Kelso Community Events

The organisation of St James Fair and other local events for Kelso has been taken over by a group of interested parties from within the community who wish to see Kelso prosper. The group will be set up as a not-for-profit trust, which will be able to apply for financial assistance from various bodies set up to provide support for community events and projects. ... [more]

23/11/2004

Kelso Community Events AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Kelso Community Events will be held in Seasons, Roxburgh Street, Kelso on Monday 21st November at 6pm. ... [more]

21/11/2011

St James Fair 2011 - Principals Selected

The Principals for this year's St James Fair which opens on 3rd September are: King: Jonny Duffy Queen: Kacey Redpath Standard Bearer: Ben David Lyall Cushion Bearer: Eva Zita Doman ... [more]

14/07/2011

St James Fair 2011

St James' Fair 2011 is being held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September. The Fair will be opened by the Guest of Honour Alastair Campbell. A retired Headmaster, Alastair now spends much of his time producing spectacular books containing superb aerial photographs. His two books, currently available, "Scottish Borders from Above" cover the East and the West Borders, and he has ... [more]

03/09/2011

The Crowning of the Principals

St James' Fair 2011 was held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September. The Fair was opened by the Guest of Honour, Alastair Campbell. A retired Headmaster, Alastair now spends much of his time producing spectacular books containing superb aerial photographs. His two books, currently available, "Scottish Borders from Above" cover the East and the West Borders, and he has a new on ... [more]

03/09/2011

At St James' Fair 2011

Scenes from the Saturday afternoon in Kelso Square. ... [more]

03/09/2011

St James Fair Exhibition in Town House

This year's exhibition is "Sir Walter Scott - his Kelso Connections" Opening Times: Friday 2nd September: 12noon till 6pm. Saturday 3rd September: 10am till 6pm. Sunday 4th September: 10am till 4pm. Organised under the auspices of "Kelso Connections". ... [more]

02/09/2011

Kelso Pottery and the Kelsae Onion

Kelso Pottery has produced a new range of vases based on the Kelsae Onion especially for St James' Fair 2011. The History of the world-famous onion can be read at: The Kelsae Onion Along with an information card, there are included four seeds of the onion for you to grow your own. ... [more]

03/09/2011

Flea Markets in Kelso Square

To raise funds for St James Fair and other Community Events, there will be a Flea Market in Kelso Square. Kelso Antique and Flea Market is now held on the first and last Thursday of every month from 9am - 3pm, weather permitting. As there are only 14 pitches, those wishing to take part should contact Trevor on 01573 228583 asap. ... [more]

01/04/2011

ARCHIVED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Items listed below will be kept on the site for future reference and retrieval. ... [more]

01/12/2004

St James Fair 2010 in Pictures

St James Fair 2010 was held on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September 2010. The Guest of Honour 2010 was Lynn Young. The Principals for 2010: King - Morgan Thompson Queen - Eunice Ngoa Standard Bearer - Logan Little Cushion Bearer - Skye Chatburn Our thanks to Hector Innes for allowing us to use his photographs. ... [more]

18/09/2010

The Kelso Embroiderers' Guild Exhibition in Kelso Town Hall

During St James' Fair, the Kelso Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild who are celebrating their 10th Anniversary, put on an exhibition of their work in Kelso Town Hall. Attached are some examples, though the pictures cannot do justice to the actual articles. ... [more]

04/09/2010

St James' Fair 2010 - Principals

St James' Fair, Kelso will be held on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September 2010. The Guest of Honour 2010 is Lynn Young The Principals for 2010 are: King - Morgan Thompson Queen - Eunice Ngoa Standard Bearer - Logan Little Cushion Bearer - Skye Chatburn The parade will leave the Tait Hall at 11.30am, arriving at Kelso Town Hall at 11.40am. ... [more]

04/09/2010

St James Fair Kelso 2009

The 2009 St James Fair was held this weekend, 5th and 6th September. The 2009 Principals: King: Cameron Rendall Reid Queen: Lucy Gordon Standard Bearer: Fraser Veitch Cushion Bearer: Jasmine Johnson. The Guest of Honour who performed the Crowning Ceremony was Jacquie Wright, Executive Manager of Abbotsford House. ... [more]

05/09/2009

St James Fair 2008

The dates for St James Fair 2008 are Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September. The two exhibitions in the Town Hall this year will be: Work in Print - Kelso's Contribution and an exhibition of the paintings of the late James Henderson. The Principals for 2008 are: King - Cameron Rendall Reid from Yetholm Queen - Lucy Gordon from Kelso Standard Bearer - Fraser Veitch from Kelso C ... [more]

06/09/2008

St James Fair 2007

St James Fair 2007 was held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September. The Saturday was also the start of The Borders Walking Festival, which was centred on Kelso, so there were plenty of visitors with all sorts of differing interests. The Fair was able to supply a flying start to the Walkers' Week. The King for 2007 was Liam Ruddy The Queen for 2007 was Ciera Haig The Attendants were: ... [more]

20/09/2007

Elisabeth McNeill delights St James Fair audience

Elisabeth McNeill delights St James Fair audience At an event in Kelso Town Hall on 2nd September, as part of the St. James Fair celebrations, an enthralled audience was treated to a very entertaining session by Liz Taylor, the famous local writer, who recounted tales from her life and revealed how she researches and writes her novels. To avoid confusion her non fiction titles are published ... [more]

21/09/2007

Awards for Kelso Community Events - St James Fair

The 2007 St James Fair has been awarded grants of just under £10,000 which will provide much of the finance needed to make the Bridgend Park Spectacular on Saturday Night a sight for sore eyes. Come along and see ... [more]

08/08/2007

Kelso Christmas Lights 2006

To see the Kelso Christmas Tree and some of the displays both in the streets of the town and in shop windows click on: Christmas in Kelso 2006 ... [more]

28/11/2006

St James Fair 2006

Despite the very damp weather, everyone seems to have had a successful St James Fair. Thanks to all who contributed to the success of this event. Pictures of the Fair, kindly donated by Hector Innes Photography, are to be found at: St James Fair 2006 ... [more]

20/09/2006

St James Fair 2005

St James Fair, Kelso was held on 3rd and 4th September 2005. Pictures of the Event, kindly provided by Hector Innes Photography are at: St James' Fair - Saturday St James' Fair - Sunday ... [more]

03/09/2005

St James Fair 2004 - A Piece of History

St James' Fair This year, for almost the first time in living memory, the Kelso Laddie and the Jethart Callant will play a leading role in St James' Fair on 4th and 5th September 2004. Originally held in August each year, near the site of the Church of St James in the old Royal Burgh of Roxburgh, this revival of the old custom is the result of work done by Kelso Chamber of Trade and ... [more]

06/07/2004

The Kelso Provost introduces the Provost of Jedburgh

Kelso Provost – Margaret Riddell Royal Charters were granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy Council and have a history dating back to the 13th Century. St James' Fair was held originally on the first Friday in August at the town of Roxburgh. Roxburgh rose to prominence under King David I, who is credited with bringing stability to Scotland after decades of internal strife. ... [more]

30/09/2004

The Provost of the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh - Len Wyse

Proclamation by the Provost of the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh OYEZ, OYEZ, OYEZ Whereas the fair of St James is to be held this Fourth Day of September 2004, and is to continue for the space of two days from and after this Proclamation. Therefore, in the name and authority of our Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Queen, ... [more]

30/09/2004

Oyez, Oyez, Oyez - The Town Crier

Be it known that I, William Patterson, am the Town Crier of St James Fair, Kelso. All People, noble or humble. attending the Fair will behave in a proper manner. Any person bringing the Fair into disrepute will be flogged and receive a day in the stocks. Now all ye People go forth and enjoy the fair. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ... [more]

30/09/2004

St James' Fair - Events and Attractions

Saturday 4th September 2004 Grand Parade from Tait Hall at 11.30am. Fair Opens 12 noon. Attractions: Crowning of King and Queen. Kelso Pipe band and Jedburgh Brass Band Operatic and Drama in the Square Music All Day Traders' Fair - Bargains Galore demonstrations throughout the Day History & Art Exhibition in the Town Hall Falconry Display Lunardi Bonnet Competition Torchli ... [more]

04/09/2004

At St James Fair Kelso 2004 - Picture Gallery 1

This is a glimpse of the St James Fair 2004 at Kelso. Thanks to Hector Innes who made the photographs available for use as a permanent record. ... [more]

23/09/2004

At St James Fair Kelso 2004 - Picture Gallery 2

This is a further glimpse of the St James Fair 2004 at Kelso. Thanks to Hector Innes who made the photographs available for use as a permanent record. ... [more]

23/09/2004

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