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 …
Author archives: Alice Baird
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.
Posted in CFHS updates, Events and conferences, News
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
Posted in News, Policy news
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 …
Posted in News, Policy news
CFHS annual development fund is now open
Community Food and Health (Scotland) has an annual development fund open to groups and agencies in Scotland that would like to improve access to, and take up of, a healthy, …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Community cooking sessions at Glasgow Green Festival 2014
Supported by Scottish Government and the Food Standards Agency Scotland, the Healthier Scotland Cooking Bus is offering FREE practical cooking sessions throughout the Commonwealth Games to community groups and organisations. …
Posted in Misc food and health, News, Other opportunities
Newsletter for schools and community groups
Focus on Food has recently launched this new resource for schools and community groups. http://createsend.com/t/r-8E70DFF8B35595E62540EF23F30FEDED
Posted in News, Publications news
Beyond the School Gate
Beyond the School Gate guidance for local authorities, schools, retailers, caterers and others on what they can do to influence the food environment around schools is now available.
Posted in News, Policy news, Publications news
Emergency Food Fund – Joining Up Local Responses
Food aid organisations are now able to apply for funding through the Scottish Government £500,000 Emergency Food Fund (EFF). EFF will support projects which respond to immediate demands for emergency …
Posted in Funding news, News
Area of Work: Funding
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 …