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‘Spark the Park Seminar’, Fraser Centre, Friday 3rd February 2023

We’d love you to join us for the ‘Spark the Park’ Free Seminar in the Fraser Centre, Tranent from 9 -11.45am on Friday 3rd February.
Re-imagining local parks, play places & overlooked community spaces. Our first Spark the Park Seminar invites you to explore, linger & play. Join the Spark the Park seminar and be inspired! Guest speakers, local perspectives and fresh ideas.

The morning seminar is bookable and we have free, open access indoor and outdoor activities in the afternoon. Thanks to Fa’side Area Partnership for their kind support making this seminar possible.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spark-the-park-seminar-tickets-511009823137?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Proposed Craft Afternoon – Garvald Village Hall

If anyone is interested in attending a regular bring-your-own craft/painting/sewing, etc. / social afternoon in Garvald Village Hall, please complete the contact form, below, with your preferred days / frequency. The most popular choice of time will be organised.

 

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    Local Outdoor Access Issues: Garvald to Yarrow Path

    A recent visitor to the area encountered some problems accessing a path which had been described in the ‘East Lothian Life’ magazine summer edition 2022.

    The visitor took the Garvald three bridges path up the bank to Stoneypath Tower, past the farm and up the road but returned via the path from Birks Plantation to Stoneypath Tower which crosses a field. At the Plantation end a wood barrier has been fitted with barbed wire in two strands to prevent access. They climbed a gate and proceeded to cross the field to find the access point blocked by another wooden barrier and more strands of barbed wire.

    The public footpath across this field is clearly shown on the Ordnance Survey App map: Over a million ready-made routes to discover near you | OS Maps

    Anyone encountering issues relating to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (view here: What is the Scottish Outdoor Access Code? | Scottish Outdoor Access Code (outdooraccess-scotland.scot) can report them to the local access officer, Nick Morgan at:

    Outdooraccess@eastlothian.gov.uk

    Christmas Hamper Draw Results

    A huge thank you to all who took part in the World Cup Sweepstake and the Hamper Draw.

    The result is £300 going to the BBC Children in Need Appeal.

    The winners of the Sweepstake were:
    1st Argentina. Davie Hood
    2nd France.     Molly Ramsay

    Hamper Draw Winners:

    Whisky: Meghan Maguire                                                                                                                          1st hamper: Fiona Sheldon
    2nd hamper: J&J Winter
    3rd hamper: Laura Young

    Thanks to all who contributed to the hampers and who bought tickets.

    Garvald ‘Children in Need’ Christmas Hamper Draw

    Here’s a preview of the 1st prize in Garvald Children in Need Christmas Hamper Draw.
    Tickets are now on sale from various volunteers, and cost £1 each.
    The draw will take place on the Village Green at 5.15pm on Christmas Eve, just before the carols round the tree.
    Should you wish to donate items for further prizes, please get them along to Elaine at Whitelaws, or Hazel at 6 Burnside Court. They are also able to take orders for tickets.
    It’s a while since we’ve done anything for charity in the Village, so dig deep and let’s make it worthwhile!!!

    Garvald Children’s Christmas Party 2022

    Wednesday 21st December, 10:30-11:30am in the village hall.

    Join us for hot chocolate and festive fun – a chance for all the children to celebrate together.

    For further details, contact Chiara or Meg using the contact form, below:

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