Category Archives: Events

Garvald Show: Saturday 22nd August 2026

The annual Garvald Show will be held on Saturday 22nd August 2026, starting at 2.00 pm.
The show is open to all that wish to enter, young and old. Schedules have been delivered. If you can’t find yours, there is a copy on this website, some spares on the village hall noticeboard and a link to the digital copy, below.
Staging arrangements
Staging for the show will be available from 19.00 – 21.00 on Friday 21st  and between 08.00 – 10.00 on Saturday 22nd August.
We look forward to another successful event.
Volunteers
If you are able to assist with the show on the day, we would be really grateful. You can use the contact form, below, to let us know.
Baking & Tombola Contributions
If you would like to contribute baking for the teas and coffees or provide a donation for the tombola, these can be dropped off at the hall on the evening of the 21st or morning of the show. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Return of cups won in 2025
For those entrants that won cups last year, can you please return these to Malcolm MacMillan at Whitelaws in Garvald or contact Malcolm and he will be happy to make arrangements to collect the trophy from you.  Malcolm can be contacted via the contact form, below.
Children under 5 Cress head seeds
Cress seeds are now available for children under 5.  These are available at the village hall noticeboard.
Thank you,
Malcolm & the show committee

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    Piping Concert: Papple Steading – Saturday 12th September at 5pm

    Tickets for the piping concert at Papple Steading on Saturday 12th September at 5pm are now available at https://papple.com/papple-events/piping-at-papple/
    This is a unique opportunity to hear two of the best pipers in the world, Fred Morrison and Iain Speirs, with different styles but the same supreme quality.
    Papple are generously hosting the event for us without charge. There is no charge for children under 12 and youth pipers.
    All profits from ticket sales will go to the Garvald Village Hall Roof Repair Fund.
     
    Please come if you can.

    Garvald & Morham Fun Day: Saturday 8th August 1 – 4pm in Garvald Park

    Garvald and Morham Fun Day is on Saturday 8th August, 1-4pm in Garvald Park. 

    We are looking for volunteers to help set up the park from 9.30am on the day, and for short stints supervising the inflatable obstacle course/bouncy castle, as well as race umpires.

    If you would like to get involved, please contact Donald Sutherland via the contact form, below.
    We also need:
    – bunting
    – tablecloths
    – hi vis jackets
    – cakes, cookies and bakes

    Please bring these to Donald and Sofia at Papana Cottage on the evening of Friday 7th August or to the tents in the playground at 9:30am on Saturday 8th August.
    Thank you and we can’t wait to see you at the Fun Day!

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      Free Family Photographs – Carfrae Farm Wildflower Meadow – Thursday 23rd July

      Carfrae Farm are thrilled to have wonderful family photographer Ana visiting us at 9:30-10:30am tomorrow (and possibly later into the morning..!). Ana will be taking free family photos and children’s portraits in our wildflower meadow for anyone who would like them.
      See our post on instagram @Carfraefarm for more details and to sign up, or just turn up and ask in the farm shop.
      Hope to see you there!

      Outdoor pet blessing service at Carfrae Farm, July 26th

      This Sunday July 26th at 11:00am, you are welcome to join the community (and bring your furry companions) for an outdoor pet blessing service with Aniko, Minister at Lammermuir Church, at Carfrae Farm (EH41 4TG).

      Pets are very welcome, so bring them along to enjoy the grounds and receive a blessing. A post-service lunch will be held afterward at the farm.

       

       

      Garvald & Morham Fun Day 2026: Volunteers and Bakers Needed!

      Garvald and Morham Fun Day is on Saturday 8th August (3 weeks away!) and we are looking for volunteers for short stints supervising the inflatable obstacle course/bouncy castle, as well as race umpires. If you would like to get involved, please contact Donald Sutherland via the contact form, below.
      We also need:
      – bunting
      – tablecloths
      – hi vis jackets
      – cakes, cookies and bakes
      Please bring these to Donald and Sofia at Papana Cottage on the evening of Friday 7th August or to the tents in the playground at 9:30am on Saturday 8th August.
      Thank you and we can’t wait to see you at the Fun Day!

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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

        On Saturday 20th June from 2-4 pm bring your bike along to the Village hall and learn how to do some basic maintenance. Mark James from the Dunbar Bike hub will be there to share his expertise and diagnose that horrible grinding noise from your back wheel. The event is free and open to all. Ice cream cones will be available to buy and don’t forget to join in Le Grand Depart along Garvald Champs Elysees at 4 pm.

        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.