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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Jan 7

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership is now here on Bluesky!

Follow for updates on the work of our Partnership and the Glasgow City Food Plan, Scottish #foodpolicy news, and ways to get involved in Glasgow's #GoodFoodMovement.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 1d

The Wester Common Unity Market is back on the 18th October between 10am and 2pm so get down to support a new initiative working to make fruit and veg more readily accessible for all!

Plus this month will see a Halloween theme, bread from Forn Bakery, and mushrooms from Glasgow Mushroom Co. 🎃

Beige background with olive green text over the top which reads 'Courtyard Pantry Enterprise #doinggoodthroughfood' 'Wester Common Unity Market' 'Saturday 18th October 10am-2pm' 'The Courtyard, 2 Wester Common Drive, Glasgow' 'Fresh Produce, Sourced Locally, Affordable Price' 'More information facebook: @courtyardpantry, instagram: @courtyardpantryglasgow' 'Supported by National Lottery Community Fund' with illustrations of tomatoes, carrots, and blueberries down the side of the image.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 2d

Glasgow Community Food Network is putting on a FREE, family-friendly harvest festival this Saturday!

🗓 Saturday 11th October
⏰ 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Civic House, 26 Civic St, Glasgow, G4 9RH
www.glasgowfood.info/harvest-fest

Text as in caption including booking link: www.glasgowfood.info/harvest-fest plus
“swap yer home grown veg, workshops, local produce, arts activities, community
meal, info stalls, creche”. Logos: Food and Climate Action project, Glasgow
Community Food Network, The National Lottery Community Fund.

Text: "Workshops! Apple Pressing on the Velojuicer with the Orchard Project. Miso
Making with the Koji Kitchen. Mushroom Workshop with the Glasgow Mushroom
Company & more." Photos are of a person with light skin tone and brown short hair
holding a large bucket of apples, a person with light skin tone in a commercial kitchen
with a bowl of ramen on the table, a man with light skin tone and reddish brown hair
and beard holding an armful of mushrooms.

Text: "What else? Free creche service during workshops, Arts and crafts, Local,
small business food produce available to buy, Community harvest swap - bring your
fruit and veg" Photos of a table with collage materials, a promo shot of Slow Sauce,
and hand printing lino blocks on a tablecloth.

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 6d

Apples are in season and abundant at this time of year. If you don't have immediate access to an apple tree, you can find plenty of apple trees on public land by using Falling Fruit - beta.fallingfruit.org/map/@55.8985...

Falling Fruit

A massive, collaborative map of the urban harvest uniting the efforts of foragers, freegans, and foresters around the world. Explore and share information about the sources of free food in your neighb...

beta.fallingfruit.org

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 6d

What's in season in October and what should you plant?

Garlic should be planted before the frost but in late autumn or early winter so that it can grow during a cold period that will help bulb formation.

You can harvest it from May to August, and it stores well!

Background image of apples growing on a tree with a white line drawing of an apple overtop. There is a black transparent border at the top and bottom with white text that reads 'October: What To Eat' 'Apples In Season in August - Nov'

Background image of garlic close up with a white line drawing of a garlic bulb on top. There are black transparent borders at the top and bottom of the image with white text that reads 'October: What To Plant' and 'Garlic Harvest May - August'

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 14d

🌱🐓 Community food in action!
Join us this autumn for a visit to St Paul’s Youth Forum in Provanmill — explore their gardens, meet the chickens, and share lunch in the café.

Spots are limited — sign up this Friday via the link in our bio!

Picture of 7 staff at St Pauls Youth Forum smiling and standing next to a raised bed growing plants in a wooded area. The logos for Glasgow Food Policy Partnership and St Paul's Youth Forum are in the bottom right corner and the text at the top reads 'Tour of St Paul's Youth Forum, Tuesday 7th October, 11:30-14:00, with Glasgow Food Policy Partnership' in a blue text box.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 15d

How can we, together, make the idea of state-supported restaurants a reality.

Whether you’re a food activist, policymaker, practitioner or citizen, come and be part of shaping the future of public diners. Find out more and sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-din...

@nourishscotland.bsky.social

Image with white text that reads 'Public Diners Conference 2025 From idea to reality' '16th Oct 2025 Central Hall, Edinburgh' over a blue border which leaves space for three images of tables full of people in discussion and taking notes.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 20d

Next Tuesday (23 Sept, 11:30–1), we’re hosting a webinar with NHSGGC: Healthy Weight Support Across the Life Course.

Learn about programmes from early years to adulthood -including Thrive Under 5, Weigh to Go, and breastfeeding support.

➡️ Free to join: bit.ly/healthy-weight-webinar

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 21d

Tomorrow the University of Glasgow and Enable Glasgow Fortune Works are teaming up to host an exciting afternoon exploring the vibrant world of microgreens and their powerful role in community food resilience!

Find out more and sign up using this link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...

Poster with an image of microgreens against a white background with the text 'SustainAble Microgreens Showcase' '18 Sept 1pm-2:30pm, Drumchapel Community Centre' 'Register now!' with a QR code and 'Sustainability, Community, Entertainment' in text bubbles, and '@sustainablemicrogreen' '+447354551170' The logos for the University of Glasgow, Fortune Works, and Enactus are at the top of the image.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 22d

They aim to address food insecurity differently by reducing dependence on surplus food and increasing food choice and opportunity.

An exciting project providing fresh, high quality produce at affordable prices, so get down and show your support or spread the word to those who might be interested!

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · 22d

🥕🍎🫑 This Saturday!🥒🥔🫛

The Courtyard Pantry are hosting their first Wester Common Unity Market with affordable fresh produce and homemade cake, tea, and coffee.

Where: Courtyard Pantry, 2 Wester Common Drive, Glasgow
When: Saturday 20th, from 10am - 2pm

Poster with illustrated vegetables and text in a khaki green on a cream background. The text is split into different lined sections and reads 'Wester Common Unity Market' 'Saturday Sept 20' '10am to 2pm' 'Free Entry' 'Fresh produce at an affordable price and homemade cakes!' 'Courtyard, 2 Wester Common Drive' 'More info: Facebook @courtyardpantry' '#doinggoodthroughfood'

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Sep 4

The below photos show meals made with Scottish venison that after culling has been purchased and butchered together by a deer share group here in Glasgow. This is a more affordable and low carbon way of accessing local meat.

Pictured: roasted deer rice, venison stew, a venison burger, and a roast.

A venison burger in a bun with lettuce, cheese, and tomato and homemade potato wedges on the side. The food is on a patterned floral black and white plate.

roasted deer served with pulao rice and pickled onion on a
blue plate sitting on the corner of a white table

Two bowls of venison stew with bread rolls in the background. The food is sitting on a wooden table.

Roast vension, potatoes, carrots, and onion on a plate with a floral design around the edge.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out Soil Association Scotland's work with Argyll and Bute Council and Wild Jura to include venison in school meals below ⬇️

Soil Association Scotland @soilassocscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #EatScottishVenisonDay! 🦌

We're all about making good food the easy choice, and it's brilliant to see Scottish venison on the menu like schools on Islay and Jura.

Want to read about a pilot project that brought venison to school plates? 👇
www.soilassociation.org/our-work-in-...

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our next webinar, in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, is taking place 3 weeks today and will discuss the support available for families and individuals in maintaining a healthy weight.

Find out more and register at bit.ly/healthy-weight-webinar

White text which reads 'NHSGGC Healthy Weight Support Across the Life Course' '11:30-1pm on Tuesday 23rd September, Online Webinar, Register at bit.ly/healthy-weight-webinar' with the Glasgow Food Policy Partnership and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde logos at the bottom, with an orange background and a collage of people of different ages gardening, cooking, cycling, walking, and different fruit and vegetables.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our latest newsletter with upcoming events, webinars, and opportunities to participate in research has just been sent out.

If you don't already subscribe you can check it out here: mailchi.mp/dfb1bb0a1ee5...

Autumn News from GFPP

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 28

The final Summer Session is with Amy Li-Man from the Wing Hong Chinese Elderly Centre
🗓 Friday 5th September
⏰ 4 - 6.30 pm
📍 Garnethill Multicultural Centre, 21 Rose St, Glasgow G3 6RE
Wanna come? Book for free 👉 www.glasgowfood.info/beans-summer-sessions

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Glasgow Community Food Network hosted the second #FullOfBeans Summer Session last week.

Huge thanks to Alma of Alma's Mexican who cooked up not 1 but 2 delicious bean recipes!

Jenny led a creative session thinking about our favourite bean dishes and festive traditions which include beans.

Reposted by Glasgow Food Policy Partnership

Glasgow Centre for Population Health @thegcph.bsky.social · Aug 7

New research partnership aiming to better understand the reasons for dietary & health inequalities in low-income areas of Glasgow.
Funded by @ukri.org led by @uofglasgow.bsky.social with GCPH @glasgowfpp.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social & GCFN
tinyurl.com/cjxczjah

Research partnership to tackle dietary inequalities in Glasgow

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 21

What's in season and what should be planted in August?

Background image of blackberries growing on a branch, with an overlaid white line drawing of a bunch of blackberries. There is text at the top and bottom of the image which reads 'August: What To Eat' 'Blackberries In season in Aug - Oct'

Background image of pak choi growing in a raised bed, with a white line drawing of a full-grown pak choi overlaid over the top. There is text at the top and bottom which reads 'August: What To Plant' 'Pak Choi Harvest May - November'

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join Glasgow's Cash First Partnership on the 2nd September to hear about the support, information and advice provided by Glasgow Helps, and an overview of the Support & Information Service’s emergency crisis support available at hospitals across NHS GGC

uofglasgow.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 17

We had a great time last week at the first of the Full of Beans Summer Sessions, trying delicious dishes and sharing our own bean histories and memories in a creative workshop.

If you’d like to take part in the next two sessions, you can sign up here www.glasgowfood.info/beans-summer-sessions

Workshop participants sitting inside around a table covered in collage materials, making zines.

Poster for full of beans summer sessions with the text: 'Full of Beans Free Summer Sessions
Cooking demonstration
Make a zine
Contribute to a community recipe book
Eat delicious food
Three Dates
Thurs 14th August
Woodlands Community Meeting Room
Thurs 21st Aug
Gathering Ground
Fri 5th Sept
Garnethill Multicultural Centre'
At the bottom of the image are the logos for the Food and Climate Action team, Glasgow Community Food Network, the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Food Policy Partnership, Central West Integration Network, National Lottery Community Fund.

Event attendees standing in front of the community chefs demonstrating their dishes.

Picture of someone in a green apron adding a jar of white beans to a pan with a tomatoey sauce.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 14

How do we unlock the power of local food? 🥕 Join @sustainweb.org as they share insights from the recently published Local Food Growth on how to scale the sector for security, economic and placemaking benefits 📅 Thursday 18 Sept🕒11-12 Register now👉 www.sustainweb.org/events/power...

How can we unlock the power of local food? | Sustain

Join us as we share insights from the recently published Local Food Growth Plan, and on how we can scale the local food sector for security, economic and placemaking benefits.

www.sustainweb.org

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 12

The deadline to respond to the Scottish Government Committees for Local Government, Housing and Planning and Health, Social Care and Sport's calls for views on the Government’s Good Food Nation Proposed National Plan is this Friday.

You can respond via the link in our bio.

Digital illustrated image with large white text which reads 'Scotland's Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan' at the top and 'Deadline for sharing your views: Friday 15th August' with drawings of a Scottish flag and placard and different fruit, veg, and dairy products in the middle.

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Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 7

It's World Breastfeeding Week 2025, with a focus on how breastfeeding can support a sustainable environment.

What better time to go back and revisit our podcast episodes on breastfeeding - just search for The Good Food For Glasgow Podcast on Spotify.

#WBW2025

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 5

You can download the manifesto, which includes more detailed information about each ask, here: foodcoalition.scot/resource/202...

Black text on a light red background which reads 'Strengthening democracy and participation' with three protest placards in the top half of the image which read 'food justice now' 'good food for all' and 'bring back the bill'

Black text on a peach background which reads 'Investment in public food and local food economies' with three stacks of coins with radish shoots on top, which get taller and more sprouted left to right.

Black text on a blue background which reads 'Shifting towards more nutritious and sustainable food environments' with a digital illustration of a street with a public diner and a community greengrocer in the bottom half of the image.

Glasgow Food Policy Partnership @glasgowfpp.bsky.social · Aug 5

Ahead of the Holyrood elections next year, the Scottish Food Coalition have developed a manifesto of six key asks. These provide a key direction of travel for the ways in which they would like to see changes for our food system.

Text on a green background which reads 'support for more sustainable and more ethical food production' with a digital illustration of three leeks growing in the soil in the bottom half of the image.

Black text on a yellow background which reads 'Ending the need for charitable food aid' with a digital drawing of a veg box full of vegetables in the top half of the image.

Black text on a lilac background which reads 'Incorporating the right to food and the right to a healthy environment into Scots law' with digital illustrations of a legal gavel and written document in the bottom third of the image.