East Lothian Council: Local Development Plan

The Courier has reported that East Lothian planners have published a list of potential sites for thousands of new homes over the next decade.

East Lothian Council is currently drawing up its Local Development Plan (LDP) for 2028-2038, which includes new land for more than 3,000 additional homes. They have published a list of preferred sites which are now being looked at further, after receiving more than 130 requests from landowners and developers for consideration.

One of the sites in the Council’s initial list is the Garvald Glebe field where the Church of Scotland has, apparently, again put forward a proposal that would involve 10/12 houses being built on the site.

The map showing the potential sites is available here: east-lothian.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/interactivelegend/index.html?appid=6cab660c33934960970e7fa722ec3d54

Garvald Village Hall Committee Meeting 18th August

The next meeting of Garvald Village Hall Trust will take place on Tuesday 18th August at 7.30 pm in the Hall. Everyone is very welcome to attend

Agenda:

  1. Welcome and Apologies
  2. Minutes of last meeting and matters arising
  3. Works update
  4. Insurance update
  5. Finance update
  6. Bookings update
  7. Fundraising piping concert at Papple
  8. Plans for AGM
  9. New Trustees
  10. Date of next meeting

 

Garvald Show: Saturday 22nd August 2026

The annual Garvald Show will be held on Saturday 22nd August 2026, starting at 2.00 pm.
The show is open to all that wish to enter, young and old. Schedules have been delivered. If you can’t find yours, there is a copy on this website, some spares on the village hall noticeboard and a link to the digital copy, below.
Staging arrangements
Staging for the show will be available from 19.00 – 21.00 on Friday 21st  and between 08.00 – 10.00 on Saturday 22nd August.
We look forward to another successful event.
Volunteers
If you are able to assist with the show on the day, we would be really grateful. You can use the contact form, below, to let us know.
Baking & Tombola Contributions
If you would like to contribute baking for the teas and coffees or provide a donation for the tombola, these can be dropped off at the hall on the evening of the 21st or morning of the show. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Return of cups won in 2025
For those entrants that won cups last year, can you please return these to Malcolm MacMillan at Whitelaws in Garvald or contact Malcolm and he will be happy to make arrangements to collect the trophy from you.  Malcolm can be contacted via the contact form, below.
Children under 5 Cress head seeds
Cress seeds are now available for children under 5.  These are available at the village hall noticeboard.
Thank you,
Malcolm & the show committee

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    Piping Concert: Papple Steading – Saturday 12th September at 5pm

    Tickets for the piping concert at Papple Steading on Saturday 12th September at 5pm are now available at https://papple.com/papple-events/piping-at-papple/
    This is a unique opportunity to hear two of the best pipers in the world, Fred Morrison and Iain Speirs, with different styles but the same supreme quality.
    Papple are generously hosting the event for us without charge. There is no charge for children under 12 and youth pipers.
    All profits from ticket sales will go to the Garvald Village Hall Roof Repair Fund.
     
    Please come if you can.

    Garvald & Morham Fun Day: Saturday 8th August 1 – 4pm in Garvald Park

    Garvald and Morham Fun Day is on Saturday 8th August, 1-4pm in Garvald Park. 

    We are looking for volunteers to help set up the park from 9.30am on the day, and for short stints supervising the inflatable obstacle course/bouncy castle, as well as race umpires.

    If you would like to get involved, please contact Donald Sutherland via the contact form, below.
    We also need:
    – bunting
    – tablecloths
    – hi vis jackets
    – cakes, cookies and bakes

    Please bring these to Donald and Sofia at Papana Cottage on the evening of Friday 7th August or to the tents in the playground at 9:30am on Saturday 8th August.
    Thank you and we can’t wait to see you at the Fun Day!

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      Free Family Photographs – Carfrae Farm Wildflower Meadow – Thursday 23rd July

      Carfrae Farm are thrilled to have wonderful family photographer Ana visiting us at 9:30-10:30am tomorrow (and possibly later into the morning..!). Ana will be taking free family photos and children’s portraits in our wildflower meadow for anyone who would like them.
      See our post on instagram @Carfraefarm for more details and to sign up, or just turn up and ask in the farm shop.
      Hope to see you there!

      Outdoor pet blessing service at Carfrae Farm, July 26th

      This Sunday July 26th at 11:00am, you are welcome to join the community (and bring your furry companions) for an outdoor pet blessing service with Aniko, Minister at Lammermuir Church, at Carfrae Farm (EH41 4TG).

      Pets are very welcome, so bring them along to enjoy the grounds and receive a blessing. A post-service lunch will be held afterward at the farm.

       

       

      Garvald & Morham Fun Day 2026: Volunteers and Bakers Needed!

      Garvald and Morham Fun Day is on Saturday 8th August (3 weeks away!) and we are looking for volunteers for short stints supervising the inflatable obstacle course/bouncy castle, as well as race umpires. If you would like to get involved, please contact Donald Sutherland via the contact form, below.
      We also need:
      – bunting
      – tablecloths
      – hi vis jackets
      – cakes, cookies and bakes
      Please bring these to Donald and Sofia at Papana Cottage on the evening of Friday 7th August or to the tents in the playground at 9:30am on Saturday 8th August.
      Thank you and we can’t wait to see you at the Fun Day!

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