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Duns Community Food Garden is officially opened

Berwickshire Housing Association’s Community Food Garden in Duns was officially opened on Thursday (June 24) and…

28th June 2021

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Calling all green-fingered BHA tenants – win a £150 garden centre voucher!

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is calling on all green-fingered tenants to enter its 2021 Garden Competition…

16th June 2021

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BHA launches its Independent Living service

Berwickshire Housing Association has launched its new Independent Living service, an innovative and re-imagined housing option…

9th June 2021

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Berwickshire Swap’s new cloth nappy library gets BHA support

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is supporting local charity Berwickshire Swap with new projects which provide emergency…

7th June 2021

Events, Funding, General, Our Community

📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠12 Greenwell Avenue, Chirnside, Berwickshire, TD11 3UU📍 Semi Detached House📍£114.27 per weekThis property has 2 bedrooms and is suitable for up to 4 people. It has air source heating heating, there is a garden to the front and rear. This is property has a shower over bath bathroom situated upstairs. The property is within reasonable walking distance to the village centre which has a Co-op, pharmacy, community centre, general store and a fish, chip shop and primary school.Chirnside is situated on a hill and is approximately 10 miles from Berwick upon Tweed and 50 miles from Edinburgh. The nearest supermarkets are in Berwick upon Tweed where there are also numerous shops such as Next, Homebase, Marks & Spencers, Argos, Home Bargains etc. There is a train station at Berwick upon Tweed and a station at Reston which is around 5 miles from Chirnside.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/12-greenwell-avenue-chirnside/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Chirnside ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠2 The Mount, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3EB📍 Four in a block lower floor📍£88.87 per weekSituated only a short walk from Duns town centre, this one bedroom property would be suitable for a single person or a couple. The property benefits from an all electric heating system, bath with overbath shower and a generous sized garden. Duns town centre has various amenities including a Co-op, grocery store, butcher, opticians and pharmacy as well as various other local shops. The medical centre is situated on Station Road, close to the public park. Please note, whilst this property is ground floor it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties due to the steps entering the property and the layout which does not lend itself to any type of walking aid. www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/2-the-mount-duns/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Duns ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠38 The Avenue, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, TD14 5EB 📍 Semi Detached Bungalow 📍£88.87 per weekThis property in Eyemouth has a walk in shower and air source heat pump for fuel.The property is within walking distance to all the local amenities and harbour and beach.Eyemouth has a bus route to Berwick upon Tweed, across the Scottish Borders and to Edinburgh, the closest bus stop is at the end of this street.The closest rail link is Berwick upon Tweed or Reston.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/38-the-avenue-eyemouth/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Eyemouth ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠9 Brierydean, St Abbs, Berwickshire, TD14 5PQ 📍 Bungalow 📍£101.57 per weekThis property located in the small village of St Abbs has a shower over the bath & air source heat pump heating system.St Abbs has cafes and a picturesque harbour and walks and a small childrens playpark.The bus service to St Abbs is very limited, 1.3 miles away in Coldingham there is a Spar or 4 miles away in Eyemouth there is a Coop.The closest schools and nurseries are Coldingham or Eyemouth.The nearest rail service is Berwick upon Tweed or Reston.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/9-brierydean-st-abbs/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #StAbbs ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠34A Duke Street, Coldstream, Berwickshire, TD12 4BS 📍 Flat 📍£95.22 per weekThis 2 bedroom, 1st floor flat is accessed via steep external steps and is suitable for 4 people (couples will be considered the same as a family), and benefits from gas central heating, small garden which is accessed via very steep steps, and has parking on the street.The property is within walking distance of the town centre which has a small Co-op, butchers, bakers, hairdressers, barbers, pubs, restaurants, cafe's, hair dressers, barbers, pharmacy, health centre and Primary School.Coldstream is approx 12 miles from Duns and 12 miles from Kelso which have larger super markets and approx 14 miles from Berwick Upon Tweed which has all the major supermarkets and access to the railway station. There are many lovely riverside walk around the town.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/34a-duke-street-coldstream/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Coldstream ... See MoreSee Less

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⚠️What is Cuckooing? Are you or someone you know at risk? Cuckooing is when gangs befriend vulnerable people who usually live alone and use their home to sell drugs or carry out other criminal activity. If you are worried about someone or are at risk, report it by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or Police Scotland at 101. #BHN #BHA #BerwickshireHousing #ScottishBorders #Cuckooing #StayAlert #InternationalDayAgainstDrugAbuse ... See MoreSee Less

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📌Job Opportunity 📌 Looking for that next step which makes a real difference in people’s lives? Are you driven by the satisfaction that comes from seeing a good plan come together? Are you ready to lead positive change and improve the quality of homes people live in? You may just be the person we’re looking for. We’ve an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Asset Lead to join our team. In this key role, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of our investment programmes and ensure our homes meet the expectations of our customers and regulators. You’ll also play a key role in improving how we use asset data and systems to make informed, long-term decisions which will shape the future of BHA homes. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s passionate about creating good quality homes and strong communities across Berwickshire.📍Based in Duns (with agile working options)🕒 35 hours per week💷 £52,994 per yearIf you’re ready to take the next step in your housing career and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/vacancy/asset-lead/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #AssetLead #ScottishBorders #JobOpportunity #HousingJobs #LeadershipOpportunity #MakeADifference #SocialHousing ... See MoreSee Less

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📌 BHA Homes For Rent 📌🏠29 Boston Court, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3HP 📍 Flat 📍£139.73 per weekFirst floor level access flat suitable for 2 people within Boston Court Independent Living complex. The property benefits from a level access shower, 24 hour telecare including Digital Alertall 'Ok each day' system. There is a communal lounge, garden area, laundry, a lift & stair lift also available.Boston Court is located within the Borders town of Duns, it is situated beside the local park with access to the bowling club. Boston Court is within walking distance of the market square where you will find a Butcher/fish shop, Chemist, Bakers, Cafe`s, Opticians, Newsagents, Charity Shop, Flower Shop and the Coop. other amenities include Restaurants, Bars, Takeaways, the Library and Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. The bus route in Duns is on the main train link between Galashiels and Berwick which also serves the East Coast of Berwickshire. And 10 miles from Duns is Reston Train Station which is the main East Coast line.The complex has a member of staff on site Monday to Friday during the day, social events, communal garden, CCTV.Pets are welcome, but due to the size of the property, only one pet allowed -small to medium dog or house cat.Duns offers a number of community and social activities within the town, The Volunteer Hall, Swimming pool, Golf Course and within walking distance of Boston Court you have The Health Centre and Garden Centre. There are some beautiful scenic walks around the castle, the town hosts the annual Jim Clark Rally and in July Reivers week.www.berwickshirehousing.org.uk/home/29-boston-court-duns/#BHA #BerwickshireHousing #scottishborders #homeforrent #Duns ... See MoreSee Less

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⚠️ Urgent: 7 days to RTS Meter Switch-Off ! ⚠️The Radio Teleswitch Service will be switched off next week , Monday, 30th June 2025, which means if you still have a RTS meter in your home, it will stop working as it does now. Without an upgrade you could face issues like no heating or hot water and even higher energy bills.Here’s what you need to do NOW:1️⃣Check if you have an RTS meter – Look for a “Radio Teleswitch” label on your meter’s switch box or check if you're using electric heating or on a tariff like Economy 7/102️⃣ Contact your supplier – If you haven’t already, get in touch with your energy supplier to arrange a smart meter upgrade or discuss other optionsIf you have an RTS meter in your home, contact your energy supplier immediately to avoid any disruptions to your energy supply. Know someone who might have an RTS meter? Encourage them to act now, especially if they are in vulnerable circumstances.For more information on the RTS meter switch-off, and how to contact your electricity supplier, visit➡️ RTS Meter Upgrade Information - www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/replacing-your-radio-teleswitch-e...RTS Switch-Off in 7 days - 30th June 2025. #RTSmeter #SmartMeterUpgrade #EnergySavings #BePrepared #BHA #BerwickshireHousing #ScottishBorders ... See MoreSee Less

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