The Braes Blethers now on Facebook

Locals in the Braes can keep up-to-date with all the local chatter and gossip with the launch of a new Facebook group '“ Braes Blethers by two local working mums.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Feb 2017, 11:30 BST

Updated 1st Mar 2017, 08:49 BST

Fiona Hague and Lindsey Porter, the women behind Braes Blether

Lindsay Porter (43) and Fiona Hague (46) from Maddiston came up with the idea of the new group while having a blether and Braes Blether was launched last month.

Lindsay said the group attracted nearly 300 visits on their first day. She added: “Fiona was at one of my yoga classes and we had a brainstorming session to create a community forum for sharing ideas and views for the benefit of the community.”

Fiona (46) added: “We are really pleased with how well it has been doing already with lots of people getting involved and having a look. They are already showing real community spirit.”

Lindsay added: “We hope people will post all kinds of useful information about the local community.

“We are delighted with the success so far.”

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