The Great Polish Map of Scotland
Friday 21st October at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm
A talk by Jim Barton.
Why was a scale model map of Scotland built in the grounds of a Borders hotel?
What is its connection to WW2? Where does Poland come in?
As one of the restoration group, Jim Barton will explain how the map was rediscovered and restored.
Entry £3 to include refreshments.
Wojtek, The Bear Who Went To War
Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm
A BBC DVD will be shown and Aileen Orr will invite questions following its showing.
Aileen previously spoke at the hall about her book Wojtek and her connection to the bear.
A collection of pre-loved/new Teddy Bears to be sent to Poland for Ukrainian child refugees will be made on the night.
A large new designer Teddy Bear will also be raffled in aid of her charity.
Entry £3 to include refreshments.
Any Teddy Bear that needs a new loving home will be welcome.