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Forth Environment Link Continues Auld Alliance |
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Thursday, 21 January 2010 |
Forth Valley Food Links is delighted to welcome French agriculture and land management student, Claudine Vibert, on placement as a volunteer between until March 2010.
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Square Foot Gardening - A 'Growing' Demand |
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Monday, 21 September 2009 |
Forth Valley Food Links has been running a number of Square Foot garden 'taster' sessions and workshops throughout Forth Valley over the summer months. Square Foot Gardening is a different method of growing food that uses less space and inputs than conventional gardening.
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Health Promoting Health Service Fruit & Vegetable Sub-Group |
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Monday, 21 September 2009 |
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Forth Valley Food Links has been involved in the sub-group to discuss ways of increasing the uptake of, and making fruit and vegetables more available to staff, patients and visitors in Forth Valley's acute hospitals. The group is aiming to pilot the scheme in the new Clackmannan Community Hospital in partnership with WRVS, and is currently developing a plan to determine needs and options for establishing a retail outlet there. For further information contact Joe Hamill, NHS Forth Valley on 01786 431102 or email
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'Food Miles Plus' Activity Resource Pack© |
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Monday, 21 September 2009 |
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The successful second pilot phase of the Scotland-wide project was evaluated and the report circulated to participants and supporters. Our grateful thanks are due to all participants and supporters of the project, especially the local pack co-ordinators, and for their very positive feedback.
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Fame at Last! – Forth Valley Food Links in Scottish Government Case Studies |
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Monday, 21 September 2009 |
Forth Valley Food Links has been highlighted as a case study in two Scottish Government-commissioned studies: The Food Networks Guide by SAC Consulting, and 'Realising the Potential Contributions of Scotland's Rural Land to Delivering Sustainable Economic Growth' by the Macaulay Institute.
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