The agenda for the Garvald & Morham Community Council meeting on Monday 3rd June at 7.30pm in Garvald Village Hall can be viewed here:
PUBlic Philosophy at The Garvald Inn – Wednesday 5th June
On Wednesday 5th June, 8-10pm (not Thursday as usual), we will have an ad hoc PUBlic Philosophy event. Pascal Brixel (from Northwestern University in Chicago), Jan Kandiyali (from the University of York), and Barry Maguire (University of Edinburgh) will attempt to make a case for Twenty-First Century Communism. We will offer a moral argument rather than an economic one, and rather than offering criticisms of capitalism (which is shooting fish in a barrel) we will develop a positive case for a radical alternative, based on the value of solidarity in our productive lives. All welcome as always. ¡Viva la Revolución!
Parking Restrictions in Garvald: 24th May 2024
Please see the links, below, for information about temporary parking restrictions in Garvald on Friday 24th May:
Parking Suspension – C104 Garvald | Notices | tellmescotland
Lucy’s Place – Navigation Skills in The Pentlands
Summer is here so let’s get out on the hills! Want to feel more confident navigating in the Scottish hills? Why not join us for our next community well-being event in the Pentlands on Sunday 9th June?
Open to all by application here https://forms.gle/MA1xp5vE72o2bw6i9 or from info@lucysplace.org . Forms are also available from Carfrae Farm shop, Garvald or Beech and Birch in Gifford.
Dr Richard Phillips at Wild Caledonia, an experienced International Mountain Leader with an academic background in geology, will be your guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Scottish landscape. The Pentlands offers a great opportunity to get on the hills, explore the geology and learn some navigation and mountain safety tips. It’s set to be a lovely trip.
Thanks to Crystal Rigg Community Fund and Garvald & Morham Community Council, the event is free and spaces prioritized for anyone engaged in psychological therapy to improve their mental well-being and anyone living in Garvald and Morham ward. This event is however open to all to apply. Wider communities are invited to give a donation of whatever they can afford.
If you are interested in taking part then we must receive a completed application.
Applications need to be received at least two weeks prior to the specific activity – please see the links, above. Places are limited so please get your application in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. You will be contacted shortly before the event to confirm your place, discuss any health concerns you’ve highlighted and explain kit for the day. This is to ensure everyone gets the most from the activity.
Lucys place CIC is a holistic well-being service founded and run by Dr Lucy Abraham, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. It offers private Clinical Psychology and evidence based psychological therapy both face to face in our Haddington clinic or online. These paid for services combined with charity monies fund complementary well-being activities in the outdoors.
Follow us @Lucy’s Place on Facebook or instagram for more information or visit our website at Lucysplace.org.
We hope to see you there.
Lucy
Plant Sale & Coffee Afternoon Success
Thank you to all who came along today and bought and/or contributed to the plant sale. So far £116 has been raised for the Village Hall. There are still some plants available to purchase which have been left outside the hall. If you would like to buy any of these, please just pop your money through the letterbox at Whitelaws.
Thanks also to those who donated and/or purchased cakes and treats and teas/coffees. A total of £76 was raised for the Village Hall and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying their refreshments in the sunshine. A successful day!
REMINDER: Local Community Engagement Visits – Police Scotland
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Plant sale & coffee afternoon – Sat 18th May
A reminder that the Plant Sale will be this coming Saturday, 18th May at 2-3.30pm, outside the village hall. Please drop off any donations on the day after 1pm, or in advance to Malcolm at Whitelaws. Last year the sale was well supported and made £230 for the hall!
Isla Evatt and team will be in the hall at the same time selling teas, coffees and cakes to raise funds for the hall. Any donations of baking would be appreciated and can also be dropped off at the hall on the day after 1pm or in advance to Isla at Burnbrae.
Thanks
Garvald Village Hall Update
The Garvald Village Hall Committee want to provide an update for the village on the hall and upcoming events and actions.
The committee are currently working with a range of building specialists to obtain surveys and quotations for remedial work required to ensure the longevity of the building for use by the village for many years to come. The works will be scheduled around regular bookings as far as possible and plenty of notice will be given.
There are five weddings happening in the hall this year which is wonderful as it is super to see the hall being used for such happy occasions; the weddings also provide essential funding.
The committee would also like to remind villagers that they are available to facilitate and support with any events individuals or small groups wish to arrange. Some examples that have happened in the past and some current suggestions are as follows:
Fancy dress party
Formal ball
Burns supper
Table Jumble sale
Village Monthly Sunday lunch
If anyone is interested in taking on arranging a Village Event, please do contact the GVHT committee. You can use the contact form, below:
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Friday 10th May in Gifford Village Hall. Doors open at 7.30 pm and the film starts at 8 pm.
A musical psychodrama in which Cate Blanchett gives an award-winning performance as an orchestra conductor whose life and sanity start to unravel when she is accused of misconduct.
