A packed Casterton Village Hall enjoyed a delicious traditional Burns’ Night supper on Friday evening. On a frosty night we were greeted at the door by piper Carolyn Francis then offered a wee dram to take the edge off the chill as we came into the cosy hall. The Selkirk Grace preceded the first course,…
Between 2014 and 2022, Casterton Community Trust has provided grants for a number of projects which have enhanced our village. The trustees encourage residents to suggest projects with broad community benefit. Applications for large or small amounts are equally acceptable. Grant application form Only one application for consideration should be presented by an organisation in…
The maps of Casterton village have been updated to include several new properties completed since the last map update. Many thanks to Dr Colin Day for his work in creating and updating these maps and to Ian Hodge for collecting the new addresses and sending this to Dr Day. The maps are available to view…
Jill Humphris writes: “Neighbourhood Watch is the largest crime prevention voluntary movement in England and Wales and has upwards of 2.3 million members. Schemes are run by volunteers to disseminate information from the police which is relevant to the community. Casterton has been in the Neighbourhood Watch scheme for many years and replacement Neighbourhood Watch signs have…