Residents and everyone with an interest in the Cheviot Hills on both sides of the border are being invited to participate in a new scheme to develop an atlas of the unique features of the area's landscape, culture and people. This atlas will tell the story of the Cheviots according to those who live in, work in and care about the area.
The results will be used to support sustainable tourism and local regeneration and form the basis of an important asset for the community in future.
A series of open discussion evenings (with locally-produced refreshments) have been arranged to give everyone an opportunity to contribute their views about what matters most about the Cheviot landscape – geology, archaeology, history, ecology, culture, crafts, traditions and folklore. All the things that contribute to local distinctiveness and a sense of belonging.
Elanor Johnson, Cheviot Hills Heritage officer said: "The Cheviot Hills are a single landscape with a unique culture of their own. We want to bring the Cheviot communities of Scotland and England together to explore and record their heritage in a way which is enriching for both local people and visitors to the area alike.
We hope that lots of people will turn up to the open events and share both the everyday and the unusual which tell the story of this place and the people who have lived and worked here through the ages. Small things are as important as the large and obvious and everyone's contribution will be welcome."
The events will include locally-produced refreshments and will take place in the following locations:
§ 7pm Wednesday 12th March at Kirknewton Village Hall
§ 7pm Thursday 13th March at The Rose and Thistle, Alwinton
§ 7pm Wednesday 26th March, The Cheviot Centre, Wooler
§ 7pm Tuesday 15th April, Morebattle Village Hall
§ 7pm Wednesday 16th April, Ingram Village Hall
§ Similar events will be held in Yetholm in partnership with Communities on the Edge in May
Further information from Elanor Johnson on 01668 228130, email: chhp@nnpa.org.uk.
