A KELSO woman has been accused of embezzling £19,000 while working as the administrator of a Selkirk playgroup.
Fiona Hughes, 49, of Kaimflat Cottages, denied the offence which is said to have happened at the Argus Playgroup in Goslawdales between August 1, 2011, and November 1, 2014.
A trial date was set for October 25 at Selkirk Sheriff Court with an intermediate hearing on September 12.
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