Forth Valley Food Links

Here are some training and workshops that may be of interest for anyone running food businesses or food projects.

Community Food and Health (Scotland) Annual Networking Conference
Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline, Thursday 22 October 2009. For more information visit http://www,communityfoodandhealth.org.uk.  

Funding and Innovation Support Event
If you're looking for support to develop your food business, KIT-OUT will be exhibiting at the Funding and Innovation Support Free event hosted by the Stirling Business Panel on Wednesday 30th September at Strathallan House, Castle Business Park, Stirling, 9.30am – 1.00 pm.  Contact Bill Fortune on 01786 443172 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Growing Communities in Scotland National Networking Event ‘Growing Communities in Scotland’, Scottish Natural Heritage Offices, Battleby, Nr Perth, Friday 2nd October 2009, 9.45am – 3.45pm. Organised by the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, in association with the Allotments Regeneration Initiative and Trellis. Contact: Naomi Knights, FCFCG Scotland Office, Tel: 0131 623 7058. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
STEP Training Programme
Stirling Enterprise Park offers a Business Gateway service with a range of short, reasonably-priced courses to set up and develop your own business.  To book courses running in STIRLING, contact STEP on 01786 463416, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   To Book Courses running in ALLOA, please contact CETERIS direct on 01259 726438, E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Visit: http://www.stirling-enterprise.co.uk/it_skills.htm for details.

The Growing Communities Fund (Falkirk) - Information, Training and Networking Sessions
There will be a series of information sessions throughout September and October including: Developing Your Ideas, Completing the Application Form; Spotlight on Producing Your Own Newsletters. Places must be booked in advance. A light snack will be provided at all these sessions. For more information and to book a place contact the CVS Falkirk office on 01324 692000 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
(Source: CVS and Volunteer Centre E-Bulletin, 11 Sept 09)