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Berwick & Beyond

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From the West End to the North East

Fresh from London’s theatreland, all-round performer Oli Brooks landed in Berwick this summer, bringing a pot-load of pizzazz to the town’s growing theatre scene.

All hands on deck

From the early days setting up his decks in the spare bedroom, Berwick DJ Paul Scott has honed his craft down the years, playing gigs in Edinburgh as well as his home town.

Berwick’s got talent

“During my seven years living in Berwick I’ve been continually impressed by the resourcefulness and ‘get up and go’ attitude of its people, particularly the creative community.” — Anne Graham, Editor

Creativity and healing blossom in Amy’s Art House

The window display of 27 Art House in Berwick’s Bridge Street begins to tell the tale of the philosophy behind this brave new venture of local artist Amy Izat.

Guitarman plays new tune

Veteran bluesman Steve Morrison has tuned into a new career as a music teacher – and he’s loving the vibe.

Music was my first love

Catherine Preston, co-founder of The Berwick Baroque Players and conductor of the Golden Square Singers

The power of the word

Literary festivals — strictly for the elite, bookish insiders, the cognoscenti? Not at Berwick.

Kooky pooches to star in ‘pawtrait’ gallery

Quirky local canines will take centre stage in a new exhibition called Hair of the Dog by Berwick photographer Sarah Jamieson.

Shock new twist to Titanic tale

More than a hundred years after the sinking of the Titanic, the Berwick author of the best-selling book And the band played on has unearthed some gripping new information.