Please see the poster, below, for details of the next Stenton Footlights production, directed by our very own Rufus Bellamy and starring Gary McGregor.
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‘East Lothian Through the Ages’ – Saturday 11th May – St Mary’s, Haddington
The Centenary Conference of East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society will host the above event.
Tickets are now available by following the link below:
The theme for the day is ‘East Lothian Through the Ages’
Presentations will be given on:
- The historical significance of the place-names of East Lothian
- Hillforts of East Lothian
- The impact of the Romans on East Lothian
- The changing wildlife of the East Lothian coast
- Medieval East Lothian in its North Sea world: an archaeological assessment
- Grand Designs & Gracious Living: The rise of East Lothian’s mansion houses
- Innovation and change in East Lothian agriculture: some examples from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
- The Powerhouse of East Lothian: A Brief History of Coal and Industry
Notes: Every individual has to reserve a ticket – no group bookings
Please say at checkout if you wish a vegetarian lunch (for those booking lunches)
Details on the society website: https://
Garvald Village Hall – Craft Taster Sessions
The following places remain available for the above craft taster sessions. These are adult only classes. Please use the contact form, below, if you are interested:
Wet felting: 7pm-9pm on Thursday 29th February – ONE PLACE
Gel painting: 7pm – 9pm on Thursday 28th March – ONE PLACE
Newlands Wind Farm Information
Some of the key information about the Newlands Wind Farm development, for anyone who has been unable to access the information on view in Garvald Church, is provided below.
https://www.newlandshillwindenergyhub.com/
There are specific links, below, to key parts of the documentation which outline how the transportation will affect local routes and road users, illustrated on page 8 and referred to by Belltown on page 24 of Volume 1 Non-Technical Summary (see link below):
Click to access 6565d0adcaf98_vich_Volume_1_-_Non-Technical_Summary.pdf
… and Volume IV Technical Appendices (Appendix 13.1 Transport Assessment) contains details about transport for both the Abnormal Indivisible Loads and the general increase in traffic (see below):
Click to access 656747972f912_vich_Technical_Appendix_13.1_-_Transport_Assessment_Part_1_of_2.pdf
Baro to Chesters Road Closure – from Monday 12th February
Please see the link, below, for information about further road closures in the area, effective from Monday 12th February:
https://www.tellmescotland.gov.uk/notices/east-lothian/traffic/00000309253?utm_source=tms&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=notice_alert
HandiCabs Lothian: Dial-a-Bus UPDATE
Concessionary bus passes can now be used on the HandiCabs Dial-a-Bus service for people with mobility challenges. Please see the flyer, below, for contact details:
Notice of Imminent Local Road Closure
Please see the link, below, for details of a local road closure effective from Monday 5th February:
https://www.tellmescotland.gov.uk/notices/east-lothian/traffic/00000309101?utm_source=tms&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=notice_alert
Garvald & Morham Community Council – Minutes and Agenda
The Agenda for the GMCC meeting to be held on Monday 5th February at 7.30pm in Garvald Village Hall can be viewed in the link, below:
The Minutes for the final 2023 GMCC meeting held on 4th December can now be viewed on the GMCC page:
Interested in a fitness class in Garvald?
A resident is looking to organise a general fitness class (yoga/strength/cardio) for all abilities and ages and genders in Garvald.
It would possibly run on a Tuesday evening between 5-7pm and cost in the region of £6-7.
If you are interested in this, please complete the contact form, below, to let her know if the level of interest makes it viable:
Garvald Community Playgroup – CHANGE OF DAY
The Garvald Community Playgroup now meets on Thursdays from 10.30pm to 12 noon in Garvald Village Hall. All welcome. Please see the playgroup page for further details: