Christmas Craft Day – Thanks

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Christmas Craft day in the hall yesterday!

We had a very good turn-out and lots of appreciation for the goods available on the stalls and the all different craft activities taking place.

The Christmas Tree lights were switched on and so now we can officially start Christmas!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making yesterday a success; setting up the hall, decorating trees, home baking and manning of stalls – all very much appreciated!

Garvald Christmas Craft Day

Let’s start Christmas!

Come along to the Garvald Christmas Craft Day on Sunday (25th) from 3-5 pm in the Village Hall!

Get your Christmas jumpers on, come and enjoy mulled wine and sausage rolls or tea/coffee and mince pies! Take part in some craft activities and then join us as we switch on the Garvald Christmas Tree Lights on the Green at 5pm!

You can then head over to The Garvald Inn where burgers will be served!

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Walk around the Donolly reservoir and Danskine Loch

Core Paths around Garvald

Last week our local paths warden Dave Hapgood, from Snawdon, escorted a group of Garvald walkers on a wonderful walk around both the Donolly reservoir and Danskine loch. The aim of the excursion was to have a look at the state of the paths and to see if any improvements were possible or desirable.

In case you are new to the village, the way to reach this walk is to take the bottom road heading west out of the village, sign-posted Carfrae. Just before the road starts to climb up the hill there is a left turn to Garvald Mains Farm, and then about 30m along this road a right-hand track leading to the reservoir. Dave has attached core path signs at various points to show the way.

Thanks to Dave’s work in thinning out self-seeded trees there is now a good path right round the Donolly and this makes a very nice circular walk from Garvald. There is a bit of mud on the south side of the reservoir and the path winds around in and out of trees on the north side but it’s a lovely walk, with occasional feathered company. The circle can be completed in approximately one and a half hours.

We would like to hear comments from other walkers so please take advantage of the mild autumn weather and report back via the website.

A core path leads from the west end of the Donolly through a very muddy field, across the road and then around the Danskine loch. It is then possible to walk on core paths all the way to Gifford. The path round Danskine loch is good, but the intervening muddy field presents a bit of an obstacle. We would be keen to hear any creative suggestions about how to improve this part of the path.

So, dig out your boots, your camera and go walking, but don’t forget the chocolate biscuits like we did!

Dave’s description of the walk to Gifford
https://www.elcv.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DH-walk-garvald-to-gifford.pdf

Other core paths in East Lothian
https://www.elcv.org.uk/library/path-descriptions/

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    Garvald Christmas Craft Day, 25th November

    Update on Garvald Christmas Craft Day to be held on Sunday 25th November in Garvald Village Hall.

    There will be a small number of stalls selling their wares; homemade jewellery, candles, cards etc.

    We will have a Children’s craft table where cards and tree decorations can be made.

    Janet Winter is going to make bottle lights – bring along an empty wine bottle or similar and for a small donation towards materials this can be turned into a beautiful light!

    Mulled wine will be served along with tea, coffee and festive home baking – all donations of baking would be much appreciated.

    If anyone else would like to demonstrate/teach a craft or activity for adults or children, please contact Sarah Ramsay on 830334.

    Remembrance Day 11th November

    Garvald and Morham Churches have now been swathed in knitted poppies and they are open for visitors every day.

    Arrangements for Remembrance Sunday are in the poster below.

    The gathering at the War memorial in Garvald is a special event to mark the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day and we invite everyone to attend.

    Gifford Film Club, 9th November showing

    The November film showing will start at the slightly later time of 8.30pm (due to the Yester House fireworks display). Doors open at 8pm. The Members’ Choice for the December film will also be announced that night!

    Find out about membership, film nights and download the 2018 film programme at www.giffordfilms.co.uk.

    Friday 9th November – Maudie

    The fascinating life of Canadian folk artist, Maud Lewis. In this unlikely love story, reclusive fisherman Everett (Ethan Hawke) hires the fragile yet determined Maud (Sally Hawkins) as his housekeeper. Crippled with arthritis, Maud yearns to escape her family and realise her passion to paint. Everett finds himself falling in love and the film charts their simple life, his efforts to protect himself from being hurt, Maud’s deep and abiding love for a difficult man and her amazing rise to fame.

    Pilates on Tuesdays

    Message from Rach Milligan:

    Just a quick reminder that my Pilates class will run from this Tuesday in Garvald village hall at 5.30pm. It will be suitable for all ability levels, please bring a drink and a mat if you have one, and layered clothing we will get warm and possibly cool! Don’t worry if you don’t have a mat, I have mats available. Sometimes a wee towel to roll up can be useful. I will charge £8 for the first session and am hoping to run 6 week blocks at £42, saving of £6.

    A bit about me: I’m fully qualified and insured and have been teaching for 4 years now. I teach a variety of classes around East Lothian and in the Aubigny and Mussleburgh leisure centres. I am passionate about fitness and really want you to enjoy your sessions! I’m looking forward to seeing you all. Contact me if you need more information.

    Thanks,

    Rach