There are many people, places and organisations across the world who are working to transform food in their communities – just like us. We recognise the power of working together so have started to gather information from projects and activities which we hope will be of interest to you. If you know of anything great which we’re missing then just send us the link.
Community gardens
FARMS, HEARTS AND GARDENS
If the parks of London are the lungs of the city, the farms and gardens are it’s heart.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHGYWixlB80
SMILE Community Allotment
SMILE have a community allotment patch at Tatnam Farm Allotments – plot 46C. The plot is coming on brilliantly but they are always happy to welcome new volunteers, particularly single parent families
www.smileconnect.co.uk/community-garden-growing-together
Turner’s Orchard
Community growing area and orchard in Parkstone.
transitionpoole.org.uk/?page_id=516
Slades Farm Community Garden
Information and how to get involved with Slades Farm Community Garden in Ensbury Park.
transitionbournemouth.wordpress.com/slades-farm
Tatnam Organic Patch
Information and how to get involved with Tatnam Organic Patch off Wimborne Road in Poole.
tatnampatch.org.uk
Community groups
The Pod
The Pod aims to tackle local food poverty in West Howe and Kinson and help build community cohesion by improving access to locally grown and resourced food.
www.the-pod.info
Cooking & eating
How to eat ethically and sustainably
Penny Williams in-depth guide showcasing the best way to approach eating ethically and sustainably, including advice, tips and seasonal recipes on how we can be more sustainable in our own kitchens.
www.vouchercloud.com/resources/ethical-and-sustainable-eating
Green Shopping Guide
The ultimate green shopping guide with lots of information and useful tips.
www.shopsleuth.com/resources/green-shopping-guide
Twice as Nice cookery book
A budget cook book with easy recipes based on basic sauces – make the sauce and then the culinary world is your oyster!
Downloads
Twice as Nice Book (PDF)
Fairtrade
Fairtrade
Everything you need to know about Fairtrade products.
www.fairtrade.org.uk
Food poverty
The Pod
The Pod aims to tackle local food poverty in West Howe and Kinson and help build community cohesion by improving access to locally grown and resourced food.
www.the-pod.info
Bournemouth Foodbank
News and information from the Bournemouth Foodbank.
www.bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk
Food surplus & waste
Love Food, Hate Waste
Money saving tips on how to store food, cook the right amounts and loads of great recipes for leftovers.
england.lovefoodhatewaste.com
Food system
How to eat ethically and sustainably
Penny Williams in-depth guide showcasing the best way to approach eating ethically and sustainably, including advice, tips and seasonal recipes on how we can be more sustainable in our own kitchens.
www.vouchercloud.com/resources/ethical-and-sustainable-eating
Food Research Collaboration
Video shorts from leading academics
foodresearch.org.uk/video
Growing for health and wellbeing
Cherry Tree Nursery
A commercial plant nursery providing work rehabilitation in a supportive environment for adults with severe and enduring mental illness.
www.cherrytreenursery.org.uk
Holton Lee
Holton Lee is located in a unique and secluded part of Dorset and provides time and space for personal growth through access to arts, the environment and growing.
www.holtonlee.org
Growing your own
Allotment Gardening – everything you need to know!
A rough guide to getting, keeping and growing on an allotment.
www.gardenbuildingsdirect.co.uk/blog/allotment-gardening
The Complete Guide to Growing Your Own Organic Food
Everything you need to know to start growing your own organic fruit and veg at home.
https://www.eckman.co.uk/resources/organic-gardening
Local food organisations
Great Dorset Seafood
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Great Dorset Seafood campaign is working to encourage a return to a healthy and productive marine environment.
www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/greatdorsetseafood.html
The Pod
The Pod aims to tackle local food poverty in West Howe and Kinson and help build community cohesion by improving access to locally grown and resourced food.
www.the-pod.info
Real Local Flavour
Find your local producers, restaurants, cafes and pubs serving the best in sustainable food.
www.reallocalflavour.co.uk
Dorset Food and Drink
Lots of fantastic Dorset local food news and a directory of local producers, what they sell and where.
www.dorsetaonb.org.uk/food-and-drink
Bournemouth Foodbank
News and information from the Bournemouth Foodbank.
www.bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk
Sustainable fish
How to eat ethically and sustainably
Penny Williams in-depth guide showcasing the best way to approach eating ethically and sustainably, including advice, tips and seasonal recipes on how we can be more sustainable in our own kitchens.
www.vouchercloud.com/resources/ethical-and-sustainable-eating
Great Dorset Seafood
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Great Dorset Seafood campaign is working to encourage a return to a healthy and productive marine environment.
www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/greatdorsetseafood.html
Marine Stewardship Council
The MSC works with partners to encourage sustainable fishing practices. Look for their blue ecolabel on sustainable fish and seafood in shops and restaurants.
www.msc.org
Sustainable Fish Cities
Information on the national Sustainable Fish Cities programme, including facts and figures on the fishy problem and news from the cities taking part.
www.sustainweb.org/sustainablefishcity
Marine Conservation Society
The Good Fish Guide to help you eat more sustainable fish and become a fishy friend.
www.fishonline.org