Dog Fouling in Garvald

There have been a few incidences of dog fouling on the pavements of Garvald, recently.

Not picking up after a dog is disgusting, anti-social, a health hazard and particularly difficult for young children or the partially sighted to avoid.  It is also extremely frustrating for responsible dog owners who may find themselves under suspicion.

Not picking up after a dog also carries a fixed penalty of £80 to £100 and potentially up to a £500 fine if the owner is convicted of an offence.

If you have a dog and find yourself (or your dog…!) caught short without a poo bag, there is now a roll of poo bags hanging in the entrance to the kids’ shelter in the park – help yourself.

Please see the link, below, to East Lothian Council’s process for reporting dog fouling:

Dog fouling | Litter and street cleaning | East Lothian Council

 

Yoga classes recommence in Garvald Village Hall

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?

Christmas Eve in Garvald

The kirk might not be an official Church anymore, but the new owner is happy for the community to use it this Christmas Eve.
After the traditional caroling on the green (around the Christmas tree at 6pm), please feel welcome to pop along to the kirk for a very casual half-hour or so of extra festive midwinter/solstice/Christmas Eve cheer. Bring a reading or a poem or a song to share (before the kids go bonkers and we all rush off to bed)?

Calling all singers and music -makers!

We will have the usual carol-singing round the Garvald Christmas Tree from 6 pm on Christmas Eve. Please bring bells, shakers, drums and any other instrument you can think of. Carol sheets will be provided.

Hogmanay Hoolie

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.  Contact Shirley Evatt for tickets: Tel: 01620 830270 or Email: GarvaldHogmanayHoolie@gmail.com

(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!

Hogmanay Hoolie Poster 2024