redm Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hi folks, was sad to read the news from Gorgie Farm today. Sounds like they're having a right old tough time of it and are in desperate need of some extra funding. It's a brilliant resource and much loved Edinburgh institution, and it'd be so sad to see it close. If you've ever visited (or plan to) and enjoyed it, please consider helping them out with a donation of some sort. I know they'd be really grateful for any help they can get from the Hearts community. --------------------- GORGIE CITY FARM LAUNCHES URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL Gorgie City Farm needs your help to raise ?100,000 to stop the charity from closing. Rising costs and a serious reduction in external funding means the City Farm is now asking its supporters to help keep the Farm open. Despite cost cutting measures, including closing the loss-making caf?, and the award of a three-year grant from City of Edinburgh Council, the charity urgently needs public donations to continue delivering leading programmes for young and vulnerable people from across the city. Having supported the local community for 38 years, Gorgie City Farm works with over 100 volunteers every week through training, work experience, social opportunities and personal support. The majority of volunteers are people with support needs, with long waiting lists to join. The Farm also supports young teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them with support and practical education they would not find elsewhere. To secure the future of the City Farm, ?100,000 is needed. Edinburgh Council, Councillors Donald Wilson (Lord Provost), Cathy Fullerton, Eric Milligan, Gavin Corbett and Denis Dixon are backing this urgent appeal. To donate to save Gorgie City Farm, please text ?FARM44 ?5? to 70070, visit https://www.justgiving.com/gorgiecityfarmassociation or send a cheque to GORGIE CITY FARM, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Thanks for posting redm. My kids went quite a few times when they were younger so I'll definitely donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRobbo10 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Shite news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Was there recently and the kids love it. I knew the cafe had closed but was not aware of te underlying extent of the problem. I can't help feeling that every adult who went would be more than happy to pay ?1 entry, 50p for kids - whatever - for the chance to enjoy it. Seems reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Been there a lot over the years. Could JKB sponsor a pig or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Loved taking the kids there in the past , hope they get the funding required to keep it going . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Can see the flats in its place already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 How many go and never donate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 How many go and never donate ? Probably quite a few. It's not exactly obvious that you even can donate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Took my nephew just a few weeks ago and he loved it. It is a bit of an institution. Not sure how much my fiver will help but will definitely donate, would be very sorry to see it close. Along with the brewery, one of the smells that reminds you you're on your way to Tynie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybwick Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just donated,always used to take my son there before games,its always been part of the Gorgie community as long as i can remember,sure it can raise a few quid on match days if they done a bucket collection,good luck to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Budge mentioned she was going help with the surrounding area did she not? Would be interested to know if Hearts can help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Apologies as this is not really pertinent but everytime I hear 'Wing of Change' by the Scorpions, even to this day I still sing "Down to Gorgie Farm". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I was about to ask if you can eat there. I come through from the west and usually have my breakfast before the game in Gorgie, but someone mentioned that he Cafe has closed, is that so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everon Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Went regularly when my kids were young so I've just donated. Hope the appeal is successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Donated. Hope they can keep things going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I was about to ask if you can eat there. I come through from the west and usually have my breakfast before the game in Gorgie, but someone mentioned that he Cafe has closed, is that so? Yeah, closed a few months back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc-jambo Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Donated, this is a good cause, rally round now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 A lot of fivers needed to raise ?100,000 though, and how long will that last (just says "to secure the future")?! Genuine question, not sure anyone will have the answer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 It costs ?1000 per day to keep the farm running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomb Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Can Kickback not donate quite a bit, maybe instead of Match and POY sponsorships. Think Hearts can cope now, and diverting to local charities would be a much better use of any surplus? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Gorgie farm was a huge part of my sons childhood. His gran lived 100 yds away on McLeod st and the pair of them spent many happy times there. Will certainly be contributing to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 It costs ?1000 per day to keep the farm running. Actually?! If so, ?100k feels like a drop in the ocean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Actually?! If so, ?100k feels like a drop in the ocean...Yip. ?1000 per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Apologies as this is not really pertinent but everytime I hear 'Wing of Change' by the Scorpions, even to this day I still sing "Down to Gorgie Farm". Likewise but Gorgie Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remnants of Standards Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just donated. 'Mon the goats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just a fiver but its been donated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsknoweKid Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Maybe we could have a collection before a home game before the end of the season. I'm sure that would get a few pounds into the kitty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Donated. Collection be a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I hope we can keep this wonderful place open Sorry to hear of this, collections teams at home games be good idea. Pity season about to end in that regard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 One of the best ways I can think of right now is just to make a visit and actually put cash in the box over the preseason break. If we encourage everyone we know to go and put what they can afford in it might help a bit. The thing about community resources is that the community can sometimes take them a bit for granted. Save Gorgie Farm Tshirts. All profits into the kitty (example not telling anybody what to do) raises awareness and prompts questions rather than preaching to people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I take my laddie every week, just as my mum did 25 years ago - he loves it, as do I. Would be such a shame to see it disappear - get donating, folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelosom Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Donation made and shared on Facebook, great wee place for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Just donated, my kids used to enjoy trips to the farm when they were younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Apologies as this is not really pertinent but everytime I hear 'Wing of Change' by the Scorpions, even to this day I still sing "Down to Gorgie Farm".I thought it was just me Anyhow, I'll defo make a donation. It's a huge part of the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Yip. ?1000 per day. How does that break down? Sounds like a hell of a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandt Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 How does that break down? Sounds like a hell of a lot of money.Ive absolutely no idea, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 How does that break down? Sounds like a hell of a lot of money. Feeding the animals for starters, vet bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Feeding the animals for starters, vet bills? Yes, I would imagine money is spent on both. I was just wondering if he/she had a break down of how much of the ?1000 was spent on different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieholt Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 My kids and now my grandkids have enjoyed many happy afternoons here. Happy to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 ?10 donated with Gift Aid. Would be good to see the club help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydog Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I'd like to see hearts step in and help. Bucket collection at tynie would raise a few quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightfromtheheart Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Gorgie City Farm 2 hrs ? We're well on our way! Edinburgh and beyond came together to bring in over ?13,000 to help ?#?savegorgiefarm?. A fantastic start and makes us feel well loved! Time to keep the momentum up. We'll have tins outside the farm today before/after the hearts/celtic match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Apologies as this is not really pertinent but everytime I hear 'Wing of Change' by the Scorpions, even to this day I still sing "Down to Gorgie Farm". Sadly the cafe closed at the end of Jan. So sad to see the workers lose their jobs and yet this corrupt council are stlll harking on about the bloody Trams. It really angers me that a good community resource for many different types of people may also lose its funding. Disgusted really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Gorgie City Farm 2 hrs ? We're well on our way! Edinburgh and beyond came together to bring in over ?13,000 to help ?#?savegorgiefarm?. A fantastic start and makes us feel well loved! Time to keep the momentum up. We'll have tins outside the farm today before/after the hearts/celtic match Was going to say, get the buckets outside the game today as certain folk would gladly chip in for this brilliant part of our community. Good to see they are. In longer term, they should speak to FoH re fundraising etc, sure 1 thing we've got good knowledge & experience of is raising money for a body in financial soapy! Awww - I want to pat a wee piglet on the head now. Oink! Oink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Was going to say, get the buckets outside the game today as certain folk would gladly chip in for this brilliant part of our community. Good to see they are. In longer term, they should speak to FoH re fundraising etc, sure 1 thing we've got good knowledge & experience of is raising money for a body in financial soapy! Awww - I want to pat a wee piglet on the head now. Oink! Oink! Mmmm bacon. That's great news though. ps folks you can donate in the Tynecastle arms. they have a collection tin out of sight, so you can ask them to donate your change just it's not visible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 They got ?600 before game and ?400 after from both sets of fans. Also a ?1000 anonymous donation.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi-Robertson Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Did they put into FOH? If not feck 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmacolm Jambo Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 This isn't a dig at Gorgie Farm but do they have a business plan that they will implement once they have reached their funding target? I have enjoyed many a trip there with my boys, however, there appears to be a lack of business sense with the management and whilst a "hand out" will paper over the cracks for a while, unless steps are taken it will be a futile gesture. A small entry charge should have been introduced years ago (waived if you spent a certain amount in the cafe) to encourage self sufficiency and stop the reliance on handouts. I do appreciate the work they do for the community etc but there are hundreds of people who visit every month who could afford a couple of pound charge. In saying that, funding for "the arts" is even more ludicrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just joe Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Last time I was there the chickens had a baldy look feathers aplenty missing . The animals seemed happy but what choice do they have Answer - none Give it up , get the animals to a proper farm Sorry. From an animal lover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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