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New Edinburgh Community Cafe website

Edinburgh Community Cafes has just launched its new website www.edinburghcommunitycafes.org.uk On this website you will find information about what a community cafe is, and where you can visit one (or …

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Request for help

The Broomhouse Centre in Edinburgh is looking for a range of catering equipment, to use for a three week period. If you have any of the following that they could …

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Healthy eating for adults with learning disabilities pilot report and DVD

This Scottish Government funded Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Project developed a multi-media educational pack consisting of 26 sessions on healthy eating for adults with learning disabilities. This included five practical …

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Food work with minority ethnic communities

CFHS is holding two meetings to look at how best to build a community of practice to support and expand food work with minority ethnic communities. Wednesday 24 August 2-3pmThe …

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£7 million for third sector

The Scottish Government has just launched two new programmes. The £3 million Just Enterprise programme will deliver a wide range of business support to social entrepreneurs and third sector organisations …

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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.

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The Picture of Health: a community-led health film

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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