Doors Open Day 2023
Stow Station House opens its doors to visitors on Saturday 2 September as part of this year’s Doors Open Day. Currently the only original Waverley line building open to the public in the Borders, this unique 1840s building has been given new life as a hub in the community. Open 11.00-15.330. All welcome.
The Coat of Hopes arrives in the valley
The Coat of Hopes arrives in the valley this week. Created by artist Barbara Keal, this patchwork coat was worn by hundreds of people on a 900km walk from Newhaven in southern England to Glasgow in advance of the COP26 UN climate summit in Glasgow. The coat’s journey continues, raising awareness of the climate emergency […]
Stow Cycle Hub fun!
Have fun and impress us or improve on your bike skills with our summer Tues / Thurs evening bike games events!! All ages – not just for kids! Please come and join in bike jousting with water pistols & many more games! Bring your own bike if you can, but we have a few to […]
Author event at the Station House
The Wedale Bookshop is delighted to announce another author event. Join Dr Kerri Andrews at the Station House, 7pm Saturday 16 September, where she will discuss her latest book Way Makers. Following the success of her previous best-selling book, Wanderers, Kerri will talk about her new anthology – the first of its kind – moving […]
Games Night at the Station House
It’s the first week of the month, so that means Board Game Night on Friday 4 August #fridaynight@thestationhouse It was great fun last time, come along and join in or just enjoy the company of friends and neighbours! The bar will be open, too. We are planning evenings for folk under 18 so watch this […]
Constituency MSP surgeries
Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, has announced a series of summer surgeries travelling throughout the towns and villages of the area – in addition to her regular surgery meetings. These whistle-stop tours are active across the constituency in August. Christine will be holding these drop-in sessions in the Gala Water valley […]
Thrive with Lesley Riddoch
The Wedale Bookshop announces its latest author event. Join award-winning author and journalist Lesley Riddoch on Friday September 8th, where Lesley will talk about her latest book Thrive. Event starts at 7.00pm at St Mary of Wedale – Stow Church. Booking essential via Eventbrite. Tickets £3.50. All profits from ticket sales will be donated to […]
Tuesday Book Group – first meeting next week
The Wedale Bookshop’s Tuesday Book Group meets properly for the first time on 8 August! The first group is fully booked but a second group may be possible if there’s enough interest! Email the bookshop hello@wedalebooks.scot if you’re interested in joining – all 18+ welcome. The group is free to join although it’s appreciated if […]
Stow Sports Week legends!
The legendary Hillheid race starts tonight at 7pm so if you want to take part be at the the park by 6.30pm to register. The race is run from the park, along Mill Road, up Craigend Road and up to the bench on the hill before returning to the park. Only 2km or thereabouts! After […]
Introducing the Tuesday Book Club
Stow’s Wedale Bookshop has launched a new Book Group. Free to join, the group will meet at the bookshop on the second Tuesday of the month with members receiving 20% off each month’s chosen book. To join, email the bookshop or complete the contact form on their website. This new group will read a wide […]
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