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Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 4,759 Send Message	Tawny	Report	2 Nov 2019 20:48
	Angry Owl. I found out today that Gorgie Farm was closing :-\| If they can raise £100,000 they might be able to keep it open. Gorgie Farm is a small city farm with goats, sheep, cows, chickens, geese, ducks, pigs, rabbits, tortoises, bearded dragons, iguanas, snakes and guinea pigs. They also have an amazing selection of fruit and vegetables which they sell including rhubarb, parsnips, strawberries, celery, pumpkins and grapes. They take on students and people with additional needs to help on the farm and in turn give them confidence to feel they can achieve things. It has been an amazing addition to the city for 40 years. The council can waste millions extending the tram line when a truly beneficial city resource faces closure. :-\| :-\| :-\|
	Researching: No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled. Nor will we proceed with force against him except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,252 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	2 Nov 2019 20:52
	That is so sad Tawney all these indispensable wonderful places losing out for lack of funds. Hope somehow a solution can be found.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 4,759 Send Message	Tawny	Report	2 Nov 2019 21:08
	My Mum took me and my siblings and now she takes her grandchildren. Gorgie farm has a big place in the hearts of many in Edinburgh.
	Researching: No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled. Nor will we proceed with force against him except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,252 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	2 Nov 2019 21:10
	They need to find a rich benefactor. I hope they do
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,659 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	2 Nov 2019 22:08
	That's such a shame :-(
	Researching: Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 732 Send Message	ShelleyRose	Report	2 Nov 2019 22:19
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 732 Send Message	Tawny I'm so sorry to hear this, my oh and I use to take our daughter there many years ago, it's a great day out for the whole family, the teams I think we could do without! :-P
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 32,477 Send Message	Purple *^Sparkly^* Diamond	Report	3 Nov 2019 04:12
	That's sad and makes me feel angry too. Is there no way people can donate to raise the money needed? Lizxx
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 4,759 Send Message	Tawny	Report	3 Nov 2019 10:15
	Thank you all. People are donating money so fingers crossed we get there and manage to save the farm.
	Researching: No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled. Nor will we proceed with force against him except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.
Member Since: March 2009 Posts: 7,277 Send Message	Barbra	Report	21 Nov 2019 22:28
	Up date the council are helping to raise funds .donation have been paid in looks like it could be saved. It was on News tonight Barbara
	Researching: Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 4,759 Send Message	Tawny	Report	22 Nov 2019 08:22
	The donations are up to £93,000 of the 100,000 needed and as Barbara said the council will now step in and help. Hopefully it can be saved as a farm.
	Researching: No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled. Nor will we proceed with force against him except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 732 Send Message	ShelleyRose	Report	23 Nov 2019 12:49
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 732 Send Message	Tawny that's good news, for everyone, hope it is saved.
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 32,477 Send Message	Purple *^Sparkly^* Diamond	Report	23 Nov 2019 23:31
	Great news if it can be saved. It's sad when well loved places are forced to close.I Lizxx
Member Since: June 2007 Posts: 4,759 Send Message	Tawny	Report	10 Feb 2020 20:59
	It has now been confirmed the farm has been saved. It will open at the end of the month as Love Gorgie Farm and entry will remain free after a charity took it over. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
	Researching: No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled. Nor will we proceed with force against him except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,659 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	10 Feb 2020 21:05
	YAAAAYYY!!!! :-D :-D :-D Fantastic news, Tawny :-D :-D
	Researching: Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842
Member Since: March 2009 Posts: 7,277 Send Message	Barbra	Report	10 Feb 2020 21:39
	Great news x good luck to all involved. :-D :-D
	Researching: Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,252 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	10 Feb 2020 21:58
	Great news, well done to all.
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 32,477 Send Message	Purple *^Sparkly^* Diamond	Report	11 Feb 2020 01:20
	Wow, great news! Lizx
Member Since: January 2011 Posts: 108,908 Send Message	JemimaFawr	Report	11 Feb 2020 20:32
	Great news Tawny :-)
Member Since: March 2009 Posts: 7,277 Send Message	Barbra	Report	12 Feb 2020 22:56
	Nudge
	Researching: Tipperary. Derby .Moray. ST. Helens. Bladen /.My Eldest Son /
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 732 Send Message	ShelleyRose	Report	14 Feb 2020 15:10
Member Since: July 2008 Posts: 732 Send Message	Brilliant news Tawny, so glad it's been saved.

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