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What's on in Bassendean

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Bassendean.

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Bookbug at Floors Castle

Free, friendly, fun sessions of songs, rhymes and stories for babies, toddlers, pre-schooler’s with their families and carers.

Wed 22 JulFloors Castle Walled Garden(8.5mi)

via Floors Castle Walled GardenLocal gem

Likely freeChildren & FamilyCommunity

Drop in Lego Club

Join the fun at Live Borders Lego Club where you can create your own masterpiece with the Lego bricks (or just build a castle…). Sessions are free and are held in our Castle picnic area.

Wed 22 JulFloors Castle Walled Garden(8.5mi)

via Floors Castle Walled GardenLocal gem

Community

2026-07-22 10:00 - Ladies@10

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details:

Wed 22 Jul11:00Eccles Kirk(8.7mi)

via Eccles Kirk

Community

Ladies@10

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details:

Wed 22 Jul11:00Eccles Kirk(8.7mi)

via Eccles Kirk

Workshops & Classes

Art Class

Held by Rachel Sutherland (artist and landscape architect)

Wed 22 Jul15:00Longformacus Community Park(7.9mi)

via Longformacus Community Park

Sports & Fitness

Zumba with Dianne

Instructions to Caretaker: None

Thu 23 Jul11:00St Boswells Village Hall(9.6mi)

via St Boswells Village Hall

Community

Border Union Show

The Border Union Show is a much-loved annual highlight, celebrating the very best of farming, rural life, and community spirit in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. It takes place at Borders Events Centre on the outskirts of the beautiful, cobbled town of Kelso and attracts over 500 competitors across Equine, livestock, and industrial arts, offering […] The post Border Union Show appeared first on Visit Kelso.

Fri 24 JulThe Kelso Pottery(9.7mi)

via The Kelso Pottery

Community

Tiny Trebles

« Zumba with Dianne Total Blast with Dianne »

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Boswells Village Hall(9.6mi)

via St Boswells Village Hall

Community

Total Blast with Dianne

Agendas, Minutes & Annual Reports

Fri 24 Jul10:30St Boswells Village Hall(9.6mi)

via St Boswells Village Hall

Community

T'ai Chi

T'ai Chi is happening at Longformacus Community Park. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Longformacus Community Park(7.9mi)

via Longformacus Community Park

Community

Border Union Show

Sat 25 JulThe Kelso Pottery(9.7mi)

via The Kelso Pottery

Zoolab Animal Architects – Live Sessions

Community

Around £12

Zoolab Animal Architects – Live Sessions

Get up close and hands-on with some of the Architects in the Animal Kingdom. From beaver dams to pufferfish gardens we'll explore creativity in the natural world as we take a look at Spiders, Snails, Snakes and more as we learn all about the amazing constructions and designs these amazing animal builders can create.

Sat 25 JulFloors Castle Walled Garden(8.5mi)

via Floors Castle Walled GardenLocal gem

Community

Melrose Town Walk

Guides walk of Melrose town exploring the history and characters over the centuries. Abbeys, rugby, kings and monks!

Sat 25 JulTrimontium Museum(9.1mi)

via Trimontium MuseumLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Caerlaverock Castle Spectacular Jousting (Caerlaverock)

Visit Caerlaverock Castle for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your hero as the daring knights battle it out in a dramatic show of bravery and skill and wander through the colourful encampments to experience medieval life first-hand.

Sat 25 JulDryburgh Abbey, Selkirk, Scotland(9.2mi)

via Dryburgh Abbey, Selkirk, ScotlandLocal gem

Community

2026-07-25 08:00 - Men's Prayer Breakfast

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026 at 08:00Details: Men's Prayer Breakfast / / Do join us for a bacon or egg roll, a thought for the day and a time of prayer.Location: Coldstream Church HallPostcode: TD12 4DH

Sat 25 Jul09:00Eccles Kirk(8.7mi)

via Eccles Kirk

DanceSports & Fitness

Silent Disco Yoga brought to you by Coyama

This is yoga with a difference – set in nature, surrounded by community, and connected by rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or trying it for the first time, this playful practice invites you to breathe, move, and dance into stillness.

Sun 26 JulFloors Castle Walled Garden(8.5mi)

via Floors Castle Walled GardenLocal gem

Community

Sound Journey

Local resident holding their relaxing sound meditation session

Sun 26 Jul10:00Longformacus Community Park(7.9mi)

via Longformacus Community Park

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More about Bassendean

Berwickshire, Scotland

Bassendean 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 Bassendean 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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