We have continued work to promote local food and food production. The gardenshare scheme is underway since its launch in spring 2010. We screened Rebecca Hosking’s film ‘A Farm for the Future’ (Sept 09), followed by a discussion about permaculture and how to farm in a post-oil economy led by local permaculture teacher Aranya.
Markets for Local Food Producers
Lengthy discussion and research has taken place over the past two years to find a suitable site for a farmers’ market. So many hurdles to jump. We are pleased that a market has started once a month on the first Sunday during spring and summer at The Town Mill Courtyard. (link to their web site www.townmill.org.uk) Let’s all support this event.
And with the re-development of the Shelters along the seafront comes space for more markets from summer 2011. Discussions are underway and any markets giving local producers the chance to sell here in town will be supported and encouraged by Turn Lyme Green. As details become available, they will be featured on this site.
Do let us know if you have any ideas for events to feature local producers and local shops and we will help spread the word.
Love Food, Hate Waste is an campaign adopted by Dorset County Council. The staff involved are always interested to learn about events which they can attend with lots of information and promotional materials.
http://www.dorsetforyou.com/lovefoodhatewaste
