Jimmy Feeney was born in Duns in 1938 and grew up in the Earlsmeadow area and attended the primary and secondary schools in the town. He was signed for Hibernian as a teenager then joined the RAF in 1956 while 'National Service' was still in operation. He served as a cook though he also played football for the combined forces. Here he talks about lifting potatoes in the schools holidays.

Jimmy Feeney was born in Duns in 1938 and grew up in the Earlsmeadow area and attended the primary and secondary schools in the town. He was signed for Hibernian as a teenager then joined the RAF in 1956 while 'National Service' was still in operation. He served as a cook though he also played football for the combined forces. Returning to Duns after 'demob' he became a builder apprenticed to Henry Steele. Here he talks about catching rabbits at harvest as a youngster.

Robin Forrest was born at the village of Preston outside Duns in 1939 where his family farmed at Preston Farm. The farm is now in the hands of the fourth generation of 'Forrests'. Robin has given the History Society many stories of the changing face of farming since his childhood. Here he talks about him memories of using horses instead of tractors!

Robin Forrest was born at the village of Preston outside Duns in 1939 where his family farmed at Preston Farm. The farm is now in the hands of the fourth generation of 'Forrests'. Robin has given the History Society many stories of the changing face of farming since his childhood. Here he talks about his memories of the snow storms of 1947 and 1963 and his father using a horse drawn sledge.