And in a far cry from the home schooling going on at the moment, young pupils across the Borders were busy learning about biodiversity, recycling, science and gardening, Jethart and Langholm named their festival principals, businesses celebrated anniversaries, choirs were formed, competitions held and charity events thrived.
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Norman Maciver from Niki's Bar in Galashiels, defends the Balmoral bar's decision to leave the pub watch scheme. Photo: Contributed
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Cyclists take to the road to raise money for Borders chairty Callum's Trust. 46 riders covered routes over 10, 25 and 50 miles aiming to raise around £3,000 for help open the Callum's Trust Hospice Fund. Photo: Contributed
11. Lauderdale Choir
L-r, James Hepburn Scott, Sheila Lowe, Helen Morton, John Mackay, Claire Brennan and Ian Garner. Lauderdale Choir the popular growing choir, in Lauder. Photo: Contributed
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Pupils at St Margaret's RC Primary SChool in Galashiels composed their own rap songs to explain the issues of the three Rs - recycling, reducing and reusing waste. The occasion was the primary seven's successful Trah Fashion Show where outfits were created using matertials that would otherwise have been binned. Photo: Contributed