Stow Community Trust
Stow Community Trust is a community based, not for profit organisation, made up of local people keen to see development of assets in the village and surrounding area for the common good.
The work of the Trust is primarily project based and involves close partnerships with other community organisations and statutory groups. Over the years, there have been a number of projects and the Trust prides itself on being flexible and forward thinking so that Stow and the surrounding area can be ready for whatever the future holds.
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There is always room on board for ideas, suggestions, all kinds of skills, and generally 'people power'...
If you would like to make a difference and can volunteer a little time, please get in touch
LATEST NEWS
Station House Update
Thank you to all who visited the Station House in our tremendously popular open days back in September, and to all who gave us feedback, suggestions, and even requests for bookings! In the weeks since, we have been really busy behind the scenes getting the building ready for use. The building was officially handed over Read more about Station House Update[…]
Cop26 – How can we do our bit? – Updated!
SCT, Green Stow and Stow Primary School are working together to arrange a weekend of activities at the end of the Cop26 conference on 13th and 14th November. On Saturday 13th November from 12pm – 4pm, come along to the Station House to get some ideas on how to reduce your carbon footprint. There will Read more about Cop26 – How can we do our bit? – Updated![…]
Pump Track Needs You!
We’re excited to announce that the Pump Track Project team has been making great progress of late, with a lot of hard work going in to preparing the information required to submit a planning application to Scottish Borders Council. Co-op Local Community Fund The Pump Track project has also been selected to take part in Read more about Pump Track Needs You![…]
Updated: Tour of Britain – 11 Sep
TOUR OF BRITAIN COMING TO STOW ON 11 SEPTEMBER – GET INVOLVED! You’ll know from the Tour de France how much fun communities get from being involved and welcoming the huge caravan of cars, vans and, of course, bikes as they sweep through by decorating their towns and villages – now is our chance! Let’s Read more about Updated: Tour of Britain – 11 Sep[…]
Station House Tours!
SCT invites you to visit the Station House and have a look around! Board members will be available to give you a tour on the following dates: Saturday 4th September – 10am – 2pmSunday 5th September – 10am – 2pmFriday 10th September – 2 – 5.30pmSaturday 11th September – 2 – 5pm No need to Read more about Station House Tours![…]
New Opportunity: Community Development Worker
Stow Community Trust and Stow Community Council have come together in partnership to recruit a Community Development Worker. The main duties will be the delivery of a cohesive Community Action Plan for the villages of Stow and Fountainhall through community engagement and consultation. The Community Action Plan will identify and prioritise our community needs and Read more about New Opportunity: Community Development Worker[…]
Stow Walk It – Training Opportunity!
Walk Leader Training Opportunity! Our twice weekly walks (Tuesday @ 12.30pm (approx 45 mins) from the Station House, and Thursday @ 10.30am (approx 30 mins) from Stow crossroads, are going really well and we’re keen to offer more walks across the community. If you’d like to train as a Walk Leader, here are the details. Read more about Stow Walk It – Training Opportunity![…]
Stow Walk It
A few folk in the village have recently taken part in training that gives us the skills to lead guided walks. We’re keen to put our new skills into action and will be offering two walks: Starting every Thursday from the 27th May at 10.30am until the start of September, we’ll be leading short, gentle Read more about Stow Walk It[…]
Garden Market Trail – Sunday 30 May
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 of things on offer including arts and Read more about Garden Market Trail – Sunday 30 May[…]
Tenant Required!
We are now seeking a tenant for the bar/kitchen in the new refurbished Station House at Stow on the Borders line. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your business in this vibrant, popular village with the enthusiastic support of a community eagerly awaiting the opening of their only pub. You can view our recent Read more about Tenant Required![…]