Resilience Team Training

On the morning of Sunday 22nd September Garvald’s Emergency Resilience Team will be taking part in an Emergency Exercise in Garvald. The Team will undertake a short search of the area around the graveyard and then, together with around 20 members of Borders Search & Rescue Unit, will move the search up to around the Thorters reservoir area. The exercise should be completed by 1.00 pm and Garvald Village Hall will be used as the Control Centre.

Please do not be alarmed at the arrival of the vehicles from the Search & Rescue Unit or the Police – this is a planned exercise designed to test the Emergency Resilience Team and the Search & Rescue Unit and a search will be taking place for a missing adult and child. We will be following proper procedures and, as the safety of our residents  and volunteers are taken very seriously, we would be grateful if only the members of the Resilience Team can gather at the Hall, graveyard and Castle Moffat/Thorters area that morning.

We hope that a real missing person search will not need to be take place in the future but it is sensible for the Team to be prepared just in case.

If you would like to join the Emergency Resilience Team and take part in this exercise please contact Penny Short as soon as possible using the form below.

If you would like to help with preparing refreshments for the volunteers at the hall I would be very grateful – please let me know if you can help.

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Penny

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    Yester Community Movie Association – Friday film

    Friday September 6th at Gifford Village Hall
    Doors open 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm

    Film: A Star is Born
    Director: Bradley Cooper
    2018 – 136 mins (15)

    Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers & falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). Ally has almost given up on her dream to make it as a singer, when Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship starts to crumble, with Jack fighting an ongoing battle with his internal demons. Fantastic performances all round, with Lady Gaga tipped for Oscar success.

    Yester Community Movie Association

    Violin Concert at Nunraw Abbey

    Do come along to a concert at Nunraw Abbey on Friday 30 August at 6.45 pm in the Community Refectory. Visit the Abbey and hear violinist Michael Grube perform. There will be light refreshments after the concert and an opportunity for donations to the Professor. All are welcome.

     

    Programme

    1. Heinrich Ignaz Franz BIBER: “Passacaglia”
    (1644 – 1704) (375th anniversary)

    2. Max-Ludwig GRUBE: Sonata no. 4 for violin solo
    (1925 – 1994) Andante – Allegro – Passacaglia
    (in commemoration of his death 25 years ago)

    3. Niccolo PAGANINI: Caprice Nr. 13
    (1782 – 1840) (“Devil’s laughter”)

    4. Henri VIEUXTEMPS: Concert Etude (Caprice)
    (1820 – 1881) in G major, op. 16/2

    5. Jacques F. MAZAS: Alla Polacca
    (1782 – 1849) Concert Caprice op. 81

    6. Gerhard TRACK: Friendship
    (*1934 Wien) (dedicated to Michael Grube)

    7. Johann Sebastian BACH: Sonata no. in G minor BWV 1001
    (1685 – 1750) Adagio – Fuga – Allegro – Siciliano – Presto

    Violin concert tonight

    Do come along to a concert at Nunraw Abbey tonight, Friday 30 August, at 6.45 pm in the Community Refectory. Visit the Abbey and hear violinist Michael Grube perform. There will be light refreshments after the concert and an opportunity for donations to the Professor. All are welcome.

     

    Programme

    1. Heinrich Ignaz Franz BIBER: “Passacaglia”
    (1644 – 1704) (375th anniversary)

    2. Max-Ludwig GRUBE: Sonata no. 4 for violin solo
    (1925 – 1994) Andante – Allegro – Passacaglia
    (in commemoration of his death 25 years ago)

    3. Niccolo PAGANINI: Caprice Nr. 13
    (1782 – 1840) (“Devil’s laughter”)

    4. Henri VIEUXTEMPS: Concert Etude (Caprice)
    (1820 – 1881) in G major, op. 16/2

    5. Jacques F. MAZAS: Alla Polacca
    (1782 – 1849) Concert Caprice op. 81

    6. Gerhard TRACK: Friendship
    (*1934 Wien) (dedicated to Michael Grube)

    7. Johann Sebastian BACH: Sonata no. in G minor BWV 1001
    (1685 – 1750) Adagio – Fuga – Allegro – Siciliano – Presto

    Show set up – Thursday 7-8pm

    We are setting up for the Show on Thursday evening – all help with shifting tables gratefully appreciated. Staging on Friday is 7-9pm, and Saturday 8-10am.

    Please bring any donations of baking and raffle prizes on the morning of the show, and leave them in the kitchen.

    Don’t forget that if you have anything you have made or grown but does not fit the Show categories, bring it along for the display table. Given tough growing conditions this year the perfectly imperfect veg category may be popular!

    Here’s some inspiration…looking forward to seeing you at the Show. Jo (on behalf of Garvald Horticultural Society Committee)

     

    East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight in Garvald and Morham

    The Treasures of Traprain
    Sunday 1 September 2 – 4pm
    Traprain Law dominates the East Lothian landscape, but its long and fascinating history is well-hidden under the turf. Yet exactly 100 years ago, excavations produced a remarkable hoard of Roman silver from this great hillfort. Join Dr Fraser Hunter in disentangling the hill’s secrets, from Bronze Age power centre to Roman frontier politics. This guided walk accompanies the Treasures from the Hoard exhibition on now at the John Gray Centre: www.johngraycentre.org/ about/museums-service/exhibitions/ treasures-from-the-hoard/
    Please note the path is steep in places and there are Exmoor ponies grazing on the Law.
    Not suitable for young children. Free.
    Booking required: Call 01620 820690 or in person at the museum, upstairs  at the John Gray Centre.

    Whiteadder – Historic Heart  of the Lammermuirs
    Garvald Village Hall
    Thursday 12 September, 6pm
    Whiteadder: The Historic Heart of the  Lammermuirs is an archaeological  landscape project designed to engage  the public and members of local community groups in exploring, learning about and  understanding their heritage through  landscape survey and excavations. From  Garvald to Duns, the project will delve  into the history and archaeology of the  Lammermuirs, and provide opportunities  for everyone to get involved. Come along  to hear Graeme Cavers from AOC  Archaeology talk about the project,  what has been discovered so far and  how to take part.
    For more information visit:  www.whiteadder.aocarchaeology.com Free. No booking required.

    For full programme see www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeologyfortnight

    Help us find Morham Castle and try your hand on an archaeological dig

    AOC Archaeology are excited to announce that we will soon be running excavations at the site of Morham Castle in East Lothian.

    In the 12th century an imposing castle overlooked a secluded river valley near Haddington in East Lothian. The tower was the residence of the Morham family, who give their name to the village found there today. By the 18th century the castle was gone, destroyed and the stone robbed for the construction of other buildings. No trace is visible today, though the position is marked on several historic maps.

    Join the Whiteadder project as we look for evidence of the remains of the castle of Morham!

    Excavations will take place from Tuesday the 27th of August until Saturday the 31st of August. Onsite hours will be from 9am til 4pm. Whether you are a well-seasoned digger or this is your first time wielding a trowel, the excavations are open to all. There is no cost for participating in the excavations, and training will be given in excavation and recording techniques aligned with the BAJR Archaeology Skills Passport (which is also provided).

    For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please visit http://whiteadder.aocarchaeology.com/morham-a-lost-castle-in-east-lothian/ or phone Jessica on 0131 440 3593.”