Food
Canalside Community Food
A local community supported agriculture scheme, based on a farm just outside Leamington Spa. They offer weekly shares of freshly grown, seasonal, local, organic vegetables whilst trying to reconnect people to the countryside around them, the food they eat and the people who have grown it.
Caz Ingall, 01926 423939, mail@canalsidecommunityfood.org.uk, www.canalsidecommunityfood.org.uk
South Warwickshire Local Food
This Community Interest Company, set up in 2010, aims to encourage the production and consumption of locally grown, seasonal food, through fresh food co-ops, food production projects, garden and fruit share schemes and community orchard schemes. South Warwickshire Local Food will also provide consultancy to local food projects. www.swlocalfood.org
Community Food Projects
The project aims to create a good food culture in the deprived community of Lillington, Leamington Spa. We promote healthy eating and show how this can be done on a budget. We encourage consumption of local food by promoting an understanding of the complete cycle of food production from ‘plot to plate’.
Judy Steele, judy@dmac.co.uk
Lillington Food Coop
Every week, people in Lillington club together and buy fresh fruit and vegetables. A full bag is £3 and half a bag is £1.50. There is an emphasis on providing local, seasonal food at an affordable price.
Judy Steele, 07786 137770, judy@dmac.co.uk
Gaia
Organic fruit and veg, wholefoods shop, delivery scheme
7 Regent Place, Leamington Spa, CV31 1EH
01926 338805 shop@gaia.coop www.gaia.coop
Farmers’ markets
Markets are a great place to shop, meet people, and learn more about the area. The markets are full of good food and great fun for all the family. As well as an array of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, you will also find a whole host of other delights such as fresh meat, eggs, pickles, chutneys, cheese and sausages. The market also offers freshly baked breads, biscuits, cakes, pies and pastries and an array of wines and ciders. Speciality producers and growers will be happy to tell you how your food was grown, and how you can prepare it and cook it when you get home. 01608 664659, info@warwickshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk, www.warwickshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
Composting
The Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign is a government funded scheme to encourage people to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfill. Bargain compost bins, 0845 0770757, www.recyclenow.com/compost
Garden Organic
Garden Organic is the working name of the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA). We are a registered charity, and Europe's largest organic membership organisation. We are dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food.
024 7630 3517, enquiry@gardenorganic.org.uk
Fresher by Miles
A group of local producers selling our top quality food in an online one-stop shop for delivery direct to your home or place of work.
01386 833980, admin@fresherbymiles.com, www.fresherbymiles.com
Bath Place Community Venture – Veggie Table
The Veggie Table aims to provide food that is healthy and international in its flavours, bringing together local produce, exotic spices and Recipe ideas from the wealth of different cultures within our community.
Mon to Fri 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Lunch is served from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m.
01926 338421, info@bathplace.org, www.bathplace.org
Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG)
The FCFCG supports, advises and represents community-managed farm and garden projects in urban areas. It is a membership organisation. Most material is available in hard copy format only. Its Community Garden Starter Pack covers the complex issues that can arise when setting up or developing a community garden. www.farmgarden.org.uk
Ethical Consumer
Publishes a subscription magazine (available hard copy and on-line) and resources to champion fair trade and ethical living. www.ethicalconsumer.org
GreenSpace
Green Space promotes the regeneration of parks and public spaces. Their Community Network is the first free support network for community groups and friends of groups who work within parks and green spaces across the whole of the UK. There are over 1900 members. Resources available include publications, downloadable ‘how to’ fact sheets, national register of groups and a Community Network newsletter. Note that funding is not available.E-mail: community@green-space.org.uk or info@green-space.org.uk.Tel: 0118 946 9060 www.green-space.org.uk
Local Food Works
This website is an informative electronic resource containing a comprehensive compendium of resources (crossreferenced), local schemes, case studies, ideas and signposting to other information sources. This is a partnership between the Soil Association and the Countryside Agency. www.localfoodworks.org
Groundwork
Groundwork is a national network of locally-based trusts that run programmes in their area. Check www.groundwork.org.uk to see if there is one in your area. The Groundwork Arts Toolkit is an Arts Council sponsored resource designed to provide inspiration, ideas and practical assistance to Groundwork staff (but applicable to others) seeking to use the arts within regeneration projects, and to artists who want to learn more about how Groundwork engages with the arts. www.artandregeneration.com
Fairtrade
Fairtrade is often defined as providing a better deal for producers from third world countries; buying Fairtrade means that the farmers and producers in poor countries can get a better return for their hard work This in turn has benefits in terms of improving incomes, preserving the environment, securing clean drinking water and educating children in those countries which are reliant on trade with the developed world.Fairtrade Foundation: www.fairtrade.org.uk
GreenChoices
Is about the choices we make in our everyday lives to protect the environment. The website is an example of a resource that aims to empower individuals and groups with simple, direct information on green alternatives that make a difference. www.greenchoices.org
Greenfinder
Use their listings to find information on recycling, energy saving, green events, environmentally friendly products, local green groups and organic food to name but a few.Kate Haines, 01926 832939, kate@greenfinder.co.uk, www.greenfinder.co.uk
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