Author archives: Alice Baird

Mealmakers launches

Just 10 months after our study tour to London, Mealmakers, based on one of the initiatives we met, the Casserole Club, launched in Scotland on 4 August.  After months of …

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Survey on purchasing habits of community food organisations

SAC food & drink consultancy is carrying out a piece of work in Glasgow, investigating how community food organisations source and purchase produce to identify best practices which can be …

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People’s Health Trust Active Communities open in South West Scotland

Local not-for-profit groups in South West Scotland have until 27 August to apply for funding from the Active Communities funding programme. Using money raised by HealthEngage through The Health Lottery, …

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CFHS community cafe network funding

CFHS is inviting applications from groups of community cafes that want to set up a community café network or run joint promotional activities. Groups of cafes can apply for up …

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Supporting healthy choices

Following last week’s launch of Becoming a Good Food Nation the Scottish Government and Food Standards Agency today launched  Supporting Healthy Choices, which specifically looks at the role of the food …

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Emergency food aid: national learning exchange

Demands for emergency food aid are an emergent challenge for community food initiatives across Scotland.  In February 2014, CFHS invited key individuals to share their experiences and understanding of supporting communities that …

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Launch of Broomhouse Health Strategy Group ‘All about us’ video

Broomhouse Health Strategy Group, a South West Edinburgh based community- led health project is very excited to announce the release of their eagerly awaited short community film.  “Broomhouse Health Strategy …

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Community cafe networking event 26 June

Due to cancellations, there are a couple of places available for our community cafe event on Thursday 26 June. Contact anne.gibson5@nhs.net if you are interested in a place.  

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Scottish Government launches Good Food Nation consultation

The Scottish Government’s ‘Good Food Nation’ consultation document was launched today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to influence the future of Scotland’s food. https://news.gov.scot/news/becoming-a-good-food-nation  

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Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill

The long awaited Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill has now begun its journey through the Scottish Parliament. You can view the proposals and follow its progress at https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/77926.aspx As well as …

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