Discussion led by Louise Welsh (Professor of Creative Writing at the University of
Glasgow), Jude Barber (Architect and Director at Collective Architecture) and Rowan
Cruft (Professor in Philosophy at the University of Stirling).
All welcome! Thursday 28th May, 8pm until 10pm, at the Garvald Inn.
If you have any questions about the event, please use the contact form, below:
There will be two sessions:
- Coffee and Cake – Tuesday 26th May 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am – Carfrae Farm Snug
If you are unable to make one of the meetings but would still like to offer your feedback, please do just get in touch via the same contact details.
Thank you! And looking forward to seeing you,
The Carfrae Farm Team
Thursday 28 May, 8pm until 10pm: Who Owns the Clyde?
Discussion led by Louise Welsh (Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow), Jude Barber (Architect and Director at Collective Architecture) and Rowan Cruft (Professor in Philosophy at the University of Stirling).
Associated podcast here: https://www.empire-cafe.org/podcast
All welcome!
Thursday 11 June, 8pm until 10pm: What Good is War Play?
Discussion led by Ebba Theorell, flying in from the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University. Her PhD thesis considers aesthetic, musical, and athletic dimensions of children’s war play.
More information here: https://newworkinphilosophy.substack.com/p/transformative-aesthetic-dimensions
All welcome!
This Friday 8th May, “The Outrun” will be shown in Gifford Village Hall.
Saoirse Ronan stars as a woman who returns home to Orkney after her life in London begins to unravel. Doors open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm
There are still a couple of spaces for a pre-film curry at the Lanterne Rouge – contact details in the poster
The last few plants left over from the plant sale will be available outside the Village Hall. Please come and take a look and hand in any donations to Malcolm in Whitelaws (envelope under the door!)
An astounding £380 was raised for the hall from the plant sale alone. Thanks to everyone for their donations and for supporting the day.
Also, some beautifully mature roses are being got rid of from Dove Cottage near Garvald Grange ( the last cottage on the right as you come out of Garvald). If you would like them for your garden, please come to Dove Cottage and bring a spade.
Have you lost a pair of sunglasses?
Polaoptics Sunglasses HD in black case found near Garvald.
Can be found in the Notice Board going up to the Village Hall, if they’re yours.
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
We’ve loved welcoming this community via our farm shop over the last three years and are keen to keep providing you with the products and experience that will support you best going forward. We would love to hear directly from you on what this could look like.
If you are interested in taking part in a relaxed community conversation about Carfrae Farm and how we could develop our offering to further meet your needs, please email info@carfraefarm.com or contact Trudi on 07709752871 to let us know you are coming to one of our events (see details below). Irresistible farm shop refreshments will be provided!
There will be two sessions:
Coffee and Cake – Tuesday 26th May 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am – Carfrae Farm Snug
Fireside Treats – Thursday 28th May 2026, 7:30 – 8:30pm – Carfrae Farm Snug
If you are unable to make one of the meetings but would still like to offer your feedback, please do just get in touch via the same contact details.
Thank you! And looking forward to seeing you,
The Carfrae Farm Team