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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

Good luck to this years Eyemouth Herring Queen - Miss Abby Pringle and all her Court.Even though this years festival will be a little bit different to years gone by, we hope you all have a great week celebrating.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/EHQ1939/posts/4212254618857510 ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know you can get help with school clothing costs?The school clothing grant is paid by your local council to help you buy your child's school clothing and shoes.You need to apply for the grant through your local council - Most councils will accept applications from July until the end of March. Find out more: www.gov.uk/help-school-clothing-costsIf your child was born between 1 March 2016 and 28 February 2017, and you get tax credits or certain benefits, you can also apply for Best Start Grant School Age Payment through mygov.scot/beststart#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 Preston, Scottish Borders 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.490092498137726/1182100688936900/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know . . . StepChange Debt Charity have a 60-second debt test on their website?If you're worried you may need help with your finances then you should take #TheFirstStep and try the 60 second debt test.By answering a few simple questions they will be able to tell you if you need debt advice and will suggest what your next steps could be.For more information visit: www.stepchange.org/debt-test.aspx#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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Only one week left to enter our BHA Garden Competition . . . you could win one of three Garden Centre voucher prizes!Whether it's a garden, flowerbed, trough, hanging basket or pots on the patio we want to recognise our tenants who take pride in their outdoor areas, which have such a positive impact in our communities.We will pick three lucky winners who will each receive Garden Centre vouchers: - 1st Prize - £150 voucher2nd Prize - £75 voucher3rd Prize - £50 voucherTo enter you must be a BHA tenant and all you need to do is either:Upload photographs/video of your garden to this postorE-mail your photographs/video to info@berwickshirehousing.org.ukOur judges from Nurture Landscapes will then pick a shortlist of gardens to visit and will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Closing date is Friday 30th July 2021 at 5pm.Good Luck!#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 recently received this fantastic feedback about David Scott in our Technical Team - Well done David. It's great to hear first hand that the work we are doing is making a real difference to peoples lives.We really appreciate that our customers are taking the time to call, email and private message us with great feedback about our staff and services - Thank you!#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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Scottish Child Payment . . .☑️is £40 every 4 weeks for each child under 6☑️will continue until the child's 6th birthday☑️is for families who get tax credits or certain benefits☑️is for people with one or more children who were under 6 on 15th February 2021For more info, and to apply, visit: 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.490092498137726/1089338754879761/ ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago ·

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Join our team . . . We currently have two exciting job opportunities at Berwickshire Housing Association. We are looking for a - Repairs Manager/ Management TraineeTemporary Technical OfficerFor more information and to apply please visit: www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/careers/#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

3 days ago ·

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Duns Open Gardens - Sunday 22nd August Organised by Keeping Duns Blooming Marvellous and supported by Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, this is a first for the town, so why not pop along and enjoy the experience of visiting up to 17 gardens. There will be something for everyone, whether you're a gardener looking for ideas, or just enjoy walking and looking at beautiful plants. For more information visit: ow.ly/1j5h50FuXkr#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/8ICX50FuXks ... 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.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

3 days ago ·

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Some great tips from Nurture Landscapes on how to keep your garden blooming . . . If you are a BHA tenant, why not showcase your beautiful outdoor spaces and enter our 2021 Garden Competition. Whether it's a garden, flowerbed, trough, hanging basket or pot, we want to recognise our tenants who take pride in their outdoor areas, which have such a positive impact in our communities. To enter you must be a BHA tenant. All you need to do is email photographs or a video of your garden to info@berwickshirehousing.org.uk. The judges from Nurture Landscapes, will then select a shortlist of gardens to visit and they will award prizes to first (£150 voucher), second (£75 voucher) and third (£50 voucher).Closing date is Friday 30th July 2021 at 5pm.#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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