Hi, I am one of the directors of Edinburgh Forge Community Workshop, we are in discussions with the council and some other community groups and CICs to try get the lease and get the land back in use as a community hub. Obviously it will be an uphill battle and it may be some time before the buildings are fully useable, but we are really keen to get the space serving it's community.
I loved the garden there and I'm keen to see it reopened - we asked during consultation if the volunteer team were allowed continued access we would be keen to get them back, we currently share a site with Grove Community Garden and they're a great bunch of local gardeners in case you aren't aware of them and are looking to keep up your green thumb.
I also really understand the feeling of futility that can come with being a volunteer/non-profit trying to help at a grassroots level and trying to negotiate council and business behemoths so it was great to see it written so eloquently.
Hi, I am one of the directors of Edinburgh Forge Community Workshop, we are in discussions with the council and some other community groups and CICs to try get the lease and get the land back in use as a community hub. Obviously it will be an uphill battle and it may be some time before the buildings are fully useable, but we are really keen to get the space serving it's community.
I loved the garden there and I'm keen to see it reopened - we asked during consultation if the volunteer team were allowed continued access we would be keen to get them back, we currently share a site with Grove Community Garden and they're a great bunch of local gardeners in case you aren't aware of them and are looking to keep up your green thumb.
I also really understand the feeling of futility that can come with being a volunteer/non-profit trying to help at a grassroots level and trying to negotiate council and business behemoths so it was great to see it written so eloquently.
I love Gorgie Farm, and it's such a shame that this has all happened.
You have tried it is the fault of the authorities this has happened. Do not be discouraged. Keep telling your experience so everyone knows the facts.
I feel deflated for you and the volunteers. A brilliant effort.