Category: Events

The Crystal Rig Windfarm fund is a community benefit fund available for the community of Garvald and Morham to carry out improvements to their local area in any sphere, including the environment, local amenity or tourism.

Money available

Each year, the wind farm allocates an amount of money to the community council, who then administer its disbursement to the community. The total amount of money available (£25,000 this year) is based on the installed capacity of the wind farm.

Last year, the projects funded included:

• Lothian Boradband £5000
• Knox Youth Group £2000
• Morham Village Hall £4258
• Garvald Village Hall £1827
• Haddington Swimming Club £2200
• Haddington Junior Hockey Club £600
• Various Sports/Musical Sponsorships £3795
• Garvand and Morham Christmas/Hallowe’en Parties £410
• Gifford Under 5’s £508

Please note that consideration will be given to all types of project that benefit the local community, and the Community Council is keen to widen the scope of projects funded. We are particularly keen to support any aspiring young sportspeople and musicians, so whatever idea you’ve got (no matter how big or small) please consider applying. The fund is not available to projects that would be under the remit of East Lothian Council or that would be working against the windfarm.

How to apply:
Application forms are available to download on the GMCC webpage or from Phillip White at the Old School, Garvald. Complete this form with as much information as possible and return before 31st May to the Community Council. For more information please see the application form.

Just to confirm that there won’t be a plant sale in the Hall this year. Sincere apologies if you have been putting aside seedlings for us. If you do have an excess of anything, please let us know and we’ll pop an “ad” here for you …

After five Saturdays of effort, we have now finished clearing up the wood off the bank opposite the park, as far as is possible. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped us over the five weekends. It was hard work but good fun by all accounts!! Scottish Woodlands have indicated that they hope to start the replanting on the bank this week, which is excellent news.

There is now a large quantity of cut wood and logs available to be taken away by any local resident, at no cost. Please help yourself!

We are planning to organise some deliveries of the wood, so if you are unable to collect logs yourself but would like some, please complete the form below.

Just a reminder that it’s only a week to go before the Stenton play ‘Season’s Greetings’ starts – still time to get your tickets from Janette Macdonald on 01368 850 665.

Tickets are now available for the next show by Stenton Footlights. It’s “Season’s Greetings” by Alan Ayckbourn, a wonderfully funny, dark comedy (with some adult themes and language).

A belated thanks to all those who supported the Burns Supper in the Hall on Saturday 1st February. Wasn’t it a super night?! Garvald is blessed with some extraordinary talent …

The DofE Gold team, who served and entertained on the night, raised over £200 from tips. Well done to all of them! Now it’s fingers crossed that the weather improves by the time they go on their expedition …

All in all, the event boosted Hall coffers by nigh on £200 – a nice start to the fundraising year!

Is anyone free on Friday evening? The Hall will be open for Burns Supper set-up from 6pm. There will be tables to lug, so strong volunteers would be most appreciated!

At the 2014 Garvald Burns Supper on Saturday, the meal will be served by a group of young people who are all working towards their gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards. As part of this, they have to volunteer to work in local community organizations such as Old People’s Homes, Brownies, Charity shops or sports clubs, at least once a week for a year.

In addition they have to go on a 4-day expedition into wild country. The hire of equipment and the services of a suitably qualified leader are expensive, so they are keen to do a bit of fundraising. In addition to serving the meal, they will also be washing dishes and performing a musical interlude. There will be a tips jar at the end of the evening and any contribution as a reward for their effort will be much appreciated.

Some tickets are still available from Caroline McGregor on 830349.

A reminder that it is a week until the Garvald Village Burns Supper. Unfortunately Coreen Scott wont now be performing,  but the entertainment line up still looks great – well worth the ticket price alone! A four course meal will be served – with all your traditional favourites. And please, do bring a bottle so to be able to join in the toasts …

… contact Caroline MacGregor if you haven’t booked your place yet – she’s on 830349. The clock is ticking!