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So you might be wondering “What’s it really like at ReTweed?” Here Hazel (Founder and Director), Dean (Finance Officer), Alyson (Trainer), Jill (Trainer), Emily (Volunteer Support Worker) and Rachel (Marketing and Communications Officer) from the ReTweed staff team share what’s it’s like behind the scenes. Alyson and Jill at the Orla Kiely exhibition. How would you describe working at ReTweed in 3 words? E: Fun, inspiring and enjoyable H: A privilege (one word), life-affirming (again one word!) and energising R: Inspiring, meaningful and supportive D: Challenging, Supportive and Family J: Inspiring, life-changing and thought-provoking Rachel and Hazel following a meeting...

  Award-winning Social Enterprise, ReTweed, based in Eyemouth, is delighted to receive support for their training, skills development and environmental work from Baillie Gifford. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the Asset Management Company has a significant global presence, managing investments on behalf of pension funds, financial institutions, charities and retail investors. The firm is proud to play an active role in promoting and funding initiatives that further social mobility and economic inequality. They invest in a range of innovative projects across the arts, education, health and social inclusion. Sam Pattman (Sponsorship Manager) with Baillie Gifford said “ReTweed’s work in the local community...

It’s been a week and half this week at ReTweed. Radio silence on social media as we’ve been busy, busy and busier still. Tuesday saw us celebrating the 7th Graduation Event at Eyemouth Hippodrome. What an outstanding group of women we have had the pleasure to work with over the last few months, a real reminder of the depth of hidden talent in Berwickshire and the need to campaign to ensure that we don’t get forgotten in national initiatives and opportunities. The day itself wasn’t just a celebration of our students’ technical and creative achievements, it was a celebration of community,...

We love our wee town. This vibrant little fishing town has so much going on and is bursting at the seams with character and talent. It is full of hidden gems. Number one favourite is the Rialto, where you will get the best flat white in the whole of the South of Scotland as well as the best cheese scone in the entire universe. Michael and Aileen who run the place are a top team in customer service and in the winter time there’s a comfy seat by the open fire – it’s braw. On the same theme of food and drink (getting...

We were delighted to be asked to make Malawian Tartan scarves and brooches for an official visit of Malawi’s President to Scotland. President Peter Mutharika of Malawi visited Scotland last week to strengthen the long-standing relationship between our two countries. As part of our developing partnership with International Tartan, ReTweed’s volunteers made these putting their creative skills into practice within record time to make sure the President and his delegation were able to wear their tartan accessories during their visit. Malawi tartan scarfs handmade by ReTweed Scotland has a 156-year-old friendship with Malawi – a friendship built on mutual respect of...