The Picture of Health highlights community-led health activity in four communities in Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Isle of Bute and the Scottish Borders. The film tells us about the health benefits of …
Author archives: Alice Baird
Remote Rural Retailing
A free seminar discussing the findings of three year’s action research around northern Europe, including the Highlands and Islands, is to be held in Inverness in September. “Retail in Rural …
Posted in Events and conferences
Food services for older people in the community
Community Food and Health (Scotland) and Consumer Focus Scotland launched their report into food services for older people in the community Meals and messages on June 21 in Edinburgh. A …
Posted in CFHS updates
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland funding surgeries
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland is holding a series of funding surgeries throughout Scotland for registered charities interested in applying to the Foundation. The surgery is an opportunity for charities …
Posted in Funding news
Early Years Action Fund open
The Early Years Action Fund, run by Inspiring Scotland and the Scottish Government, is open to applications that improve outcomes for vulnerable young children, to help them achieve their potential. …
Posted in Funding news
Free meeting room in Glasgow for local charities and community groups
John Lewis Glasgow is trialing a new community initiative that will provide a dedicated community room for use by charities and community organisations. The free resource will be available for …
Posted in Misc food and health
Orchard / grow your own census
The Commonwealth Orchard has launched its report of a census of community orchards and grow your own projects carried out March 2011. The census includes comments from a range of …
Posted in Misc food and health
Funding for Glasgow area healthy eating activities The Bakers Awards
The Incorporation of Bakers of Glasgow invite applications for grants up to £1,000 from charities or voluntary groups within the G postcode areas engaged in improving the quality of life …
Posted in Funding news, Misc food and health
A focus on food and older people publications and micro funding
CFHS and Consumer Focus Scotland will launch their report into food services for older people Meals and messages at the Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh on 21 June. A …
Posted in Funding news, Misc food and health
Find us on Facebook
Community Food and Health (Scotland) now has a facebook page – another way to keep you updated on community food and health.