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
Naming the Meeting Room!
You will have seen this wonderful new space in the update photographs and our recent video – now we are looking for a name for this room! We have opened a ‘slido’ for you to submit suggestions and/or vote for other suggestions. This will be open for ideas and votes until the close-of-play on Saturday Read more about Naming the Meeting Room![…]
Station House Video Tour
We are enormously grateful to Angus Bradley of Goose Media for directing and producing this amazing video tour of the Station House in it’s current (March 2021) glory! Enjoy 😃
Public meeting – Wednesday 31st March
Things are moving apace and we’re pretty sure that you would like a wee tour of the Station House so we’re holding a virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday 31 March at 7pm – 8.15pm. We’ve pulled together a short agenda that will give you updates on some of the other work that we’re taking forward. Read more about Public meeting – Wednesday 31st March[…]
A7 Road Closures: March 2021
Scottish Borders Council propose to carry out carriageway resurfacing works at two locations on Galashiels Road, Stow which will have an impact on access. The proposed scheme will involve the resurfacing of the existing carriageway, localised drainage repairs and resetting of ironworks. The resurfacing works will also include the junction areas of Church Wynd, Station Read more about A7 Road Closures: March 2021[…]
Pump Track Update
Despite COVID, progress is being made with the Stow pump track project. The feasibility study is underway. Part 1 of the flood risk assessment has been completed and the flood modelling results are being used to inform the design of the pump track. This week – beginning 4th March 2021 – should see on-site percolation Read more about Pump Track Update[…]
Stow Community Newsletter
The community newsletter needs new blood to keep it going! We need people who believe in this community, who enjoy communicating and who can give a little time and commitment to take the newsletter to next level. We are holding a brainstorming meeting on Saturday 6th February at 3pm on Zoom to discuss the best Read more about Stow Community Newsletter[…]
*Postponed* Stow to Galashiels Walk – Saturday 24 April, 2021
*Update March 2021: As a result of ongoing restrictions, the Galashiels Walking Festival and all related events have been postponed.* We’re delighted to announce we’ve been working with the Galashiels Walking Festival and will be helping lead a hearty walk that will leave Stow and head to the Iron Age Broch known as Bow Castle Read more about *Postponed* Stow to Galashiels Walk – Saturday 24 April, 2021[…]
Post-AGM Update
Thanks to all who attended our recent AGM. It was great to get such a good attendance on our Zoom call. The new Board that was elected at the 2020 AGM is as follows: Member Directors: Helen Corcoran, Chair Grace Murray, Vice Chair Martin Ford-Downes, Secretary Eibhlin Mc Hugh, Treasurer Bob Howarth David Montgomery Tom Read more about Post-AGM Update[…]
Board meeting – Monday 30th November
The Stow Community Trust have continued to hold fortnightly board meetings to report on the work of the Trust and it’s members. The key points from the meeting on 30th November are as follows: 1. The Station House project is likely to continue through to March 2021 – we are keeping our fingers cross Read more about Board meeting – Monday 30th November[…]
Pump Track Survey
Please complete our new survey (should only take a couple of minutes) to help us with our grant applications for the Pump Track in Stow. We need to be able to demonstrate need and usage so need as many responses from potential users as possible. We want responses from all ages but parents will need Read more about Pump Track Survey[…]