A reminder that this Monday is Hogmanay, and there is much fun to be had in the Village Hall. Ceilidh the year away to Amy Geddes and her Herring Heids, with supper and a few drinks. All ages welcome, and encouraged. Tickets are available from Shirley at Burnbrae. Why not pop in, or call her on 830270.

The adaptation of Ian Rankin’s novel ‘Doors Open, starring Stephen Fry and Douglas Henshall, is to be broadcast on STV on Boxing Day at 9pm. See if you can spot Garvald’s brief appearance in one or two of the scenes… If you remember, some of the filming was done in and around the Garvald Inn on a rainy day last May.

The Garvald Children’s Christmas Party is on this Friday (21st December) from 3.00-5.00pm in the village hall. Alexander the Great will be entertaining us with his magic tricks and games. Santa will be coming to visit, too.

Entry is £1 per child. Please bring a plate of food nibbles per family. For more information, contact Lorraine.

Make sure you get your tickets before they sell out!

We are lucky to have secured Amy Geddes and the Herring Heids for our Hogmanay Ceilidh this year. Come along to listen to their lively tunes and enjoy some dancing too. Supper is included! If you’d like a wee tipple or two it’s BYOB and glasses. This event is likely to be a popular one so please visit Shirley at Burnbrae and buy your tickets now, to avoid disappointment.

Many thanks to all those who attended last night’s Nunraw Christmas Dinner. It was an enjoyable night. And not blighted by “extreme” weather for once …  Thanks too to all those who contributed food, drink and/or decorations. And, of course, to John Hughes for giving the vote of thanks … Finally, and most importantly really, thank-you to the Community at Nunraw,  and the Father Abbot in particular, for allowing us all to take over the wonderful panelled dining room of the guest house. There can be fewer more special locations for community festivities! Until 2013 …

Many thanks to all those who have kindly replied to the invitation to Christmas dinner at Nunraw tonight (Thursday 6th December.)  Here is a reminder of the timings. Drinks from 7pm, with dinner expected about 7.30pm … Let’s hope the snow holds off between now and then, and the wind doesn’t get any stronger! Moreover, fingers crossed everyone is hungry!

Better late than never, we can formerly announce the details of this year’s Hogmanay ceilidh. Woohoo …

We’ve secured the services of well known fiddler, Amy Geddes, with a group of fellow musicians. They will be reeling from 8pm until midnight, with the odd break for stovies and sweet treats. Should you want to toast the New Year with a few swallies, please remember to BYOB – the Hall is not licensed. Otherwise, tickets are available from Shirley Walker (830270.) The prices are as follows: £10 for adults; £5 for secondary school age children; £3 for primary; and pre schools go free.