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Hello One and All!
Welcome to our monthly update packed full of events, training opportunities, jobs, news and funding relevant to our city's wonderful food producers.
This month we've got more info about the upcoming Land and Food Forum, Healthy City Week, and info about the gleaning network
Steph Wetherell
Coordinator for Bristol Food Producers
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Land and Food Forum - 7th October
This day will be packed with key speakers and film showings looking at:
- What is the true cost of food? with Arthur Potts Dawson
- Can we be a sustainable food city? with Bristol Food Network
- How do we debunk the myth of our industrial food system? with Land Worker's Alliance
- How can we create better access to food? with Bristol Food Producers
The event is free and held at Feed Bristol. It runs from 11am - 5pm and all are welcome. RSVP to the Facebook event to help us with numbers. |
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Healthy City Week
Healthy City Week is a unique annual programme of events promoting wellbeing that doesn’t cost the earth. Over 30 events this October will invite you to join individuals and organisations from across Bristol to exchange ideas and explore the intersections between the health of our citizens and the environmental sustainability of our city. A range of talks, workshop, debates and taster sessions will create and deepen conversations around some of the major health and sustainability challenges we face - from the health impacts of air pollution and the benefits of active travel, to tackling cold homes in Bristol and creating healthier urban spaces. View the whole programme at www.bristolgreencapital.org/healthycityweek
You might be particularly interested in the events from the Man Food Project: ‘ Meat of the matter – eating for people and planet’ on Tues 10 Oct and the ‘ Wellbeing through Nature Self-Care Course with Avon Wildlife Trust & Feed Bristol’ on Mon 9 Oct |
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Introduction to Fungi Cultivation and Identification
Did you miss this course last time? Well it's back from 10-12th November.
Fascinated by fungi? Or ever marvelled at the mysteries of mushrooms? Then this course is for you! Starting out with an introduction to fungal biology, diversity and ecology, exploring how incredible and important these organisms are, the course will then explore several outdoor and indoor growing techniques, for a range of delicious edible fungi. Covering everything you need to know to get growing your own fungi, from obtaining and storing fungi strains, right the way through to the development of grain spawn and production blocks. Following on from the understanding gained in the first two days, the third day will focus on field identification skills.
Taught by two experienced and passionate tutors, Rich Wright and Patrick Mallery, this three-day course is the ideal introduction to this hidden kingdom.
Tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-fungi-cultivation-and-identification-tickets-38226082241 |
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Does your group work with refugees and asylum seekers?
Would you like to welcome more refugees and asylum seekers to your community growing space but aren't sure where to start?
Gardens of Sanctuary is a new partnership project from the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, City of Sanctuary, the Permaculture Association UK and The Grange, Great Cressingham.
Our vision is a network of green spaces with a culture of welcome, in which asylum seekers and refugees feel safe and appreciated as valued contributors and co-creators of community gardens and environmental projects across the UK.
We have just started the research phase of our work and we need your help! We're really keen to hear from groups across the UK about what your experiences have been with working with this often marginalised and vulnerable group of people. Even if you don't think your group has ever worked with refugees and asylum seekers, we'd still like to hear from you.
We've put together a short (3-5 minute) survey
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West of England Gleaning Network
The Gleaning Network takes volunteers to farms to harvest anything that hasn't been harvested due to cosmetic standards, or gluts. They're looking for farms in the area who might have surplus, left on the fields, for whatever reason.
They supervise and train all the volunteers, and have insurance, so there's really no risk, and minimal disruption to the farm. The produce then gets distributed to food banks and good causes in the area, ensuring those who need it get good, nutritious food.
If you have surplus or know someone who might, get in touch with Heather on westengland@feedbackglobal.org
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Designing Edible Spaces weekend
Lots of people would like to grow food but feel they don’t have the time or the space; all parts of the city can be used for food production and growing our own food locally is important for sustainability of cities. In this course you will learn about growing healthy organic food in whatever space you have.
This course will give you the design skills and knowledge to transform your garden or any green space into an abundant, edible landscape, that is full of food, friendly to wildlife, looks good, and needs little maintenance.
Cost: £ 95 - 170, booking is essential.
To book click here: https://goo.gl/forms/375kIh9aSPg58Q093
For more information please email: bookings@ediblecities.co.uk
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Get Set For Growth courses are back
Check out these great free upcoming courses:
- Marketing Strategies for Growth - Thursday 28th September - 10am - 11.30am
- Destination Success - Thursday 12th October - 10am - 12pm
- Marketing Strategies for Growth - Thursday 19th October - 10am - 11.30am
- Business Finance Principles - Thursday 26th October - 10am - 12pm
Find out more and how to book: http://www.getsetforgrowth.com/west-of-england/
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Professional Learning - Outdoor Learning CPD for Educators
Fri, 13/10/2017 - 9:45am - 3:30pm
Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver inspiring, outdoor-learning sessions with your class or group.
Set at Feed Bristol, the course will be a chance to explore a range of urban wildlife habitats, learn practical skills to share with your students and gain ideas for you to take back to your school or setting.
The course will cover:
- Building confidence outdoors
- Wild play and wildlife -themed activities
- Curriculum linked outdoor learning
- How to make your outdoor space more wildlife friendly
This course is suitable for those working with children, in schools, early years settings and community groups.
More info and booking : http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2017/10/13/professional-learning-outdoor-learning-cpd-educators
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Aviva Community Fund
For community projects, an ordinary thing can mean everything, but funding can be a problem. The Aviva Community Fund is back, offering support and funding to causes that make a real difference where you live.
All you have to do is tell us what you would do with the money and just how much of a difference it could make to the community. If you took part last year, you can submit the same project or a new one. Only the top-voted projects in each category will make it through to the Finals, so make sure you tell everyone about your project and its importance to the community.
More info: https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk
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Real Economy have two new collection points
Food cooperative the Real Economy have two new collection points in South Bristol. Points at Windmill Hill City Farm and The Eating Room in Totterdown are now up and running - simply order your food on their website each week and collect from your local point on a Thursday. They have points across the city, including St Werburghs, Montpelier, Easton, Barton Hill, Fishponds and Emersons Green - for more info and their new simple website visit https://shop.realeconomy.co.uk |
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Support a local community deli in Redfield
A Kickstarter is running to create a new community deli in Redfield. During the day the space will run as a shop - a community convenience store. There'll be fresh fruit and veg, meats and cheese, all the essentials you could need....but with one difference - they'll be sourcing from local producers and suppliers.
It won't just be the store cupboard essentials though, they'll be constantly on the look out for those special items; like fresh pasta from Bedminster, charcuterie cured in Montpelier and perhaps a snifter of gin distilled in Bristol.
In the evenings and on closed days they'll be offering the space to hold workshops, talks and supper clubs. So whether you're a street food stall that wants to offer an extended menu, or you're a silk artist using botanical dyes, this space will provide you with a platform to share your talent and skills.
Support the Kickstarter now!
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Monthly tours of Grow Bristol
Come and visit the Grow Bristol urban farm - our unique vertical indoor farm in a shipping container. You will meet the team, taste the food, and talk with others interested in local, fresh and sustainable food systems in the city.
This is a great opportunity to experience how sustainable urban farming can be done right in the heart of the city. During the tour you will see behind the scenes of this innovative and unique growing system, sample freshly picked micro-greens, and hear from the founders. Open to anyone who wants to know more about hydroponics and vertical farming, the production of ultra-local and sustainable food, or the broader spirit of community-conscious business. Plus, you will each receive a delicious and award-winning Super Microgreen Mixed Salad to take home!
The tour will begin promptly at 11am and last 1 hour. There are only 12 tickets available, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Book here. |
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Mushroom foraging walks
When: During October and November
On our mushroom hunts we will look at safe identification of fungi, preferred habitats of different species, what to eat and what not to eat plus I will give you some ideas for turning your foraged ingredients into tasty meals. You can sample some of my wild ferments and mushroomy snacks plus hot drinks will be provided.
More info and booking: http://www.goforaging.co.uk/
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Surplus Supper and Silent Auction - 30th September
An evening of surplus food, fun and fundraising for our Streets to Kitchen initiative
The biggest event in Better Food’s calendar is back to raise money for the Streets to Kitchen campaign in aid of Square Food Foundation and St. Mungo’s Bristol.
Your ticket includes:
- a three course candlelit organic supper (vegan and meat options available), made from surplus food
- a complimentary glass of wine/beer/non-alcoholic punch
- eye-opening talks from St Mungo’s Bristol and Square Food Foundation
- a Silent Auction full of goodies from our local friends
The organic surplus veg is donated by The Community Farm in Chew Magna, and gleaned by Better Food staff on their volunteer day just before the event.
More info and tickets - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surplus-supper-silent-auction-tickets-37270719726
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BS5 Market - 1st October
On the first Sunday of each month come and join us at our local market in St George Park.
We want to bring together the people of BS5 and celebrate the local talent we have in the area. Come join us, the makers and the growers, in the beautiful St George park. There will be veggies, cakes, local beers and liquors as well as plenty of hot food traders for you to serve you lunch as you browse.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BS5Market
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