Railway cuts proposed by Scotrail
Train service cuts being proposed. ScotRail have launched a consultation on proposed service changes on the Edinburgh-Tweedbank line, which would be effective from the May 2022 timetable change next year. The proposals reduce the entire service on the Borders Railway to hourly outside of the morning and evening peak times and cut all through-services to […]
Tour of Britain comes to Gala Water
The 2021 Tour of Britain cycling will reach the Galley Water valley on Saturday 11 September. Arriving into Heriot and travelling via the A7 through Stow, this will undoubtedly be a busy weekend! Stow Community Trust are working on a programme of events to accompany the occasion and will be posting updates on their Facebook […]
A7 Temporary Road Closure
There will be a partial road closure of the A7 between Cortleferry and Burnhouse from Monday 23rd August for 5 days, to allow for road resurfacing. There will be a Convoy System in operation between the hours of 8:30 and 17:00 daily, Monday 23rd to Friday 27th August 2021.
Keep Stow Beautiful!
Planters in Stow – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. The Parish of Stow Community Council is looking for some new people to help manage the planters in Stow and help keep the village looking smart. Anyone who can help or would like more information please get in touch with Jenny by emailing StowCommunityCouncil@gmail.com – thanks.
Walking Festival routes revealed
The Scottish Borders Walking Festival routes for the weekend of 10-12 September have now been revealed and volunteers from Stow have created walks linking our village with Scotland’s oldest walking festival. This year’s events are being jointly hosted by Galashiels Walking Festival and Stow Community Trust and feature walks around the Gala Water valley and […]
New job opportunity!
New job opportunity! Stow Community Council and Stow Community Trust are looking for an experienced Community Development worker to help shape and action a Community Action Plan for the villages of Stow and Fountainhall, through community engagement and consultation. Closing date, 30 July. For further details click here.
Community newsletter out now
The latest edition of the community newsletter has now been distributed and is also available here digitally.
Walk it!
New community walks starting in Stow this week. A few folk in the village have recently taken part in training that gives them the skills to lead guided walks. They are keen to put their new skills into action and will be offering two walks in Stow village: Starting every Thursday from the 27th May at 10.30am until […]
Gala Water Garden Market Trail
GARDEN MARKET TRAIL SUNDAY 30 MAY 2021 Why not start Bike Week 2021 with a Cycle Along to the Gala Water Garden Trail Day? The trail will take you to some fun and interesting stalls in gardens in Stow, Fountainhall and Heriot on Sunday 30th May between 10am and 3pm. The stalls will have lots […]
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: • […]
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