Schedules have now been printed, and should be making their way out to villagers. A digital version will also be uploaded here very soon …
In the meanwhile, tune into Celebrity Masterchef on BBC1 tonight to get some inspiration for class A35 as the contestants are also being tasked with making “An afternoon tea selection!”
Margaret Webster has kindly provided some photos of villagers, including herself, from the 1950s. These have been added to the ‘Garvald in the Past’ album in the Garvald Gallery.
Some of you might remember the Millennium Recipe book comprising recipes and drawings from village residents and visitors to Garvald. It has now been converted to PDF format and is available to download on the Garvald Village Hall Trust page. It is a big file, 90 pages worth, so be patient if you decide to download it…
A request from Freda Crosbie:
“This may seem a strange request but I’m looking for some old bricks and was wondering if anyone is doing building work in the area and has any spare bricks that are destined for the skip. If so, please contact me in person or use the website contact form and I will gladly take them off your hands. Thank you.”
Please read the attached newsletter from Father Mark (Latest News from Nunraw Abbey, June 2014) for the latest news on the sale of Nunraw Tower.
The minutes from the June meeting of the Garvald and Morham Community Council are now available on the GMCC page. Among the items discussed were the latest applications for Crystal Rig funding, Councillors’ surgeries and the new Haddington Area Partnership.
Just to let you know the Jumble Sale raised £520 for the Hall after costs. Many thanks to all those who came along, and also those who helped out …
Gardeners in Gifford are opening up their pride and joys this Sunday to raise money for charity as part of the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Tickets (£5) and maps will be available from the village hall, and the timings are from 1pm till 6pm. Click here for more info …
To coincide, a florist will again be “popping up” in the Stables at Gifford Bank House selling cut flowers and bouquets. For more information, phone Rob on 810226.
What are you doing on Tuesday 17th between 5.30 and 6pm? Why not come and wave a flag for local lad Scott Thomson, who will be carrying the Commonwealth Games Baton from Haddington Police Station to Station Road.
Yes, it’s THAT weekend – the annual village Jumble Sale in aid of Village Hall funds!
Set up in the Hall at 6.30pm tonight/Friday. Volunteers are needed to wrestle with the trestle tables. Please come along if you have a spare few minutes …
Hall open for stock tomorrow/Saturday from 12 till 2pm. Please drop off your donations, and don’t forget to check the Hall’s lost property as anything unclaimed will go into the sale!
And then it’s the big one on Sunday, the sale from 12 till 2pm. Browse for bargains, and pick up some brunch. And when you’ve done that, why not offer to help out? Stalls will need manning for the duration, and then there’s tidying up …
So, let’s get ready to rumble in the jumble – and turn some muck into brass!