Our Community Peace Garden is underway - volunteers have been lime pointing the walls with the Ridge . The garden is a collaborative project with Multicultural Family Base & Peace & Justice bringing together people from all communities. A local response to global conflict.

Bridgend Farmhouse Development Coordinator, Claire Wheeler, at this week’s Cross-Party Group on Social Enterprise at The Scottish Parliament convened by John Swinney MSP alongside Neil McInroy and BalernoVillageTrust
Social Enterprise Scotland
Development Trusts Association Scotland
Douglas Westwater
#wellbeingeconomy
#communitywealth

Count your plastic from 11-17 March 2024

Print a count sheet from thebigplasticcount.com
Next week 1000s of schools, homes, groups & businesses will be counting plastic waste.
Help build evidence to convince UK ministers to lead the way in phasing out plastic pollution for good

Planning ahead for children at Easter?
We have an Easter Trail on Easter Sunday [book via eventbrite.co.uk/e/846942797707], and outdoor activities in the second week of the holiday with Trees and Seas [book on their site - treesandseasoutdooradventures.com].
Eggspect Eggscitement!!

This weekend, for children with additional support needs & their families - join Trees and Seas, & The VIP Club in our Bothy, for a morning of child-led outdoor fun [funded by Thrive Outdoors]. Activities may include Mud Kitchen, Water Play, Den Building, Arts & Crafts plus ????

We can't promise cute wolf cubs, but Donald Malone of Wildside Nature will have a zoology stall with animal artefacts [skulls, bones, etc] at our fab monthly market this Saturday 9th of March 10-2, alongside the normal craft, foodie, & car boot stalls
#scienceweek #animaltracker

Earlier in the week we were host to Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network's handover event for their initial work groups & new trustees.
It's sounding like they have lots of positive plans for the future.
The network is easy to join, & it's free to be a member & have your say, just follow their links.

Bridgend Farmhouse Bike Sale - Friday 1st March, 11am-4pm - special discount for Liberton PS Families.
Low cost bikes for children & adults available. Come along & grab a bargain! There will be free hot chocolate available in the bike barn & the community cafe will be open.

Into food and growing?
We have a JOB VACANCY coming up with the Bridgend Farmhouse Community Allotments as a Seasonal Gardener, Facilitator and Co-ordinator – in job share.
You can find out more information and how to apply at bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk/uploads/2/5/5/…

Another way to help is nominating us for the chance to win £1000 in The Benefact Group's 12 Days of Giving Draws at movementforgood.com/?utm_source=Em…...
You can nominate as many charities as you like, but each of those only once.
Earlier 2023 votes are carried forward so pls share instead!

Give all year round, not just on #GivingTuesday ! Join easyfundraising today, and your online shopping at over 8,000 online brands will turn into free donations for our good cause. #MakeitCount & join a community that cares: easyfundraising.org.uk/giving-tuesday

We are hiring! If you would like to be part of Bridgend Bikes please apply😊
Our bike mechanic advert is up on goodmoves - here's the link:
goodmoves.org/.../community-…

#DTASIs20 ? Networking with Jackie Moffat from Lockerbie Old School

great to see Paths for All after our recent award” #DTASis20

The Inaugural Scottish Turf Open is coming to #Edinburgh Friday September 29th- Sunday October 1st
What is Turf ? Find out on our website here - esoc.org.uk/category/turf
Can YOU come & try some/all of the events? YES
esoc.org.uk/scottish-turf-…
Summerhall Bridgend Farmhouse

Oh yes to a celebration of #food & #community - we do love that!
This promises to be deliciously joyful. We hope to see you there.
Sat 2 Sept Bridgend Farmhouse
Book now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bridgend-har…
#GoodFoodNation let's be it!

Sorry for all the random or worse retweets folks, it looks like we’ve had a hacking incident… Hopefully back in our hands now.

Could you spare us a nomination to help with our projects? You can nominate as many charities as you like, but just once each! The link to add your 'vote' is
climate.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=S…

#lejog #notsuchaweepedal Day 16
They made it! What an amazing achievement- we're so appreciative of the Farmer Family's Fantastic Fundraising Feat!
And good on Kevin greeting them- he's almost as good a mascot as Bridgend Bunny!
It's not too late to give justgiving.com/page/leanne-fa…

#lejog #notsuchaweepedal
Aviemore-Alness-Tongue
14: NCN 7 is the place to be- scenic, sunny, & traffic free! NCN 1 after Inverness = just rain & a forest trail pre rest!
15: 74 miles of mountains, glens, rivers, bridges & not much else.
1 more day to go!
justgiving.com/page/leanne-fa…