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Community

Around £34/£27 (concessions £19/£16)

Angela Hewitt, piano

26 July Sunday 2026

Sun 26 JulMusic at Paxton(4.5mi)

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Arts & Culture

Union Chain Bridge Exhibition

: 11am-4pm. Exhibition to mark the 206 anniversary of the Union Chain Bridge held by Friends of the Union Chain Bridge. Refreshments – tea, coffee, scones, traybake and biscuits.

Sun 26 JulMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Likely freeFestivals & Events

Hugh Mackay, cello - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Borders-born Hugh Mackay performs two of J.S. Bach's cello suites in this delightful one-hour Sunday morning concert.

Sun 26 Jul12:30Music at Paxton(4.5mi)

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Live Music

Around £12

Hugh Mackay, cello

Born in 2000 in the Scottish Borders and educated at St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh, Hugh is rapidly establishing a fine reputation as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe. He has an established partnership with pianist Junyan Chen, winner of Second Prize and Chamber Music Award at Leeds International Piano Competition 2024, and he is currently a chamber music scholar at Villa Musica Landesstiftung in Germany, performing alongside world-leading musicians and emerging artists.

Sun 26 Jul12:30Music at Paxton(4.5mi)

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Angela Hewitt, piano - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Festivals & Events

Around £34/£27 (concessions £19/£16)

Angela Hewitt, piano - Music at Paxton - Summer Festival of Chamber Music

Internationally acclaimed pianist Angela Hewitt returns to Music at Paxton for the festival's 20th anniversary closing concert.

Sun 26 Jul16:30Music at Paxton(4.5mi)

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Community

Pints and Praises

Pints & Praise - Fourth Sunday of each month This Sunday 25th January. Join us in the Fishers Arms Horncliffe Community Benefit Society for a laid-back, welcoming gathering with great tunes and an inspiring message – all with a pint in hand, or whatever you choose! Free & open to all! Every 4th Sunday, 6pm (once you have a drink in your hands!) Fishers Arms Horncliffe Community Benefit Society With the wonderful Revd Rob Kelsey St Cuthbert's Church Norham Bring a friend, grab a beer, or whatever you fancy, and enjoy a casual welcoming space to connect.

Sun 26 Jul19:00St Cuthbert's Norham(4.8mi)

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Community

Country & Western Night

Something's afoot at Whitsome Ark and it goes by the name of Country & Western Night. Their site has the particulars.

Sat 1 AugWhitsome Ark(2.4mi)

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Community

in association with Fishers Arms. More details to follow

in association with Fishers Arms. More details to follow is happening at Memorial (village) Hall. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 6 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £40

Art Workshop

10AM-4PM in association with Fishers Arms. Meet at the pub at 10am, the day will comprise a morning river walk with art activities en route led by local artist and Fishers; volunteer, Pauline Plenderleith, breaking for a light lunch at midday at the Fishers Arms followed by a light stroll to Horncliffe Memorial Hall to develop work from morning’s sketching, finishing at 4pm. The planned walkie approx 2km, many on grass or gravel path with a mild descent at the start and an ascent near the end. Paths are unsuitable for wheelchair users and please no dogs. Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. The event is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists and some basic equipment will be provided. Please however, if possible, bring your own sketch book and preferred art materials. Cost £40pp, including a light lunch – drinks not included – at the Fishers Arms Community Owned pub. Please or via with any enquiries, for payment details and to reserve you place.

Thu 6 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Community

acoustic music night

Memorial (village) Hall hasn't given us the full script, but acoustic music night has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 20 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Live Music

Around £2

Acoustic Evening

8PM-10PM. Come along for an open acoustic evening either to play or to listen. All welcome. Our regular monthly acoustic music night . Any genre of music welcome, blues, jazz, folk, rock, pop etc. as long as it’s mainly acoustic (electric piano / keyboard is OK). A very relaxed and supportive atmosphere and a good place to build your confidence and try out new material. £2 donation to cover hire of hall please. Bar available. This takes place on the third Thursday of every month apart from December.

Thu 20 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Community

Horncliffe Folk

8PM-10PM. Come along and enjoy an evening for musicians and singers plus anyone who wants to come along and simply listen. Entry £2 payable at door, includes raffle ticket. Contact Keith Giddens – or Graham Ambrose – . Email

Thu 27 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Community

– 12 noon

Memorial (village) Hall has got – 12 noon pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sat 29 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning is happening at Memorial (village) Hall. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sat 29 AugMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Community

– 12 noon

Another belter from Memorial (village) Hall. – 12 noon — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sat 29 Aug11:30Memorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Community

acoustic music night

The full scoop on acoustic music night lives over on Memorial (village) Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Thu 17 SeptMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Live Music

Around £2

Acoustic Evening

Thu 17 SeptMemorial (village) Hall(5mi)

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Venues with events near Allanton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Whitsome Ark2.4 miles away

More about Allanton

Berwickshire, Scotland

Allanton is in Berwickshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Allanton events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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