Temporary road closure, B6368
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL reports the temporary closure of the B6368 – A68T to Dere Street Farm, from 10 October to 14 October, inclusive. As a result, alternative routes will need to be followed and the connection between the A68 and A7 on this road will be inaccessible. The nearest alternative will be the B6458 via […]
FOCUS ON YOU: COST OF LIVING CRISIS
Focus on You: Coping with the Ever-increasing Cost of Living Do you need advice on coping with the ever-increasing cost of living? Then pop along to the Focus Centre, Galashiels on Tuesday 6th September from 10am-5pm to hear from various organisations. There will be representatives from a range of organisations, including Eildon Housing, SBHA HomeChoice, […]
Walking Festival
STOW AND GALASHIELS are jointly hosting this year’s Scottish Borders Walking Festival which is returning even bigger and better than ever! With walks ranging from moderate strolls to climbing the “Gala Alps” – there are walks to suit all ages and abilities. There’s another chance to explore the fascinating and beautiful Lauder Common on Monday […]
Community Action Plan – next steps
COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE – NEXT STAGES Stow Community Trust and Community Council have said they have been delighted by the number of valley folk who have taken the time to complete the recent Community Questionnaire. The details gathered have given a huge amount of information and ideas for the forthcoming Community Action Plan. The next stage […]
GARDEN MARKET TRAIL, SUNDAY 21 AUGUST
GALA WATER GARDEN MARKET TRAIL – SUNDAY 21st AUGUST 2022, 11AM TO 3PM Stow Pump Track Group are delighted that the second Gala Water Garden Market Trail is taking place this weekend! Everyone – local businesses and individuals – are all welcome to have a stall in your garden selling whatever you like: clothes; bric-a-brac; […]
Green Woodworking at Wooplaw
GREEN WOODWORKING DAYS AT WOOPLAW. Stow and Fountainhall folk will all be very familiar with Wooplaw – the first community woodland in the UK set up by Tim Steed in 1987. A beautiful place to visit, it also relies on the hard work and funding from volunteers. There’s a range of events all year round, […]
Community cycle ride, Sunday 7 August
STOW CYCLE HUB: Why not join our community ride this Sunday, August 7th, from Stow to Heriot with a coffee stop at the Macfie Hall community cafe. Remember, ebikes must be booked in advanced (be quick, not many left!) or why not join us on your own bike? We have child seats / child trailer […]
Borders Walking Festival
STOW AND GALASHIELS are jointly hosting this year’s Scottish Borders Walking Festival which is returning even bigger and better than ever! With walks ranging from moderate strolls to climbing the “Gala Alps” – there are walks to suit all ages and abilities. The hugely popular Stow Heritage Walk will be making a welcome return and […]
Foodbank and cooking courses
The Galashiels Foodbank is here to help people who are having problems with affording food in Galashiels and District. Please feel free to contact us on galashielsfoodbank@gmail.com if you are at risk of running out of food. As well as food we are sometimes asked for toiletries. Donations of shampoo, shower gel, deodorants are welcome […]
THE STRAWBOYS ARE COMING
THE STRAWBOYS ARE COMING TO FOUNTAINHALL SCHOOL PLAYGROUND – WEDNESDAY 10TH AUGUST, 11.30am. Come and enjoy a free 25-minute dance routine by this talented group who have previously performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Rob Heaslip’s Strawboys is a vibrant and energetic outdoor pop-up performance, fusing traditional and contemporary dance and music. Featuring luminous straw dancers […]
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