The Gathering Quartet, is a dynamic new European folk quartet who use traditional string music to strengthen connection between their countries of Ukraine, Scotland, England and Sweden. 

Olena Yeremenko - fiddle (Ukraine) 

Louis Bingham - guitar, bouzouki, cittern, mandolin (England) 

Mats Nystam - bouzouki, mandolin (Sweden) 

Luisa Brown - fiddle, octave fiddle (Scotland) 

With the increasing pressures on communities across Europe, The Gathering Quartet brings together four highly regarded traditional musicians from four European nations who want to use their musical connections to transcend cultural and political boundaries. Aiming to inspire cross-cultural connection between themselves and their audiences, they explore their roots by experimenting with sensitive arrangements of traditional tunes and their own compositions. They prioritise performing in resonant and inspiring venues which allow them to perform purely acoustic, and help amplify the soul and the magic of live music performance in an intimate setting.

Travelling from their various countries, this group have a very rare chance once again to meet this August in the Scottish Borders. This performance is a one-off opportunity to see them perform. 

"A completely one-of-a-kind performance of a wonderful entanglement of traditions, wielded by four exceptional international musicians. Not to be missed." - Kate Young

Si will be coming back to The Hub with another fascinating talk and this time it’s all about Vikings and early Medieval Armoury, He will also have a lot of armour from his extensive personal collection.

We’ll be in The Community Living Room every Tuesday from 11am–2pm, and we’d love to welcome you!

Our dementia-friendly social group is open to everyone — you don’t need to have dementia to join. Whether you’re looking for company, conversation, games, activities, or just a friendly cuppa with a biscuit, we’re here for you. 💛

The venue is fully accessible with a lift and upstairs toilets, so all are welcome.

Come say hello — we’d love to see you there! 😊

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Back for April, but this time on a SUNDAY!!

Murray Watson will be here at The Hub to launch his latest book.

There’s lots of fun classes to enter including:

Puppy Love (under 1 yr), Top Rescue, Waggiest tail, Scruffiest or Fluffiest and more!

£1 per entry per class, prize for the winners!

For more info please call 013873 73760 or email trudikg@eskdalemuir.com

Meeting Centres Scotland are coming to The Hub to help develop a social club for people living with dementia, their families, support workers, and anyone interested in dementia and community health. This event will take place on Wednesday, March 19th from 11am-2pm.

Planning Aid Scotland are coming back with another community workshop with a free lunch and refreshments included. Join us to find out the next steps in developing Eskdalemuir into a walking, wheeling and cycling hub!

Braw Clan are bringing ‘Soup and a Story’ to The Hub on Thursday 6th March. Please join us for free soup, tea, coffee and biscuits and enjoy a story read by a professional actor! Details on the photo below.