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Christian Aid Week …

… is next week, from Sunday 11th until Saturday 16th May.  To mark the start, there will be barbecue brunch after this Sunday’s service. Everyone is welcome for bacon rolls, traybake and coffee, at the Stables from c10.30am. Please bring some change as there will be a collection for the Christian Aid charity. For more info, click here.

 

 

Road resurfacing works in Burnside Court

Here’s a photo taken by Graham Barnes showing the team of guys working in Garvald this week to rebuild the manholes and resurface the road at Burnside Court. It’s great to see our village being looked after. If you notice a road in poor condition or a pothole, you can report it online at the East Lothian Council website.roads_team

A Garvald Limerick?!

A bit of bank holiday fun from Jim Pattison of Garvald Grange Cottages …

“Just been reading about a book on Fife Place Name Limericks and wondered if anyone could come up  with a Garvald Limerick?! To get the ball rolling – and at the same time, set the bar at a suitably low height – see below:

In Gervitt there’s  a braw piper laddie named Colin
And at his pipes he aye seems to be blawin’
Ye’d think wi’ this curse
Things couldnae get worse
But Davy next door’s got an accordion (accordyin!)

There is an old Inn doon at Gervitt
Where on a Fridays they aw’ fight to get servitt
But if Susan is in
and suppin’ the gin
Don’t fold your erms or you’ll get it!”

If you think you can do better, than drop us a line with your rhyme. If we get a lot of submissions, we’ll think about a competition (with liquid prizes!) Over to you now …

Pilates in the Hall …

Pilates resumes in the Hall tonight (Tuesday 29th April,) but at a new time (7pm) and with a new teacher …

Janine Ferguson has taken over from Sue Kelly, and brings with her a fresh approach to established stretches and routines. For more information, see her website here.

 

Hedgehog Awareness Week: 4th – 10th May 2014

 

We are very lucky to have an array of hedgehogs in Garvald. A couple were spotted on the green last night. It would be great if they were a breeding pair with hoglets on the way …

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… As you may have read or heard in the media, the species is under great threat. Yes, cars are responsible for a large number of hedgehogs’ deaths – but gardens are also an increasingly deadly environment. This year, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society is asking gardeners to do all they can to help the conservation effort, particularly:

  • Ensuring there is access into the garden (all that is needed is 5” square gap;)
  • Checking areas before strimming or mowing;
  • Moving piles of rubbish to a new site before burning it;
  • Ensuring netting is kept at a safe height;
  • Checking compost heaps before digging the fork in;
  • Stopping or reducing the amount of pesticides and poisons used;
  • Covering drains or deep holes; and
  • Ensuring there is an easy route out of ponds and pools.

There is a vast amount of additional information on the charity’s website, so please click on the link above and have a wee read. Methinks our prickly friends deserve five minutes of your browsing time!

Woodlands Project 2: Feedback – reminder

A message from Karl Ingram and Allan Nicolson:

There is still time to send in your feedback about the two projects making up the proposal for a ‘Woodlands Project 2′. The plan is to fell the remaining monoculture of conifers on the south bank of the Papana Burn and replant with native broadleaved woodland. This would allow more light in to the replanted bank and to the existing woodland next to the park, resulting in a more diverse range of plant and animal life in the area. Also, there is a proposal to remove twelve conifers just above the road bridge, some of which are showing signs of distress and therefore their removal has been recommended. This work would leave the deciduous and monkey puzzle trees space to thrive.

If you have not already sent in your feedback, please fill out the website feedback form so we can get a full picture of all residents’ opinions on this matter. We would like all feedback in by the end of April if possible. Thank you.

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Crystal Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund 2014/2015

The Crystal Rig Windfarm fund is a community benefit fund available for the community of Garvald and Morham to carry out improvements to their local area in any sphere, including the environment, local amenity or tourism.

Money available

Each year, the wind farm allocates an amount of money to the community council, who then administer its disbursement to the community. The total amount of money available (£25,000 this year) is based on the installed capacity of the wind farm.

Last year, the projects funded included:

  • Lothian Boradband £5000
  • Knox Youth Group £2000
  • Morham Village Hall £4258
  • Garvald Village Hall £1827
  • Haddington Swimming Club £2200
  • Haddington Junior Hockey Club £600
  • Various Sports/Musical Sponsorships £3795
  • Garvand and Morham Christmas/Hallowe’en Parties £410
  • Gifford Under 5’s £508

Please note that consideration will be given to all types of project that benefit the local community, and the Community Council is keen to widen the scope of projects funded. We are particularly keen to support any aspiring young sportspeople and musicians, so whatever idea you’ve got (no matter how big or small) please consider applying. The fund is not available to projects that would be under the remit of East Lothian Council or that would be working against the windfarm.

How to apply:
Application forms are available to download on the GMCC webpage or from Phillip White at the Old School, Garvald. Complete this form with as much information as possible and return before 31st May to the Community Council. For more information please see the application form.

Woodland Project 2: Feedback form

A reminder about the ‘Woodlands Project 2’ meeting this Wednesday 16th April at the Village Hall. Drop in any time between 6.30 and 7.30pm to give your feedback on the proposal to remove the remaining conifers on the south bank of the Papana Burn at the West end of the village and also to thin out the trees overlooking the road bridge.

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