News & Events

A summary of the latest news from Garvald and details of upcoming events and exhibitions.

News

Updates from Garvald, including news, opportunities and more.

News
A Big Thank You to The Murgitroyd Foundation and The South West Edinburgh Community Grants Panel
A Big Thank You to The Murgitroyd Foundation and The South West Edinburgh Community Grants Panel

Freddie in the Joinery at Gorgie Workshops, Garvald Edinburgh

Brian’s commission of 15 Georgian style chairs for the Botanic Cottage at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens.
Brian’s commission of 15 Georgian style chairs for the Botanic Cottage at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens.

Brian has completed his final chair for a commission by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to create a set of 15 chairs for the Botanic Cottage.

Garvald at the Scottish Bread Championships
Garvald at the Scottish Bread Championships

Garvald Bakery for the first time enters the Scottish Bread Championships. We were extremely gratified to receive the following awards: Gold (for the Chilli / Chia Seed), Silver (for the Sesame),Silver (for the Herb and Pumpkin Seed varieties) and
Silver for our Sourdough bread (amidst some pretty stiff competition).

Food Bank Donations to the Salvation Army
Food Bank Donations to the Salvation Army

Food Bank Donations to the Salvation Army. Many members and staff donated food for the food bank at the Salvation Army on Gorgie Road. They Salvation Army were very appreciative of this generous gesture.

Kieran puts up Waterside’s sign!
Kieran puts up Waterside’s sign!

Kieran used his many skills developed in Woodwork and Tools at Gorgie Workshops to finish Waterside’s sign. Thank you, Kieran!

Garvald Celebrated as ‘Sector leading’ in Recent Care Inspectorate Reports
Garvald Celebrated as ‘Sector leading’ in Recent Care Inspectorate Reports

Events

Garvald runs an exciting annual programme of exhibitions that showcase the tremendous quality, diversity and warmth of art and crafts produced by Garvald Makers. All proceeds go to further our work. We hope to see you at our next event!

Events
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Apr 27
Mayfield House Spring Fair
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May 30
2nd Waterside Spring Festival