01.07.2022 Communities and Climate Action: how community-owned businesses are responding to the climate crisis
The talk will outline examples of existing community businesses that are building a more sustainable food system, and what needs to change in terms of national policy, legislation and funding for more communities to be able to take ownership of food production and supply to ensure a just transition.
Location – Zoom
Tine 10:00 -11:00 am
Georgina Edwards is Policy and Research Manager at the Plunkett Foundation, a UK-wide charity supporting people to set up community-owned businesses that are inclusive, innovative and impactful. If you are or know of a developing community business project, we’d love to hear from you. Access free advice from Plunkett on 01993 630022 or email info@plunkett.co.uk.
The talk will outline examples of existing community businesses that are building a more sustainable food system, as well as what needs to change in terms of national policy, legislation and funding for more communities to be able to take ownership of food production and supply to ensure a just transition.
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05.10.2022 An Introduction to Care Farming
10:00 – 17:00 FarmED, Honeydale Farm, Station Rd, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton, OX7 6BJ
Care farming is the use of farming practices to support individuals with education, health or social care outcomes through purposeful work, outdoor activities and social interactions. This pioneering new course, created by AgriCura, will provide an overview of all aspects of care farming for those considering setting up a care farm or those commissioning care farming services.
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21.09.2022 ‘Social and Therapeutic Care Farming Reimagined Southern Event’
Churchill Fellows John Harrison, Joy O’Neill and Mary Smith invite you to ‘Social and Therapeutic Care Farming Reimagined Southern Event’. This event is being held on Wednesday 21st September 2022 at FarmED in the Cotswolds. This event is kindly funded by The Churchill Fellowship. We have 20 places left for this event. Please follow the link below to book.
The purpose of this event is to collaborate, network, learn, promote discussion, engage in dialogue, share ideas, provoke reflection and take away ideas for future steps on this nuanced topic.
Our Speakers include:
- Tish Feilden Co Founder and Lead Therapist at Jamie’s Farm
- Dr Suzanne Smyth Care Farming Researcher Queens University Belfast
- Liz Morrison Churchill Fellow and Founder of The Happiness Horsebox
- Jonty Brunyee Head of Sustainable Farming and Food Systems FarmED
This event is aimed at:
Churchill Fellows, Care, Social and Therapeutic Farmers, Farmers considering becoming Care Farmers, Health, Social Care, Education and Mental Health Professionals who are interested in alternative ways to support clients, Academics, Policy Makers, Anyone who wants to learn more.
To book visit https://lu.ma/y4xr9yap
20.10.2022 Discovering Fungi with Fred Gillam – Kingwood Common
Autumn time walks will never be the same again if you come along to our Autumn Fungus Foray with Fred Gillam (aka Fred The Forager). Fred has been foraging for his supper for over 3 decades and has a passion for the world of fungi. He will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid and how to make use of the healthy nutritional properties of a variety of common mushrooms and fungi. Most importantly he will show us how to do this sustainably so that other woodland creatures will also get their fair share! The focus on this day will be learning some of the key skills for mushroom ID. Wrap up warm, as there is no telling what the weather in October will do, and it is unlikely that you will need to walk very far, so no need to prepare for a hike.
Fred has made recent appearances with BBC’s Jeremy Vine and on ITV Countrywise foraging and cheffing in the woods with Gino D’Acampo. His foraging courses come recommended in BBC Countryfile Magazine in the UK Top 10 & The Sunday Telegraph’s Top 5.
£25 per ticket (limited numbers) Click here to book a ticket
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