Fun Food Scotland is in the process of closing the company and as a result selling its equipment that was used to deliver cooking workshops in schools. The kit is equipped to deliver demonstrations to 30 pupils and hands on cooking workshops for 12 adults and 6 children. There is a long list of equipment …
Author archives: Alice Baird
Review of the National Standards for Community Engagement
In light of recent policy developments in Scotland with a focus on strengthening participation and community engagement, the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) and What Works Scotland are currently working with the Scottish Government to review the National Standards for Community Engagement. SCDC and What Works Scotland are using a variety of methods to involve as …
Posted in News, Research and consultations
Non-executive board member vacancies at NHS Health Scotland
NHS Health Scotland is looking for four new members to join its Board. As a non-executive member of the Board, you will be expected to play a central role in guiding the strategies which will have a lasting impact on tackling health inequalities and improving the health of the population of Scotland. Full information and …
Posted in News, Other opportunities
Glasgow Community Gardens: Sustainable Communities of Care
A Glasgow University study on community gardens in the city has outlined their positive effect on individuals and communities. The report concluded that community gardening promotes community empowerment and “offers a learning environment that goes beyond the skills associated with horticulture to include individual health, self and community wellbeing and democratic citizenship.”
Posted in Misc food and health, News, Publications news
New films show power of human rights to improve people’s health and care
The Scottish Human Rights Commission, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland and NHS Health Scotland have joined forces to launch a series of short films highlighting the power of human rights to improve people’s health and the care and support they access. The films are part of a new website that brings together materials …
Posted in News, Publications news, Websites
CFHS event: community cooking skills activities in Scotland
Around 40 people attended this Community Food and Health (Scotland) half-day event on June 18 in Glasgow. The audience heard from: Avril Blamey, consultant, who carried out research for CFHS in 2014. Conclusions from the research included: There was evidence of consistent good practice by practitioners (community chefs, trainers etc) when planning and running cooking …
Posted in CFHS updates, Events and conferences, News
Area of Work: Cookery skills
Community Empowerment Bill
The final version of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill is now available to download from the Scottish Parliament website.
Posted in News, Policy news, Publications news
Community cafe networking event – some pics
Posted in CFHS updates, Events and conferences, News
Area of Work: Community cafes and retailing
CFHS annual networking conference: Perth Concert Hall, 28 October 2015
A national networking conference for those involved with any aspect of community food. A one-day event where people can learn and discuss national activity and local practice with people from all over Scotland. An opportunity for people to come together, learn from each other and share experience, evidence, hopes and concerns on all aspects of …
Posted in CFHS updates, Events and conferences, News
Area of Work: Networking and learning development
Research – exploring the impacts of community retailing
CFHS is commissioning research to explore the economic, social and environmental impacts that community retailers are bringing to the communities they work with and within, and if and how, they are helping to address health inequalities. The research will be completed by March 2016.