BORDERS charity, the Rowan Boland Memorial Trust is hosting its first ever Hogmanay Bash in Galashiels.

The Auld Year’s Night event in the Volunteer Hall will run from from 7.30pm to 1am to welcome in 2018.

As well as a disco and ceilidh music, a piper at midnight will bring in the New Year, while food will also be provided.

Tickets are priced at £10 and available from the end of August from The Trophy Guy on Market Street or Tartan Plus Tweed in Bank Street.

David Boland, chairman of the Trust, said: “We have held a number of fundraising events since the charity was formed in 2010 but this is the first time we have hosted a Hogmanay Bash and the first such event in Galashiels for a number of years.

“All the money raised from the night will go towards helping young Borders sportspeople kickstart their aspirations in 2018. That could be funding a vital piece of equipment to allow them to compete or helping a youngster with travel expenses to attend training.

“We have supported a host of young sportspeople from the area for a number of years, including recent double World Para Athletics champion Sammi Kinghorn.

“We are sure it will be great night and looking forward to celebrating the start of 2018.”

The Rowan Boland Memorial Trust Hogmanay Bash is ticket only and the dress code is smart casual. No under 18s will be admitted and there is no entry after 10pm.

Meanwhile, Duns javelin thrower Keira Waddell has received £400 from the Trust to help her rapid development in the sport.

The 15-year-old has become one of the top ranked under 17 javelin throwers in the UK, and was the first Borderer to win the Frances Barker Shield at the Rotary Scottish Schools' Athletics Championships in June.

Keira trains in Edinburgh and Glasgow regularly, and the grant will assist with travel costs.

Also receiving grants from the Rowan Boland Memorial Trust last month were vaulters Ally Simmonds, also of Duns, and Kelso's Aimee Gillie, who both received £500.