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Scottish Borders Diversity Week15-21 October 2017
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A week long programme of events to help us celebrate, value and enjoy the diversity that exists in our local communities.
Find out more at: tiny.cc/diversityweek2017#BDW2017
Scottish Borders Diversity Week is the first in the Borders, with NHS Borders and Scottish Borders Council Joint Health Improvement Team delighted to be co-ordinating the week-long programme of events. Working with partners from private, public and voluntary sectors, the week has been developed to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of our Borders town.
The week aims to focus on integration and empowerment encouraging local communities to come together as one to learn from each other and value the diversity that exists within the community.
What can you expect from Scottish Borders Diversity Week 2017?
This year’s programme is full of many interesting, fun and interactive events over the week across the Scottish Borders culminating in celebration on Saturday the 21st of October in Galashiels. We hope that whatever your interests are you can enjoy these events with your family, friends and colleagues.
All events are free
All events throughout the week are free. If you require more information about any of the events please do not hesitate to contact us at (t) 01835 825970 or (e) [email protected]
With the arrival of warmer Spring weather, outdoor events start taking place such as The Mighty Deerstalker running event on Saturday 12 March, with 5 and 10 km runs with a difference at Traquair House, Melrose 7’s, and a traditional family sports day at Bowhill on Monday 2 May. Two weeks of the Tweedlove Festival in the Peebles areafeatures cycling events for all the familystarts on Saturday 14th May.
Festivals begin to pop up all over the Scottish Borders from the Hawick Reivers Festival 25 – 27 March, the Borders Science Festival at venues across the Borders in May and the Traquair Medieval Fayre on 28th May.
Alongside all these extra activities there is a full programme of music concerts, performances, and Puppet Animation Festival events in venues across the region.
Lots of enjoyable things to do during the spring months.
Walking Up an Appetite
10amSunwick Farm, Hutton TD151XGHealth walk based around the adventures of Wojtek The Bear “Polish War Hero” 3-4 mile trail walk around surrounding areas where Wojtek used to live. Polish snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring any home cooking – the more unusual the better. Transport to and from the Hawick event after will be provided but this needs to be booked in advance.Contact name, number and emailPaul Davis 07458040481 [email protected]
Hawick International Day 12-4pmHawick Town Hall 44 Cross Wynd, Hawick TD9 9EFFollowing on from the last year’s International Day in Wilton Lodge Park, this year Hawick
15 October International Day will be kick starting Scottish Borders Diversity Week. In partnership this community led event will be packed full of family fun whilst celebrating culture and tradition from different countries. This free event will include international themed face painting, arts and crafts, healthy snacks as well as local services and community groups offering interactive activities. Come along and join in the fun. For further information please contact Lizzie Ireland [email protected] 01835 825970
16 October
Multi Faith Cafe 4:30-6pm Langlee Community Centre Marigold Dr, Galashiels TD1 2LPAs part of Diversity Week, we invite you along for a cuppa and a chat giving the opportunity to have an informal chat around the differing beliefs and religions that make up our diverse communities. The Multi Faith Cafe will be an opportunity to socialise, make new friends and learn something new.For further information please contact Lizzie Ireland [email protected] 01835 825970
WALKING UP AN APPETITE- Peebles 10amEddleston Villiage HallHealth walk around Barony Castle taking in views of “The Great Polish Map”. 3-4 mile trail walk with established trail paths with snacks and drinks provided at Eddleston Village afterwards. Please bring along any home cooking – the more unusual the better. Transport to and from Peebles can be provided but this must be booked in advance. For more information please contact Paul Davis 07458040481 [email protected]
17 October
Polish School Supper Night and Mirror of Stage performance 6:30pm Volunteer Hall, St John Street, Galashiels TD1 3JXAn evening celebrating our vibrant Polish community in the Scottish Borders, The Scottish Borders Polish School will be cooking up traditional Polish dishes whilst enjoying a performance by Mirror of Stage. Mirror of Stage are an intergenerational, bilingual theatre group, founded in 2013 in
Edinburgh. The main idea of it's founders and members is to cultivate Polish culture and language among Polish immigrants as well as to promote the Polish cultural heritage among British community. “Lilies” (aged 12+) is a performance based on popular Polish ballad by Adam Mickiewicz with the same title, kept in Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy style. The play presents us with a gallery of fantastic characters that bring their justice from the grave and poses question about the possibility of avoiding punishment… let us seduce you with a magic of romantic theatre of horror and dive into world of wonders. Lots of unforgettable thrills guaranteed!
Scottish Borders Saturday Polish School in Hawick provides classes of Polish language with elements of Polish history and geography to children aged 3-16. For more information come along and ask questions. For more information please contact Lizzie Ireland [email protected] 01835 825970 or Kasia Gajewska-Devlin, [email protected] book please use the following link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-borders-diversity-week-polish-supper-night-and-mirror-of-stage-performance-tickets-37997561730
‘Share, Care and Celebrate Diversity’ - Borders Volunteers Diversity Day- Information and Workshop Day 10am-3pm Tweed Horizons- Melrose TD6 0SGVolunteer Centre Borders invites you to attend Borders Volunteers Diversity Day, an event comprising of practitioner workshops, expert speakers and break-out discussion sessions aimed at generating better awareness around diversity in volunteering across the Scottish Borders. Diversity and equality practices are having a positive impact on the way we develop policies and projects across all sectors, ensuring greater inclusion and respect for all. Whether you want to learn more about enhancing your own diversity work in the third sector or have valuable experiences to share, this event is for you.
Borders College Open Day- Smash the Stigma Borders College, Galashiels Main Campus, Nether Road, Galashiels TD1 3HE‘Smash the Stigma’ is an event for Borders College students. We want to make sure students know it’s ok to speak about mental health issues and to raise awareness for the support available to them. The event also aims to encourage self-management techniques that students can use in their everyday life. At the event we will have music, activities, food, games, therapy animals and much much more!For further information please contact Amy Hamilton, [email protected], 01896 662541
International Food Night 5:30-7pm Burnfoot Hub 89 Burnfoot Rd, Hawick TD9 8EJ This fun filled evening is an opportunity to try different cuisine from around the world cooked by locals Borders wide. This is an opportunity to find out more about traditional cuisine, try new foods, make friends and learn something new. This event is free and open to all. We are looking for those who enjoy cooking traditional food to come along and share their all time favourite recipes from their country. For more information or to get involved please contact Lizzie Ireland [email protected] 01835 825970
With lunch provided, you will have the opportunity to network, find opportunities, learn different perspectives and celebrate diversity in terms of individuality and inclusive ambitions for the future.For more information please contact Stephanie Logan – [email protected] – 01896 754041
18 October
Bump to Baby 10am-12pmPhiliphaugh Early Years Centre 2 Linglie Road Selkirk TD7 5LTThis is an opportunity for you to meet informally with people who can offer care and advice to you and your family during pregnancy and beyond.For more information please contact 01835 825970
Care for LGBT Older People 12noon-3pm Chaplaincy Centre, Borders General Hospital Huntlyburn, Melrose TD6 9BSFor more information please contact Susan Hart [email protected] This workshop looks at the care issues that may be experienced by older LGBT people in the Scottish Borders. This workshop will give opportunity to view a short film by Director Stu Maddux exploring the issue of aging in the LGBT community by speaking with six LGBT seniors about the growing trend of going back into the closet in order to avoid discrimination and mistreatment in their golden years. This will be followed with a question and answer session and a light lunch. For more details please contact [email protected]
19 October
Meeting of Minds10-2pmBritish Legion Hall, High Street Coldstream TD124DH This event is aimed at raising awareness around the day to day issues surrounding parents with children that have complex needs. It is an opportunity to highlight hate crime and the importance of reporting. The event is an opportunity to meet with services that can provide support within the Borders.
“Meeting of Minds” is inviting everyone to come along and find out what a complex need diagnosis means for you and your child. It will also look at both the positive and negative
Reminiscence Scottish Night 4-6pm Burnfoot Hub, 89 Burnfoot Rd, Hawick TD9 8EJThis event is a chance to celebrate Scotland through reminiscence, music and dance. It is an opportunity to make friends, enjoy some traditional Scottish poetry, reflect and share stories. In true Scottish style a light dinner of stovies, tea and coffee will be provided for all to enjoy.
For more information please contact- Lizzie Ireland [email protected] 01450390430
Reminisce about the good old school days and Hawick shops. 10am-12noonHawick Library , North Bridge Street, Hawick, TD9 9QTTake a nostalgic look at the Hawick of years-gone-by through objects, images and songs. Reminisce about the mills, Common-Ridings and High Street shops. Please note any dementia sufferers must be accompanied by a care worker and although the session is on for two hours participants do not have to stay for the full session.
For more information and to book your space please contact 01450 364 640 [email protected]
20 October
Intergenerational Tea Dance 2.30-4pmHawick Congregational Community Church Hall, 22 Bourtree Pl, Hawick TD9 9HWWe are holding an Intergenerational Tea Dance at the above venue. The Dance is open to everyone We are hoping that people of all ages will come. There will be all types of Dancing so something for everyone to join in or just to watch.For more information please contact Val Garry [email protected] 07889041600
Trans Borders –Transgender Conference 9:30am-2:30pmTweed Horizons Melrose TD6 0SGTransgender equality in the Scottish BordersThis is the first Transgender conference in the Scottish Borders, giving opportunity for professionals and service providers to find out how to support Trans people. Workshops facilitated by Scottish Trans Alliance and co-facilitated by Scottish Borders LGBT Equality, LGBT Youth Scotland, The Beaumont Society,
impacts this can have on your family. This event is open to all parents, grandparents, family members, carers, and professionals who would like to know more about the care of children with additional and complex needs, directly from their parents.For further information please contact John Greenwell, [email protected]
Let’s Dance Diversity- Hawick Primary Schools 10–11amHawick Town Hall, 44 Cross Wynd, Hawick TD9 9EFChildren from each of the Hawick schools will perform a dance which will reflect diversity inour community. For more information please contact Jeanette Gordon [email protected] 01450 373521
WorkshopsLIVE Borders 12-1pm'The Big Conversation' ESOL1-2pm The Big Conversation’ - Let’s talk about …… What it’s like for you living in the Scottish Borders? What’s good? What’s not so good? We would love to hear what you have to say…Please come along and bring your friends and family. Everyone welcome!
AGE Scotland 2-3pmKeeping active and having good muscle strength and balance is critical to our health and well-being. With this in mind Age Scotland’s Allied Health Professionals, Jenny Ackland and Yolanda Strachan, are hosting a dynamic, fun and interactive workshop.
Exhibitions
Borders General Hospital
Throughout Diversity Week NHS Borders will be highlighting what services are available throughout the Borders. Each day, from the 16th-19th a variety of different services will be represented at the BGH, highlighting the support that they provide to the Borders community.
21 October
Scottish Borders Diversity Week Celebration12noon-4pmTransport Interchange Galashiels TD1 1BYA finale celebrating the success of the week, this event will bring together local groups and services as well as local performers and talents showcasing diverse talents. This event will be a celebration of a successful week and an opportunity to find out what is happening in your local area. It will consist of interactive stalls, performances and workshops.Samba Sisters, Traditional Syrian Dance, Childrens Arts and Crafts.
Shakti, Scottish Borders Rape Crisis, Police Scotland, Crown Office and Procurator
Fiscal Services and Thomson Solicitors. Buffet lunch and refreshments providedFor more information and to book your space please contact [email protected] book please use the following link- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-borders-diversity-week-polish-supper-night-and-mirror-of-stage-performance-tickets-37997561730
Body Boosting Bingo is similar to a regular game of bingo but with a bit of a twist! The familiar rhyming bingo calls are linked to an exercise or activity. The workshop will suit all ages. Please come and join in the fun!
Fire and Rescue Service 1-4 Interactive fun CPR workshop For more information please contact Lizzie Ireland [email protected] Tel. 01835 825970
16-21 October
Kelso Library Exhibition - Nellie Scott: a life from the poor records.Kelso Library, 10am-4pm Combining records from Scotland’s People and documents held at the Heritage Hub: Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Service, discover the story of a little girl from Kelso. For more information please contact Amy Thomson Phone: 01573 223171
Diversity Week 2017 would like to thank all the organisations who have supported this event
With the arrival of warmer Spring weather, outdoor events start taking place such as The Mighty Deerstalker running event on Saturday 12 March, with 5 and 10 km runs with a difference at Traquair House, Melrose 7’s, and a traditional family sports day at Bowhill on Monday 2 May. Two weeks of the Tweedlove Festival in the Peebles areafeatures cycling events for all the familystarts on Saturday 14th May.
Festivals begin to pop up all over the Scottish Borders from the Hawick Reivers Festival 25 – 27 March, the Borders Science Festival at venues across the Borders in May and the Traquair Medieval Fayre on 28th May.
Alongside all these extra activities there is a full programme of music concerts, performances, and Puppet Animation Festival events in venues across the region.
Lots of enjoyable things to do during the spring months.
COUNCIL
To obtain copies of this programme or to get involved please contact:NHS Borders and Scottish Borders Council Joint Health Improvement Team
Lizzie Ireland (E) [email protected](T) 01835 825970
#BDW2017
