Our Community

Community is at the heart of all we do. Our services and facilities are for the whole community to use and enjoy. We have a number of partnerships with other community organisations.

Newlands Kids ELC is a stand-alone charity who provide Pre-school Day Care, an After School Club and a Holiday Club from dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces at Newlands Centre.

An initiative to develop a Community wide sustainable growing and healthy eating project.



Newlands Community Transport is a community led initiative to promote sustainable and affordable transport options for our Community.



Newlands Volunteers are always looking to develop new and exciting volunteering opportunities in our community – please contact us to find out how you can contribute.


The Memorial Hall is owned by Newlands Community Development Trust (NCDT) & is currently rented out to a glass jewellery making business.


West Mains Farm is a 420 acre working sheep/cattle farm near Blyth Bridge. The NCDT board has unanimously agreed that we should explore the possibility of acquiring the farm for the community. We believe that there are many potential benefits for the community.

Newlands Youth Group is here to provide a space for our young people from P4 right through to High School. It’s a place to relax, unwind & have fun!


LNKcc (Lamancha, Newlands and Kirkurd Community Council) is one of the 67 Community Councils in the Scottish Borders and is set up under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

The Church of Scotland work alongside Newlands Centre for many joint community ventures.