US BUSINESSMAN TAKES CONTROL OF HIBERNIAN
The Board of Hibernian today announced that the majority shareholding in the Club has passed from HFC Holdings Limited – owned by Sir Tom Farmer and Rod Petrie – to Bydand Sports LLC, a new company set up for that purpose by US businessman Ronald Gordon. Continue reading End of an Era: All Change at Easter Road
Proud Leither Tom to receive Edinburgh accolade
Edinburgh entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Farmer has been named as the ninth person to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award. Sir Tom has been selected to receive the accolade from a shortlist of nominations cast by the Edinburgh public. Continue reading Edinburgh Award for Sir Tom Farmer
Four Green Flags – and a half day from Sit Tom too!
Pirniehall Primary School achieved their first Green Flag for their Eco-achievements back in 2008, and the children in West Pilton have been keeping up their efforts ever since to do what they can to help the environment.
Their hard work over seven years hasn’t gone unnoticed – and this morning Sir Tom Farmer called in to celebrate Pirniehall’s FORTH Green Flag!
Sir Tom is a great friend of Pirniehall and their neighbours St David’s, and he came to the school’s aid by buying a flagpole for Pirniehall when they received their first Green Flag all those years ago.
It was fitting, then, that Sir Tom was on hand to lead the celebrations to mark flag number four. He told the children: “Thank you for asking me back – I am very happy to come back to see you because I like to be close to people like you who have been very, very successful. I like to be with the best – and you have all worked extremely hard to do your very best. I am really delighted to be here at Pirniehall to share your success with you.”
So pleased was Sir Tom that he granted the whole school a half-day off – fair enough they get a half-day today anyway, but it’s the thought that counts!
Well done, Pirniehall!
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