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 …
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Emergency food aid: national learning exchange
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Area of Work: Food poverty and access
Launch of Broomhouse Health Strategy Group ‘All about us’ video
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 …
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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.
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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
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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 …
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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, …
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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. …
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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
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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.
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Supporting healthy choices
Following last week’s launch of Becoming a Good Food Nation the Scottish Government and Food Standards Agency today launched Supporting Healthy Choices, which specifically looks at the role of the food …