With others, we are working to create a local food culture in Tayside, one which recognises the importance of eating produce grown in our communities in ways which are mindful of both people and the planet. We know that it can be hard to get access to fresh, healthy fruit and vegetables and so we…
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Over the winter of 2023/24, we embarked on the first stage of of our work investigating how community-led food growing can be strengthened and developed in Tayside. Empowering this very important part of Tayside’s food system was one of the many recommendations made at the conference ‘Feeding Tayside Through The Climate Crisis’, which took place…
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This project, which has resulted in a set of new ‘recipes for action’, investigated how community-led food growing can be strengthened and developed in Tayside. Empowering this very important part of Tayside’s food system was one of the many recommendations made at the conference ‘Feeding Tayside Through The Climate Crisis’, which took place in Dundee…
View MoreOur aim to provide support locally to low income households in Alyth/ New Alyth and reduce food waste. You can find out more via Facebook or You can find out more HERE
View MoreHistorical grass roots project Arbroath Pippins have started the towns first community orchard. The pippins wanted to plant a small 7 tree orchard to mark the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, however they had a better idea… to turn Arbroath into an orchard. In honour of this historic connection between apple and Abbey, the…
View MoreWe are a small local mental health charity working with military veterans and ex-uniformed services personnel who are experiencing problems. Based on a dedicated site in Dudhope Park, we provide supervised and tailored therapies within a green space environment, with the aim of improving our veterans’ resilience and helping them to develop and maintain positive…
View MoreKinnaird Gardens is the oldest allotment association in Dundee and boasts spectacular south-facing views of the Tay River. You can find out more via Facebook
View MoreThe Orchard was planted at Cultybraggan Camp in April 2011. This was possible with funding from Awards for All, LEADER, Perth and Kinross Council and the kind donations of private individuals. The trees include 27+ varieties of apples, and plums, gages, damsons, pears, crab apples, Morello cherries, quinces, medlars, a few walnut trees and a…
View MoreFrom time to time, everyone needs to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take time out in a community-centred, peaceful, and relaxing space where we can connect with the natural environment. We, North Perth Allotment Association, are developing such a haven at the Allotment and Community Garden in Tulloch. There are 14…
View MoreThe BaRI Food Project is an initiative of Proactive Communities – Blairgowrie and Rattray. We connect with our community through food. You can find out more via Facebook or You can find out more HERE
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