Former convener of Scottish Borders Council, Graham Garvie (1960) who was awarded an OBE in 2018 for his services to local government and to the community in the Borders has released his autobiography.

In Service of the Common Good is the fundamental importance to humankind of the common good, empathy and kindness especially in today’s increasingly dangerous and selfish world.  Interspersed with reflection and humour, there are naturally strong liberal themes throughout; professional advice on councillor/officer relationships and the pitfalls and opportunities of political coalitions.

The book has now been published with all proceeds going to The Samaritans.

To purchase your copy for £10 (a suggested minimum) plus £5pp please email Graham on: ggarvie@btinternet.com with your home address 

To pay please use one of the two options

1. Send a cheque made payable to "The Borders Samaritans" to: Graham Garvie, OBE,  34 Kirkland Street,  Peebles EH45 8EU
2. Send a bank payment to his bank account: Sort Code 60-30-20 Account No. 14174510.  Please mark your payment “Samar” (Don't forget to insert your own name to) 

Thank you for supporting this very worthwhile cause.