Author archives: Alice Baird

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 …

Posted in Misc food and health, News |

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 …

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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 …

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New date for Introduction to Policy course

CFHS’s rearranged Introduction to policy course is now being held on Thursday 7 March in Edinburgh (venue to be confirmed). The course is ideal for staff or volunteers working in …

Posted in CFHS updates, News |

CFHS survey – deadline extended

We would like to find out about the impact of accredited nutrition courses on communities in Scotland. Please complete our online survey if you have completed one or more of …

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CFHS future plans

As many of you will be aware, Consumer Focus Scotland is being closed down as part of the UK Government’s new approach to consumer protection, which potentially left Community Food …

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Food Standards Agency interactive advent calendar

The Food Standards Agency has launched a ‘food safety’ interactive advent calendar this year, with advice on safe shopping, storing, and cooking of food (and leftovers) for Christmas.  www.thinglink.com/scene/331023273166897155?buttonSource=userPage

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Last chance to apply

Places are still available for our Royal Society for Public health Level 3 Award in nutrition for healthier food and special diets course, being held in January 2013. Closing date for …

Posted in CFHS updates, News |

Legacy 2014 Active Places Fund – Sport Scotland

The Scottish Government is motivated to encourage more people to become active and take part in sport. As a result, the ‘Legacy 2014 Active Place Fund’ has been established to …

Posted in Funding news, News |

New resource available from Trellis

 Trellis has a new Health & Safety in the Garden web page at www.trellisscotland.org.uk/healthsafety The page includes information and resources on  risk assessment, managing handwashing and appropriate clothing, Control of Substances Hazardous …

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