Just to let people know (as they while away these wet winter days by sorting through cupboards and drawers) that there will be a Jumble Sale in the Hall this year. Provisionally, the date has been set for Sunday 8th June. Note it in your diaries please!
Author: Admin
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Burns Supper postscript …
A belated thanks to all those who supported the Burns Supper in the Hall on Saturday 1st February. Wasn’t it a super night?! Garvald is blessed with some extraordinary talent …
The DofE Gold team, who served and entertained on the night, raised over £200 from tips. Well done to all of them! Now it’s fingers crossed that the weather improves by the time they go on their expedition …
All in all, the event boosted Hall coffers by nigh on £200 – a nice start to the fundraising year!
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February 100 Club …
Tonight, Lady luck has smiled on …
- 47, Ken Mallen; and
- 66, Peter McQuade.
Congratulations, cheques on their way!
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Anyone for (table) tennis?
A(nother) reminder that there is a table tennis table in the Hall, if you’re struggling to think of something to fill an afternoon this Half Term week. I know it’s the Winter Olympics, but it’s not all as exciting as the slope style snowboarding … More details here. Game on!
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Collecting old mobile phones for a good cause…
A message from Sylvia Wood:
A friend from many years ago is collecting old mobile phones. Her son is autistic and if she can collect 165 phones he will get an Ipad that has apps specifically for him to use. I’ve already collected 25 from workmates and friends. She only needs another 25 and she’s reached her target.
Can you help?
Do you have any old phones lying in a drawer somewhere? They don’t have to work and don’t need the charger BUT they must have the battery. Drop them off to me at me at No 2 Council Houses/New Houses (the house by the post box) within the next fortnight and I will send them on to her in Fife.
Thanks, Sylvia
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A thanks from the GVH Management Committee …
Many thanks to all those who attended the Village Hall’s AGM on Wednesday night. A synopsis of discussions is now available on the Trust pages of this website.
At the meeting, the management committee offered a number of thank-yous. Two ought be reiterated here. Firstly, thank-you to GMCC for their financial support and grant funding of important maintenance projects like the renewal and painting of the Hall’s outside windows. And secondly, thanks to all the Garvald residents who have supported the Hall and especially to those who have volunteered to help out at events.
Despite a couple of new recruits, the Hall’s management committee is still a tad short of members. Would anyone else like to join? We’re talking a maximum of one formal meeting per month as most business is dealt with on e-mail. The other big “burden” is putting on village events – which many of you help out at anyway … No more hard sell! Drop us a line if you are interested, or have a chat with one of the existing team – Barrie, Hazel, Katy or Caroline.
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Helpers wanted!
Is anyone free on Friday evening? The Hall will be open for Burns Supper set-up from 6pm. There will be tables to lug, so strong volunteers would be most appreciated!
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January 100 Club …
And the winners are:
- 52, Dylan Ramsay; and
- 39, Scott Thompson.
Congratulations, cheques on their way!
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Final reminder …
… that it’s the Village Hall AGM at 7.30pm tomorrow, Wednesday 29th January. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there!
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Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at the Garvald Burns Supper …
At the 2014 Garvald Burns Supper on Saturday, the meal will be served by a group of young people who are all working towards their gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. As part of this, they have to volunteer to work in local community organizations such as Old People’s Homes, Brownies, Charity shops or sports clubs, at least once a week for a year.
In addition they have to go on a 4-day expedition into wild country. The hire of equipment and the services of a suitably qualified leader are expensive, so they are keen to do a bit of fundraising. In addition to serving the meal, they will also be washing dishes and performing a musical interlude. There will be a tips jar at the end of the evening and any contribution as a reward for their effort will be much appreciated.
Some tickets are still available from Caroline McGregor on 830349.