Tag Archives: Melrose

And it didn’t rain

Posted on June 15, 2013 by jingsandthings

As a writer it’s always good to be able to say that you have read at a book festival so Borders Writers Forum, an organisation that promotes writers and writing in the Scottish Borders, is enormously grateful to Borders Book … Continue reading →

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Drawing tales

Posted on June 6, 2013 by jingsandthings

Her son had entered the competition, so a friend asked if I could help judge in her place. The competition had been organised by a local artist with the first prize including tickets for a talk by a well-known children’s … Continue reading →

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Fast-flowing water, ancient stones

Posted on April 7, 2013 by jingsandthings

Winter is reluctant to relax its grip and whilst, in higher parts of the Borders such as where we stay, daffodils struggle to grow and shiver at the thought of blooming, a short drive away spring is already into its … Continue reading →

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