June Virtual Farmers Market
Wee reminder that its the virtual Balerno Farmers Market this Saturday if you still want to place orders with suppliers or contact me if you are after the bread flour/yeast package. Details for ‘stallholders’ for orders can be found on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/274f04950c27/virtual-market-june-4214293
Lockdown Scarecrow Competition 2020 Winners!
We have a winner! Congratulations to Ellie Livingstone whose NHS midwives scarecrows got a whopping 178 votes. Well done to Joe Bennett whose Croc-down took 2nd prize and Ronan Harcus-Hughes who was 3rd. Well done to everyone who took part and thanks to everyone who voted. Also many thanks to …
Scarecrows and where to find them…
When we planned the Scarecrow Competition a few weeks ago we decided not to produce the usual online map, as at that time, we were still very restricted regarding daily exercise. However as we can now go out a bit more, and as a few people have requested this, we …
Balerno Scarecrows 2020 – Cast Your Votes Now!
Our annual Scarecrow Competition has now started. This year’s entrants had an extra challenge with no straw available, so they have done a fantastic job using their own resources. Please show your support by voting on Facebook by ‘liking’ or emailing your vote to us. To see the Scarecrows in …
Balerno ‘Virtual’ Farmers Market – May 2020
Due to government guidelines we cannot hold this month’s Farmers Market. However, 8 of our stallholders are able to deliver products to you on Saturday 9th May if ordered in advance. Stallholders taking part are detailed in this month’s newsletter – including details on how to get bread flour: https://mailchi.mp/31ce4ff32409/virtual-market-may-4145585
The Balerno Scarecrows Return!
The Balerno Scarecrow Competition is back with a difference for 2020! For more details click here
Apple Day 2019
Community Chest Grants
If your organisation has a small project that needs funding why not apply to the Community Chest for a grant. Twice a year the Community Chest reviews applications and gives small grants (<£500) to local organisations for projects that will be lasting and of benefit to the community. For more …
The Balerno Scarecrow Trail is back!
The Balerno Scarecrow Trail 2019 Balerno Village trust is very excited to announce that Balerno’s annual scarecrow trail is back. Last June saw the village decorated with 22 scarecrows of all shapes and sizes and this year we want to make it even bigger and better. Entries last year included …