Nourish Scotland is looking for 12 people with diverse personal and professional perspectives to join co-design sessions exploring the details of public diners. – What’s on the menu? – How much is ‘affordable’? – Where are the best places to open them? To find out more, including details on how to apply, see here.
Author archives: Alice Baird
Survey of community food organisations in Glasgow to assess training needs
Glasgow Community Food Network, Glasgow Food Policy Partnership and the Fair Food for All Partnership are working together to support community organisations in the work they are doing to address food insecurity in communities across Glasgow, particularly in relation to cash first approaches and income maximisation. As part of this they are keen to know …
Posted in News, Research and consultations
Neurodivergent learners in food education – article
The British Nutrition Foundation has published an article written by experienced food teacher, and British Nutrition Foundation Trustee, Rosalie Forde, exploring how to better support students with additional needs in food lessons. The article, on the Food- fact of life education site, offers practical strategies to make food lessons more accessible and enjoyable for neurodivergent …
Posted in Misc food and health, News, Training
Nutrition Scotland training
Nutrition Scotland has an introductory offer for communities for the RSPH Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Nutrition and Health, both class-based (running in spring and summer this year) and as e-learning. The courses cover the key role of nutrition in health and wellbeing. More information on the Nutrition Scotland website.
Eat Well Age Well e-learning
Eat Well Age Well offers two E-learning courses, Carers E-Learning and General E-Learning. Both courses are based on its Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Training and utilise videos that were developed in partnership with NHS Tayside and Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership. More information on the Food Train website.
Scottish Building Society Foundation
The Scottish Building Society Foundation aims to invest in the long-term future of communities in Scotland and is looking to provide financial support to charities and community groups. Apply by 7 April 2025. More information on the Foundation Scotland website.
Posted in Funding news, News
Public Diners on Tour
Beginning in mid-March Nourish Scotland is taking its Public Diners Exhibition to different galleries, libraries, halls across Scotland and hosting a series of suppers alongside this roadshow. More information on the Nourish website.
Posted in Events and conferences, News
Social Murder? Austerity and life expectancy in the UK
Join the ALLIANCE for a discussion with Dr. David Walsh and Professor Gerry McCartney as they share the evidence behind the decline in life expectancy and austerity policies. 3 April 2025 10.30 am – 12 pm Online More information and registration on the ALLIANCE website.
Posted in Events and conferences, News
Our Right to Food: Pakistani households in Scotland
Join Nourish for this in-person event to share what has been learned about monitoring the right to food for households belonging to this major food culture in Scotland. 2 April 2025 5.30 pm – 8 pm Strathclyde Students Union, Glasgow More information and registration on the eventbrite website.
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Vacancy at North Glasgow Community Food Initiative
Glasgow Community Food Initiative is currently recruiting for a Community Cook at its Springburn hub. The Community Cook will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of food based activities including pop-up cafes, community meals and community focused workshops. Applications close on 28 April 2025. More information and details of how to apply on the …