We’re your neighbours. The folk behind the Carmyle Santa Run. The people who care about this place and want to bring it back to life.For over 34 years, the Carmyle Santa Run has brought smiles, spirit and support to Carmyle. Now, we’re taking that same community energy and putting it into something bigger.Because let’s be honest, Carmyle needs a bit of a re-run.Our community centre is gone. Local services are stretched. There’s nowhere for folk to gather, for kids to go after school, for older residents to feel less isolated. And now, our green spaces are being sold to a developer to build 400 houses on land that’s part of our village’s heart and habitat.We also discovered that Orchard Park, a vital green space used by generations in Carmyle, had also been included within the land disposal to the same developer. This was never communicated to the community. Since then, we have been working to uncover how these decisions were made, why no meaningful consultations have taken place, and what the legal status of the park actually is going forward.And now, just this week, a second developer has submitted a new planning application to build 49 houses at the Cardy on River Road, meaning every remaining green space in Carmyle is now under threat.Our goal is to ensure the voice of Carmyle is heard in every stage of this process, and that residents are not excluded from decisions that affect the heart of our village.This isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about the future and doing something, together.
What is Carmyle Re:Run?
Carmyle Re:Run is a new community-led group created to bring our community centre back to life, not just as it was, but better than before.It’s the next chapter of something already well-loved, the spirit of the Carmyle Santa Run, just…all year round.We’re here to:
Reopen the Community Centre
Rebuild trust
Reconnect generations
Reignite local pride
Reclaim our landBecause when we run it ourselves, we run it right.
What We Stand For
For everyone: From toddlers to tea drinkers.For connection: building relationships and reducing isolation.For care: promoting awareness, support and community wellbeing.For action: Events, activities, after-school clubs, practical help.For Carmyle: Always.
Why Now?
Because our community is under pressure.
Our centre’s been closed for years. We’ve no space for groups, clubs, or local support. And now, 400 homes are planned for our green space - land we use to walk, cycle, de-stress, and connect.
The strain on our GP, roads, and local services are already stretched and with 400 new homes it will be immense.
This isn’t just about land - it’s about losing what makes Carmyle feel like home. We don't want to be the forgotten village.This is the time to act.
Add Your Voice
Take the Community Survey
Tell us what Carmyle needs most. From coffee mornings, drop in chats to book clubs to raised beds.
Sign the Petition
Help us protect the last of our green space from unnecessary development.
Donate to Support Our Work
Even a few pounds will help us print flyers, organise future events, and get us up and running.
Join our group or volunteer?
Let us know how you want to be part of our new Community group.