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September Events

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We have not one but TWO events at the end of September! Please do join us for:

A Macmillon coffee morning on Saturday 27 September 10am-12pm

And our Doors Open Day on Sunday 28 September 12pm – 4pm

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old. Activities at Starbank will include:

  • Guided walks – Botany and History at 12pm and 2pm 
  • Children’s crafts
  • Chalk drawing
  • History display
  • Tea and coffee available

No booking required. For further information please visit: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/edinburgh/starbank-park-friends-of-starbank-park

A successful Cherry Blossom Picnic!

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A big thank you to everyone who came and supported the Cherry Blossom Picnic last Sunday, and to Edinburgh Brass Band for providing wonderful music. The event was extremely successful, helped by the good weather! An incredible £2,020 was raised, which will go a long way towards enabling the Friends to continue their measures to enhance and develop the Park.

Starbank Orchard Care Workshop

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Come join us for a free practical workshop at the Starbank Park community orchard on Saturday 15 February 10am-1pm.

We’ll mainly be focusing on pruning the trees, getting them into shape so that they will flourish and be fruitful. As well as practical action, and learning how to prune and best care for fruit trees, this is a great opportunity to connect with nature and meet some like-minded locals.

Everyone is welcome, but under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. You’re welcome to come for as little or as long as you like. All equipment will be provided but please bring your own secateurs, pruning saws and gloves if you have. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for the outdoors, and bring a bottle of water. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event is free but please register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starbank-orchard-care-workshop-tickets-1226159328559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please meet in front of Starbank House. What3Words stress.flying.castle

For more info please contact daniella.levene@theorchardproject.org.uk

Wednesday gardening @StarbankPark, 16 August, 10-11.30

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There’ll be a bit of friendly gardening, plenty chat and tea, coffee and biscuits at Starbank Park on Wednesday morning, usual time, 10-11.30.  The Met Office says its to be fair on Wednesday morning, there’s plenty to do, so please come along and help.