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Food Security For All: It Matters! Event report
We had an inspiring afternoon with a room full of community groups, local authority reps, and support organisations etc. hearing stories from the Allotments in Skilling, the Edible Gardens in Primary schools, We Dig No Dig, the Cowshed Social Prescribing allotment,...
Frome Food Network and Future Shed’s visit
We had a great evening hosting Hugh, Frome Food Network's Co-ordinator, and Becky - Edventure Frome's Future Shed Co-ordinator. They have the benefit of a substantial Lottery Climate fund grant for Green and Healthy Spaces, which is a partnership between Edventure,...
October E-Newsletter
Please send us your news for future editions via bridportfoodmatters@gmail.com or post to the BFM Facebook Group. Do pass this newsletter on to others, and encourage people to subscribe via this link so we can keep on growing our community. Let’s ‘join up the dots’ in...
Autumn Newsletter – September 2023
Please send us your news for future editions via bridportfoodmatters@gmail.com or post to the BFM Facebook Group. Do pass this newsletter on to others, and encourage people to subscribe via this link so we can keep on growing our community. Let’s ‘join up the dots’ in...
AGM and Open Mic – Thursday 14 September, 6pm
Please join us for an informal gathering at which we can let you know what we’ve been doing over this past year or so, and we’ll also have an ‘open mic’ where you can share your food-related information, and any wants or offers of help you might have. Maybe there’ll...
Events
Bridport Food Security Plan – open zoom event 17th January 6pm
17th January 6.00-7.30pm on ZOOM Hosted by DORSET CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK BRIDPORT FOOD SECURITY PLAN What can we learn from the plan and the process? Supported by the Dorset AONB Sustainable Development Fund and working with Landworkers Alliance and Bridport Food...
Frome Frome Food Network – how they’re building a sustainable network; and sharing our experience.
Hugh Thomas, coordinator of Frome Food Network, and Becky Lovegrove of Frome's Future Shed, are hitting the road to tell us about what's happening in Frome to build a sustainable food town, the challenges and the successes in how they're bringing the community...
Bridport Food Festival
Celebration of Local Food and Drink. 11-24 June with main event Saturday 17 June, Asker Meadows. The BFM marquee will include info on various community food-related projects and activities linked to growing and community composting. Come and find us next to the Kids...
Bridport Plant Swap, A collaboration brimming with possibilities
at Bridport Community Shed. 20th May 10am-12pm Plant swaps are informal gatherings bringing local gardeners together to share the bounty of their spring sowings. The 20th May this year, sees the return of a plant swap that has previously been held in Bucky Doo and...
Bridport Farmers’ Market
Open from 9am-1pm: every 3rd Saturday of the month. Barrack Street, Bridport Read more on the Visit Dorset website.
Vegan Market
Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
Past Event Reports
BFM Stakeholder Meeting 2 March 2023
Report of the Bridport Food Matters Stakeholder Event 2 March 2023, at 6pm in the WI Hall, Bridport Introduction On Thursday 2 March 2023 Bridport Food Matters (BFM) brought together a wide range of food-related stakeholders from the Bridport area to discuss plans for...
Bridport Climate Forums Report
Bridport Climate Forum Event Report In-person forum Tuesday 23 November and online forum Wednesday 24 November 2021 1. Background Over 40 representatives of organisations in Bridport attended two Bridport Climate Forums, held in-person and online in November...
Open Veg Gardens: a successful adventure!
Photo: Robert Golden On May 19, Bridport Food Matters ran an Open Veg and Fruit Gardens Afternoon. This was our first in-person event for over a year, and worked out well. Six locations had kindly volunteered as hosts, and we had about forty visitors. We had thanks...
Bridport Local Food Hub: Concept Proposal
Bridport Local Food Hub: Concept Proposal Start small, think big! See here for our Bridport Local Food Hub discussion document.
A possible Bridport Food Hub
Seeding our Future: A Possible Bridport Food Hub Round Table with Producers and Retailers Online Discussion - October 20, 2020 Online discussion with retailers and local producers, 20 October 2020, see report here.
Past Events
BFM Stakeholder Meeting 2 March 2023
Report of the Bridport Food Matters Stakeholder Event 2 March 2023, at 6pm in the WI Hall, Bridport Introduction On Thursday 2 March 2023 Bridport Food Matters (BFM) brought together a wide range of food-related stakeholders from the Bridport area to discuss plans for...
Bridport Local Food Group AGM – 24 November
Bridport Local Food Group's Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 24th November at 6.30pm in Bridport Town Hall. The group are also looking for committed, enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join their Steering Committee to take on a number of key roles...
Bridport Climate Forums Report
Bridport Climate Forum Event Report In-person forum Tuesday 23 November and online forum Wednesday 24 November 2021 1. Background Over 40 representatives of organisations in Bridport attended two Bridport Climate Forums, held in-person and online in November...
Making the Best of What’s Left: watch chef Giles, and Get Your Free Tasty Takeaway, 23 September
BRIDPORT FOOD MATTERS presents, as part of Big Green Week 18th - 26th September 2021: MAKING THE BEST OF WHAT’S LEFT! On Thursday 23rd September from 11.30 am in St Swithun’s Church car park, Bridport DT6 5DU...