What to bring along:
See you there!
In autumn of 2024, Garvald and Morham Community Council, with the financial support of Crystal Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, presented an offer to all 199 households in the Ward. WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR OPINIONS ON THIS SCHEME.
The offer comprised:
1 – £100 to every household to offset the extra costs of broadband and fuel bills due to the majority of homes being without access to fibre or mains gas.
2 – Extra help for those who needed it of £200. This was done by self-certification by providing an extra tick-box on the claim form. The aim was to remove any stigma but acknowledging that some of our neighbours may need more support.
3 – Financial support towards installation of any renewable or energy efficiency measure that is supported by Home Energy Scotland. This is offered at 15% of loan or grant offered to a maximum of £1000. This allowed us to use Home Energy Scotland’s assessment mechanisms while promoting more cost effective and greener alternatives. This followed an information event in Garvald in February 2024 . This fund is still open.
The claims were completed by short forms which could be returned online, by email or by post. Proof of address by Council Tax statement was required.
Initially, we used email lists, social media and our website to promote as much as we could. In October, volunteers then posted flyers through the doors of anyone who had not yet claimed.
Results
Total awarded
| Payment for all | £10,300 |
| Extra support | £2,200 |
| Installations | £3,495 |
| TOTAL | £15,995 |
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THOUGHT OF THE SCHEME BY COMPLETING THIS SHORT SURVEY
Please see the link, below, for the agenda for the GMCC meeting to be held on Monday at 7.30pm in Garvald Village Hall:
The Minutes of the previous GMCC meeting held in December can also be viewed on the GMCC page, here: GMCC-2-Dec-24-Minutes.docx
Film Club starts back again on Friday 10th January with “One Life” – the story of Nicholas Winton.
Doors open at 7.30 pm for tea and coffee. Film starts at 8 pm
The Chair yoga class restarts on Tuesday 7th January at 10 am in the Village Hall, and the Improvers class restarts on Thursday 9th January at 6.30pm.
Alternative classes are also on in Gifford, starting next Wednesday 8th January.
Details and Booking options can be found on www.yoga-dragon.co.uk
If you are unsure which class is for you, or haven’t tried one yet but think you would like to, please just contact Kirsty Malcolm to let her know you would like to come along: kirsty@yoga-dragon.co.uk
It’s a New Year, so why not follow through on those thoughts of a stronger, healthier and more flexible you?
Friday 20th December – in the Stables
Everybody welcome
Snap up your tickets for the Hogmanay Hoolie to avoid disappointment! Details below:
Our ever popular Hogmanay Hoolie will return again this year to Garvald Village Hall and we are delighted to welcome back local Ceilidh band Clappy Doo.
BYOB & glass – A light supper will be provided and v/vg options (please advise)
7.30pm – Midnight
Adults: £15, Under 18’s: £8, Under 5’s free
Booking from Friday 22nd November
(payment in advance by cash or Paypal)
It’s sure to be another great fun night for all the family. We hope you can join us!
The last pop-up coffee morning of 2024 will take place this Friday 20th December at 11 am in the Stables. It will be a festive affair so please come along to spread some Christmas cheer.
Absolutely everyone invited
On Friday 13th December, the film being shown is “Lunana: a Yak in the Classroom” from Bhutan (!) Uplifting and feel-good. Doors open at 7.30pm in Gifford Village Hall.
