A KELSO-based fishing museum is casting a net for new funding next week.
When members of Scottish Borders Council’s Cheviot Area partnership meet on Wednesday, July 31, they will consider an application for £5000 from River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum in Kelso.
The funding is needed to assist with the renovation and continued operation of the museum.
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This includes updating of signage and displays, the making of publicity films, installation of CCTV and the servicing of TV displays.
The museum explores the history of salmon fishing over 8000 years and allows visitors to discover the story of its birth and development as a worldwide sport on the River Tweed.
On display are more than 3000 objects on the history, art and nature of salmon fishing.
Exhibitions focus on nature and environment, salmon life cycles, river art, models, historic maps, books and literature, poetry, vintage fishing tackle, fly tying and film display screens.
In a report to the committee, Cheviot Community Fund assessment panel recommends that members agree funding of £4176.
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The report stated: “It was noted that a significant amount of funds for the museum are donations from the local fishing community and visitors and it does provide a huge benefit to the community.
“People visiting Kelso still see the Town Hall as a central point to obtain information about the local area even though the Tourist Information facility that was previously there closed some years ago.
“Volunteers at the museum continue to give out useful information to visitors to the town.
“The Panel felt that a number of the items stated on the quote dated 29/3/24 did not seem to be effective value for money such as property repairs, securing all exhibits from theft, and servicing five display TV screens.
“The Panel was also not willing to support the items associated with CCTV and drone works.
“After discussion it was agreed by the Panel that funding should be recommended for the full amount for signage and story boards and items stated on the quote dated 10/4/24, specifically £4176.”
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