News
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...
Newsletter – June ’23
See this newsletter and past newsletters via this link: https://mailchi.mp/543399b30c76/bridport-food-matters-mid-summer-2023-newsletter-12611474 Please send us your news for future editions via bridportfoodmatters@gmail.com or post to the BFM Facebook Group. Do pass...
Bridport Plant Swap: A collaboration brimming with possibilities
Bridport Community Shed20th May 10-12Plant 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 this year...
We Dig No-Dig-ity!
Following a successful funding bid we will be setting up the ’We Dig No Dig' project to support the development of ‘Incredible Edible’ style veg beds around Bridport growing food free to harvest. This BFM project is devised and run by Rachel Millson and Julie Penfold,...
Bridport Food Matters launches plans to create new community food hub
You can read the event report here. Read the piece in the Bridport Nub news here also in the Bridport and Lyme Regis News here
Events
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...