Ever wondered what the earthworms in the soil and compost are actually doing? Join us with @RealFarmED to find out all about earthworm ecology, and help us monitor the populations on the farm:
Celebrate worms at Lauriston Farm!
Category: Silverknowes
Plant wildflowers at Lauriston Farm
Join us to take action in protecting wildflowers meadows in Edinburgh!
On Saturday 22nd October 2022 at Lauriston Farm. From 11am to 1pm.
Grab your free ticket here: …https://wildflowersplantingevent.eventbrite.co.uk
ALL WELCOME!! FREE EVENT!!
Our Granton Wheat
Neighbours! Would you like to learn about the Granton Wheat and how it has been growing on street corners in Granton – and help us sow a big plot of it at Lauriston Farm?
https://eventbrite.com/e/our-granton-wheat-at-lauriston-farm-tickets-424923787487… #FoodSovereignty #FreeEvents #NorthEdinburgh #Edinburgh #SeedSaving
Harvest Festival Weekend: two events go ahead in North Edinburgh
but OLD KIRK & MUIRHOUSE Community BBQ has been CANCELLED
We would like to inform everyone that in line with the sad news of the Queen’s sudden passing, The Old Kirk and Muirhouse Parish Church has CANCELLED the community BBQ planned for today (Saturday).
Lauriston Farm Harvest Festival this Saturday
It’s nearly time… our Harvest Festival with @DandelionScot and @northedinarts is next weekend.
Details of the lineup on are our blog https://lauristonfarm.scot/posts/175
See you down on the farm!
Dandelion’s Harvest Festival at Lauriston Farm
Saturday 10th September from 2 – 5pm at Lauriston Farm
Keep your eyes peeled for Sunday’s Great Scottish Tattie Run!
Weekend visitors to Silverknowes Promenade in Edinburgh should keep their eyes peeled for a sack race with a difference.
The Great Scottish Tattie Run is back after a three year absence and more than 300 participants are expected to race with a 20kg sack of Branston Potatoes on their back.
The fun event on Sunday (26 June) is free and open to all ages – female runners can opt for a 10kg bag of tatties – while youngsters grouped according to age can enter the Spud & Spoon race.
And every runner can cash in their chips, taking home their free Branston bag of spuds, in addition to a bespoke medal marking their completion of the race.
The 6th Great Scottish Tattie Run gets underway at 2pm and entries can be taken on the day for people arriving by 1.30pm. The adult race for men and women is 1 mile long, followed by a relay race featuring teams of four who will run 400 metres each, and rounding off the fun with the children’s event.
Event organiser Terry Crossley, of Great Scottish Events, said: “There is nothing quite like The Great Scottish Tattie Run and we hope the people of Edinburgh will come along to take part or just to cheer on the runners.
“Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, Branston, race entry is free and participants can also take home their 10kg or 20kg bag of tatties, and for younger runners they will have great fun in the Spud & Spoon race.
“After an absence of three years due to Covid restrictions, we are delighted to be back at wonderful Silverknowes and hope we can establish The Great Scottish Tattie Run as a not-to-be-missed fun family annual event.”
Kevin Imrie, general manager of Branston’s potato-packing site in Abernethy near Perth, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring this fantastic event once again and helping to raise funds for some very worthy charities in the process.
“Twenty kilos is a hefty weight to carry, never mind running a mile with it, so it’s real test of strength and stamina as well as a great way to work up an appetite for all those tatties.”
For more information and to enter the race, visit The Great Scottish Tattie Run or turn up on Sunday at Silverknowes Promenade near to the Boardwalk Beach Club by 1.30pm.
Website: www.greatscottishevents.net
Join the North Edinburgh Archers
FRIDAYS at 3.15pm
World of Football, Marine Drive
Letters: Roundabout ad safety fears
Dear Editor
A board has been ‘planted’ on Silverknowes Roundabout, inviting people to ‘Advertise Here’.
Is it possible the organisation dealing with the management of roundabouts is promoting the erection of such advertising boards on the actual roundabout?
How can they be so stupid to even think of doing so?
It is obviously meant to catch people’s atttention while they are also driving and navigating a roundabout!
Surely the transport authorities must overrule this idiotic rule?
Tony Delahoy
Racial abuse incident in Silverknowes: Eight boys charged
Eight boys have been charged in relation to the racial abuse and assault of two adults in the North West of Edinburgh.
The boys, aged between 12 and 15 years, were identified following an investigation into the incident which took place at Silverknowes Road on Saturday 5th March, and they have now been traced and reported.
Inspector Jonny Elliott of Drylaw Police Station said: “We are committed to an immediate and robust response when faced with antisocial behaviour. We will not tolerate this sort of behaviour and officers left no stone unturned to ensure a positive outcome.
“I’d like to thank the local community for their support during this enquiry.”
Hate crime can be reported to police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. Find out more about hate crime and how to report it via the Police Scotland website:
https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and…/hate-crime/….
Information can also be provided anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.