Help plan for the future!
REMINDER: HELP PLAN FOR THE FUTURE! How do you want the Gala Water valley to develop over the next few years? The Parish of Stow Community Council and Stow Community Trust are working together to develop a Community Action Plan, AND we need your help! Supported by Julie Nock and Pip Tabor of the Southern […]
ScotRail reduced service update
THE REDUCED SERVICE ON THE BORDERS RAILWAY CONTINUES. The temporary timetable has now been updated to include Sundays: information is available on the ScotRail website.
Food donations needed
THE FOODBANK NEEDS HELP. There is a continuing need for Foodbank assistance within our community. Every week the Galashiels Foodbank distributes 100-120 bags of food in the Galashiels & District area. Donations of food can be made through local churches or at local supermarkets, while money donations can also be made through the Foodbank’s website.
Jubilee Songs of Praise
There will be a special Jubilee Songs of Praise at Stow Church on Sunday 5 June and everyone is welcome! As well as old favourites, there will be a chance to join in with the new hymn written for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, “Rise Up and Serve”. With 45 minutes of songs and readings, […]
The Royal Heriot Duck Race
The return of the Heriot Annual Duck Race. For one year only: the ROYAL Heriot Duck Race. Part of the Macfie Hall’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations: – Bar + buy ducks and raffle tickets from 4pm – BBQ and cake stall from 5pm – Ducks released at 6pm – Winner (and raffle prize winner) announced at […]
Train cancellations
TRAIN CANCELLATIONS continue today, Sunday 29 May. A high number of trains are being cancelled today as Scotrail have been unable to introduce a reduced timetable for Sundays based on driver availability. Therefore there will be many cancelled services. With the Edinburgh Marathon taking place today, travel may be slower on the roads also. ScotRail’s […]
HELP PLAN FOR THE FUTURE!
HELP PLAN FOR THE FUTURE! How do you want the Gala Water valley to develop over the next few years? The Parish of Stow Community Council and Stow Community Trust are working together to develop a Community Action Plan, AND we need your help! Supported by Julie Nock and Pip Tabor of the Southern Upland […]
SIGNIFICANT SCOTRAIL REDUCTION FROM MONDAY 23 MAY
SIGNIFICANT SCOTRAIL REDUCTION FROM MONDAY 23 MAY. The much-heralded half-hourly service from Stow will be cut significantly from Monday 23 as part of Scotrail’s emergency timetable, caused by a shortage of drivers. In particular, there will be only three trains departing Stow for Edinburgh before 0900 and only three departing Edinburgh for Tweedbank after 1800hrs. […]
Queen’s Jubilee Afternoon Tea
To celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, there will be a free event in Fountainhall Village Hall, Saturday 4 June, from 2-5pm. Places are only avaiable on a first-come basis. Afternoon tea supplied by Lou’s Catering.
Stow rail service frequency to improve!
RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS. From 15 May, Scotrail is increasing the frequency of trains on the Borders Railway. For the first time since the railway was reopened, Stow is to benefit from a half-hourly service all day from 0730 until 1930 and then hourly again, bringing parity with all other stations on the line. This will […]
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