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I Swear

Set in 1980s and 90s Galashiels, this is the true life story of John Davidson diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at 15. Targeted as 'insane' by his peers, Davidson struggled with a condition few had witnessed. Tourette can involve physical and vocal tics, intrusive thoughts, OCD and swearing and John was ridiculed and bullied at school and beaten up as an adult. Campaigning for better understanding and acceptance of the condition, he finds his life's purpose and accepted his MBE from the Queen in 2019. This is a film that manages to be profoundly moving, address social issues and work as a feelgood comedy.

Event Details

Certification: 15

Genre: British, Drama

10 March 2026 7.30pm

Garway Hall

Tickets: £5.50

Under 18s: £3

Free For Carers

Enquiries: 01600 750465

Part of Borderlines Film Festival

11 March 2026 7.30pm

Diddlebury Village Hall

Tickets: £5

Enquiries: 07396 730342

Doors/Bar open 7.00pm.
Bar, tea, coffee & ice-creams available during the interval.

Note: Film contains strong language.

13 March 2026 7.30pm

Jessie Hughes Village Hall, Eaton

Tickets: £4

Enquiries: 01829 760619 or 01829 730820

Join us for this Bafta Winning Film. Be aware that as the title suggests, there is swearing however having watched the film we feel that it is needed to understand this difficult condition. The acting is high standard as is the educational element. Usual good social evening.

15 March 2026 3.30pm

Brilley Village Hall

Tickets: £5.50

Free For Carers

Enquiries: 01544 327227; www.pay-brilley.co.uk

Doors will open at 3pm. Refreshments on sale before and after. People staying for the next screening are welcome to bring a picnic supper

Part of Borderlines Film Festival

19 March 2026 7.00pm

Ash Village Hall

Tickets: £5

Enquiries: 07900 093562

19 March 2026 7.00pm

Pudleston Village Hall

Tickets: £7

Free For Carers

Enquiries: 07979 747939

Part of Borderlines Film Festival

28 March 2026 7.30pm

The Old Picture House Ltd.

Tickets: £6.50

Enquiries: 07855 254590

See our website for our bar menu - www.theoldpicturehouse.com. You are still very welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks! (We politely request no nut-based products, thank you.)