["It's cold" this February!] - And that's the last of the French unless Eric sneaks any themed meals into the cafe!]
ON WHICH... OUR CAFÉ IS OPEN THIS MONTH: WED - SUN 11am – 4pm (last orders for hot meals: 2:30pm, last orders for hot drinks: 3:30pm). Delicious scones, cakes, hot meals, drinks, daily specials; vegetarian and vegan options available. SPECIAL EVENTS: JANUARY - MARCH 2024 ZSUZSA REMAI’S EXHIBITION “COLOURS THAT TELL STORIES” This is now showing in our exhibition room. It’s viewable until the end of the month, 10-4 most days, except when the room is being used. We suggest checking before making a special journey [admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk]. Generally please avoid Fridays except 12:45-1:15 & 2:45-4, and also 9-3 on Wed. 21 & 28, Thu. 22 & 29, and Tue. 27. HOME-MADE CRAFT MARKET/ CAR BOOT: Held the second Saturday of most months – Next event 9th March. Free buyer entry, Seller Table £10 in advance [£12 on day]. Contact admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk to reserve yours. 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. Open to all. You can let us know you are coming via admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or just pop along. *Paused until 12th March.* 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. 11am – 12pm, Alternate Wednesdays. WELL BEING WOMEN’S GROUP: This group is an opportunity to chat in a friendly, welcoming environment over tea and biscuits, no subject is off limits. No booking required, just pop into W/shop 3; next meeting 28th Feb, 11am-12pm [no meeting 14th Feb]. 2pm - 4pm: ARTS AND CRAFTS WEDNESDAYS: Suitable for all experience levels. Informal - bring your own projects & get some ideas, hints, & tips from your fellow participants. This is a facilitated session so assistance would be available. 5pm – 6pm: COMMUNITY MEAL: Our weekly, home-cooked community meal for anyone wanting good food and company. Booking is preferred, especially **There will be no meal on 14th February due to a Staff/ Volunteer Event.** 5.30pm – 8.30pm WOODCRAFT with Oliver [or Alan]. Learn wood working skills with an experienced woodcarver, in workshop 4. Booking now required due to high numbers - admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk THURSDAY 6pm - 8pm Thursday Craft Club Workshop 3 £4 per session Bring along your own craft project to sit with likeminded crafters who enjoy a cup of tea, cake and banter in a casual relaxed atmosphere, swapping crafting tips. Spaces are limited so please book via admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk FRIDAY 1.30pm – 2.30pm ADULTS’ YOGA Whether you are new to or familiar with yoga these classes will help you develop balance, strength & flexibility through movement & stretching. Book via admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk and pay on the day [£4, or £3 with neighbours’ card]. Note new time. 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 darla@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or khalid@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk 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 khalid@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk. 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’. Activities happen, or start, at Bridgend Farmhouse! Supported by Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, and the City of Edinburgh Council. Booking essential via admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk GUIDED BIKE RIDES 1-3pm – the 1st Friday of the month Nov. to March. Pace is gentle and social on mostly flat, off main road, routes. Hire an e-bike [£5] or borrow a pedal bike for free [Helmets included]. NEXT RIDE FRIDAY, 1st March. E-BIKE FAMILIARISATION SESSIONS available 1:20pm-1:50pm [£5] on ride days. BALANCE BIKE LESSONS: Saturdays 17TH FEB -23rd MAR 2024: Block now full- please do register interest for future blocks with admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk. BIKE WORKSHOP [for hires, sales, repairs and other maintenance, and bike donations for refurbishment or salvage. For enquiries or appointments please use direct email activetravel@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk / call 07591 882 779 and ask for FELIX, our new community lead bike mechanic. ALSO AVAILABLE TREES AND SEAS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Supported by Thrive Outdoors. Nature Play [Wednesdays, in the Bothy], Stay and Play [Monthly, ~1st Saturday of the month, in the Bothy], Forests for All [Monthly, ~3rd Saturday of the month, Craigmillar Park]. Booking and more information at www.treesandseasoutdooradventures.com 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: thevipclub17@gmail.com or see www.theveryinclusiveplayclub.com 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. 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. Updated December 2023
There are many ways to help Bridgend Farmhouse maintain its facilities and carry on its activities; please consider one or more of them if you are able. Direct to our bank account! Saves transaction fees and commission. One off gifts or regular gifts of any size are most welcome - account details are “Bridgend Farmhouse”, sort code 08-92-99 [The Co-operative Bank] account number 65855258. We are also happy to accept cash, cheques, or card payments onsite or online. We have an Edinburgh Community Lottery Page Edinburgh Community Lottery is a weekly lottery brought to you by EVOC. When you buy a ticket for £1 you will be entered into a draw to win cash prizes. We get 50p per ticket sold through our page, and you have a 1 in 50 chance of winning a prize! More info at https://www.edinburghcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/bridgend-farmhouse We are on Easyfundraising Sign up today - it will make a BIG difference to us this year and you can earn for us while you spend! Choose Bridgend Farmhouse and sign up to support us for FREE on #easyfundraising. You can raise donations whenever you shop online with over 7,000 brands including John Lewis & Partners, eBay, Argos, M&S and more. Plus, once you've raised your first £5, easyfundraising will double it! https://share.easyfundraising.org.uk/bridgendfarmhouse/KOLP03/c2s/a/CR020 We are on JustGiving! Head to https://www.justgiving.com/bridgendfarmhousecbs to make a donation, set up a regular donation, create a fundraiser on our behalf, or support the endeavours of another fundraiser! If you’re not in a position to donate, a share of any appeals would be great! Did our eco-bothy project capture your imagination? We are still accepting funds towards its finishing touches and compost toilet addition. Surplus funds will go towards ongoing maintenance costs. You can donate at https://www.givey.com/bridgendecobothy to have your contribution earmarked towards this aspect of our operation. Said Eco-Bothy and its associated play area are now available for hire. Ask for more information via admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk Would you like to support our peace garden collaboration? For this we are working with 3 other charities - the Multi-Cultural Family Base, Home Link Family Support and Peace & Justice. There’s a crowd-funder underway and your donation will have double value due to Aviva Community Fund matching the monies contributed- for fuller details look here. Gift Aid is Great! Have you made a donation in the last 4 years, or are you planning to donate now [by either standing order or one-off donation]? Are you also a taxpayer? We could get up to 25p extra for every £1 you donate at no cost to you. Download the form at https://www.bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk/forms-and-resources.html or request it via email to admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk [If you donate via JustGiving this is processed by them, if applicable, so no need to fill our declaration] Use our Facilities/ Services Our Meeting Room, the Marquee, and the Bothy Space [with play area] are also available to hire. Our Café is open 5 days a week for meals, snacks and regular sales of Bridgend Produce – with everything grown or made at Bridgend Farmhouse available within- no need to wait until our regular Markets! Social Media Shares, likes, comments, votes, and similar positive attention will never go amiss; it all counts for their algorithms! *Awards including The Queen’s Award for Community Service |