Friends of Garvald Village Hall Scheme

Dear Garvald Resident,

As I am sure you are aware, Garvald residents are incredibly lucky to have a spectacular Village Hall at the centre of our community. The hall is much loved by us all and regularly used by many.

Sadly over the last few years the financial situation of the hall has become more perilous: heating costs have escalated, wedding bookings have become fewer and maintenance issues have increased. Despite best efforts of the current and previous committees, running the hall with the level of bookings we currently have is not financially viable over the longer term. As such we are working on a number of fund raising ideas to ensure the hall remains available to us all for many years to come.

Part of this current initiative is to ask each Garvald resident if they would like to become a long term ‘Friend of the Hall’ by setting up a monthly donation. The suggested amount is £5 per month; however, any amount would be greatly appreciated. There is absolutely no obligation to become a friend of the hall but it is hoped that many of the residents will be able to donate a little every month to allow the hall to have a regular income stream.

If you would like to join this initiative, please complete the contact form, below, to receive details of how to set up your payment.

Should anyone wish to discuss this further, please speak to either Gary McGregor (Chair) or Tom Edmonds (Treasurer). They can be contacted via the contact form, too.

Many thanks,

Garvald Village Hall Committee

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    Lost Property at the Flower Show

    Hazel is looking for the lid of a circular biscuit tin – almost vintage style design. Last seen inside a blue plastic tub that had been used to deliver cakes for the teas.

    A high quality artificial red rose has been found – if you would like it back please apply apply to Hazel or fill  in the form below

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      Carfrae Farm Shop – Open as Usual!

      Important Notice:

      Road Closure 4th–18th September between Garvald and Carfrae Farm Shop.

      However, the shop will still be open and accessible 9.30am – 5pm daily as usual during this period.

      Can’t make it to the shop?
      No problem – we’re happy to deliver your shopping free of charge within a 5-mile radius of the shop, during this period. Place your order by emailing: info@carfraefarm.com

      How to reach us (EH41 4LP):
      Please follow the directions via the Danskine Crossroads.

      See the map below

      To access from Dunbar and surrounding areas:

      • Follow the Blindwell Brae (B6370) road to the T-junction and turn left onto Duns Road (B6355).
      • Follow Duns Road (B6355) past Danskine Farmhouse on your left.
      • At the crossroads, take the first left – you will see the brown Farm Shop sign and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to the Farm Shop.

      To access from Haddington:

      • Head to Gifford and follow the directions, below, to access from Gifford.

      To access from Gifford:

      • Follow Duns Road (B6355) past Danskine Farmhouse on your left.
      • At the crossroads, take the first left – you will see the brown Farm Shop sign and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to the Farm Shop.

      To access from Lammermuir Hills:

      • Access to Farm Shop as normal, when coming from the Danskine Crossroads.

      REMINDER: Fruit & Veg Van in Garvald on Thursdays

      Laura will be in Garvald again on Thursday, approximately between 12 and 1pm, with her mobile fruit and vegetable van. She is very keen to come to your door so please contact her on 07787418546 to arrange for her to come to you. If you are not going to be in, a bag can be left at your door with orders/requests. Cash or BACS transfer is accepted and she will be getting a card machine in the near future.

      As well as a range of fruit and vegetables, her van has a built-in fridge that also has Yester Dairy products, fresh bread from Company Bakery and many other products. Please see, below, for a short video of what is available from the van:

      Garvald Show 2025 – A Thank You!

      On behalf of the show committee, I would like to thank everyone who joined us and took part in this year’s show.  Participation in the show increased again this year.  Particular thanks goes to the organising team members, judges and those in the community that lent a helping hand on the day. Your support made for a memorable show.

      Trophies and rosettes were awarded as follows:

      REMINDER: Fruit & Veg Van in Garvald on Thursdays

      Laura will be in Garvald again on Thursday, approximately between 12 and 1pm, with her mobile fruit and vegetable van. She is very keen to come to your door so please contact her on 07787418546 to arrange for her to come to you. If you are not going to be in, a bag can be left at your door with orders/requests. Cash or BACS transfer is accepted and she will be getting a card machine in the near future.

      As well as a range of fruit and vegetables, her van has a built-in fridge that also has Yester Dairy products, fresh bread from Company Bakery and many other products. Please see, below, for a short video of what is available from the van:

      REMINDER: Fruit and Veg Van in Garvald Tomorrow (Thursday 21st August)

      Laura, who runs a mobile fruit and vegetable van which has been going to Morham, is now able to come to Garvald weekly. She will start her weekly visits on Thursday 21st August: look out for her around 12-12.30 in the village.

      Her van has a built-in fridge that also has Yester Dairy products, fresh bread from Company Bakery and many other products.

      She is a shop on wheels which can go to people’s doors to make life easier. Or a list and bag can be left at your door with orders/requests. Cash, cheque or BACS transfer is accepted and she will be getting a card machine in the near future. If you wish her to come to your door and/or place an order, you can text her on 07787418546.