A short service will be held at the war memorial outside Garvald Church at 10.45 am on Sunday 10th November.
We are expecting a group of young pipers to join us.
Everyone is welcome and there will be refreshments afterwards in the Stables
Garvald Main Street Resurfacing Works: 11th – 29th November 2024
Resurfacing works will take place in Garvald between the above dates, weather permitting. The road will be closed to traffic during working hours.
Phase 1 – Western Extent to Burnside Court – Monday 11th to Friday 22nd November
Phase 2 – Burnside Court to Eastern Extent – Monday 25th to Friday 29th November
Cones will be placed in advance, in the relevant area for each phase of the work, and locals are kindly asked to adhere to the restrictions. Diversions will be in place. Parking will also be restricted in the area of Linden Cottage, on the C104, to facilitate the diversions and vehicles turning.
Emergency vehicle access will remain and refuse and recycling will continue to be collected.
For further details on the phases of the work and the areas affected, please see the following link: tellmescotland
The film to be shown on Friday 8th November is a Golden Oldie from 1945 – “I know where I’m going”. The story of a headstrong heroine who knows what she wants, but is waylaid by the elements and an unexpected romance is one of the most lovable films in British cinema history.
Doors open at 7.30 pm. Film starts at 8pm. You can fit in a pre-film supper at the Lanterne Rouge if you fancy!
Garvald Village Hall Trust AGM 6th November
A reminder about this event on 6th November –
Garvald Village Hall Trust AGM
Are you interested in hearing about the planned works for the village hall?
Do you want to find out what the Community Council have been doing?
Would you like an update on the Papple Steading development?
Then come along to the GVHT AGM in the hall on 6th November @ 7:30pm, where representatives from all three will be happy to share details and answer any questions or listen to any comments.
It’s your community, so don’t miss this ideal opportunity to be fully informed.
Oh and there’s going to be cheese & wine available, so who could resist?
In order to allow us to cater for anticipated numbers, if you plan to attend please respond on the link below.
The Village Hall Committee
We have managed to keep the ticket price for The Garvald Christmas Dinner down at £7.50 per person, thanks to a very generous donation from the Community Council. Amazingly good value!
The format of the evening remains the same – the committee organise soup, turkey, ham, sausages, potatoes, gravy, various sauces and drinks. YOU provide the pizazz with salads and desserts. The invitations will be dropping through your letter-boxes any day now but if by chance yours goes astray, just write your own RSVP and return with payment to The Old Schoolhouse, Garvald by 27th November. (Santa’s sledge is parked outside, disguised as a skip)
REMINDER: It’s nearly Hallowe’en!
Calling all witches, wizards, ghosts and other fiendish folk!
This year’s children’s Hallowe’en party will be on Thursday 31st October, 5:30-7pm.
Meet in your spookiest costume at Garvald Village Hall (5:30pm) for guising followed by a Hallowe’en tea party and games whilst the spoils are divided in keeping with Garvald tradition.
Please bring a plate of food (bought or made!) to contribute to the tea and hand it in at the hall when we meet for guising.
Garvald Residents: If you are happy for your house to be approached for guising, please leave out a pumpkin or some other form of Hallowe’en decoration – thank you!
Garvald & Morham Community Ladies’ Supper – Friday 1st November at 7pm
REMEMBER: it’s perfectly OK to bring something to share which you’ve bought – no pressure to cook anything!
The next Ladies’ Supper will be on Friday 1st November at 7pm in the Garvald Stables. We would love to see some of our neighbours from the wider community come along, too!
Just a wee reminder of what to bring along:
- A dish to share
- Cutlery
- Plate
- Bowl for pudding
- Glass
- Whatever you like to drink
- Something to serve your dish with
See you there!
Christmas Wreath Making Worshop – Places Remaining
There are still some places left for the above workshop which will take place on Wednesday 20th November, from 6pm – 8.30/9pm, in Garvald village hall.
Come along and make a Christmas wreath with willow, decorated with holly, ribbon, ivy, stars, etc. under the expert guidance of Jilly Grieg, local basket weaving tutor. Also making a reindeer, if time permits!
All materials provided. Cost is £20 payable in cash on the night.
If you wish to book, please use the contact form, below:
PARKING SUSPENSION – C100 MAIN STREET, GARVALD – DRAINAGE WORKS
East Lothian Council are planning to carry out drainage improvement works on C100 Main Street, Garvald. The works are now programmed to start on Tuesday 29th October 2024 for 4 days.
To comply with current health & safety legislation, a temporary suspension of parking will be in place for the duration of the works from Tuesday 29th October to Friday 1st November 2024.
This will be in implemented in sections where signs and ‘no waiting’ cones are in place.
Any refuse and recycling collections will be collected as normal during the works.
Please note the above dates are subject to change due to the weather dependent nature of the works.
Further information and updates on any restrictions will be published on www.tellmescotland.gov.uk.
A copy of the TTRO for your information can be viewed, here: TTRO 476_24_KH
Apples Wanted!
Do you have so many apples you don’t know what to do with them, or know someone who does?
Might you have a juicer we could borrow?
We are making a canny brew (spiced apple drink) for the children’s Halloween party.
Please get in touch via the contact form or feel free to drop apples off at Cappel Cottage, just inside the door, any day before the 31st October.
Many thanks, from twa witches.