Please scroll down to read several new posts which, due to being time critical, have been posted out-with the usual days.
Post Office Outreach at Garvald Village Hall –
The Post Office outreach service in Garvald Village Hall will NOT operate tomorrow – Thursday 18th January – due to an equipment issue which cannot be repaired in time for the service.
The Post Office outreach service will resume as normal next week, on Thursday 25th January.
BIKE MARKING EVENT – Saturday 27th January
Did you get a new bike for Christmas? Looking for that extra bit of security?
Come along with your bike to the East Lothian Police Scotland Youth Volunteers pop-up outside Haddington Farmers’ Market, on 27th January between 9am and 1pm, to have your bike marked and registered with the Bike Register.
**We have a limited number of bike marking kits, so will only be able to mark 1 bike per person. Please bring a mobile phone with you in order to register your bike.**
REMINDER: PUBlic Philosophy Evening – Thursday 18th January
The next PUBlic Philosophy event will be THIS THURSDAY 8-10pm in the Garvald Inn. Professor Amalia Amaya Navarro and Dr. Nick Treanor will lead discussions about jurisprudential virtue and the biggest thing you’ve ever seen.
FREE Piano Available
A local resident is looking to rehome a piano. If you’re interested, please use the contact form, below:
Garvald EV Chargers: Community Co-operation
With the increase in electric vehicles in the village, the EV chargers are now getting very well used. This means that it has become increasingly difficult – particularly for commuters who depend on their EVs every day – to find a vacant charger on weekday evenings.
A solution is now required which facilitates fair and efficient use of the EV chargers and avoids cars remaining in the charging spaces long after their batteries have been fully charged.
One suggested solution is that all EV charger users leave a note in the car windscreen with a finish time (when the car will then be unplugged and the charging space vacated) so that anyone needing charge has a sense of when a charger might become free.
If anyone can think of any other ways to improve fair and efficient use of the EV chargers, please complete the contact form, below, and we can then move forward with a solution which works for everyone:
Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community: Renewables
GMCC and a group of local volunteers are working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access practical assitance and advice around heating your home. Not only will we be creating a ‘Meet the Experts’ event in Garvald Vllage Hall on Saturday 3rd February, we will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming month, through this site and the Facebook channels.
Renewables
Find out if your home is suitable for a heat pump, solar panels, energy storage or other renewable technologies, by visiting the Energy Saving Trust’s Home Renewables Selector.
Home Energy Scotland also provide free specialist advice if you are thinking about installing renewables. Why not give them a call on 0808 808 2282 today?
Advisors will be available at our event in Garvald Village Hall on Saturday 3rd February.
Garvald Village Hall – Craft Taster Sessions – A FEW PLACES REMAINING!
Anyone who wants more information or to book any of the remaining spaces, please complete the contact form, below, ASAP!
Introduction to Basket Weaving – FULLY BOOKED
9 hours spread over 3 evenings between 6.30pm and 9.30pm on Wednesday 17th January, Wednesday 31st January and Wednesday 14th February 2024. Fee of £35 to cover materials.
Introduction to Wet Felting – ONE SPACE LEFT
7pm – 9pm Thursday 29th February 2024. Free
Introduction to Gel Painting – ONE SPACE LEFT
7pm – 9pm Thursday 14th March 2024. Free
Introduction to Water Colours – no limit on class size so lots of spaces available, but please book a space.
7pm – 9pm Thursday 11th April 2024. Free
Introduction to Quilting – FULLY BOOKED
7pm – 9pm Thursday 25th April 2024. Free
Garvald and Morham Low Carbon Community: Help with energy bills
GMCC and a group of local volunteers are working with Changeworks and Home Energy Scotland on a project which aims to help residents of rural areas access practical assitance and advice around heating your home. Not only will we be creating a ‘Meet the Experts’ event in Garvald Vllage Hall on Saturday 3rd February, we will also be sharing information on a variety of these topics over the coming month, through this site and the Facebook channels.
Support available – fuel debt or energy bills
If you or someone you know is struggling to deal with fuel debt or energy bills, support is available to provide you with free practical advice and information. For further support information, you can contact Citizens Advice Scotland online or call 0800 028 1456, or contact EnergyAdvice.Scot online or call 0808 196 8660 for further support and information. They may even be able to speak with the energy supplier on your behalf.
Warm Home Discount
The Warm Home Discount takes £150 off your electricity bill if you are eligible. You can check this by first seeing if your energy supplier is signed up to the scheme and then contacting them about their criteria and how to apply. The scheme for winter 2023-2024 opened in September so act now to avoid missing out.
Advisers will also be on hand at our event on 3rd February, Garvald Village Hall.
A new season of films kicks off on Friday 12th January in Gifford Village Hall with “The Great Escaper” starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson. You can become a member of the Film Club for only £30 which works out at a marvellous £3 per film. Or if you don’t want to commit – £5 as a drop-in guest member. Excitingly, we are now able to accept card payments.
The full program will be available on Friday, as well as the usual tea, coffee and biscuits. Please remember a few coins to add to the refreshments saucer!
