20 November 2019

This European initiative promotes the implementation of awareness-raising actions about sustainable resource and waste management during a single week.  Check the EWWR website for details.

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20 November 2019

Emma Whitham of MOO Food has circulated an email about developing a food growing strategy for the Highlands

"My name is Emma and I met you all at the Food Growing networking event a couple of months back at Abriachan.  You might remember me mentioning that on behalf of the Highland Council I am currently in the process of developing a food growing strategy for the Highlands and identifying land that may be used as allotment sites or by communities for the cultivation of vegetables, fruit, herbs or flowers. As part of the community engagement element of developing this strategy I am hosting nine drop-in sessions across the Highlands over the next couple of months.  It would be great if you could come along to one of the events (thank you to those who agreed to co-host with me) and share your experiences, challenges and successes.

"Below is a list of dates

"Details of further events in Aviemore, Nairn, Lochaber, Ullapool and Helmsdale have to be confirmed but I will keep you posted.  Please share details of these events with anyone you know is interested in grow your own.  

"Thank you for your help and I look forward to seeing you at one of our events."

• Muir Hub in Muir of Ord, hosted by MOO Food on 20th November from 1800-2100
• Highland Council Chamber, Portree, Isle of Skye on 25th November from 1630 to 1830
• Thurso Community Cafe, Thurso hosted by Thurso Development Trust 4th December from 1500-1800
• Inverness College, Inverness, hosted by UHI on 5th December from 1600-1830