star Michelin chef de cuisine at the Bristol Hotel in Paris, and it’s an entirely different matter.

Win a family ticket to the Singing Kettle

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:20:21 GMT

Always a firm favourite with audience members of all ages, the Singing Kettle is back and in fine voice for a performance at Kelso’s Tait Hall on Sunday, June 16.

Review: Lucy Porter at the Maltings

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:14:58 GMT

Lucy Porter has what some other comedians lack: the likeability factor. There were no airs and graces about her show and it was all the better for it.

Burns Champion Ian is a Bard act to follow

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:51:24 GMT

Proving once again that he is fluent in all things Burns, Ian Buick has once again tasted success at a Bard related competition.

VIDEO: Border Gaitherin 2013

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:30:49 GMT

The 13th Border Gaitherin in Coldstream attracted traditional musicians from near and far for the popular three-day festival.

Eyemouth pupils get behind the Mic for charity

Fri, 31 May 2013 10:44:25 GMT

With a repertoire that spanned the decades, Eyemouth High pupils entertained and raised money for a good cause at their recent Open Mic night.

Choir hope they’ll be in fine Voice for Coldstream show

Thu, 30 May 2013 11:48:22 GMT

In just two days time, Coldstream will echo to the sound of singers from both sides of the border at the Choir of Local Voices concert.

Carly Gaithers young talent for opening

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:11:29 GMT

The job of ensuring this year’s Border Gaitherin weekend in Coldstream gets off to a cracking start falls on young shoulders tomorrow night.

Rebecca takes great Pride in Austen show

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:10:18 GMT

She was last seen on The Maltings stage as Elizabeth I and with her latest show Rebecca Vaughan is once again showing she’s not afraid of an iconic female role.

Players strike comedy gold with double bill

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:09:26 GMT

Settling down in my seat at the Volunteer Hall last week I felt the need to open a bag of Werthers Originals as the evening had a real family in front of the TV feel.