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Bridgend Inspiring Growth

Farmhouse Renovation Project

Presentation

January 2011


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Vision ...

... A multi-purpose community hub

... Locally owned and directed

... Self supporting incorporating the social enterprise model

... Partnership working at the centre

... A source of inspiration for active citizenship

... A place to promote and facilitate a greater connection with

local green-spaces

... Provide training in sustainable skills

... An inclusive and supportive environment for all, including those facingdisability and inequality

... Demonstrate innovative and forward thinking sustainable practices

... Pioneering site for accessible, affordable and authentic environmental

learning and social engagement


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In the beginning...

The project was initiated by allotmenteers and concerned local residents whowanted to prevent the very visible and historical farmhouse building being lost

to decay.

Following from this initial concern there has so far been:

An open public meeting in June, with over 40 attendants.

Regular steering group meetings Information and support gathering at Bridgend Apple Day and BridgendWinter Festival

Face to face engagement with local people

Meetings with council officials and potential partner organisations Outreach and networking with existing local groups and organisations

Research into services needed in the area

Feasibility studies and building surveys to establish costs

However, much more discussion and involvement are needed, and we hope thattoday will help this to continue to move forward and grow.


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What areas of need can we provide for?

1. Social & Natural Environment: Engagement, education

and protection

2. Respite / Supported Training or Employment

3. Local Ownership and Directorship

4. Promotion of the historical & educational relevance and

potential of Bridgend and Craigmillar Castle Park


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Social & Natural Environment

This recognises the need to encourage and improve the appreciation, use and

conservation of the local environment and park, reduce anti social and criminal behaviour,and promote healthy lifestyle and environmental issues through education, cultural and

healthy activities.

This will help to address

The need identified by the neighbourhood partnerships in Craigmillar and

Liberton/Gilmerton to 'protect and develop our investment in green-spaces'.

The lack of opportunities available for outdoor learning and activities

A desire for more rural and traditional crafts to be available for people to

participate in

Also helps to meet the Scottish Governments National Single Outcome

agreements 12 and 14:

12- We value and enjoy our built and natural environment and protect it and

enhance it for future generations.

14- We reduce the local and global impact of our consumption and production


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Respite / Supported Training or Employment

Specific provision and services for those with disabilities or suffering certain inequalities in

the surrounding areas, and creating an inclusive and supportive environment for affordable

and practical training and education opportunities.


The clearly identified and apparent lack of provisions for young adults withlearning disability aged 17 35

Lack of training and volunteering opportunities for young people in area

The need for a space to provide practice training for those out of work

Also addressing National Single Outcome Agreements 4 and 6:6- We live longer, healthier lives

4 - Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, e

effective contributions and responsible citizens.


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Local community ownership and directorship

Facilitate a community voice and control over how the space is developed and managed by

bringing people together with a common aim, and allowing the buildings renovation and theservices and activities it creates are relevant and of importance to the people involved and

living in this area.


The chance to offer a multiple purpose resource centre accommodating to the

needs of many different users.

Desires expressed in the local community plan 2008-2011 to 'support local friends

of parks groups to ensure the community increases ownership of public areas.

Encourage and allow for more active voluntary involvement in the community

services

Lack of financial support available from the council and other public services tosupport any development on the site themselves.

Current disregard for the property breeds anti-social behaviour and a perception

of the park as dangerous (as expressed at the meeting and in talks with local residents).

Also addressing National Single Outcome Agreement 11:

11 - We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take

responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others


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Historical & Educational relevance and potential of Bridgend

and Craigmillar Castle Park

Host exhibitions and information as a form of interpretative space to develop connectionsand research into the areas heritage. Develop educational experiences which encourage

engagement in and connection with the local area.

This would help to address

The need to know more about the significance of Craigmillar Castle Park

Bridgend Farmhouse

Opportunities for outdoor and place-based education

Need to improve facilities and country-side ranger provision in the area

The need to preserve and protect the rural character of the area


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Setting and building condition and plans

Bridgend farmhouse, garden and outbuildings are built on a historic site dating back

to James V and the 15th century

Greenbelt land

Central to four neighbouring communities: Inch, Craigmillar, Liberton, and

Prestonfield.

The building and land is currently owned by the council

A survey and basic architectural plan demonstrates that is cheaper and more

sustainable for a re-build

Exact plans open to suggestion

With funding we would carry out a fuller survey and design,

The South East criminal justice community services team have also

offered to begin some basic structural clearances and maintenance forfree as part of their services back to the community.


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Planning Constraints

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here are 6 planning constraints associated with the farmhouse:

1. Zones For Development Control Parking Standards (Zone 03a)

2. Within 250m Of A Proposed Tram Line

3. Core Paths

4. Viewcones Of Protected Views In Edinburgh

5. Edinburgh City Local Plan

6. Within 50m Of A Proposed Off-Road Cycleway


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How?

Currently we are looking at different phases for the development:

Phase 1: (12-18 months)i. Purchase and renovate the building through capital funding

ii. Run awareness and support generating events and programs

Phase 2:(Over 2-3 years)Establishment a successful social enterprise.

Aiming to be self-sustaining by the end of

the 2nd year of running.

Phase 3:(Over 5 years)

T

he re-development of outhouses, workshop spaces and storagearound the farmhouse along with larger scale sustainabletechnology and a community cafe


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Current official supporters:

Bridgend Growing CommunitiesRoyal Caledonian Horticultural Society

Carr-Gomm ScotlandCraigmillar Community AllianceTrust

CraigmillarWoods Action GroupEnable

Energy Saving ScotlandFour Winds Inspiration Centre

Lothian N.H.S

Malcolm Fraser ArchitectsPEDAL Portobello TransitionTown

Rangers ServiceSouth Edinburgh Healthy Living Initiative

The Woodcraft Folk and PowerpodDevelopments Trust Association Scotland

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Community Food InitiativePrinces TrustTeens Plus

EVOCForth Sector Scotland

South East Criminal Justice TeamRichmond Cafe and Food Co-op

Forestry CommissionHuntersHall Housing Co-op

Walk Edinburgh

Edinburgh Council Community, Learning and DevelopmentMP Ian Murray

MSP Kenny Macaskill


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What can you do?

Bridgend Inspiring Growth is a community directed organisation that is open to all to join

and to be a part of in whatever way they would like. We are a fully constitutedunincorporated organisation currently with a bank account, secretary and treasurer.

We currently have 144 members to date, and 4 core members of the steering group with a

variety of partners.

This is your project anything is possible...

...You could be a supportive member

... an active member of one of the working groups

... a core member of the steering group

... a volunteer in running outreach events and projects

... help in creating artistic and exciting promotion

... help with funding applications

... helping with the website... provide building quotes and materials

.......... or whatever else you think is relevant and you might like to do.

If you would like to be a member in some capacity, to just show support r

to be more actively involved, then please fill out a membership form with

your preferences and any suggestions.


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CONCLUSION

With the development of Bridgend Farmhouse and Community, we wouldhope toinspire growth on anindividualand communallevel and promotepositivesustainable living.

The BIG community would embrace a positive andinclusive ethosinaddressing and improving social isolation, mental health, reducing

challenging behaviour by building community capacity and develop wideranging skills to help employability opportunities.

The centre would benefit all with the development of current local groupsand organisational projects and services, whilst creating new and varied

opportunities.

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