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Bagpipe Concert: Papple Steading – 12th September 2026

Six years ago we held a piping concert starring Iain Speirs and Fred Morrison to raise funds for Morham Village Hall. The concert was sold out.
Iain and Fred have very different piping styles but they are undoubtedly two of the best pipers in the world. Together they give a spectacular piping experience spanning the full range of pipe music.
Iain and Fred have agreed to come back and give another concert, this time to raise funds for Garvald Village Hall’s much needed roof repairs.
The concert ‘Together’ will take place on Saturday 12th September at Papple Steading.
Full details will be available shortly.
We want to make it a wonderful day and to raise as much money as possible for Garvald Village Hall.
If you would like to know more, please email:  TogetheratPapple@icloud.com

Care & Repair East Lothian – Free External Security Lights

East Lothian Care & Repair Charitable Trust was successful in receiving some funding from the Tesco Blue Token Scheme to assist people to have security lights fitted. There is limited funding available.

If you are the homeowner, and you are either aged 60 or over (no other requirements) or you are aged between 50 and 60 (and in receipt of a disability benefit), then you may be eligible for a free LED PIR external security light.

You must either have no existing security light or the one that you have is faulty.

Please contact the service on 01620 828445 or enquiries@careandrepaireastlothian.co.uk to discuss further.

As well as the security lights, the Charitable Trust also has carbon monoxide alarms, extension leads and motion sensor night lights – all available free of charge to eligible clients.

http://www.careandrepaireastlothian.co.uk/

Care & Repair East Lothian (which is separate to the Trust) can also provide free confidential advice/assistance to older homeowners who are looking to adapt or repair their home.  Our service is fully funded by East Lothian Council.

Care and Repair East Lothian

Bike Maintenance – SATURDAY!

Saturday afternoon, 20th June, 2- 4 bring your bike along to the Village Hall for a Summer Maintenance session.

Outside if it’s sunny, inside if it’s rainy.

Or just come for an ice-cream and a blether.

Don’t forget – 4 pm for LE GRAND DEPART

PUBlic Philosophy: Thursday 11th June at 8pm – The Garvald Inn

What Good is War Play?
Discussion led by Ebba Theorell, flying in from the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University. Her PhD thesis considers aesthetic, musical, and athletic dimensions of children’s physical play.
This is the last public philosophy event until the autumn. All welcome as always!
Garvald Inn, Thursday 11 June, 8pm until 10pm.

Reminder – Carfrae Farm: Coffee and Cake or Fireside Treats –  and Community Feedback!  

We’ve loved welcoming this community via our farm shop over the last three years and are keen to keep providing you with the products and experience that will support you best, going forward. We would love to hear directly from you on what this could look like.
 
If you are interested in taking part in a relaxed community conversation about Carfrae Farm and how we could develop our offering to further meet your needs, please email info@carfraefarm.com or contact Trudi on 07709752871 to let us know you are coming to one of our events. Irresistible farm shop refreshments will be provided!

There will be two sessions:

  • Coffee and Cake –  Tuesday 26th May 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am – Carfrae Farm Snug
    • Fireside Treats – Thursday 28th May 2026, 7:30 – 8:30pm – Carfrae Farm Snug

If you are unable to make one of the meetings but would still like to offer your feedback, please do just get in touch via the same contact details.

Thank you! And looking forward to seeing you,

The Carfrae Farm Team