The Manual was first introduced in 2004 and a number of community councillors attended a training course on its use at a training centre which used to be in Houndwood not far from Grantshouse.
Copies of the Manual were issued to all members who attended the course. A list of those members is given below.

Susan McDonald - Edrom
Neil Fleming - Allanton
Bill Black - Ayton
Diana Findlay - Earlston
Carolyn McGregor - Foulden
Margaret Bishop - Gavinton
David Long - Gordon
Peter Himchcliffe - Hutton
Ted Clemit - Reston
Trish Stewart - Reston
Bill Purvis - Swinton
Ian Jarvie - Whitsome