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Eight years of befriending at BHA

Since its inception eight years ago Berwickshire Housing Association’s BeFriend Project has grown from strength to…

21st August 2020

General, Our Community, Our Staff

BHA appoint Michelle Meldrum as new Chief Executive

Michelle Meldrum will take over the role of Chief Executive at Berwickshire Housing Association when Helen…

19th August 2020

General, Our Staff

BHA launches 2021 calendar competition

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is giving you the chance to see your photograph feature in its…

19th August 2020

Events, General, Our Community

Helping tenants to get digitally connected

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has secured support for a number of its tenants to gain access…

5th August 2020

Funding, General, Our Community, Our Staff

BHA Tenants ... We need YOU!The Knowledge Partnership will be calling a selection of our tenants each month, to assess your satisfaction around the services we provide to you.If you are contacted we really hope you will take part. Your feedback will support us to improve the services we deliver and help us understand the changes in our services you would like to see.If you have any queries or concerns you can call us on 01361884000 or email info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

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The Best Start Grant package provides parents or carers who get certain benefits or tax credits with financial support during the key early years of a child’s life. The grant package is broken down in to three different payments – The Pregnancy and Baby Payment – is a one-off payment of £600 for a first child or £300 for a second or later child. It can be paid during pregnancy or until the baby is six months old, in most cases. It could help you pay for maternity clothes, a cot or even a pram. The Early Learning Payment – is a one-off payment of £250 if your child is between two and three and half years old. It could help you pay for day trips, books or toys for home learning. The School Age Payment – is a one-off payment of £250 if your child is around school starting age. It could help you pay for a new school bag, school trips or after school activities. You may also be entitled to a Best Start Foods card, which is a prepaid card to help you buy healthy foods for you and your baby, the card can be used in shops or online. You can apply for Best Start Foods when you’re pregnant, or any time up to your child turning three years old. For more information and to apply please visit: www.mygov.scot/benefits/best-start/ #SupportingYou Social Security Scotland BHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders Chirnside Common Good Association Duns Primary School Eyemouth Primary School Coldstream Primary School Chirnside Primary School Greenlaw Primary School Ayton Primary School ... See MoreSee Less

18 hours ago ·

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Borders College will be holding their annual Open Days in a virtual format this year.Tomorrow (Wednesday 27th January 2021) and Thursday 28th January 2021, anyone who is interested in studying one of their fantastic courses will get the chance to speak with staff, in person, through a Microsoft Teams session. Maybe you're looking to study a construction course or develop the skills towards a career in Care? Perhaps you want to study Hairdressing or Animal Care, or simply find out what college life is all about. If so, the virtual Open Days will cover it all, and more.For more information and to register visit: www.borderscollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/our-virtual-open-days-are-just-a-click-away/#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

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** Use Your Voice and Help Save Duns Medical Group **Following the information shared with Duns Medical Group patients in December 2020 that GP Partners Dr Simon McCann and Dr Fiona Megahy are retiring from Practice on 31 March 2021.On 28 January 2021 an ‘option appraisal’ meeting to consider the options available will take place. Here is a summary of the options, in no particular order, that will be considered:1. Any tenders that are received as part of the current tender process. This means any GPs who come forward expressing an interest in taking on the Practice as a ‘going concern’ from the existing premises. Each tender received will be considered as a separate option.2. The allocation of patients to another GP practice as close to home as possible. 3. NHS Borders operates the Practice from the existing premises as what is known as a ‘2C’ Practice. This means that NHS Borders manage the Practice and are responsible for finding GPs to work in it.Duns Medical Group need patients to use their voice to submit their concerns and hopefully safeguard the practice, for its patients, and also its staff.You can submit your concerns by clicking on the following link and filling in the Online Feedback Form: ow.ly/Ufhj50Dbv3pYou can also submit any concerns by calling 0800 731 4052, sending an email to public.involvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk or writing a letter to Public Involvement, Education Centre, Borders General Hospital, Melrose, TD6 9BS. All views or concerns should be submitted before Monday 25th January 2021.If you would like to participate in the meeting as one of the three patient representatives then please email public.involvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk or phone 0800 731 4052 – you may need to leave a message.For more information please visit: ow.ly/WpmO50Dbv3qA Heart for Duns Duns ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Our homes to rent for this week are now available to view on our website, just click on the link below:www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/homes-to-let/To apply for any of these properties you MUST be registered with BHA on Homehunt. You can find details on how to do this by visiting our website at:www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/how-to-apply-for-a-home/You can also go directly to the HomeHunt website and register by visiting: www.homehunt.info/If you need any support or advice on applying for one of our homes, please give us a call on 01361 884000.The closing date to apply is 11am on Tuesday 2nd February 2021.#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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We were really lucky to have Emily from The Hygge Club join us virtually over Zoom this morning. The Hygge Club received funding from our Community Initiatives fund and Emily very kindly took the time to tell us all a little more about the club, how it is helping bring our local communities together and also gave us some really useful tools to help us slow down and truly appreciate what we have -Thank you Emily!#SupportingYou #HyggeCommunityBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders www.facebook.com/hyggeclub/posts/2894783247471979 ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Stressed about money? You are not alone - our dedicated Financial Inclusion Team can help if you are experiencing difficulties paying your rent or managing your money.The team can help by: Offering free, impartial advice and support on a range of benefits and tax credits.Providing guidance with benefit appeals, grant applications and support with ongoing benefit queries.Providing money advice and signposting to specialist agencies.Helping you budget your shopping and household bills.So, don't get in deeper, give us a call today on 01361 884000 or if you prefer you can speak to the team by emailing info@berwickshirehousing.org.ukFor more information please visit:www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/your.../money-advice/#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Foulden, Berwickshire Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Lockdown is more difficult for some children and families than others. Even the most settled families and children may experience trauma during lockdown.If something’s not right, or you’re worried about a child’s wellbeing, it’s important to act on your instincts. Children's services are always available - and it’s always better to say something than do nothing.For more information visit: www.childprotection.scot/?fbclid=IwAR1-iANAy7GC3hVLZgzqCKcn_mp1gZEnNaKbxFEpsVVRyCPhAgdXXSvufCI#KeepingKidsSafe#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Don't forget the closing date for this weeks properties is 11am Tuesday 26th January 2021.To view and apply please visit:www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/homes-to-let/To apply for a new home you must have a Homehunt account. Details of how to create an account can also be found on our website by clicking on the link below:www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/find-a-home/how-to-apply-for-a-home/If you need any support or advice on applying for one of our homes, please give us a call on 01361 884000.#SupportingYouBHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

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Today many of us will be celebrating Burns Night. Despite his short life Robert Burns left a huge catalogue of poetry and songs that have been enjoyed and spoken aloud for over 200 years.But, did you know that the poet penned the poem ‘To A Louse’ whilst being inspired in Duns Parish Church?It is said that the poet was inspired by the ‘crowlin ferlie’ wandering around the bonnet and stylish hair of a Fine Lady who was seated in the pew in front of Burns in Duns Parish Church.Ha! Whaur ye gaun, ye crowlin ferlie?Your impudence protects you sairly; I canna say but ye strunt rarely, Owre gauze and lace; Tho', faith! I fear ye dine but sparely On sic a place. You can read the full poem here: www.bbc.co.uk/arts/robertburns/works/to_a_louse/Do you know any interesting facts about the life and work of Robert Burns? We would love to hear them!#BurnsNightA Heart for Duns Duns and District Parishes BHABeFriend Eyemouth Duns Coldstream Chirnside Preston, Scottish Borders Reston, Scottish Borders Greenlaw Ayton Village Berwickshire Cockburnspath and Cove Gordon, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Birgham, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Allanton Paxton Scottish Borders , Berwickshire Scotland Longformacus Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago ·

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