Cardrona cyclists, take note! Police Scotland will be hosting a  free  Bike Marking and Crime Prevention session at  Cardrona Village Hall . 📍 Cardrona Village Hall  🗓️ Sunday, 16 November 2026  🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm As the popularity of cycling continues to grow across the Borders, so unfortunately does the number of bike thefts. Bike Marking is a quick, effective way to protect your pride and joy. Officers will add a  unique identification code  to your frame and register

📹 CCTV installation is now underway at the Village Hall — a great step forward in helping keep our community space safe and secure for everyone. Thank you to Grant & David from Saltire Security for the installation. 🌿 Meanwhile, our contractor, RS Gardening Services has been out in full force — trimming hedges, clearing leaves, and making sure the village is looking its best as autumn sets in. If you are passing by, do not forget to give the boys a wave and a big thank you

And with that… our raised beds are in! 🌿 Huge thanks to Ally Mac Joinery for doing an excellent job, as always! We chose railway sleepers for the build, a little nod to the railway history that once ran through our village 🚂. Part of the installation was generously funded by the Scottish Heritage Fund — thank you! The remainder came from your CVA memberships, so thank you to all members for helping make a real, visible difference in our village! Now it is over to the Green

Tony has officially started work on our flower beds, and we are excited to see the transformation take shape for the coming weeks/months. The sleepers for the new borders have just been delivered and will be installed very soon – it is all coming together beautifully! If you have got a love for gardening or just want to lend a hand, we would love to have you on the Green Team! 🌱 Get in touch and grow with us! ❤️

This year, we are bringing together the beloved Christmas Lights Switch-on and the popular Christmas Makers Market for one big, magical celebration that everyone can enjoy.

A new Neighbourhood Watch group is being established right here in our village, building a safer, more connected community by encouraging neighbours to look out for one another and share helpful information.

We are making exciting progress around the Village Green and the Village Hall area; from tree maintenance to new planters, and even plans for a new Christmas tree.

This simple, heart-warming idea — “Take a book, leave a book” — is already bringing smiles to faces and stories into homes. Whether you are a lifelong bookworm or just looking for something new to read, there’s something here for everyone.

It is a sad day in our corner of the village — our dear planted Christmas tree has passed on. His time with us was short, but he brought joy, a few giggles (mostly due to his tiny size), and a whole lot of festive charm. Unfortunately, it was a lack of water that led to his early end. We are disappointed, a bit heartbroken, and maybe just a little wiser now. No immediate plans on what comes next — for now, we are letting him rest where he stood so proudly. A wee farewell cere

The wind could not stop us! Andy and myself got our Beltane bunting up at the Village Hall and it’s looking brilliant! 🎉 Also a special shoutout to Annie Tredgett and Laura Chrystie for going the extra mile and decorating all the trees around the hall this weekend — thank you so much! It is so wonderful to see individuals step up and help make our village even more beautiful for everyone. We are always looking for more volunteers to help bring our and your ideas to life — if

This Easter, we are excited to bring you a fun-filled adventure along the Cycle Path! We have created a special Easter Egg Hunt that is perfect for families to enjoy together. Starting at the pump and jump, follow the clues all the way up to the bridge – with riddles and surprises along the way! Here is how it works: We will display 10 Easter egg sheets featuring riddles that will guide you on your journey. As you explore, solve the riddles and enjoy the excitement of finding

You have asked for it, and we have listened! We are excited to announce the reintroduction of Neighbourhood Representatives, and we need your help to make our community even stronger. What it involves As a Neighbourhood Representative, you will be the bridge between our community and the work we are doing to improve and strengthen it. It is a nice way to help us to spread the word, share updates, and ensure that everyone is voice is heard. Do you have experience as a Neighbou

We are excited to announce that our community website is getting a directory of local handymen and tradespeople that residents can refer to when they need assistance. Whether it is for small repairs, gardening, or home improvement, having trusted local contacts can make all the difference. How you can help If you know of any reliable handymen or tradespeople in the area who would like to be featured on the site, please send us their contact details. We would love to include t

Triggering passionate debate at our AGM, the proposal for supporting a village wide survey on the bus stop was declined.

Spring is here, and we’re giving our Village Hall a fresh new look! With locally sourced timber planters and vibrant flowers on the way.

A trial outdoor library is coming to our village! Join us in this community book-sharing initiative where you can take a book, leave a book.

Looking to support your village? Discover the benefits of becoming a Cardrona Village Association member, with 2 membership types available.

A gentle reminder to all residents and visitors: Our village is a 20mph zone for a reason. Let’s all be mindful of speed limits please.

After a rewarding tenure as Chair, I’ll be stepping down from April 2026. While I’ll remain involved as a volunteer, we need a replacement.

Update for further clarity on original post: Several villagers have approached us for help in proposing a new bus stop. This update is just to clarify the process. We’ve already reached out to the council and the local bus service to understand what’s involved in such a request. Unfortunately, we don't have enough volunteers to conduct a full village-wide survey at this point and it not incur any costs. Therefore, we’ll be starting with an initial vote at the AGM, which is op