We were thrilled to be able to support the Selkirk Ex Standard Bearers’ Junior Ride on the 29th May. This event, which is now in its 10th year, continues to go from strength to strength, attracting young riders from across the Borders. Our donation supports young people from Stable Life to take part in the […]

Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing We are supporting the Intersectional Stigma of Place-based Ageing (ISPA) Project in association with University of Stirling. SBHA and members of SBTO attended an event earlier this week in #Hawick organised by Ability Borders and Borders Older People’s Forum. Professor Vikki McCall gave an interesting and informative presentation on the […]

We are over the moon to be able to share that we’ve been shortlisted in TWO categories in the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Scotland National Good Practice Awards!   We are up for awards in the categories Communicating with Tenants and Residents and, in partnership with SBTO, Involving Tenants in Shaping and Scrutinising Services. […]

Welcome to Alex Rogerson We are delighted to introduce Alex Rogerson as our new Tenant Engagement Assistant at SBHA. Alex will be here for the summer and is currently a student at the University of Aberdeen, about to enter the fourth year of his Scots Law degree. With aspirations to pursue the commercial side of […]

Try Bowls – The Sport For All   Last Thursday SBHA and Waverley Housing Tenants took part in a free ‘Come & Try Bowls’ afternoon at Wilton Bowling Club in #Hawick. This was a brilliant social event where Tenants and the local community met up to chat in relaxed surroundings and everyone had an opportunity […]

Together with architects Smith Scott Mullan Associates, we are holding a pre-planning consultation on proposals for around 25 two-story affordable homes at a site at Linglie Road in Selkirk. We know how important this site is to the local community, so we really want to hear what you think of these proposals – your views […]

SBHA was delighted to be part of Employability Week 2024 It was great to have Hawick High School Head Teacher Lisa Scott visit SBHA last week. Pictured outside SBHA’s Head Office in Selkirk: Carly Stewart, Director of Finance; Lisa Scott, HHS Head Teacher; Maria Lyle, Chief Operating Officer; and Rachel Dickson, Head of People. Developing […]

‘Come & Try Bowls’   SBHA and Waverley Tenants are invited to Waverley’s ‘Come & Try Bowls’ afternoon on Thursday 16th May, from 2pm until 4.30pm at Wilton Bowling Club in Hawick. A fun and free social afternoon, where you can meet neighbours, friends, and the local community in relaxed surroundings, with a chance for […]

Help shape the future of your local area here in Selkirk! SBHA and Smith Scott Mullan Architects are inviting residents to view proposals for a residential development of around 25 two-story affordable homes on a site at Linglie Road, Selkirk. Residents’ views will help to inform the Planning Application which is being prepared for submission […]

Easter Colouring Competition – Winners A lovely job for a Friday morning – here we are presenting the prizes to the winners of our recent competition launched at the school’s Easter Coffee Afternoon. Pictured are: Susan Falconer, Neighbourhood Housing Officer; Graeme Paterson, Senior ASB Adviser; and Miss Mackenzie, Deputy Head Teacher; with pupils Reece aged […]