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Community gardens and partnership working are flourishing

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is continuing to work in partnership with Abundant Borders to encourage the…

17th February 2021

Funding, General, Our Community, Our Developments

Future of BHA BeFriend service assured thanks to Lottery funding

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has been awarded £200,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund to support…

3rd February 2021

Funding, General, Our Community

Breathing Space bench offers place for reflection

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has unveiled a special ‘Breathing Space’ bench at their new development in…

1st February 2021

Events, General, Our Community

Did you know next week is youth Wellbeing Week and Youth Wellbeing Coaching CIC have a great line up of FREE workshops for you to get involved in. Monday2-3pm When emotions run wild: managing intense emotions (for everyone)4-5.30pm STAND: A toolkit for prevention (for parents/carers)Tuesday2-3.30pm Your teenage brain: facts and feelings (for young people)5-6pm A self-reflection craft activity (for everyone. Available all week; craft packs available upon request)Wednesday5-6pm Therapets: paws against stress virtual event (for everyone)6-7pm Your mental health: Q & A with Brian Costello (for everyone)Thursday2-3.30pm Working alongside the teen brain (for parents/carers)7-8pm Intro to choice theory (for everyone) Friday1.30-3pm The art of allowing (for young people)6-7pm A wellbeing workshop for mums For more information visit: www.youthwellbeingcoaching.com#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 www.facebook.com/youthwellbeingcoachingcic/posts/2824642024417599 ... See MoreSee Less

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A trip down memory lane . . . 2016 . . . 25 years of Creating Thriving Rural Communities!In 2016, we turned 21 and celebrated with a garden party at our Head Office in Duns. Staff, tenants, Board members and volunteers, both past and present got together to celebrate our successes over the last 2 decades.Gowanlea Court, our Independent living complex in Coldstream also celebrated a birthday in 2016, as it turned 40. To mark the occasion residents and staff gathered to celebrate with a buffet lunch and were entertained with live music from Perfect Harmony.It was an exciting time at our windfarm at Hoprigshiels as the turbine foundations were completed, the windfarm was on track to be connected to the grid and generating clean energy in early 2017.We were delighted that 12 of our staff completed the ‘Releasing Potential’ programme with Silverback Coaching. The innovative programme of six workshops was designed to enhance goal setting, defeat overwhelm, overcome procrastination and boost productivity. A range of practical tools and techniques were implemented by staff, and the programme finished with a sustainability plan so that the impacts continued to be seen over the long term.#25YearsThrowback#CreatingThrivingRuralCommunitiesBHABeFriend 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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Receiving this feedback from one of our tenants make us feel extremely proud of the work we do here at BHA.We really appreciate all the positive feedback we have received recently - Thank you to everybody that has taken the time to call, email and private message us.#SupportingYou#CreatingThrivingRuralCommunitiesBHABeFriend 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

7 hours ago ·

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Looking for help with your finances? Eyemouth Food Bank have put together this really useful leaflet that could help.Please don't forget our Financial Inclusion Team can help if you are experiencing difficulties paying your rent or managing your money.Don't be afraid to ask for help, 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-home/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 Berwick on Tweed Coldingham Hume, Scottish Borders Eccles, Scottish Borders Auchencrow Gavinton, Berwickshire Foulden, Berwickshire Westruther Leitholm Polwarth, Scottish Borders www.facebook.com/EyemouthFoodBank/posts/258122395829375 ... See MoreSee Less

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Fantastic news . . . Eyemouth has been awarded the Surfers Against Sewage 'Plastic Free' status - Massive thank you to Sea the Change and the community of Eyemouth for all your hard work in making this happen. 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 www.facebook.com/Jennifer.itv/videos/912674892822505/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Scottish Child Payment is £40 every 4 weeks per child under six.It started on Monday 15th February 2021, if you applied before this date your payment will be calculated from then. If you apply after 15th February you will have your payment calculated from the date you apply.Check whether you're eligible and apply online at www.mygov.scot/scottish-child-payment/#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 www.facebook.com/SocSecScot/photos/a.490092498137726/1083369272143376/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know we have our very own Digital Lending Library here in Berwickshire?The Digital Library is completely FREE and we currently have android devices available to anyone aged 16 or over living in Berwickshire.No broadband is required as the devices are installed with unlimited data and don't worry if you have never used a digital device before, support is available from our Digital Champions.For more information please call 01361 884000 and ask to speak to one of the Digital Lending Library Team, or if you prefer you can email the team at 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 A Heart for Duns Chirnside Common Good Association Preston Village Hall Duns Primary School Berwickshire High School Eyemouth Primary School Eyemouth High School Coldstream Primary School Chirnside Primary School Greenlaw Primary School Ayton Primary School Coldingham Primary School Cockburnspath Primary School Eyemouth Early Years Centre Scottish Borders Council Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service Borders Care Voice Splash Chirnside Community Centre ... See MoreSee Less

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Calling all local businesses and organisations in Duns! Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join them at a virtual event for businesses and organisations based in and around Duns on Friday 5th March at 10am.The aim of the event is to provide a platform for all business owners or employees, located in an around Duns, to come together as a local community, to chat and network with each other. The organisers also hope that there will be people on the call who have a passion for the local area and a desire to do what they can to help with the challenges you face at this time.Working or running a business and dealing with remote learning can make it difficult to take part in calls, but we encourage you to register today and join the event if you can– even if this means you just listen in the background to what others have to say.It’s the coming together that’s important at a time when we’re cut off from those around us.To get involved, click here to register: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsduigqT0tGtbzvwten72TpAhxAZhvQrXA?_x_zm_rtaid=-ijJWD2jQnG-xHvK0yiOwA....Please share with anyone who might be interested in coming along.#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 ow.ly/DVJ650DNBJK ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment for people in Scotland who get Carer's Allowance from Department for Work and Pensions - DWPIt's paid twice a year. If you are getting Carer's Allowance on 12th April, then you will automatically get a Carer's Allowance Supplement payment in June 2021.The exact payment dates and amounts are not known yet, but Social Security Scotland will update this as soon as they know them.Find out more at: mygov.scot/carers-allowance-supplement/#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 www.facebook.com/SocSecScot/photos/a.490092498137726/1095706110909692/ ... 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 9th March 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

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