The Annual Garvald Christmas Dinner – that beloved highlight of the festive calendar – will take place on Thursday 5th December at 7 pm. Please put the date in your diaries now, and look out for the invitations coming through your letter-boxes within the next few weeks.

If there are any teenagers out there who are not studying for prelims that night, or busy with school dances or concerts, and who would like to earn a little bit of extra Christmas cash as they help with serving and washing-up,  please could they contact one of Santa’s angels….

Caroline McGregor, Elaine McMillan, Trudi Cueto, Chiara Brand, Chiara Vaccaro, Gemma Gilmour, Becca Hamilton and Graeme Maxton

And since we fear there are not many teenagers who routinely check the website please could we ask the Mums and Dads to draw this message to their attention.

Garvald Village Hall Trust AGM

Garvald Village Hall Trust AGM
Are you interested in hearing about the planned works for the village hall?
Do you want to find out what the Community Council have been doing?
Would you like an update on the Papple Steading development?
Then come along to the GVHT AGM in the hall on 6th November @ 7:30pm, where representatives from all three will be happy to share details and answer any questions or listen to any comments.
It’s your community, so don’t miss this ideal opportunity to be fully informed.
Oh and there’s going to be cheese & wine available, so who could resist?
In order to allow us to cater for anticipated numbers, if you plan to attend please respond on the link below.

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    Pop-up Coffee-mornings

    The next pop-up Coffee Morning will take place on Friday 18th October and there is a proposal to hold them once a month in the Stables, on the third Friday of the month. Everybody is most welcome from 11 am onwards.

    Any small donations as payment for coffee and cake will be collected for charity.

    Gifford Film Club – Friday 11th October

    The film this month is “Past Lives” Two deeply connected childhood friends are wrest apart after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. 20 years later, they are reunited for one fateful week. What will happen?

    Prepare yourself for the emotional journey by booking in for the pre-film supper at the Lanterne Rouge. Sweet potato, spinach and chickpea curry for £15 – book at the cafe. Film starts at 8 pm

    EV Charging at Home: trial opportunity for people without driveways

    Residents without driveways are being offered the opportunity to participate in a trial aimed at piloting a safe method of charging their electric vehicle from home.

    While cable protectors have often been used across pavements, it is recognised that these can be untidy and an obstacle for people on foot.

    A potential alternative is the use of cable gullies, where the cable is set into a channel cut into the pavement. East Lothian Council is currently running trials to establish their impact and longevity. Cable arms (where the cable is routed over the top of the pavement) are another option, with the council currently exploring the potential for this.

    Councillor John McMillan, Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, said:

    “As more people switch to electric vehicles, they are discovering the benefits of charging from home. Not only is it much cheaper than charging in public, but they can leave the house every day with a full battery, and most people are unlikely to need to charge anywhere else, unless they are driving on the odd long journey.

    For people who don’t have a driveway, or other convenient place to plug in near their house, there are a number of solutions coming forward which could allow them to enjoy these advantages too.

    While the council has guidance in relation to cable covers which temporarily run across a pavement, the Highway Code is clear that people should avoid creating a trip hazard and should highlight the presence of cables, such as with the type of cable covers we recommend.

    Cable gullies and cable arms offer potential solutions and I would encourage any interested residents to get in touch to see if they could participate in one of our trials.”

    Any East Lothian resident who is interested in trialling cross-footway charging options should contact evcharging@eastlothian.gov.uk. Government grants are available for some costs, for some properties.

    East Lothian Council will share its findings and the experiences of users and their neighbours with the UK government as they develop the Plan for Drivers: Transition to zero-emission driving. Ultimately, we hope to develop a permit system which will include a site assessment, inspection and maintenance regime.

    Stewart Cooper

    Service Manager – Communications

    Corporate Support

    Council Resources

    East Lothian Council

     

    Garvald & Morham Community Ladies’ Supper – Friday 4th October at 7pm

    REMEMBER: it’s perfectly OK to bring something to share which you’ve bought – no pressure to cook anything!

    The next Ladies’ Supper will be on Friday 4th October at 7pm in the Garvald Stables. We would love to see some of our neighbours from the wider community come along, too!

    Just a wee reminder of what to bring along:

    • A dish to share
    • Cutlery
    • Plate
    • Bowl for pudding
    • Glass
    • Whatever you like to drink
    • Something to serve your dish with

    See you there!

    Garvald and Morham Children’s Hallowe’en Party 2024

    Calling all witches, wizards, ghosts and other fiendish folk!
    This year’s children’s Hallowe’en party will be on Thursday 31st October, 5:30-7pm.
    Meet in your spookiest costume at Garvald Village Hall (5:30pm) for guising followed by a Hallowe’en tea party and games whilst the spoils are divided in keeping with Garvald tradition.
    Please bring a plate of food (bought or made!) to contribute to the tea and hand it in at the hall when we meet for guising.
    Garvald Residents: If you are happy for your house to be approached for guising, please leave out a pumpkin or some other form of Hallowe’en decoration – thank you!