Covid-19 and Flooding- Please check the Bonchester Bridge Community and Village Hall Facebook page, by clicking the links on the right, for information.
Covid 19 - Corona Virus Port 19 - has been set up to help communicate within the community as to what help and support is available. Most posts are shared through the Bonchester Bridge Community & Village Hall page - click here -, but it is recommended to “like” the Port 19 page to get information directly - click here -. There is also a dedicated Helpline on 01450 390041. Free deliveries of pre-ordered food and assistance with shopping are available. Wandering down the road that leads to Rulewater, you will pass over a quaint country bridge leading you into the village of Bonchester Bridge. Bonchester has at least three bridges spanning the river Rule.
Here you will find the Horse and Hound a favourite stop for bikers for a light refreshment over the Border. Its a lovely pub to sit outside in the summer months, I've seen a couple of spectacular sunsets shining over the village sitting here, and it offers good accommodation and food. John Fallas, Engineers, Blacksmiths and Country Store has been in Bonchster since 1911. It offers repairs service, sales of parts and machinery as well as countryside work wear. You can even get married over the Anvil here! William Laidlaw Memorial Hall is the village hall, hosting regular events and is available for hire. It has ramped access, good kitchen facilities for catering, stage area and a sound system. My favourites include the annual village picnic, featuring the Scarecrow Festival and tug-of-war competition, resplendent with the sound of local bands playing. Facebook page and Website links. Bonchester Hill, a local landmark, has a good walk to the top, where there is cited a historic hill fort. Visit the Walks page for more information. Check out the Maps page of this site if you'd like more details on historic landmarks in the area. There is a mobile Post Office van in the Horse and Hound Car Park time and day to be confirmed. The Mobile Fish Van is in Bonchester on Wednesday afternoons, tel 07867 765 467. The Denholm Butcher is in Bonchester every Friday morning. There is an Over 60's Club, who meet at 6pm on Thursdays in the Horse and Hound for a reduced price meal, £7 for 1 course, £8 for 2 courses, £9 for 3 courses. The Bonchester Bake-Off is held every other Tuesday during winter at 8.30pm at the Horse and Hound. Hobkirk Guild have various meetings throughout the year The Badminton Club is in the village hall every Wednesday at 8pm. Hobkirk Church has services, rotated with other churches in the area, times to be confirmed. |
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