Poseidon Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Sad news about Gorgie City Farm. They raised over £100k 3 years ago but broke again and can't keep going Took my boys a good few times when they were growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 That's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas-voss Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Took my wee boy for first time in April was hoping to have started a wee yearly tradition.Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Shan news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Thoughts are with the pigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ach thats torn it FFS!!! Kids loved that when they were sprogs. Am no happy about this news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArcticJambo Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 🙁 Popped in on Monday for a few mins to reminisce while watching the ducks. First thing that struck me was the red tractor was missing. An ominous portent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Undoubtedly be turned into student accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Sad times. Is there no attempt to crowdfund to try and get it reopened? Would happily fling a few quid their way (again). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McCreery's knee Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Remember milking a goat there 35 years ago at primary school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroongoals Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 livestock to be sold to slaughter,sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Is Back Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Fecking sick. Took the kids many a time when they were nippers. I’ve said it elsewhere but places like these form the fabric of society and local community. We’re worse off for their absence. Pisses me off big style when I see the wastage in modern day life and then see places like this disappearing Wish I was smart enough to come up with a plan to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, maroongoals said: livestock to be sold to slaughter,sad Hope somebody steps in and gives them a home aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, AlimOzturk said: Undoubtedly be turned into student accommodation. Too good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, maroongoals said: livestock to be sold to slaughter,sad It was a working farm. Livestock were routinely sold for slaughter. It was not a petting zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Dagger Is Back said: Fecking sick. Took the kids many a time when they were nippers. I’ve said it elsewhere but places like these form the fabric of society and local community. We’re worse off for their absence. Pisses me off big style when I see the wastage in modern day life and then see places like this disappearing Wish I was smart enough to come up with a plan to help Took my grandkids regularly. Surely this project which was an integral part of the community could have survived through income via the social economy. Probably less deserving projects getting priority in terms of grant funding. Surely it is not too late for some form of rescue package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Cade said: It was a working farm. Livestock were routinely sold for slaughter. It was not a petting zoo. The sausages they served in the cafe were from their animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 12 hours ago, Dave McCreery's knee said: Remember milking a goat there 35 years ago at primary school That's not prison slang is it.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Very sad indeed, spent many a day there with my boys when they were little, shame for the volunteers for all the work they do and the fact they find it a big part of their lifes. Hopefully a buyer might save it, if i had the money i would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hopefully someone will bail them out. My 4 year old daughter loves going to GCF and we go 5 or 6 times a year. The thought of telling her it is closed makes me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Sad. Would make a day of it with my son going to the football. Gorgie farm, swing park, prison officers club for some Pie beans and refreshments and off to to the game. Sadly missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Eiffel Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Very sad news indeed. Always took the kids there when they were younger, I enjoyed going there, too. My Edinburgh is disappearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Think how much the massive xmas market will make... If Underbelly want to try make up with the city a little, they could make a donation so the farm stays open through to next year while some rescue plan made. Can't lose this, where is the Edinburgh history and culture going... No shortage of cash but in the wrong hands as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Plenty of money flying around Edinburgh, nobody willing to keep a much loved charity going. Having said that, questions must be asked of what the managers have been doing in the last three years after raising £100k the last time they got into trouble. How did they not manage to secure long term funding in that period? Edited November 2, 2019 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Cade said: Plenty of money flying around Edinburgh, nobody willing to keep a much loved charity going. Having said that, questions must be asked of what the managers have been doing in the last three years after raising £100k the last time they got into trouble. How did they not manage to secure long term funding in that period? Surely Hearts could step in and save the farm? Massive part of the community and whilst we arent awash with money it is something I'd like to see the ckub helping with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Draw a pair of specs on one of the pigs, name it "Harry Trotter" then ask Rowling to open her purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Soprano Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-gorgie-farm?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet The former staff at the farm have set up a go fund me page to try and save the farm. If the farm cannot be said the money will be sent to the edinburgh cat and dog home instead. Well worth a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant stones Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Surely Hearts could step in and save the farm? Massive part of the community and whilst we arent awash with money it is something I'd like to see the ckub helping with This thought crossed my mind also. The farm is as much part of Gorgie as Tynecastle is and feel we've got some responsibility to help out. I certainly wouldn't oppose funds being directed towards it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 4 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Surely Hearts could step in and save the farm? Massive part of the community and whilst we arent awash with money it is something I'd like to see the ckub helping with This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hopefully just a coincidence but can't help having a nagging suspicion that the council have reduced funding to almost force this closure to sell off the land now that the Springwell House development is underway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Just now, Poseidon said: Hopefully just a coincidence but can't help having a nagging suspicion that the council have reduced funding to almost force this closure to sell off the land now that the Springwell House development is underway. Highly likely. ECC does have rather large tram line loan repayments to make every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Poseidon said: Hopefully just a coincidence but can't help having a nagging suspicion that the council have reduced funding to almost force this closure to sell off the land now that the Springwell House development is underway. Wouldn’t surprise me with these muppets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 15 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Surely Hearts could step in and save the farm? Massive part of the community and whilst we arent awash with money it is something I'd like to see the ckub helping with Yup. Budge was apparently very passionate about not just growing club, but the whole Gorgie community and the farm is one of the most infamous institutions in the area, as well as our club. I'd imagine having ties could certainly be utilised too. Family days and what not, and even then, just giving something back to the community. I donated to the last crowdfunding page but is there much point now? Clearly they need regular funding rather than a bung every time the shit hits the fan. Something like a pledge would be better where people can donate maybe a fiver a month. Assuming that wasn't already a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Just three years ago over £100,000 was raised the last time GCF got into financial trouble. Questions need to be asked as to just what the management have been doing over the last three years. Clearly they were not spending that time securing new funding, sponsorship deals or launching a subscription membership scheme or anything else to secure the long term survival of the farm. It is a terrible shame to see this city institution fail but if it goes bust twice in three years it points to systemic failings and an non-viable set up. Hopefully a white knight with deep pockets can be found to save the farm and keep it running for the forseeable future. Questions also need to be asked regarding the neighbouring Springwell House redevelopment and if any pressure had been put on the farm to sell up and move out so that more re-development could be done. The sheer speed of this shut-down smells awfully suspect to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Thought the same Cade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro9 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Heard it’s closing ( or closed). Come on Hearts, would take much to help a local institution loved by the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos_1874 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 A good pal of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fxxx the SPFL Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 27 minutes ago, munro9 said: Heard it’s closing ( or closed). Come on Hearts, would take much to help a local institution loved by the community. there is already a thread on this mods merge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Some comments from staff. Big volunteer programme lost too. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/staff-edinburghs-gorgie-city-farm-had-no-warning-funding-problem-which-led-liquidation-825435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Cup winning goalkeeper for Blackpool and Scotland International. Sadly no longer with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, 132goals1958 said: Cup winning goalkeeper for Blackpool and Scotland International. Sadly no longer with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: From his spell at Easter Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro9 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Ray has bus pass hooray said: there is already a thread on this mods merge Sorry, please merge or at least change my spelling error ( spellcheck) before any other smart @rse jumps on the bandwagon. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Councillors that cut funding and oversaw services cost rises stunned by the closure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 They clearly have some money issues as they had to raise 100k the other year to keep going. Seems they haven't been able to improve the cash flow issues in that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, hughesie27 said: They clearly have some money issues as they had to raise 100k the other year to keep going. Seems they haven't been able to improve the cash flow issues in that time. Mismanagement of the highest order IMO. As other have alluded to, there could be some sleazy attempts get the land and build houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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