About this Event
Join the conversation at Food, Fuel, and Futures. The topics for the day will focus on food insecurity, fuel poverty, and community led solutions for the future. These issues impact us all, so all are welcome to attend. Some workshops may benefit from an active role related to the topic while others may be best suited for members of the public.
Elements of the Day
Registration:
Open from 10 AM for workshop attendees and those attending the networking lunch; members of the public are not required to register as they arrive.
Workshops:
Engage in interactive workshop sessions in Workshop Rooms 1 and 2. Workshop spaces are limited - please pre-register for your preferred topics, drop-in spaces may be available on the day dependent on capacity.
Cookery Demonstrations:
Hosted in the Campus Community Room by Freda Burnett of the Grampian Health and Social Care Partnership.
Two sessions will be held:
- 10:30am – 12:00pm
- 1:15pm – 2:45pm
The focus will be on Confidence to Cook and healthy eating on a budget, using ingredients people may receive from the pantry or food banks. I’ll also cover simple swaps, healthier alternatives, and general healthy eating tips.
The North team has created YouTube videos demonstrating four meals, including the ingredients needed and step‑by‑step instructions. She will share the recipes and links on the day as additional resources.
Speakers:
Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from our key speakers.
Central Table Stand Area:
Exhibitors in this area represent a wide range of opportunities, services, and organisations within the Marr Area of Aberdeenshire.
Marr Area Partnership * The Bulletin Magazine * Barnardos * Gordon Rural Action * Marr Charity Shop * Cromar Food Group * Tap O’ Noth Seed Library * Grampian Credit Union * Action for a Fairer World * NESCAN * Marr LLCP Adult Learners Forum * Donside Community Council * One Seed Forward * SCCAN
Workshop Room 1
- 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM - Seed Serenity & Food Security - Katrina Flad, One Seed Forward (2)
- 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM - Interactive workshop with Grampian Credit Union (4)
- 1:15 - 2:15 PM - Action for a Fairer World - Youth Engagement (Tips for including youth feedback in your project development) (6) Workshop Room 2
- 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM - Rural Poverty Indicators - Annie McCormack, The Poverty Alliance (1)
- 11:15 - 12:15 PM - Cromar Food Group - Peer Learning for Community led pantries & food waste initiatives (3)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Community Building through Lived Experience (5) - Group highlight - Huntly learner led cafe. Discussion led by Annie McCormack, The Poverty Alliance Auditorium
- 10:15 - 10:25 AM - Opening Statement from Marr Area Partnership
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - Community Ownership - Bill Slee, Emeritus Fellow at the James Hutton Institute
- 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM - NESCAN
- LUNCH BREAK
- 13:00 - 14:00 PM - Venison for Communities; Cairngorms Deer Larders - Mike Cottam, Cairngorms National Park & Lauren Houston, Glenkilrie Larder
- 14:05 - 14:50 PM - Can Moray Feed Moray? - Fabio Villani - SSCAN
- 14:55 - 15:00 PM - Closing remarks from Marr Area Partnership
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alford Community Campus, Alford Community Campus, Alford, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
