This month, Robin Bellamy, who lives in Garvald, is doing a sponsored walk (the 195-mile Coast-to-Coast walk) to raise funds for Raleigh International’s rainforest conservation work in Costa Rica (for whom she is volunteering later in the year). To find out more visit Robin’s Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/robin-bellamy
3 Harbours Arts Festival
Local textile artist, Heidi Ingram, will be exhibiting her textile/embroidery art at the 3 Harbours Arts Festival at Haddstock, 16-17th June, Trinity Centre, Haddington. All welcome!
Garvald’s heritage – reminder – meeting this Weds – start 7.15!
PRESERVING GARVALD’S HERITAGE
Garvald Village Hall, WEDNESDAY 6th JUNE, 7.15 pm until 9 pm
Hello all – a quick reminder about the meeting this Wednesday – please arrive 7.15 for a 7.30 start. We are looking forward to presentations from East Lothian Council (archivist and archaeologist) and from Edinburgh University (European Ethnological Research Centre). Bring along any old photos if you have any!
REFRESHMENTS – ALL WELCOME!
Seedling donations for Yester Fair
If anyone has any seedlings, cuttings, plant divisions etc that you can donate to the plant stall at the Yester Primary Summer Fair (9th June), please let Viki know (830260) and she will collect them, or please deliver them to her prior to 9th June. Thank you!
ELC Rangers – Summer activities 2018
Summer activities run by East Lothian Rangers. If you are interested, please book in advance.
Garvald events 2018
Here’s some dates for your diary of village events happening later this year:
- Garvald Fun Day – Sat 11 August
- Village Show – Sat 25 August
- Christmas Fair – Sat 24 November
Roadworks on Chesters Road
Information has been received about the current Garvald to Morham road closure.
The road should re-open by Thursday 31 May 2018.
Location: South of Chesters Farm towards B6370 jct, Road: ZC101 SECTION 3 – MORHAM LOANHEAD TO B6370 WEST OF TANDERLANE, MORHAM, GARVALD.
Work by Openreach.
Actual Start Date: 28/05/2018
Estimated Duration: 3 Working Days
Reporting potholes and other roads issues
If you know of any potholes, road repairs required or street lights that are out – please report it to East Lothian Council. On their website’s roads and transport page there are handy links to “Report a Pothole” and “Report an Issue” where you can inform the Council of problems with potholes, street lighting, traffic lights, fly tipping, missed bin collections, dog fouling and other issues. This takes you into the East Lothian Public Information Portal where you can easily report these issues. These use a new map-based system to pin-point the location of the issue. You can also telephone the Council – 01620 827827. The more reports the Council receives on an issue the quicker they may take action.
Invitation to meeting 6th June – Garvald’s heritage – church and memories
PRESERVING GARVALD’S HERITAGE
Garvald Village Hall, WEDNESDAY 6th JUNE, 7.30 pm until 9 pm
- Information about an exciting oral history project and the chance to get involved
- Return visit from John Gray Centre archivist with new photograph collection
- Update on plans for restoration of Garvald Church (including 1960s film footage of the Church)
- Launch of a new Community Group and an opportunity to share your ideas
REFRESHMENTS – ALL WELCOME!
Ironman Edinburgh Route, 1st July 2018
Ironman Edinburgh triathlon returns to Garvald this year on Sunday 1st July.
Travel information can be found here: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/edinburgh/road-access.aspx#axzz5GVY23hio
A leaflet was delivered to all local residents this week, to help you make alternative travel plans on the day, if necessary. Here’s a digital copy of the ironman route leaflet.