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We’ve put together a couple of events for Duns & District residents to enjoy this Christmas. We hope you’ll join us! A Heart for Duns Christmas Walking Treasure Hunt The Treasure Hunt is open to all ages, and you can … Continue reading →

Please note that this event is now sold out. Drive-in movies come to Duns! The town’s first ever drive-in movie will take place at 8.30pm on Saturday 5th September in the grounds of Duns Castle. Specialist provider Skylight Mobile Outdoor … Continue reading →

A Heart for Duns is asking the people of Duns and district to express how they feel about the Volunteer Hall, and the memories they have of it, by crafting a triangular flag. Our team of sewing volunteers will back … Continue reading →

Help us make a flower display in Duns Park to celebrate VE Day and make people smile — whatever your age, artistic ability or the materials you have to hand. Some of you may have noticed that the big square … Continue reading →

Elderly? Self-isolating? Vulnerable? If you are any of the above and worried about the current coronavirus situation and how it may affect you, your family and your life in the coming weeks then we are here to help. There is … Continue reading →

In light of the current Coronavirus situation and acting on the advice from HM Government about minimising social contacts, the Board of A Heart for Duns is cancelling all bookings and events at the Volunteer Hall with immediate effect for … Continue reading →

Candy Philip has been chosen to be Duns Citizen of the Year 2019, through a public nomination process organised by the town’s Rotary Club. The award recognises Candy’s work in spearheading the ‘Blooming Marvellous’ project, which sets up and maintains … Continue reading →

Climate Change Project Manager: full-time post to 31 March 2020 (£26,000 pa) Are you passionate about addressing the challenges of climate change? Do you have the expertise, skills and experience to initiate and lead complex projects? Are you an excellent … Continue reading →

A Heart for Duns, the charity which manages the town’s Volunteer Hall on behalf of the community, became the new owner of the venue on 12 April 2018. It had leased the building since May 2016 and last September was … Continue reading →

The future of a thriving community hub in Duns has been secured, thanks to Scottish Land Fund cash announced today. A Heart for Duns manages the town’s Volunteer Hall on behalf of the community and has leased the building since … Continue reading →