St Mary of Wedale temporary closure
Sadly, the parish church in Stow is temporarily closed now, while an outbreak of dry rot can be dealt with safely. This temporary closure will take place immediately. This is all very disappointing but our worship does not cease – and there are other options for those wishing to join in worship. Alternatives include: • […]
The Great Borders River Clean
It’s the Great Borders River Clean this weekend (15-16 May 21). Communities throughout the region will be helping to keep the Borders clean and beautiful. Groups in both Fountainhall and Stow will be taking part. Green Stow will be meeting at the Stow Quoiting Green at 10.30am on Saturday 15th May. Spare Green Stow litter […]
Speed
Scottish Borders Council is looking to consult residents on the recent speed restrictions put in place in towns and villages across the region. This included the 20 mph speed restriction through the centre of Stow, speed monitors and 40 mph limits on the back roads. Please share your thoughts on the trial 20mph speed limit […]
The Little Book Shed has opened!
Another community asset created by volunteers has opened in Stow. The Little Book Shed is a place where anyone can come along and borrow a book to read in the Community Garden, where the Little Book Shed can be found, or in the park or at home and then either return it or replace it […]
Join the ebike revolution! Stow Cycle Hub is here!
Stow Cycle Hub is up and running! Soon we’ll be based in the Station House on Station Road, Stow, and are aiming to cut our community’s carbon emissions and traffic by promoting cycling for everyday travel and to encourage everyone to experience the joys of cycling in Stow’s stunning local scenery. If you, or someone […]
Parish church worship
Welcome back to worship. After some recent alterations to worship times, services in the Parish churches will be starting again at the usual times from this Sunday (18th April) – in Heriot Church at 9.45am and in Stow Church at 11.15am. Wednesday Worship will also commence again from 21st April – in Stow Church at […]
Green Stow litter action
Join Green Stow! Green Stow is a community group, not aligned to any political party, based in Stow and the Gala Water valley in the Scottish Borders, but welcoming members and supporters from everywhere! We are a hub for everyone who is interested in environmental projects in the valley and concerned about the impact and […]
Community Newsletter Spring edition out soon
Got a story to share with the valley? The deadline for the community newsletter is Sunday 25th April! I’d like to introduce the new community newsletter team to you. We are (in no particular order) Andrea Carlino, Lorna Lagerman, Gordon Stewart, Fiona Nisbet, myself and, of course, our invaluable link to the community council, Jenny […]
Stow Station House update
The Stow Community Trust (SCT) held an online meeting on 31 March 2021 to showcase the progress at the Station House. Work is nearing completion and a great video by Angus Bradley of Goose Media allowed a glimpse both into the past and into the renovated building. The video can be viewed on the SCT […]
Community website being updated
This website is now being updated. If you have any news, events or community groups to promote in Stow or Fountainhall, please get in touch.
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