Cornhill Village Hall
John Nelson has published a book regarding Cornhill which he presented to the
Village Hall Committee in February 2010.
John has also kindly contributed the text and pictures on this page to give an
impression of the Cornhill Community.
During the time I spent in and around Cornhill on Tweed I discovered many things of importance.
Often overlooked by others because this is ‘the everyday’ to them.
Issues of social and community involvement and identity are prevalent throughout Cornhill.
To retain something of the past is essential for understanding where we are going.
It is the Village Hall that offers a sanctuary to all who live in and around the village.
From work to play it is vital to ensure access is available all year round.
Investing in something does not always bring about change. Sometimes change is needed to preserve the future.
Travelling is in my blood. I like to see how other people live. Although I am a quite reserved person I am fascinated to watch and learn from the interactions of others. In Cornhill I felt a homeliness, a welcoming like they were family.
Cornhill showed me how the everyday people from within the parish and often from beyond too, are the driving force who ensure a thriving place with something for most people to enjoy on a regular basis.
Without their customers the shop would have nothing like the bustling place which exists.
Without their shop the village and residents would struggle to hold on to the vibrancy which makes Cornhill special.
Hard work and determination from many village residents brought about the preservation of the old railway line which runs between Kelso and Berwick.
Having been granted Public Right of Way status the villagers can now enjoy the beauty of what lies beyond the invisible boundary.
It only takes an imagination to create a whole new world around ourselves. Sometimes to escape, other times to remember. Nostalgia can be a funny thing.
From a train, near to the location of the picture on the left.
More railway information is here