Welcome to this week’s Peeblean.
This issue is an Innerleithen-special, not deliberately but just in terms of where the updates came from this week. It’s a good reminder that despite our name we are keen to cover updates for communities around Peebles as well. Please send in forthcoming events via our Get in Touch form on our home page (thepeeblean.com).
TOWN CHAT
💵 The first microgrants from the RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm (Innerleithen) Community Fund have been paid out. The beneficiaries are Innerleithen Open Studios (for website development) and Hub CIC (for bollard signs to discourage cycling on pavements). The main funding panel will meet in September to discuss the first round of funding. Nine single-year applications (totalling £35k) and 6 multi-year applications (totalling £60k) have been submitted. Round 2 is currently open for applications (deadline 21 September).
A separate RWE Bowbeat fund covers Peebles and Eddleston. Round 2 of funding is currently open for applications (deadline 28 September).
☕ This is the final week of trading of coffee and homewares shop Haus & Co at 51 High Street Innerleithen. They have a 50% off sale running across textiles, accessories and ceramics. The business will continue to trade from their Melrose site (2 Palma Place).
🏫 New double yellow lines are to be painted on Traquair Road, Innerleithen from the junction with Miller Street to just before the Traquair Arms.
🌉 The B-listed Haughhead Bridge has reopened following works to strengthen the deck. It will now be accessible again for horse riders.
🌲Harehope East Forest, a 137-hectare commercial forest located to the west of the Meldons has been sold to an investment house, Blackfinch Group. This is the group’s second forestry purchase in Scotland. The freehold was for sale for o/o £1,900,000. Scottish Business News
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD - Use our Get in Touch form to send us details of your forthcoming events.
Parkinson's Social Cafe: The venue for the August 5th and September 2nd meetings has changed. We will meet in the Peebles Nursing Home, Tweed Green, Peebles, at the usual time, 3:30pm - 5pm. We are grateful to the Staff and residents for their hospitality. For further information email Parkinsonspeebles@gmail.com
Steven MacLean Football Coaching is running a football camp next week (Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 August). Places are still available for all three age groups.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Wednesday 29 July
Family storytelling event at the Greener Peebles garden, 10-11am
St Joseph’s Lunch Club, 12 noon - 2pm, Neighbourhood Centre, Rosetta Road.
Fringe on the Tweed: Kevin Quantum magician-scientist, Eastgate Theatre, 1.30pm
Inflatable Fun at Peebles Swimming Pool, 2.30 - 3.30pm
Thursday 30 July
Fun for Under 5s at the Burgh Hall, 11am - 12.30pm (drop in session)
The Coffee Clubs free coffee mornings resume at Walkerburn village hall, 10 - 12 noon
Inwards, Outwards and Earthwards - a creative workshop for children (7-10 years, accompanied by an adult), Eastgate Theatre Studio, 2pm
Fringe on the Tweed: FLOP (‘the best songs from the worst musicals’, Eastgate Theatre, 7.30pm
Friday 31 July
Commonwealth Games-themed activities session, Peebles Swimming Pool, 9.30am - 10.30am
Friday Night Music in the Eastgate Cafe: Jodie & Anthony, 6pm
Fringe on the Tweed: Ali Affleck - Queens of Swing, Eastgate Theatre, 8pm
Saturday 1 August
Living History weekend at Traquair House, 10.30am - 5pm (Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August) - admission included in day ticket or season pass.
Merlindale Nature Festival 2026, Drumelzier (ML12 6JD), 12noon - 5pm
Table Top Sale, Drill Hall, 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Fringe on the Tweed: FoRT (physical theatre / family show), Eastgate Theatre, 2pm
Fringe on the Tweed: Chris Forbes - Father Christmas (comedy), Eastgate Theatre, 8pm
BOOKING NOW
Peebles Triathlon Weekend is coming up in September. On Saturday 19 there is a Junior event and a Come and Tri race for beginners or those looking for a shorter, low-pressure option. Sunday 20 September features a Spring Triathlon and a Duathlon (run-bike-run). All the details are on the Live Borders website.
JOB VACANCIES
New vacancies at Biggar Museum & Gallery, Cardrona Hotel, Halyrude PS and Fat Face.
NEWS ROUND-UP
Peebles Live Borders is running a consultation on stay and play sessions for pre-school children. If this is something you’d be interested in, please complete the feedback form.
The current round of Wild Your Space microgrants closes on Friday 31 July. The grants of up to £350 from Bright Green Nature support individuals and schools to encourage wildlife into green spaces.
Thanks for reading! If there’s anything we’ve missed please pop it into the comments.
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