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CFHS annual networking conference 2010

Our annual networking conference, Healthy Goals, will take place on Thursday 21 October at the Park Hotel in Kilmarnock. Giving community food and health projects a platform to tell others, either doing the same as you, or wanting to find out more about the impact of your work, both in your community, locally and nationally, …

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Monthly news e-bulletin

CFHS now has a monthly news e-bulletin. To subscribe to this, visit the Contact Us section.

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Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland grant programme

Lloyds TSB Foundation has announced the reopening of its grant-making programme and is inviting charities to apply for funding from the £2 million available for 2010. Last October, the Foundation announced the suspension of its grant-making activities, but the Foundation now has £2 million to distribute to Scottish charities this year. Full information on the …

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2010 small grants scheme now open

We are delighted to open the 2010 annual small grant scheme. Groups and agencies working with or within low-income groups in Scotland are welcome to apply for grants between £500 to £4,000 to develop healthy eating activities. Further information and details of how to apply are available in the Funding Section.

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Community grants for food projects in Edinburgh

The Live Well Edinburgh Fund (formerly the Joseph Thomson Mortification Trust) is encouraging groups and services in Edinburgh that provide food, food education activities and services to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities to apply for grants to support their work. Joseph Thomson set up the fund in 1774 to give ‘poor households’ in Edinburgh access to …

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Older People Eating Well

Wednesday June 16th 10.00am-3.00pmPerth Concert Hall This is a first networking meeting for community food initiatives working to support older people in their community to eat well. Older people both run and use a wide range of community food initiatives. Food co-ops, shopping services, lunch clubs, growing projects, hot meals delivery services, community cafes – …

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Free attendance to the 2nd British Sociological Association Food Study Group Conference

With welcome assistance from the conference organisers, CFHS can offer free attendance, travel and accommodation for two participants from Scottish organisations to this event on Monday 5 July at the British Library Conference Centre in London. All we need is for you to contact us with details about yourself, including why attending this event would …

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Would you like to promote the work of your group at Gardening Scotland?

CFHS are looking for community food initiatives involved in growing fruit and vegetables to share their stall at Gardening Scotland. Held from 4-6 June at Ingliston near Edinburgh, Scotland’s largest gardening event attracts thousands of visitors. If you would like to showcase the work of your organisation at the event, please contact Anne on 0141 …

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Evidencing our impact – celebrating the contribution of community food initiatives

Across Scotland community food initiatives are making a difference. Through improved access to food, communities address health inequalities and improve the health of individuals and families. FREE 24-hour learning eventLuncthime 23 August to lunchtime 24 AugustNew Lanark Mill Hotel, New Lanark Places are still available at this reconvened 24 hour learning event on evidencing impact. …

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Scottish Grocer’s Federation Healthyliving Programme expansion

A joint £1.3 million investment from the Scottish Government and retailers to promote healthier food options in convenience stores has recently been announced. The Scottish Government plans to invest £679,000 over three years to extend the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) Healthyliving Programme, matched by a £650,000 investment from retailers. The Healthyliving Programme provides shops with …

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