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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …