Piping at Papple: Thank You

Piping At Papple was a great success. One hundred and ten folk came to the concert and a great time was had by all. 
 
We were treated to some extraordinary pipe music ranging from small pipe folk music through traditional piobraireachd to pure energy of the Irish pipes. 
 
The interval performance of Scottish dancing was delightful and the evening rounded off with a parade of young players leading a retiring parade out of the steading.
 
£1100 was raised for the Garvald Village Hall Fund.

Thank you.

Climate Film Showing: Gifford Village Hall – Friday 30th October at 7.30pm

Please come along to a free screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing film at 7.30pm on Friday 30 October in Gifford Village Hall. Doors will open at 7.15pm.

The 50-minute film is hosted by Chris Packham and other familiar faces. It is a calm, evidence-based overview of the effects on our everyday lives of current changes to our climate and natural world.

Footage of leading UK experts in climate science, food security, health, economics, national security and nature is followed by an assessment of the responses that can make a crucial difference. More information about the film can be found at www.nebriefing.org

The film will be followed by refreshments and a short, structured discussion.
Please note, the film is suitable for those aged 16 and over.
Please spread the word about this opportunity to learn from the experts about the future facing us all and how we can make it a better one.

There is no need to book a place but, to help us get an idea of numbers, we would appreciate if you could let us know if you intend to come along by submitting the contact form, below, and indicating ‘YES’ on it. Please also use the contact form if you have any questions about the screening:

Many thanks,
Julie Morrice
Gifford and Garvald Emergency Briefing Team

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    Cleaner Required for Garvald Village Hall

    Do you, or someone you know, have a spare couple of hours every fortnight? If so, perhaps you could use them to help keep the village hall clean and tidy, while getting paid to do so.

    We are looking for a cleaner to do a couple of hours every two weeks at £15 per hour i.e. £30 per fortnight. The times can be flexible to suit.

    Additionally, there will be a need to do occasional bigger cleans after events such as weddings which would be remunerated accordingly.

    If you are interested please contact Gary McGregor at garvaldgary@hotmail.com or call on 07393 204122.

    Join us in Stenton Village Hall for a special edition of Desert Island Discs, featuring castaway Hazel Clark and hosted by Jenny Harper.
    Jenny will sit down with Hazel to discover the 8 tracks, book, and memories that have shaped her life. Come for the music, stay for the stories, and enjoy a Sunday afternoon connecting with our local community.

    Admission: Free 

    Please book your seat for this free community event using the link below so we know how many people to expect.

    McMillan Coffee Morning

    A coffee morning to raise funds for people living with Cancer will take place on

    Saturday 26th September 2026 in The Stables from 10 am until 12 noon.

    If you can help with some home-baking please let Ena or Freda know or just bring along on the day. You can also drop off at Ena’s house “The Green”, opposite the pub on the afternoon of Friday 25th September.

    There is going to be a collection for Lammermuir Larder Food Bank on Sunday 27th September so if you have anything to donate you can bring along to the coffee morning.

    Thank you!