We're thrilled to spotlight the news that we'll be looking to restructure our Board and the roles which our Trustees currently hold. With the launch of our digital capabilities, quick wins accomplished and a year full of valuable lessons learned; we're now wanting to shape things to be more efficient and agile in our ways of working - with a view to simplify and ease things for all involved. We've recognised that securing volunteers for various projects has been slower than h

Updates to our Village Hall We hope you've smiled if you're aware of some of the small but meaningful changes in our Village over the last 8 or so months. We've been hard at work to improve our communal spaces in the areas that we think truly matter. Within the Hall, key highlights include intuitive Hall WiFi access, overall improved storage, new sanitary and baby changing facilities, overall deep clean of our Hall, and new crockery, mugs and cutlery. We'll continue to focus

Cardrona's Halloween Disco We had a great turn out at our 1st Halloween Family Disco in the Village Hall!  Families from all over the village and nearby communities came together for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and spooky surprises. From prize winning creative costumes to lively dancing - the atmosphere was fangtastic! 🦇 Shoutout to our CVA committee members Mollie Davies and Emily McGowan, along with spooktacular helpers Natalie Elder and Esme Kirk who supported

We’re excited to announce a special event for this holiday season—our first ever Christmas card drawing competition! We invite all artists, big and small, to submit their best drawn Christmas pictures for a chance to be featured on our very first CVA Christmas card. Let your imagination shine and show us what Christmas in Cardrona means to you. Theme: Christmas in Cardrona Eligibility: Open to all ages Submission Deadline: Friday, 29th of November 2024 How to Enter: Send your

We're sad to announce Matthew Godfree-Burnett, our dedicated Membership and Maintenance coordinator, is stepping down from his role after dedicating 3 years as a CVA volunteer. During this time, Matthew has not only helped keep the Village Hall running smoothly but also played a key part in keeping our renown village clock ticking. He also stayed on the CVA Board to while new trustees found their feet and has offered valuable insight, knowledge, skill and experience. From lon

🚨 Attention, everyone - pothole alert! 🚧 There’s a significant pothole, right in front of the Cardrona bus stop, that really needs immediate attention. We’ve received reports of people getting sprayed with water while trying to seek shelter from the rain. This is not only uncomfortable but can also be dangerous. If you’ve experienced this issue, please document it and share your concerns. The more voices we have, the more likely we can encourage action to address this probl

We’re thrilled to announce a big change this Christmas. The CVA have opted for new plans when sourcing a beautiful Christmas tree to adorn our Village Green this year and have instead arranged for a tree to be planted rather than a temporary felled tree. We have chosen a Norway Spruce due to its stunning shape and lush foliage. Not only is this species known for its resilience, and ability to thrive in our climate, but also boasts excellent needle retention, ensuring that our

Our 1st Christmas Crafts Fayre is just around the corner. This is a perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit while supporting local artisans! Christmas Craft Fayre Cardrona Lights Switch-on Saturday 30th November Sunday 1st December 12pm - 4pm 4pm - 6pm Cardrona Village Hall The Green + Village Hall Our Christmas Craft Fayre Join us for a festive afternoon filled with unique handmade gifts, decorations, and delicious treats. From handcrafted ornaments to cosy knitte

Get ready to kick off the festive season at home! We've got a bumper weekend of Christmas events with our Christmas Craft Fay re followed by our annual Christmas lights switch-on. Christmas Craft Fayre Cardrona Lights Switch-on Saturday 30th November Sunday 1st December 12pm - 4pm 4pm - 6pm Cardrona Village Hall The Green + Village Hall Our Christmas lights switch-on Join us for an evening filled with joy and community spirit and be dazzled by our brand new Christmas Lights.

While on the subject of a tidy up; we also have scheduled tree trimming and cutting work which will be taking place around the Village Green and Pump + Jump around October time this year. This project is essential for maintaining the safety and appearance of the area, and ensuring the trees remain healthy and are safe to the public.

Looking to give back to the community? We have several volunteer opportunities available for anyone willing to lend a helping hand! Whether you're looking to gain experience, meet new people, or simply contribute to our local area, we’d love to have you on board.  We are also still on the hunt for a Booking Assistant to join our CVA team.  This role involves managing bookings for our community hall, which is now easier than ever before, as most of the bookings can be done onl

We’ve been made aware that the footpaths linking The Green to Govan’s Way and Cardrona Way to the eastern side of Cardrona Playpark have become overgrown and are not only an eyesore, but also causing access issues. Looking into this, we recognised the need for something to be done. While these footpaths are not part of our responsibility to maintain, after much consideration we decided that it’s important they’re given a general tidy and cut this year, just before the winter.

Time to wind down as the days grow shorter? Not likely ! We’re pleased to share our upcoming series of events; jam packed with activity until January 2025. Whether you’re into proper good food, learning new board games or finding handmade treasures at Christmas fayres; there’s something for everyone - and of course plenty of ways to get involved ! Learn more on our events list . As well as planned events, you’ll be pleased to hear that The Tasty Hog Company (Sat 28th Oct)  a

The more eagle-eyed Hall visitors will have spotted the beautiful new tartan and plaque now on display. This striking turquoise tartan was created as part of the ‘Remembering Together: Scottish Borders’ project which looked to co-create memorials honouring those we sadly lost, mark what has changed and preserve the best of what was learned and created together during the pandemic. Led by artists Alister Lownie and Katherina RadevaI, the fabric is the result of a co-creation p

We’re excited to announce that our Pump and Jump track will undergo gravel road resurfacing and benefit from improved drainage as part of refurbishing works. Anticipated to start late September and forecast to complete late November; this activity is crucial for improving the safety and quality of our track; ensuring it’s in tip top condition for all riders. This couldn’t have been possible without the support of Tweed Valley Trails Association (TVTA). The TVTA have sponsore

As you may have already seen on our Facebook post, CVA member’s votes are in and we’re pleased to confirm the Pump + Jump graffiti artwork will remain in place! This fantastic piece of local art has become a cherished part of our Village, and the decision to preserve it reflects our community’s appreciation for creative expression.  Massive well done to all our budding artists who participated in creating this eye catching vista!

‘Fantastic engagement with the community. Well done for making our Village feel like a community!’ A huge thank you to those who joined us for our 1st Community Day pilot. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow residents and put faces to names while we shared CVA updates and answer questions/listen to concerns.  We asked for anonymous feedback as part of the CVA member’s vote for graffiti artwork and were overwhelmed with the positive feedback we received as part of th