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                      22 May


                      _Monday 21st to Friday 25th
                      Les Amis d'Onno Jousting Practice

                      Lanton Hill Farm, Jedburgh, TD8 6SY. From the A68 take the A698 towards Hawick. Turn left for Lanton Village 1.5 miles along, follow road through Lanton Village and continue up the hill for 0.5 miles. Lanton Hill Farm is first farm track on right.

                      Disabled access and facilities, good parking and toilets. Outside arena a short walk up a gradual hill. Seating on grass, bring chair if preferred.
                      6pm - 7pm      Entrance by donation to BHS Borders      All ages welcome

                      Come and watch the troupe Les Amis d'Onno practice for their Summer Jousting Shows. Magnificent Friesians and beautiful Andalusians practicing and being trained down the tilt for Medieval Jousting.

                      No booking required. Further information: Sue Martin 01835 869757 or lesamisdonno@btinternet.com, or www.lesamisdonno.com

                      Tuesday 22nd
                      Guided Ride along Linton Drovers Trail

                      Felton Farm, West Linton EH46 7AA. Venue is between West Linton and Dolphinton on the A702. Disabled access and facilities: accessible toilet.

                      10.30am - 1pm      £12 to include light lunch
                      9 or 14 mile single loop ride over the moors and into the Southern Pentlands to the west of West Linton. You can decide which route you want to do at the 5 mile point. The route takes in some minor roads. Riders must be 14 years old or over and be experienced enough to control their horse at all paces in open countryside.

                      Booking required: Alison Wilson 01968 660 539 or awaulkmill@aol.com

                      Tuesday 22nd
                      Vaulting Display

                      Border Group RDA Arena, Monteviot, Ancrum, Jedburgh TD8 6TU
                      Turn off A68 onto B6400 for Nisbet. First left up hill after 0.5 miles and then third turn on the right.      Disabled access and facilities: good.
                      6pm - 7.30pm       Entrance by charity donation      Refreshments will be available

                      A vaulting display by children from Border Group RDA and Scottish Borders Vaulters. All ages and abilities on display from beginners to international standard. Come and be amazed at the gymnastic skills that are on show.

                      No booking required. Further information: Helen Rogerson 07779 266 886