I would like to let members of the community know that due to continuing family illness, I have decided to stop keeping hens and ducks and, therefore, will no longer be selling eggs.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported my venture over the past years – it has been much appreciated.
The birds will continue to free range on my friend’s farm near North Berwick.
Elizabeth Jack
Garvald and Morham Community Council have acquired a thermal imaging camera to allow local homes to be surveyed by a local volunteer and advice given on measures that can be taken to reduce heat loss. The expected result is lowered energy use and bills and a reduction of our communal carbon footprint.
To arrange a date, contact either Andy Duncan (Garvald) or Andrew Watson (Morham). We’ll then arrange a suitable time to carry out the survey.
If you prefer, the camera and instructions can be delivered so you can do the survey yourself. In either case we will review the pictures taken and, where possible, give advice on measures that can be taken to reduce heat loss.
There is no charge for this service.
Please contact us, using the contact form below, if you’d like to take up this offer:
Trump’s sudden withdrawal of Arms and Aid to Ukraine is yet another battle President Zelenskyy and Ukraine have to fight.
There will be a collection on behalf of Ukraine on Friday 14th March in the Garvald Inn. Please pop in any time between 5.30 pm and 9pm, have a drink and donate. Children under twelve will be served supper at 5.30pm. All comers will be served snacks and nibbles throughout the evening.
Funds raised go to UNITED24, the charity launched by President Zelenskyy.
If you can’t make the 14th but would like to donate, please contact the organiser, Anne, via the contact form, below:
Lammermuir Church which includes Yester, Bolton, Saltoun, Humbie, Garvald and Morham is bringing something new to Garvald on Sunday 9th March, 4-6 pm in the Village Hall.
It’s called “Messy Church” and it’s a couple of hours of activities, games (and macaroni cheese) for children and families. The theme is Joseph and his brothers – an opportunity to learn more about those ancient and eternal bible stories, while having fun and sampling the aforementioned macaroni cheese! Just come along – everyone welcome.
more information from lammermuirchurch.org/messy-church
What to bring along:
See you there!
FREE THERMAL IMAGING SURVEY
Garvald and Morham Community Council have acquired a thermal imaging camera to allow local homes to be surveyed and advice given on measures that can be taken to reduce heat loss. The expected result is lowered energy use and bills and a reduction of our communal carbon footprint.
The survey can be done by a local volunteer or householders can beat the queue and borrow the camera and do the – fairly simple – survey themselves.
To arrange a date, contact either Andy Duncan (Garvald) or Andrew Watson (Morham). We’ll then either arrange a suitable time to carry out the survey on your behalf, or deliver the camera and a simple instruction sheet and collect the camera the following day. In both cases we will review the pictures taken and, where possible, give advice on measures that can be taken to reduce heat loss.
There is no charge for this service.
Please contact us, using the contact form below, if you’d like to take up this offer.
What to bring along:
See you there!
A film to make you laugh for Valentine’s Day.
“The Holdovers” is a film about a curmudgeonly high school instructor who has to remain on campus over the holidays and forms an unlikely bond with a troubled teenager and the school cook. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Film starts at 8 pm. Even better – you could start the evening off with supper in the Lanterne Rouge.
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
FREE THERMAL IMAGING SURVEY
Garvald and Morham Community Council have acquired a thermal imaging camera to allow local homes to be surveyed and advice given on measures that can be taken to reduce heat loss. The expected result is lowered energy use and bills and a reduction of our communal carbon footprint.
The survey can be done by a local volunteer or householders can beat the queue and borrow the camera and do the – fairly simple – survey themselves.
To arrange a date, contact either Andy Duncan (Garvald) or Andrew Watson (Morham). We’ll then either arrange a suitable time to carry out the survey on your behalf, or deliver the camera and a simple instruction sheet and collect the camera the following day. In both cases we will review the pictures taken and, where possible, give advice on measures that can be taken to reduce heat loss.
There is no charge for this service.
Please contact us, using the contact form below, if you’d like to take up this offer.