Sustainable Food Day at Catrine
Published 6 Sep 2011 09:30
GREEN-FINGERED foodies across the area are being called to attend a sustainable food day at Catrine.
The event on September 9 will be hosted by Catrine Community Trust in Partnership with Nourish Scotland at the AM Brown Institute from 10am till 4pm as part of the Scottish Food and Drink fortnight.
Workshops will include how to get started in community growing projects; increasing uptake of local food in low income communities; local food procurement and opportunities for government and producers. A tour of Catrine including the community fish hatchery, community renewable energy project, community garden and new cafe premises will also take place.
The day will also feature a delicious two course networking lunch provided by East Ayrshire Council, using local Ayrshire produce, accompanied by cookery demonstrations and talks. The day is funded through Awards for All and the Climate Challenge Fund.
To register for the event please visit http://ayrshirelocalfoodevent.eventbrite.com
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