Gala Waterways Group

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Gala Waterways Group Gala Waterways Group exists to encourage access to, enjoyment and interest in and around the watercourses in Galashiels.

The Group aims to create walking routes, clean-up the environment and protect the industrial heritage.

A volunteering opportunity on Saturday 24 October-
11/10/2026

A volunteering opportunity on Saturday 24 October-

We're coordinating an Autumn Town Clean up day. See poster for more details.
Please get in touch if you would like to know more about how you can get involved 🏁❤️🏁🙂

On 04 October a volunteer removed from the Gala Water at the Mousetrap Bridge the following items: supermarket trolley, ...
05/10/2026

On 04 October a volunteer removed from the Gala Water at the Mousetrap Bridge the following items: supermarket trolley, microwave, three long cardboard tubes, 1 metre long suction hose, 1.7 m long red electrical conduit, 14.5 m of garden hose, and two bin-bags (8 kg) of litter.

Location: Gala Water near 30 Woodstock Avenue, Galashiels, TD1 2ED
https://www.bing.com/maps?cp=55.609102%7E-2.780325&lvl=19&style=a

27/09/2026

A volunteering opportunity on Saturday 24 October-

On 20 September 2026 a volunteer removed the following items from the Gala Water below the Ladhope Bridge:Two steel pede...
20/09/2026

On 20 September 2026 a volunteer removed the following items from the Gala Water below the Ladhope Bridge:
Two steel pedestrian barriers,
Footpath closed sign,
Foot for temporary construction site fence.

Location: Gala Water near Laidlaw Court, Low Buckholmside, Galashiels, TD1 1QN
https://www.bing.com/maps?cp=55.619471%7E-2.811031&lvl=18.9&style=a

30/08/2026

📢 We need your help!

We'd like to gather your views on communities, nature and the environment along the River Tweed catchment area. By taking part in this short survey, you'll help us better understand community priorities and inform future plans.

✅ Takes around 10 minutes
🎁 Enter our prize draw to win local shopping vouchers worth between £10 and £50
📢 Share the survey with friends, family, and neighbours. The more people who take part, the more prizes will be added to the draw!

Take the survey here: 🔗 https://eu-ln.sprw.ai/stt-jy9wu

The Green Get-TogetherGalashiels Wednesday 30 September, 10 am - 2 pm
26/08/2026

The Green Get-Together
Galashiels
Wednesday 30 September, 10 am - 2 pm

This Scotland's Climate Week, SBCAN invites you to the Green Get-together; an informal networking opportunity for green groups in the Scottish Borders.

The idea for the gathering has developed from conversations with community groups and discussions with the SBCAN Advisory Group. A key message from these conversations has been the need for more opportunities for people involved in community climate action to come together, share what is happening across the Borders, make connections, exchange ideas and identify opportunities for collaboration.

The intention is for this to be an informal, regular gathering, rather than a formal ‘conference’.

The first event will showcase a range of organisations and community-led activity, with a particular focus on:

· What is happening across the Borders in relation to climate action.
· Sharing examples of community-led work.
· What others can learn from successful local initiatives.
· What opportunities, support and resources are available.
· Identifying opportunities for organisations and communities to collaborate.

There will be presentations from NHS Borders, Energise Galashiels and other local groups taking action in climate. Lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, so please sign up via the eventbrite link if you want to attend:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998428558615?aff=oddtdtcreator

On 23 August 2026 a volunteer removed a bicycle and a childs scooter from the Gala Water, and recovered a litter bin fro...
23/08/2026

On 23 August 2026 a volunteer removed a bicycle and a childs scooter from the Gala Water, and recovered a litter bin from the the steep riverbank near the Mousetrap Bridge.

Location: Left bank of Gala Water near 30 Woodstock Avenue, Galashiels, TD1 2ED
https://www.bing.com/maps?cp=55.609102%7E-2.780325&lvl=19&style=a

On 09 August 2026 volunteers removed two traffic cones from the Gala Water at the Ladhope Bridge and two cones from the ...
09/08/2026

On 09 August 2026 volunteers removed two traffic cones from the Gala Water at the Ladhope Bridge and two cones from the Mill Lade at High Street Car Park, and a fifth cone from the outlet of the Fountain.

Location: Mill Lade at Fountain, near 57-58 Bank Street, Galashiels TD1 1EP
https://www.bing.com/maps?cp=55.614658%7E-2.806802&lvl=19.4&style=h

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