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

Outdooraccess@eastlothian.gov.uk

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.

There will now be:
THREE HAMPERS AND A BOTTLE of MALT WHISKY

Make sure you get your tickets, costing £1 each, by contacting Elaine at Whitelaws or Hazel at 6 Burnside Court (Tel – 830269).

Order now and pay by 5pm Christmas Eve.
Remember you’ve got to be in it to win it!!!

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!!!

The Community Council has secured a very small number of small bags of logs for residents of Garvald who are in need of free logs. If you feel that you would benefit from a bag of logs, please fill in the form below and we will put you on the list and let you know if we are in a position to help you.