An opportunity to share your thoughts….

You are invited to come along to the Village Hall on Saturday 28th February 12-2 pm, to enjoy a bowl of soup, a slice of bread and to share your thoughts and ideas for events, activities, classes, community groups, ways for people to get involved, fund-raising ideas and anything else you can think of to support the Hall and local community.

Come for a catch-up at any point during the two hour session; make it a quick bite of lunch and time for some hellos, or just pop in to leave a note of your suggestions.

Soup and bread is free but any small donations on the day are welcome. Suggestions can be noted and left anonymously if preferred – paper and pens provided.

PS. There will be options – not just tomato soup!

If you are not able to attend on 28th February but you would like to make a suggestion, please use the contact form below

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    The film to be shown in Gifford Village Hall on Friday 13th February is “A Complete Unknown” – a great biography of Bob Dylan covering his arrival in New York and breaking onto “The Scene”. As usual doors open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8 pm.

    You can invest in an annual membership of the Film club for only £30 – covering 9 films, or a guest membership for one night at £5.

    And if you are lucky there might be a couple of spaces left for a pre-film supper at the Lanterne Rouge.

    Garvald & Morham Community Council News

    1.
    New Haddington Community Officer – PC Greg Mill
    We have a new community policing officer for the Haddington area, PC Greg Mill. He has worked in response policing in the local area for a number of years so has a good knowledge of local issues. He can be contacted at HaddingtonLammermuirCPT@scotland.police.uk
    2.
    Nursery Parent and Carer Consultation
    East Lothian Council are carrying out a consultation for parents and carers of children aged from birth to five to help with their planning of Early Learning and Childcare.

     

    The questionnaire asks for parents and carers’ understanding of their entitlement, their current use of childcare and potential future plans, their experiences accessing provision and their priorities when choosing Early Learning and Childcare. Parents are also asked whether they would wish to pay for additional hours, such as before or after standard drop-off and pick-up times, at council or private provider settings.

    The survey will be open until 9 March 2026 and is available online here if you would like to take part.

    Art Exhibition at Humbie Hub

    The exhibition “Amore per Posta” launches on Friday 13th February and features a lovely collection of miniature artworks created by multiple artists, all exploring the theme of love and Valentine’s Day. We’d love to spread the word within the community.

    PUBlic Philosophy at the Garvald Inn: Thursday 5th March, 8pm – 10pm

    At the next PUBlic Philosophy event at the Garvald Inn we ask:

    Who Owns the Clyde?

    Discussion led by Louise Welsh (Professor of Creative Writing at the University of
    Glasgow), Jude Barber (Architect and Director at Collective Architecture) and Rowan
    Cruft (Professor in Philosophy at the University of Stirling).

    All welcome! Thursday 5 March, 8pm until 10pm, at the Garvald Inn.

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      Hogmanay Hoolie success

      Apologies for the slightly belated post but just a note to say we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for the Hogmanay Hoolie.  There was such an amazing turn out and the ceilidh spirit was in full flow from start to finish.  The teenagers brought such great energy to the floor!

      The band, Clappy Doo, also fed back to say they had a really brilliant night so we’re delighted to be inviting them back again this December. They would love to share some videos from the night on their social media.  If you don’t want to be included, please let us know so we can make sure everyone is comfortable before posting.  Drop us a mail at GarvaldHogmanayHoolie@gmail.com

      Looking ahead, we’re still seeking volunteers to take on the organising of future Hoolies.  If you’d like to get involved and help keep this great tradition thriving, we’d love to hear from you.  Again you can drop us a line using the email address noted above.

      Thanks again!

      New Block of Chair and Vinyasa Yoga Classes Starting in Garvald Village Hall THIS WEEK

      On Thursday 8th January, Chair yoga classes recommence at 9.30 am and Vinyasa yoga classes recommence at 6.30 pm, in Garvald Village Hall.

      Block booking with discounts available for 8 or 12 class bookings.  It is very helpful to the running and management of the classes if those that can, block book.

      Hope to see the return of regulars, and maybe some new faces will be encouraged to give one or other class a try.  If you have never been before and want to give it a go, please just come along for a taster session.

      Class schedule and booking through www.yoga-dragon.co.uk  or contact kirsty@yoga-dragon.co.uk if you would like help with making the bookings.

      Fr. Leonard

      Fr Leonard from Nunraw Abbey, who has been a regular feature doing his afternoon walk through Garvald for many years, has sadly had to be admitted to a care home in Dunbar for his own health.
      I am sure we will all be wishing him our best.