TODAY: Central Borders Members Centre of the Scottish Wildlife Trust, illustrated talk by Liz Hanson – the art of nature – at 7.30pm in the Langlee Centre, Marigold Drive, Galashiels.
Non-members especially welcome. Tea and biscuits, plus a raffle at the interval. For more details call Shirley McLaren on 01896 822510.
SUNDAY: Coldstream Ramblers walk: Hethpool, St Cuthbert's Way, Elsdonburn, Wideopen, Trowupburn, Great Hetha; 10
miles. Tracks and moorland, could be muddy. Meet at Henderson Park car park, Coldstream, at 9.30am or Hethpool car park (74:893280) at 10am. Any queries to walk leader Elaine Roden on 01289 386436.
SUNDAY: Scottish Borders Hill Walking Club walk: Mutiny Stones (67:664567). Meet at 8.30am at the council HQ car park in St Boswells for shared transport. For more information call Evelyn Horsburgh on 01750 76214.
Sunday: Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service walk: Penchrise and Shankend; 11 miles; strenuous; six hours; £5 (concession £3). Meet at Stobs camps at 10am. For more information call 01835 824000.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 17: Borders branch of the RSPB, illustrated talk by Natalie Taylor – the ranger service and work undertaken in Holyrood Park – in Tweedbank Community Centre at 7.30pm. For more details call Robin Mason 01450 372370.
