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National Poetry Day Competition!

Many thanks to all those who entered the Farm's National Poetry Day Competition. We received some wonderful compositions, and it was very hard for Juliet Wilson to judge. After much deliberation, she settled upon two winners - Ava May Barnaby and Tracey S Rosenberg. And the pupils of Pitenweem Primary were also highly commended for their efforts.

BUNTY, by Ava May Barnaby - age 7!

Bunty is often standing there with her big brown eyes
Staring back at you while Fudge lies.

Munching and chewing all of the day
Doesn't notice what other people say.

The grass is so sweet to a cow in a farm
She sometimes looks up in great alarm.
Or she looks down very calm.

There she is standing
With her mouth full of flowers
While the frogs have their afternoon showers

Standing in a meadow full of grass all so worn.

Fudge is often trotting along side
With her brown eyes open wide
Bunty doesn't move at all
She just listens to the bird's call.

There she is leaning over the fence
While Fudge is cleaning her underside.

The pigs are snorting to get some food
But Bunty is not in that mood.

Then it's Bunty's turn to get food
Now she's in that sort of mood.

She can see children rushing alongside
wanting to get a pony ride.

Bunty is my favourite animal at the Farm
As if she was a special charm.

PYGMY GOATS, by the Tracey S. Rosenberg

Pygmy goats, pygmy goats,
climbing on their frame.
Dancing up so light and proud
then dancing down again.

Pygmy goats, silly goats,
scuffling in the mud.
Butting, wrestling, tossing horns
in gleeful kiddish fun.

Pygmy goats, lovely goats,
daft and rough and wee.
Lovliest of all when they're both
nuzzling up to me!

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Cuddle Corners

At the Pet Lodge you can, for £1 go in with the rabbits and other small animals. Cuddle Corners will be held 1:30 - 2:30 on Saturdays from August. They can also be organised for small groups at other times if requested well in advance, staffing permitting. Please note, you must have an adult with you.

Pony Rides

Fancy riding Red the Pony? Well now you can. He will be available some days during the Summer and other school Holidays - weather and staff availability permitting! It's £2 a shot and again adult accompaniment is essential. Rides may be possible at other times by prior arrangement - contact Donna (email orra@ the usual suffix, call the main number or ask onsite). 

Lamb Walking

"That's a funny looking Standard Poodle you're walking!" "That's because it's a sheep ... " Sam, our thespian lamb, will be available for walks this summer - when he's not treading the boards or enjoying the limelight. It's £1 a shot. Please ask a member of staff or volunteer for more info. (Exact dates to be confirmed, please call beforehand to avoid disappointment)

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Children's Parties

Party On Down at Gorgie Farm

Why not have your next birthday party for your children down on the farm? It's very different! We can promise you something out of the ordinary which the children will certainly remember. It's a very reasonable £7.50 per child which covers all but the birthday cake and pony rides (the latter being £15 extra for an 'ideal' sized party). 

Parties last about 1.5 hours and we offer them at weekends excepting the Fun day weekend and over the Christmas break - there are 2 slots available each afternoon. 
Parties are ideally suited for 3-7 year olds, but we can usually make special arrangements for other age groups. Birthday Parties at Gorgie Farm are a happy event, in a safe and stimulating environment! Ideal numbers from 10-15, unless by prior arrangement.

Sorry but we cannot accept provisional bookings. A £20 deposit/ booking fee is required to make your party booking. A written confirmation will be sent on receipt of this.
We welcome SPREE vouchers, which may be used against the party balance, payable at the end of your party. Please note we reserve the right to charge for up to the confirmed number if less attend on the day (to cover our costs as food and staffing will have been arranged based on the former).

Contact the Parties Co-ordinator, details on the Contact Us page.

Party Programme

• Welcome and Introduction
• Cuddle Corner
• Farm Tour
• Birthday Tea
• Music 
• Games (time permitting - we spend as much time with the animals as possible unless games are specially requested)