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Community Engagement

Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl & Preston Community Council (ABPCC) invites you to get involved with any consultations that are underway which will affect the local area. In this section you will find links to consultations that have been brought to our attention by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) or other Statutory authorities. Alternatively, you can use this link  to raise any areas of concern with us

Community benefits

Did you know… residents of the ABPCC area are entitled to a half price swimming membership at Duns Swimming Pool?
For more information contact swimmingadmin@abpcc.org.

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Dog Fouling – Help Keep our Community Clean

Aug 13, 2025

BAG IT - TIE IT - BIN IT You MUST put your dog on a lead if you are walking your dog near arable fields Can we REMIND you that dog fouling is ILLEGAL and has an impact on the health and well-being of residents.  If you are a dog owner it is ESSENTIAL that you clear up...

FREE Swimming Lessons for Children and Reduced Membership Rates

Jul 24, 2025

Free Swimming Lessons & Reduced Rate Membership  Abbey St. Bathans, Bonkyl and Preston Community Council have funding to offer free swimming lessons and reduced cost memberships at Duns Swimming Pool for residents of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl and Preston area....

Ellemford Show 27 September 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Industrial Section – Saturday 27th September 2025 For Children and Grown-ups, enter your baking, crafts, artwork and vegetables. The Ellemford Show is a vibrant, wee Agricultural Show with a big fan base. Every year, weather permitting, young and old come together in...

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Forthcoming events to add to your diary:

  • Painting – Turn up and do your own thing

    September 16 @ 14:00 - 16:00
  • Table Tennis – Abbey St Bathans

    September 16 @ 19:00 - 21:30
  • Painting – Turn up and do your own thing

    September 23 @ 14:00 - 16:00
  • Mobile Library – Preston Village

    September 23 @ 14:45 - 15:00
  • Table Tennis – Abbey St Bathans

    September 23 @ 19:00 - 21:30
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