I am so sad to report that NEN’s dear old friend TONY DELAHOY has passed away.
Tony died ‘peaceful and calm’ at his Silverknowes home at 12:35am yesterday. He was 100.
Family will be in touch with details of funeral arrangements when they have them, and NEN will run a celebration of a remarkable life at that point.
Neighbours! This Saturday 12th August, join us in the allotments with Granton Community Gardeners to harvest the first wheat crop at Lauriston Farm for many years.
Book your free space here:
https://eventbrite.com/e/our-seeds-wheat-harvest-tickets-690993920417…
LAURISTON FARM OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY: 1 – 5pm
Edinburgh Agroecology Coop – Join us on 20th May for an afternoon exploring Lauriston Farm – the UK’s largest regenerative urban farming project – and speak to people involved!
Members of the Community Supported Agriculture veg box scheme will get a weekly share of the harvest from the Market Garden during the growing season.
If you are interested in becoming a member and getting veg from the farm, please click here to register your interest: http://bit.ly/EACCSAform
You’ll also find more details about the veg boxes from there, and answers to FAQs (and you can chat to us in person at upcoming events).
Community Supported Agriculture is a partnership between farmers and local communities. It is one of the best ways to create a fairer and more regenerative food system. We are excited to start providing veg boxes, and we hope you will join us!
Now the days are longer, we can be at the community garden and allotments a bit later, so … starting this Tuesday 2nd May, the drop-in hours are:
Tuesdays 3-5pm
Thursdays 1-3pm
We hope you can join us. You don’t need gardening experience and you don’t need to book – just come along when you can.
There are a mix of jobs – you can choose the ones that are right for you, have a blether with neighbours, get some sea air, learn more about growing food using nature-friendly methods, and feel good about feeding the neighbourhood.
You also get a share of produce when things are ready to pick.
Hope to see you there!
We are excited to announce the launch of our Permaculture Course, taking place at ELREC plot in Lauriston Farm as part of our Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle project.
This course is open to everyone who is interested in learning about gardening and sustainable land management practices.
Our course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers a range of topics such as soil building, sowing seeds, compost making, beneficial insects, pest management, and much more. By taking our Permaculture Course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to live more sustainably, reduce your ecological footprint, and contribute positively to the local and global ecosystem.
This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a transformative and enriching experience that empowers individuals to create meaningful and positive change in their lives and communities.
The best part? The course is completely FREE, although donations are welcomed to support our work. To book your spot, please email cfc@elrec.org.uk.
Check out the course timetable here https://www.elrec.org.uk/elrec-permaculture-course-at…/ for more details.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about permaculture and join us on this journey towards sustainability and regeneration!
Lauriston Castle has been named one of the top 5 hidden gems to visit in Scotland in 2023.
With more and more people embracing staycations, travel experts have identified the best-kept secrets around Britain – for holiday goers who are looking to explore somewhere new.
Their research, which scores various locations based on social and search data, reveals the top off-the-beaten-track gems in Scotland and found that the stunning 400-year-old castle was one of Scotland’s best.
Full story here: ow.ly/RI8q50NpoRi
MARKET GARDEN VOLUNTEERING at LAURISTON FARM
EDINBURGH Agroecology Group at Lauriston Farm has got big plans for the Market Garden for 2023 – do you want to get involved?
Upcoming volunteer sessions on 14th & 28th January.
RSVP on Volunteer Signup to join us: https://volunteersignup.org/ALFRW
You’re all invited to the Lauriston Farm Open Day on Saturday 19 November 2:30-4pm (drop-in).
We’ll be doing tours and answering any questions, with hot drinks and a winter veg stall.
More details here: https://lauristonfarm.scot/posts/234
Hope in action – new tree planting at Lauriston Farm starting this Saturday.
Join us to help plant wild harvest windbreaks, #agroforestry rows and wet woodland areas.
Details and sign up sheet here: http://volunteersignup.org/FKLXC
