Borderers are being urged to get behind the campaign to stop RBS branch closures in the region as a series of public meetings are set to be held.
Organised by John Lamont MP and Rachael Hamilton MSP, the meetings will take place in Duns, Hawick and Melrose all on Friday 9th February.
They are intended to provide concerned residents and businesses with more information about what can be done to oppose the closures as well as what support there is available for those who might be affected.
Representatives from the Post Office, Citizens Advice Scotland, Business Gateway and local community councils will be on hand to provide information.
John Lamont MP said: “I am strongly opposed to these plans by RBS, and was less than impressed with the excuses they gave to the Scottish Affairs Committee.
“This is going to hugely impact on vulnerable customers and local community organisations who rely on the face to face service you get at a local bank branch.
“These meetings are a chance for people to get involved in the campaign against the closures, but they are also an opportunity to hear about what support there is available for those who might be affected.
John added: “While this is a commercial decision for RBS to defend, I do think the UK Government needs to be firmer with the bank. It is time the Prime Minister dragged the boss of RBS into Number 10 to make it clear these closures are the wrong decision and need to be reconsidered.
The meetings will take place on Friday 9th February at the following times:
• Duns, Volunteer Hall, 12:30pm
• Hawick, Town Hall, 4pm
• Melrose, Corn Exchange, 6pm