On Saturday 1st August our retiring minister, along with elder Simon Oldham, made a final inspection of the parish - walking all the way from Hownam, via Morbattle, Linton, Hoselaw ... and ending in Kirk Yetholm; a grand total of 14 1/2 miles. They didn't find anyone misbehaving themselves and in need of a ministerial rebuke! Fortunately for us he was still relatively fit and healthy by the end and was able to lead services in Yetholm and Kelso on the following day. Unfortunately, it didn't make him change his mind and decide to stay - though, who knows, maybe he will come back every year to repeat the walk and remind himself of this beautiful part of the world.

On Sunday 2nd August we were delighted to welcome Ewan and Chantelle Cameron + their families to Yetholm kirk, for the baptism of their daughter Talia Rae. Talia seemed to enjoy the occasion! It was great to welcome a new member of the church.