Tag: Gorgie City Farm
Calls to re-open Gorgie Farm ‘as soon as possible’
A year on from its closure, an Edinburgh councillor has called for Gorgie Farm to be re-opened “as soon as possible”, as it was revealed over £140,000 of public funds have been spent on...
Council to discuss possibility of saving Gorgie Farm
At Tuesday's Policy & Sustainability committee meeting at the City Chambers, the Convener and Council Leader, Cammy Day, has lodged an emergency motion, recognising the importance of the farm to most Edinburgh citizens.
The motion...
Save Gorgie Farm Forever ask for just a little more time
The Save Gorgie Farm Forever (SGFF) campaign which is run by volunteers is asking for a little more time so that they can firm up a proposal to save the urban farm which...
Save Gorgie Farm Forever ramps up campaign
Save Gorgie Farm Forever (SGFF) wants to build a framework for the Gorgie community and the rest of the city to play an active role in rescuing and operating the farm which is due...
Love is all around at Gorgie City Farm
A new operator has been signed up for Gorgie City Farm.
LOVE learning, a mental health charity, has convinced the Liquidator Shona Campbell of MHA Henderson Loggie working alongside the city council that they...
Gorgie Farm – Boyack calls for answers before new management
The ailing Gorgie City Farm was thrown a lifeline at the weekend as it was revealed that 10 interested parties have expressed interest in taking over the enterprise.
However, the farm is far from...
Gorgie City Farm may have a future
The liquidator of Gorgie City Farm, Shona Campbell has issued an update to councillors which has some positive news in it - but she warns that it will take time to resolve the situation....
Go Fund Me for Gorgie City Farm raises tens of thousands
On Friday we got the sad and sudden news that a liquidator had been appointed to administer Gorgie City Farm.
By today a former staff member Hannah who has fronted a crowdfunding initiative has already...
Gorgie Farm’s Olive the duck goes viral on Twitter!
A Tweet by user, fagocytosis @Yournameistyler, about Gorgie City Farm's resident duck, Olive, has captured the imagination of Twitter users. The Tweet now has over 39,000 likes, 11,000 retweets, as well as comments in...
North British Distillery are feeding the animals at Gorgie City Farm
The North British Distillery, one of Scotland’s largest Scotch Grain Whisky producers, has announced a feed partnership with local Edinburgh charity, Gorgie City Farm.
The arrangement will mean that the farm (which is a charity)...
Johnson Matthey supports Gorgie City Farm
JOHNSON MATTHEY SUPPORTS GORGIE CITY FARM WITH SPONSORSHIP DEAL
Gorgie City Farm has secured a sponsorship agreement with Johnson Matthey, to provide
snacks for volunteers during a structured break in their volunteer session.
To celebrate the anniversary of the implementation...
Gorgie City Farm pet project helps teenagers
Gorgie City Farm has a pet boarding facility which is being used to help teenagers with difficulties in their own lives.
Research has shown that caring for animals can have a positive effect on people...
Gorgie City Farm fundraising for their future
Gorgie City Farm needs your help to raise £100,000 to ensure the farm's future in a climate of less funding from grant providers.
Rising costs and a reduction in external funding grants mean that the City...
Last Minute Present? Give a Gorgie City Farm membership
Still struggling to find a good gift for a special - or specially difficult - person? Why not choose something that's great for any age from 2 to 92, won't need returning to the...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Young Voices (PG). A selection of films made by young people who participated in the Filmhouse's Understanding Cinema project at schools and cinemas across Scotland in 2013/14. Most of the films were made by primary school...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Mac's Munchkins: an hour of farm-themed storytelling, crafts, playgroup and songs. For ages 2+. 10am and 3pm, today and every Tuesday, Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road. £2 per child, no booking required, just come along...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Lots of Christmassy things this week, from craft fairs to carols and music to markets - but if the very thought of anything festive sends you running from the room, fear not - there...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Paint Like Degas: Demonstration and Book Launch. Artist Damian Callan will talk about and demonstrate some of Degas's techniques that feature in his new book Paint Like Degas. These will include the use of chalk pastels on...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Plenty happening again this week - from fundraisers for Palestine, Water for Life and the Scouts, to films from Poland, Africa and Italy. Books will be launched, exhibitions will be opened, French and Russian...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Down at the Farm in Gorgie: Storyteller Rosie Mappleback shares some animal tales amidst the cows, sheep, pigs and ducks. Suitable for all ages. 11.30am-12 noon or 1.30-2pm, Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road. Free - donations welcome! Part...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2014
Metals and Marble: an exhibition of contemporary metal and marble sculpture by Chris Muirhead and Simon Burns-Cox, displayed in the gallery with its 17th century Renaissance hand-painted ceiling. 9am-6pm today and everyday until 25th October 2014, Gladstone's...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Feed the Birds Weekend: the last weekend in October is the RSPB Feed the Birds Weekend. Gorgie City Farm is giving you a head start today - pop in and find out what you can do...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2014
The Key Material is Time: Art and Music in Glasgow since the 1970s. Writer, curator and lecturer Dr Sarah Lowndes traces the development of Glasgow's unique and largely self-initiated arts scene...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
This is Supermarionation Weekender: a programme of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's classic TV shows to coincide with the release of the new documentary Filmed in Supermarionation. Includes Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet. 12 noon (4 hour programme), Cameo Cinema, 38 Home Street, Tollcross....
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2014
Mrs Mash the Storytelling Cook: stories, songs and participative fun for Portobello's youngest residents. 10.30-11am, The Skylark, 241-243 Portobello High Street.
Toddler Time: Poppy Cat. Join fabulous feline Poppy Cat on her adventures...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Mac's Munchkins: an hour of farm-themed storytelling, crafts, playgroups and songs. For children aged 2+ - meet at the Red Tractor. 3pm today and every Thursday, Gorgie City Farm, Gorgie Road. £2 per child, payable...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2014
LGBT Spiritual Space: Conflicts of Sexuality and Faith. Explore conflicts that exist within these two aspects of identity; Maxwell Reay, NHS Mental Health Community Chaplain, offers a supportive space for LGBT...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Old Mac's Munchkins - new farm-themed playgroup. An hour of farm-themed storytelling, crafts, play and songs. For children 2+. 10am today and every Tuesday, Gorgie City Farm (meet at the red tractor), 51 Gorgie Road. £2 per...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Well we all know what's on in Scotland this week....but there's plenty available to take your mind off it....
MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2014
All Quiet On The Western Front (1930): a film saga of German boys...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Citizen Science: Have you spotted a bug and not known what it was? Seen a frog and wanted to tell someone about it? Find out how, where and why your wildlife sightings can be used...
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