Friends of Kelso Library

Friends of Kelso Library - Profile

Friends of Kelso Library are a small enthusiastic group who support Kelso Library with time, skills and energy. They can provide facilities, which would other wise not be available. Since Friends formed at the end of March 2005 they have been very busy. With the support of Alasdair Hutton, Convener of Scottish Borders Council and local councillor they have hosted a number of author and other ... [more]

08/06/2006

Friends of Kelso Library events 2009

Friends of Kelso Library have a busy schedule, here are some dates for your diaries. Wednesday 22nd April 14.30 The South of Scotland settings for John Buchans novels. Mary Hanson will discuss these novels Tuesday 12th May 19.30 From Kelso to Kalamazoo, Margaret Jeary will discuss the life and times of George Taylor 1803-1891 Tuesday 29th September 19.30 Voyage of the Vampire, Ian Abe ... [more]

21/03/2008

The Border Burnings

Last Thursday night Friends of Kelso Library had a capacity audience for Mary W Craig. Historian and researcher Mary gave us to a lecture on the subject of her new book “The Border Burnings” The story of the witchcraft trials of the Scottish Borders, in which, unfortunately Kelso played a major part. Mary’s enthusiastic presentation and great knowledge of her subject was a treat and left us with ... [more]

19/01/2009

Jules Horne visits Kelso Library

Jules Horne visits Kelso Library Jules Horne is a freelance writer and teacher, working with the Traverse Theatre Young Writers and as associate lecturer for the Open University. Jules came to Kelso Library to give a talk to Friends of Kelso Library entitled The Art and Drama of Border Ballads. Drawing on her experiences as a writer, Jules demonstrated how the oral poets of the Border bal ... [more]

25/09/2008

Friends of Kelso Library visit Smails of Innerleithen

Friends of Kelso Library Visit to Smails of Innerleithen Friday 19th September 2008 A fascinating afternoon was had by a group of 10 members of Friends of Kelso Library, when they visited Smails of Innerleithen. The Printworks is a treasure trove of archive material as the Smails did not throw anything away, everything from funeral notices to fair advertising has been kept. The Nationa ... [more]

23/09/2008

Kelso Library Centenary Garden is growing

Charity Begins at Home have very kindly donated £500 to buy plants and planters for the Kelso Library Centenary Garden. Thank you very much to them for the generous donation and to one of our Friends of Kelso Library members for their expertise in selecting and arranging them for us. The garden is looking really good. Despite the inclement weather we have had a few events outside. Edenside an ... [more]

17/07/2008

Christine Henderson talk

Friends of Kelso Library Christine Henderson visit A group of Friends of Kelso Library were given an insight in to Sir Walter Scott and the impact of Kelso on many of his formative years. Christine, as a member of Kelso and District Amenity Society was part of the committee who successfully applied for funding to establish the Sir Walter Scott Heritage Walk in Kelso. This walk around the ... [more]

25/09/2008

Smails of Innerleithen visit to Kelso Library

Friends of Kelso Library held a very interesting event in Kelso Library on Tuesday 19th August. David Rudram, Honorary Archivist gave an illustrated talk on Smails Printing Works at Innerleithen. Taken over by the National Trust for Scotland in 1986, the print works have a fascinating display of the work they have produced. David explained the processes involved in printing, it was interesting ... [more]

20/08/2008

Minutes of meeting 20th May 2008

MINUTES OF FRIENDS OF KELSO LIBRARY 20TH MAY 2008 Present Ruth Holmes, Moira Lyall, Isobel and Ken Nichol and Pat Thomson 1 Ruth welcomed the members present 2 The minutes of the meeting of 11th March were read and discussed. 3 Matters arising: There was a good attendance at Ivy Elder's talk (19) Ruth gave out advertising leaflets and posters for the talk by David Gra ... [more]

21/05/2008

Friends of Kelso Library Literary Quiz

The literary quiz closing date was 30th May, unfortunately we had no entries. We will make it easier the next time. The answers were: 1 What was Dr. Watson’s most precious possession? The letter left for him at the top of Reichenbach Falls 2 The name of the Border author of Ship of my heart? Will Ogilvie 3 What is the connection between “Cicero, the Queens Drum Horse” and 007? Both delivered m ... [more]

07/07/2008

Friends of Kelso Library visit the John Murray Archive

Thursday 18th October saw a group of 8 Friends of Kelso Library meeting at the National Library of Scotland, to view the latest national treasure – the John Murray Archive. We were greeted by Rachel Thomas, the assistant curator and taken to a room where she explained the programme for the visit. David McClay, the curator joined us to introduce us to the Archive. A short film was shown giving ... [more]

22/10/2007

Minutes of meeting 24.07.07

Friends of Kelso Library Minutes of Meeting 24 July 2007 Present R Holmes, P Handley, P Thomson, M.Lyall, I. Nichol, K.Nichol 1. Minutes of the Meeting of 13 March were accepted. 2. Matters arising . 2.1. Library Garden Police and Community Wardens alerted to some vandalism. A further security gate in the passageway is proposed. RH to consult with Technical Services. RH to seek advice from ... [more]

31/07/2007

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