Bridgend Farmhouse

Beautiful morning for the walking group then back to a roaring fire!❄

its cold outside but the hardy allotment volunteers kept warm with some lunch before getting back to work!

Bridgend Farmhouse will be closed from the 19th of December until 10th of January with the café closed until the 17th of January 2024 while we have well needed new year clean and spruce up !
While no official workshops or café is open then we would like to offer our volunteers and EH16/EH17 community an opportunity of a warm space during some of that time. Either in our upstairs meeting room /gallery space or in Workshop 3 between 11am and 3pm you are welcome to come for a hot drink and good company

The dates we are open are
Dec 21, Dec 22, Dec 27, Dec 28, Dec 29 Dec 30, Dec 31
Jan 3, Jan 4, Jan 5, Jan 6, Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9

See you there!❄🌲

Edinburgh Community Lottery results are in!

Remember to check your email to see if you've won!

If you haven't signed up yet visit our page - https://www.edinburghcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/bridgend-farmhouse

Ms H (EDINBURGH) supporting Bridgend Farmhouse matched 2 numbers and won 3 extra tickets😍😍😲

Support Bridgend Farmhouse on Edinburgh Community Lottery Bridgend Farmhouse is offering you the chance to win £25,000 and help raise much needed funds.

December Events and Activities -

December Events and Activities

Brrrrrr!! We are currently working on a big winter job at Bridgend Farmhouse Community Allotment. Although it is quite cold our volunteers are very enthusiastic and helpful repairing our all raised beds.
Thanks to their great teamwork, knowledge and skill exchange we have already made huge progress.
A big thank-you to all the Bridgend Farmhouse volunteers.🥰

Today is Carbon literacy Action Day

This year Bridgend Staff completed their Carbon Literacy Organisation certificates - we aim to continue to learn in 2024!
Tonight we are delivering another Climate Conversation - get in touch if you would like to get involved in future conversations😊
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Carbon Literacy Action Day - The Carbon Literacy Project To coincide with the UN COP28 negotiations in Dubai this December, we are staging the third annual Carbon Literacy Action Day. The Action Day will catalyse action on climate change through Carbon Literacy training, getting everyone involved in delivering positive action, to address climate change wh...

Bridgend Farmhouse, in partnership with Multi Cultural Family Base, Home Link Family Support and Peace & Justice are planning a small Peace Garden developed with the local community for the benefit of people in Craigmillar, the Inch and the surrounding area next year - if you could donate or share this crowdfunder that would be fantastic!

A Peace Garden for South Edinburgh

Peace Garden Through the construction of a Peace Garden, we aim to develop a culture of peace-building and conflict transformation among the participants

Big thank you to Peter Williams our tutor expert for sharing his knowledge and tips around the art of beekeeping ( or apiculture!) Thanks Peter! 🐝

☃️It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with snow on the ground and decorations up! Come to our Community Café and keep warm by the stove whilst having your lunch or a Gingerbread latté! ☕️ Browse for stocking-fillers from our well stocked wee shop shelves too! 🎄

Wintery St Andrews day - Fires in the allotment and in the cafe today to keep everybody warm ! Top volunteer Zander got the job of untangling some of our many Christmas decorations- no easy task! 😍🌲❄️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Happy St Andrews Day! Our Community Café is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Last food orders are now at 2.30pm and last hot drinks orders at 3.45pm. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Our evening Wednesday woodwork club has proved to be very popular - we are now full ( its a wee workshop!) In fact last week 12 people turned up 😲 It is lovely to have so many folk interested - please remember to book if you would like to come!

SPECIAL EVENTS OCT – DEC 2023

LAST CHANCE TO CATCH
EXHIBITION: 3RD – 30TH NOVEMBER: KHALID BASHIR: PHOTOGRAPHY - featuring the wider works of our own Khalid; wildlife and landscapes from further afield.
If travelling specially to view this it’s worth checking with us if the room will be free- best times are likely to be Mondays 11-4, Wednesdays 10-5, Friday afternoons, and weekends 11-4. Please avoid Tuesday and Thursdays 9-3.

NEW WEDNESDAY CRAFT WORKSHOPS: 1 SPACE LEFT
Each workshop £25 / £20 with neighbourhood card. Small group sessions so spaces limited. All materials are provided, and we will supply coffee and cake too. Book with [email protected]
13th December, 10am – 1pm: Introduction to Fabric Wreath Making
Learn how to make a festive fabric wreath to display for Christmases to come.

DON'T MISS OUR HOME-MADE CRAFT MARKET/ CAR BOOT:
Christmas Edition: Saturday 9th December, 10am-2pm.
Stars the work of our own well-preserved and stitched ladies and many others including the Twardowskis with local honey and mead; some enterprising youngsters- with handmade accessories, 2nd hand toys and cookies; Rhiannon's Enchantment [jewellery, decorations, concept art]; and Lorna with candles and wax melts.
Free buyer entry, Seller Table £10 in advance [£12 on day]. Contact [email protected] to reserve yours.

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
Look out for the separate flyer with more details; we’ll be repeating a Stamp Workshop [Christmas themed of course] [A, 1 space], Make your own Soaps workshop [E, 1 space], Card Making Workshops [drop in on the day], Festive Ginger Biscuits [A, full with wait list], and Christmas Eco-Wreaths [E, full with wait list] workshops. Book via [email protected] [A] or Eventbrite [E]

Bridgend Eventbrite: Bookings for our events are often done via our Eventbrite page. Just google ‘Bridgend Farmhouse Eventbrite’ to find events listed in this programme as well as others coming up.

BRIDGEND FARMHOUSE WHAT’S ON: WEEK OF 28th NOV 2023

OUR CAFÉ IS OPEN THIS WEEK: WED - SUN 11am – 4pm (last orders for hot meals: 3pm) Delicious scones, cakes, hot meals, drinks. Daily specials. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

ONSITE PARKING: IS LIMITED AND PRIORITISED FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS Please come by foot, bike, scooter or public transport if you can. The number 24, 33, 38, 49 buses stop just outside. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre has parking and is only a few minutes’ walk away.

REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
(gardening/outdoor/cycling activities listed separately at end)

TUESDAY
2pm – 3.30pm: “TALK TIME” WELLBEING GROUP. Our regular drop-in providing a space to come and chat about how you’re doing and listen to others in a relaxed, supportive environment. You can let us know you are coming via [email protected] or just pop along. Open to all.

WEDNESDAY
10am – 11am: WALKING GROUP: Meet at the farmhouse. The group goes on short, local walks at a relaxed, chatty pace, led by trained Health Walk leaders.

10am – 12pm, NATURE PLAY: with Trees & Seas Outdoor Adventures, funded by Thrive Outdoors. For under-fives and their carers, based in the bothy. FREE to families living in EH16 & EH17. Activities may include den building, bush-craft skills, bug hunting & more! Book at www.treesandseasoutdooradventures.com

11am – 12pm, Alternate Wednesdays. WELL BEING WOMEN’S GROUP: This group is an opportunity to chat in a friendly, welcoming environment with other women over tea and biscuits, no subject is off limits. We look forward to seeing you, no booking required, just pop into Workshop 3, our next meeting is 6th December, 11am-12pm

2pm - 4pm: ARTS AND CRAFTS WEDNESDAYS: Suitable for all levels of experience. Informal group- bring your own projects and get some ideas, hints, and tips from your fellow participants. This is a facilitated session so some assistance would be available.

WEDNESDAY CONTINUED:
3.30pm – 4.30pm: ‘WRITE IT OUT’ CREATIVE WRITING GROUP: Ellie is deputising with the group while Rose is on her holidays, turns out she can wrangle words as well as coffee machines and till points!

5pm – 6pm: COMMUNITY MEAL: Our weekly, home-cooked community meal for anyone wanting good food and company. Booking is preferred, especially in case of dietary requirements, to [email protected]

5.30pm – 8.30pm WOODCRAFT with Oliver. Donation requested to cover costs. Learn wood working skills with an experienced woodcarver, in workshop 4. Booking essential as the workshop is regularly full - [email protected]

FRIDAY
12.30pm – 1.30pm ADULTS’ YOGA Whether you are new to yoga or are familiar with the practice, these classes will help you develop balance, strength and flexibility through movement and stretching. Book via [email protected] and pay on the day [£4, or £3 with neighbours’ card].

GARDENING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

GET GARDENING: TUESDAY AND / OR FRIDAY, 10.30AM – 3.30PM
We welcome gardening volunteers to help us manage our gardening allotment plots. We are a friendly team and we work in a beautiful environment. Come and join us Tuesdays and / or Fridays between 10.30am - 3.30pm. Lunch provided. To register interest please email [email protected] or [email protected]

THE BIG WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY SESSIONS:
SUNDAY AND / OR WEDNESDAY, 11am – 3pm
These volunteers’ activity sessions are outdoors. Expect a list of tasks from gardening, to site clearance, to re-building walls, and everything in-between. There will also be a supervised, coached, woodwork offering. A simple lunch will be provided for volunteers. If you haven’t been before, please phone 0131 564 0068 or email [email protected] Booking for your first week is preferred so the facilitator can plan to meet and greet you.
CYCLING RELATED ACTIVITIES: BOOKING ESSENTIAL

WHEELY FUN FRIDAYS with ‘A Wee Pedal’. All activities happen at, or start at, Bridgend Farmhouse! Supported by Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, and the City of Edinburgh Council. Suggested donation per activity in brackets [£]
Booking essential via [email protected]

GUIDED BIKE RIDES 1-3pm – the 1st Friday of the month for November to March. Pace is gentle and social on mostly flat, off main road, routes. Hire an e-bike [£5] for the ride or borrow a pedal bike for free [Helmets included]. NEXT RIDE THIS FRIDAY, 1ST DECEMBER!
E-BIKE FAMILIARISATION SESSIONS available 1:20pm-1:50pm [£5] on ride days.

Bike Workshop [for hires, sales, repairs and other maintenance, also bike donations for refurbishment or salvage. Please make an appointment; we may not have capacity for drop ins.
Direct email [email protected] / call 07591 882 779

ALSO AVAILABLE

THE VERY INCLUSIVE PLAY CLUB: TUESDAY/ THURSDAY: VARIOUS SLOTS
Weekly, structured sessions (term time only) for children aged 0-5 years who have additional support needs and their parents / carers. Located in our Eco Bothy with sensory garden. Booking essential: [email protected] or see www.theveryinclusiveplayclub.com

OCCASIONAL WORKSHOPS

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOPS: One off workshops run 10am-3:30pm for two people per session, cost £25 each [£20 with neighbours’ card] payable in advance.
Register your interest now for 2024 via [email protected]

________________________________________________________________
Most of our regular activities are free but we accept donations from those able. Our ‘Neighbours' Card’ is still available for collection with proof of EH16/17 address and provides discounts on some activities and in the café.

Booking Venue Space at Bridgend Farmhouse: Our Gallery Meeting Room, Eco Bothy, Marquee, Café and Workshops can all be booked for parties, events or meetings. See our website for photos and contact
[email protected] for further details.

Find Us: 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4TE Tel: 0131 564 0068

Did you know it was ?

You can sign up to easyfundraising and it won't cost you a penny more to help us as you shop- we might have missed Black Friday and Cyber Monday but this will add up all year round!

Other easy and free ways to help include nominating us for the chance to win £1000 in The Benefact Group's 12 Days of Giving Draws!
Go to https://movementforgood.com/?utm_source=Email-giving&utm_campaign=12-days-32-launch&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail
You can nominate as many charities as you like, but you can only nominate each charity once.
If you've done this for one of the 2 previous draws the nomination will have been carried forward so you don't need to nominate again - any shares of this would be appreciated instead!

Giving Tuesday | easyfundraising You can make a difference, not just on this day, but all year round.

Our Christmas market will be stuffed with handmade local goods like these box full of pigs in blankets to go to market !

- come along for stress free Christmas shopping and a hot drink in the cafe - If you would like a table at the market please get in touch 🌲😍🐷

Bridgend Farmhouse is part of Edinburgh Community Lottery and the Christmas Superdraw -

Win a £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus!
In our festive Super Draw, one lucky person will win an amazing £3,000 Christmas Cash Bonus !
Get your Super Draw tickets before Saturday 23rd December to be in with a chance to win

Friday fruit scones just baked: gluten-free blueberry and raspberry, try with Bridgend blueberry jam! 🫐

☕ you have any special dietary requirements our Community Café will try and accommodate! Our current plant milks are soya, almond, coconut and chocolate oat milk, and we have a delicious gluten- free carrot and walnut cake and a truly terrific trillionaire shortbread which is gluten-free, vegan and very moreish! 🍰

Need a warm space to work?; we have free WiFi. Today in our Community Café we have a sweet pancake special; try them with a golden caramel latté for the ultimate Autumn treat 🧡
Open from 11am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday

New handmade fabric Christmas trees made using surplus materials by our hardworking elves😊🎄will be on sale at our Christmas market on the 9th Dec 10am -2pm along with loads of other goodies!

Our volunteers are amazing! Check out this playbag of hand knitted/crocheted fruit and veg made using left over/surplus wool - all held together in a handmade tote bag! For sale in our wee shop😊😍

Forget Black Friday say hello to circular Monday!
https://www.circularmonday.com/


Make your presents at Bridgend this year! Loads of lovely potential gifts in the farmhouse available too, - either handmade using surplus materials/food that would have been in landfill or using sustainable ingredients😊

All Bridgend Farmhouse's activities are decided by our community. We understand its difficult for people to always make it along to our meetings so here's a chance to have your say in this months proposed activities in our short survey - just click the link below!
Thanks for your help😊

https://forms.gle/NUZJhyfFbdVij1tm6

Our Community Café is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Last food orders are at 2.50pm and last hot drinks orders at 3.45pm. We have daily specials along with toasties, baked potatoes, soup and cakes, including gluten free and vegan options most days. We also have well stocked shelves of Bridgend jams, chutneys, local honey, hand sewn toys, hampers and lots more, perfect for presents!

💚 Last month we were very happy to present our young volunteer Farah with a certificate to say she has been helping in our Community Café for over eight months! Farah was with us for an initial six months volunteering for her silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and we are delighted she decided to stay on with us as she is a very valued member of our Saturday team! 💚

The Farmhouse shelves have been restocked! Our jams & chutneys make great Christmas gifts, or pick up a eco-friendly soap, one of our hot drink mini hampers or craft kits. Alternatvely you could take the Blue Peter route and present one we made earlier!

SPECIAL EVENTS OCT – DEC 2023

EXHIBITION: 3RD – 30TH NOVEMBER: KHALID BASHIR: PHOTOGRAPHY - featuring the wider works of our own Khalid; wildlife and landscapes from further afield.
If travelling specially to view this it’s worth checking with us if the room will be free- best times are likely to be Mondays 11-4, Wednesdays 10-5, Friday afternoons, and weekends 11-4. Please avoid Tuesday and Thursdays 9-3.

NEW WEDNESDAY CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Each workshop £25 / £20 with neighbourhood card. Small group sessions so spaces limited. All materials are provided, and we will supply coffee and cake too. Book with [email protected]
13th December, 10am – 1pm: Introduction to Fabric Wreath Making
Learn how to make a festive fabric wreath to display for Christmases to come.

HOME-MADE CRAFT MARKET/ CAR BOOT:
Christmas Edition: Saturday 9th December, 10am-2pm.
Stars the work of our own well-preserved and stitched ladies and many others. Free buyer entry, Seller Table £10 in advance [£12 on day]. Contact [email protected] to reserve yours.

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
Look out for the separate flyer with more details; we’ll be repeating a Stamp Workshop [Christmas themed of course] [A], Make your own Soaps workshop [E], Card Making Workshops [drop in on the day], Festive Ginger Biscuits [A], and Christmas Eco-Wreaths [E] workshops. Book via [email protected] [A] or Eventbrite [E]

Bridgend Eventbrite: Bookings for our events are often done via our Eventbrite page. Just google ‘Bridgend Farmhouse Eventbrite’ to find events listed in this programme as well as others coming up.

Booking Venue Space at Bridgend Farmhouse: Our Gallery Meeting Room, Eco Bothy, Marquee, Café and Workshops can all be booked for parties, events or meetings. See our website for photos and contact
[email protected] for further details.

Find Us: 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4TE Tel: 0131 564 0068

BRIDGEND FARMHOUSE WHAT’S ON: WEEK OF 14th NOV 2023

OUR CAFÉ IS OPEN THIS WEEK: WED - SUN 11am – 4pm (last orders for hot meals: 3pm) Delicious scones, cakes, hot meals, drinks. Daily specials. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

ONSITE PARKING: IS LIMITED AND PRIORITISED FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS Please come by foot, bike, scooter or public transport if you can. The number 24, 33, 38, 49 buses stop just outside. Cameron Toll Shopping Centre has parking and is only a few minutes’ walk away.

REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
(gardening/outdoor/cycling activities listed separately at end)

TUESDAY
2pm – 3.30pm: “TALK TIME” WELLBEING GROUP. Our regular drop-in providing a space to come and chat about how you’re doing and listen to others in a relaxed, supportive environment. You can let us know you are coming via [email protected] or just pop along. Open to all.

WEDNESDAY
10am – 11am: WALKING GROUP: Meet at the farmhouse. The group goes on short, local walks at a relaxed, chatty pace, led by trained Health Walk leaders.

10am – 12pm, NATURE PLAY: with Trees & Seas Outdoor Adventures, funded by Thrive Outdoors. For under-fives and their carers, based in the bothy. FREE to families living in EH16 & EH17. Activities may include den building, bush-craft skills, bug hunting & more! Book at www.treesandseasoutdooradventures.com

11am – 12pm, Alternate Wednesdays. WELL BEING WOMEN’S GROUP: This group is an opportunity to chat in a friendly, welcoming environment with other women over tea and biscuits, no subject is off limits. We look forward to seeing you, no booking required, just pop into Workshop 3, our next meeting is 22nd November, 11am-12pm

2pm - 4pm: ARTS AND CRAFTS WEDNESDAYS: Suitable for all levels of experience. Informal group- bring your own projects and get some ideas, hints, and tips from your fellow participants. This is a facilitated session so some assistance would be available.

WEDNESDAY CONTINUED:
3.30pm – 4.30pm: ‘WRITE IT OUT’ CREATIVE WRITING GROUP: Ellie is deputising with the group while Rose is on her holidays, turns out she can wrangle words as well as coffee machines and till points!

5pm – 6pm: COMMUNITY MEAL: Our weekly, home-cooked community meal for anyone wanting good food and company. Booking is preferred, especially in case of dietary requirements, to [email protected]

5.30pm – 8.30pm WOODCRAFT with Oliver. FREE! Learn wood working skills with an experienced woodcarver, in workshop 4. Booking appreciated to enable us to know how many to expect - [email protected]

FRIDAY
12.30pm – 1.30pm ADULTS’ YOGA Whether you are new to yoga or are familiar with the practice, these classes will help you develop balance, strength and flexibility through movement and stretching. Book via [email protected] and pay on the day [£4, or £3 with neighbours’ card].

GARDENING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

GET GARDENING: TUESDAY AND / OR FRIDAY, 10.30AM – 3.30PM
We welcome gardening volunteers to help us manage our gardening allotment plots. We are a friendly team and we work in a beautiful environment. Come and join us Tuesdays and / or Fridays between 10.30am - 3.30pm. Lunch provided. To register interest please email [email protected] or [email protected]

THE BIG WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY SESSIONS:
SUNDAY AND / OR WEDNESDAY, 11am – 3pm
These volunteers’ activity sessions are outdoors. Expect a list of tasks from gardening, to site clearance, to re-building walls, and everything in-between. There will also be a supervised, coached, woodwork offering. A simple lunch will be provided for volunteers. If you haven’t been before, please phone 0131 564 0068 or email [email protected] Booking for your first week is preferred so the facilitator can plan to meet and greet you.
CYCLING RELATED ACTIVITIES: BOOKING ESSENTIAL

WHEELY FUN FRIDAYS with ‘A Wee Pedal’. All activities happen at, or start at, Bridgend Farmhouse! Supported by Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, and the City of Edinburgh Council. Suggested donation per activity in brackets [£]
Booking essential via [email protected]

GUIDED BIKE RIDES 1-3pm – the 1st Friday of the month for November to March. Pace is gentle and social on mostly flat, off main road, routes. Hire an e-bike [£5] for the ride or borrow a pedal bike for free [Helmets included].
E-BIKE FAMILIARISATION SESSIONS available 1:20pm - 1:50pm [£5] most days.
BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE SESSIONS 10am - 12pm [£5]. The last of the season will be held on Friday 27th October. Borrow a bike or bring your own.

Bike Workshop [for hires, sales, repairs and other maintenance, also bike donations for refurbishment or salvage. Please make an appointment; we may not have capacity for drop ins.
Direct email [email protected] / call 07591 882 779

ALSO AVAILABLE

THE VERY INCLUSIVE PLAY CLUB: TUESDAY/ THURSDAY: VARIOUS SLOTS
Weekly, structured sessions (term time only) for children aged 0-5 years who have additional support needs and their parents / carers. Located in our Eco Bothy with sensory garden. Booking essential: [email protected] or see www.theveryinclusiveplayclub.com

OCCASIONAL WORKSHOPS

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOPS: One off workshops run 10am-3:30pm for two people per session, cost £25 each [£20 with neighbours’ card] payable in advance.
Register your interest now for 2024 via [email protected]

________________________________________________________________
Most of our regular activities are free but we accept donations from those able. Our ‘Neighbours' Card’ is still available for collection with proof of EH16/17 address and provides discounts on some activities and in the café.

Soo nearly that time again - come along to Bridgend Farmhouse and you can enjoy a day ( out of the rain!) and make beautiful sustainable gifts
Relax in the café after( or before) all your hard work😊
You can also buy handmade sustainable gorgeous gifts in our café shop !🎉

Bridgend Farmhouse has been shortlisted as part of LNER's Community Investment Fund for our gardening operation. But we need votes to get us through to the next stage. Deadline is Fri 17th Nov at 11.59am.

Head to https://surveys.perspectusglobal.com/?id=cd3f44657aSa19a8f25&lng=en-GB for the voting survey which (after a couple of questions about you) will ask you to make a choice of what funding stream you'd like to support.

If you choose ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY you will see Bridgend Farmhouse as one of the possible options.

You can only vote once from a device so if others in your household want to vote for Bridgend Farmhouse, they will need to use a separate device.

Please feel free to share this with family and friends.

Thanks in advance for taking the time to do this.

[Photo of garden volunteers at work- either making benches or raised beds.]

Places go quickly - email [email protected] to book