Stow in the Distance
Hello! I thought I’d advertise my silly wee blog. It’s called “Stow in the Distance”. I live in Stow doing little freelance writing jobs, and have found myself walking 8+ miles a day in the hills and back roads around the village. So last week I decided to start writing about it. Why not, eh? […]
New Local Scottish Champion
Congratulations to Jim Mercer from Fountainhall on winning the Scottish Championship for his potatoes at the National Vegetable Society show at Kelso on Sunday. Can anyone beat his spuds at the Stow or Galashiels show??
Come and Sing! Gala Water Singers restart 28 Aug
The Gala Water valley based community choir, Gala Water Singers restarts on Tuesday 28th August 2012, 7.30-9 pm at Fountainhall Primary School. New members welcome. No auditions and no need to read music. Not sure if it’s for you? Try it out – first 2 weeks free, then 3 payments over the year. Further info […]
Stow Sports 2012 results
The results are now available. ...read more
Jubilee Medals
Today, Stow Parish Trust presented every child attending Stow Primary School with a medal to mark the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Each medal is inscribed with the Official Diamond Jubilee emblem. The presentation was made to Leo Maycock and Hannah Comiskey who are the youngest and oldest pupils in the school along with teacher Rachael Peden. […]
Stow Sports!
Stow sports is here again… Lets hope the rain stops! The activities kick off with Sunday football and continue all week. Come along and join the fun. ...read more
Nan Muncaster
Nan Muncaster died in January of this year. She had served for many years on the Community Council and she and her husband Jack were so active in the community they were almost an institution in their own right. It seemed fitting that Sandy Aitchison should write this appreciation. “ I have known Jack for […]
Congratulations to Community Beat Officer, PC John Lennon
CONGRATULATIONS!! … to … Our Community Beat Officer, PC John Lennon, featured in the last newsletter, was chosen as the top community officer in Lothian & Borders at a Policing Awards ceremony. In paticular, John’s work with retail businesses in Galashiels was highlighted. His work has contributed to a 17% reduction in retail crime.
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Will windfarms impact the landscape?
This montage shows the view from Clints IF all the proposed windfarms around us go ahead. What do you think?
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