We have lots of copies of really useful publications to share with you and due to space limitations when we move we will not be able to take all of these with us. Please contact us by Monday 18 March (indicating publication name(s) and quantities) if you would like hard copies of : What’s cooking …
Author archives: Alice Baird
International School Meals Day – Friday 8 March 2013
International School Meals Day is a collaborative project that began between the USA and Scotland and is aimed at raising the profile/value/importance of school meals. Various supporting organisations will be undertaking activities in support of the day including Scottish and AmericanSchools, Local authorities, APSE, ASSIST, Food for Life, BBC world class, Mary’s Meals, Global Child …
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Come visit us at The Gathering
We are pleased to announce that CFHS and our colleagues at the healthyliving award are taking part in The Gathering 2013 on 27-28 February. The Gathering is one of the key events in Scotland’s third sector calendar and with its programme of free events and exhibition & market hall with over 100 organisations, it is a fantastic place to …
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New CFHS funding available
CFHS is inviting groups working with families with young children to apply for funding to deliver basic nutrition training – the REHIS elementary food and health course – for their staff, volunteers or group members. More details about the funding, including how to apply, can be found here, or contact Anne. The closing date for …
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CFHS Introduction to Policy training
Our re-scheduled ‘Introduction to Policy’ session is being held on Thursday 7 March from 10 am to 3 pm in the Engine Shed in Edinburgh. The session is ideal for staff or volunteers working in community food initiatives who want to find out about, or find out more about, food and health and other policies …
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Empowered Communities – Active Citizens workshops
As part of a pan European programme working to address the exclusion of marginalised communities through increased democratic participation, the Scottish Community Development Centre and other partners in Scotland are holding three national workshops (culminating in a future trans-national workshop) with practitioners, community activists and policy makers to engage them in dialogue on current community …
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Community Retailing Network merges with Plunkett Foundation
As of 1st January, the Community Retailing Network (CRN), which has worked across Scotland since 2004 supporting community-owned shops, merged with the Plunkett Foundation, which has almost 100 years experience in supporting rural social enterprise. This is intended to give Scotland’s rural communities greater access to Plunkett’s support and will result in the establishment of Plunkett Scotland. …
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Human rights and voluntary groups
The British Institute for Human Rights has published a guide for voluntary and community groups. It provides a quick guide to why organisations should know about human rights, what are human rights, how human rights can help, together with case studies from different parts of the country. https://www.bihr.org.uk/communitygroupsguide
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NHS Health Scotland Maternal and Infant Nutrition Conference 7 February 2013
Registration for NHS Health Scotland Maternal and Infant Nutrition Conference on Thursday 7 February 2013, 09:00-16:00 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh is now open. To register for the conference you can use the online booking form, where you can also view a draft programme. The conference will focus on maternal and infant nutrition and its influence …
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Scottish Government consultation on creating a New Food Body in Scotland
A consultation on creating a New Food Body in Scotland began yesterday. The consultation can be accessed on the Scottish Government website. Written responses to this consultation are invited by 22 May 2013. Please send your response with the completed Respondent Information Form to either: Newfoodbodyconsultation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or Karen McCallum-Smith, Public Health Division, Directorate for Chief Medical Officer and …