Hi there this is East Lothian Aid for Refugees here, we just wanted to say a huge thank you for the money you raised for our organisation over the Christmas period doing your Carol singing and Hogmanay party. It will make a huge difference to the refugees.
We have just come back from a trip to Calais, there we met the builders that will be helping us to give the stoves to the right people and help us to build them into their tents and structures. We also distributed 1.5 tons of aid into the camp and helped the warehouse sort all the donations. We will keep you updated on how the next trip and how it goes with the stoves.
Thank you again,
Lily
Volunteer Coordinator
East Lothian Aid for Refugees

A message from Sam Ranscombe:

Hi folks and a happy new year!  I wanted to let you know about a guided hike I am doing in the Garvald/Morham area on Sunday 31^st January from 10am.  I have attached the leaflet with more details of the walk: Ranger_Hikes_leaflet_2015_2016 (see page 2)  It costs £4 and you would need to book a place in advance.  It is a long 9 mile walk on uneven terrain, so unfortunately unsuitable for little ones. Do spread the word to anyone local who might like to come along.

Best wishes, Sam

The 2016 season of Gifford Films starts on Friday night (15th January) with a showing of the Stephen Hawking biopic “The Theory Of Everything” from 7.30pm in Gifford Village Hall. For more information, have a look at the website here.

A reminder that the Hogmanay Ceilidh is starting a little earlier this year, at 7.30pm, starting with roll the £1 coin to win a bottle of whisky (this is a change from the usual proceedings – we won’t be playing this game at the supper interval).

Remember to book your place if you want to come along.

Thu 31st Dec, 7.30 – midnight

The Amazing Ceilidh Band

Adults £10, U18s £5, U7’s free

Simple supper and BYOB

Use this form to order tickets: 

Well done and thanks to the brainy quizzers and the melodious carol singers who between them raised over £150 for East Lothian Aid for Refugees on Sunday! If only fundraising was always so much fun?!

Just a note to let you know that the Hogmanay Ceilidh is starting a little earlier this year, at 7.30pm, to allow time for the band to set up while you find your seats and take your coats off. At the same time, you can play roll the £1 coin to win a bottle of whisky (this is a change from the usual proceedings – we won’t be playing this game at the supper interval). So if you or your children wish to have a go, bring plenty of £1 coins and be there for 7.30pm!

Remember to book your place if you want to come along.

31st Dec, 7.30 – midnight

Adults £10, U18s £5 Under 7s Free

Simple supper and BYOB

Plenty of festivities in the village today, Sunday 20th. There is a Christmas Quiz in the pub at 4pm, and then Caroling from 6pm. Pop on your novelty jumpers, tune up the brains/vocal chords and get ready to kick start your Garvald Christmas!

Local artist, Avril Gilmore Blaimire, has now had a book published! Grimolda Grizz Witch Extraordinaire is described as “a perfect read for both children and adults” and “a contemporary story from classical fantasy that makes for an adventure like no other.” It is available from Amazon, as both a Kindle download and paperback. Could it be the perfect stocking filler for the wee one in your life? Or the bigger than wee one who is still young at heart?!

Please let Jo know if your children will be attending the Christmas party. Either use the contact form below or call her on the number listed in the poster.