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!
Stone for Sale
We have quite a large amount of beautiful red sandstone for sale (left over from our garage refurbishment) – perfect for external repairs. If you are interested come along to Bridgend Cottage, Garvald.
Bagpipe Concert: Papple Steading – 12th September 2026
Six years ago we held a piping concert starring Iain Speirs and Fred Morrison to raise funds for Morham Village Hall. The concert was sold out.
Iain and Fred have very different piping styles but they are undoubtedly two of the best pipers in the world. Together they give a spectacular piping experience spanning the full range of pipe music.
Iain and Fred have agreed to come back and give another concert, this time to raise funds for Garvald Village Hall’s much needed roof repairs.
The concert ‘Together’ will take place on Saturday 12th September at Papple Steading.
Full details will be available shortly.
We want to make it a wonderful day and to raise as much money as possible for Garvald Village Hall.
If you would like to know more, please email: TogetheratPapple@icloud.com
Summer Yoga Classes in Gifford and Garvald
Please see the poster attachment, below, for details:
Cottage to Rent at Carfrae Farm
One of our lovely farm cottage long term lets has come up – a rare occurrence!
If you or anyone you know are looking for a 2-3 bedroom cottage please contact Trudi on info@carfraefarm.com for more info.
Thank you!
Beautiful weather on Saturday made it a pleasure to be outside doing an M-check on our bicycles ( and eating ice-cream). Thanks To Mark James for his expertise.
Care & Repair East Lothian – Free External Security Lights
East Lothian Care & Repair Charitable Trust was successful in receiving some funding from the Tesco Blue Token Scheme to assist people to have security lights fitted. There is limited funding available.
If you are the homeowner, and you are either aged 60 or over (no other requirements) or you are aged between 50 and 60 (and in receipt of a disability benefit), then you may be eligible for a free LED PIR external security light.
You must either have no existing security light or the one that you have is faulty.
Please contact the service on 01620 828445 or enquiries@careandrepaireastlothian.co.uk to discuss further.
As well as the security lights, the Charitable Trust also has carbon monoxide alarms, extension leads and motion sensor night lights – all available free of charge to eligible clients.
http://www.careandrepaireastlothian.co.uk/
Care & Repair East Lothian (which is separate to the Trust) can also provide free confidential advice/assistance to older homeowners who are looking to adapt or repair their home. Our service is fully funded by East Lothian Council.
Bike Maintenance – SATURDAY!
Saturday afternoon, 20th June, 2- 4 bring your bike along to the Village Hall for a Summer Maintenance session.
Outside if it’s sunny, inside if it’s rainy.
Or just come for an ice-cream and a blether.
Don’t forget – 4 pm for LE GRAND DEPART
On Saturday 20th June from 2-4 pm bring your bike along to the Village hall and learn how to do some basic maintenance. Mark James from the Dunbar Bike hub will be there to share his expertise and diagnose that horrible grinding noise from your back wheel. The event is free and open to all. Ice cream cones will be available to buy and don’t forget to join in Le Grand Depart along Garvald Champs Elysees at 4 pm.
PUBlic Philosophy: Thursday 11th June at 8pm – The Garvald Inn
What Good is War Play?
Discussion led by Ebba Theorell, flying in from the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University. Her PhD thesis considers aesthetic, musical, and athletic dimensions of children’s physical play.
This is the last public philosophy event until the autumn. All welcome as always!
Garvald Inn, Thursday 11 June, 8pm until 10pm.