Category Archives: Announcements

Carfrae Farm Shop Access THIS WEEK

We’re very much open at Carfrae Farm Shop – however, there is limited access from Garvald.

If the road works prevent access from the village, please do come and see us via Danskine Crossroads – the road is not closed (as the road sign suggests!).

Garvald Village Hall Meeting Tuesday 19th August

The next meeting of the Village Hall committee will take place on Tuesday 19th August @ 7:30pm in the hall.

The agenda is as follows:

1. Welcome & apologies
2. Minutes of last meeting & matters arising
3. Finance update – Tom
4. Bookings update – Laura
5. Maintenance update – Lee
6. Works update – Shirley
7.  Application to G & M CC
8. AOB
9. Date of next meeting & AGM

Everyone is very welcome to attend and to raise any matters which they would like the committee to discuss.

Many thanks

Gary McGregor (Chair)

Garvald Show: Saturday 23rd August

Not long to go and we hope everyone is busy choosing their best veggies and exhibits ready for staging (Friday 7-9pm ; Saturday 8-10am).

We are still looking for volunteers to help with the tombola and teas. Please let us know if you are able to help. Please use the contact form, below, or see Malcolm in Whitelaws.

Contributions to the teas and tombola can be brought along on Friday and Saturday during staging . Any cups out there still to be returned can be dropped off at Whitelaws.

Malcolm & the show committee.

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    Garvald and Morham Fun Day – This Saturday 9th August!

    We are so looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible this Saturday for this year’s Garvald and Morham Fun Day featuring bouncy castles, races (on land and water!), facepainting, tea and cake (of course) and lots of other FUN!

    We kick off at 1pm on the Garvald playing field and wrap up at 4pm.

    Please bring any baking, tablecloth and high vis vest (!) contributions to Chiara at Broomfield House on the evening of Friday 8th August or to set-up on the 9th which will take place 9-11am.

    Thank you!

    Fruit and Veg Van in Garvald

    Laura, who runs a mobile fruit and vegetable van which has been going to Morham, is now able to come to Garvald weekly. She will start her weekly visits on Thursday 21st August.

    Her van has a built-in fridge that also has Yester Dairy products, fresh bread from company bakery and many other products.

    She is a shop on wheels which can go to people’s doors to make life easier. Or a list and bag can be left at your door with orders/requests. Cash, cheque or BACS transfer is accepted and she will be getting a card machine in the near future. If you wish her to come to your door and/or place an order, you can text her on 07787418546.

    Garvald Show – Saturday 23rd August

    Show preparation is well under way. If you are able to help on the day please let Malcolm or any other committee member know (please use the contact form, below, if you don’t see them in person).

    We are still looking for help with the tombola & teas.
    Cups still to be returned can be left at Whitelaws.

    As in previous years we would be grateful for any tombola donations and baking for the teas .

    Many thanks,
    Malcolm & the show committee

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      Do you have a Smart Meter that does not work?

      If you have a non working smart meter, we are working with the office of Douglas Alexander – Member of Parliament for East Lothian – to try and get a solution to the connectivity issue within Garvald and Morham. 

      To take this forward on your behalf can you forward the following information to: christine.axon@parliament.uk ? The more people that give this information, the better chance of finding a solution.

      Here is the information Douglas needs to help take your complaint forward with the Data Communications Company:

      • Confirmation of your full name and address
      • Current Energy suppliers’ details, both electric and gas if applicable
      • Permission for Data Communications Company to contact your supplier on your behalf
      • Property construction type