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Hull Food Partnership
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Hull: a Sustainable Food Place
A cross-sector partnership working together to grow a healthy and resilient food culture in Hull. https://linktr.ee/hullfoodpartnership
Our office is now closed until Monday 5th January 2026

If you want to plan your New Year's Resolution, why not sign the Hull Food Charter and start next year positively for you and your loved ones?
https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/food-charter/

#NurtureHull
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our final #EatTheSystem podcast of 2025 is available to listen to now!
https://shows.acast.com/eat-the-system-1/episodes/oxfarm-to-fork

Our perfect food procurement supply chain would be; Short, Transparent. Fair & Sustainable.
Darren talks to Oxfarm to Fork about an initiative that does it all!
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Come along to the next Water & Coasts Network event on 23rd January 9:30am–12:45pm at The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder St, Hull HU1 2AA
Bringing communities together to creatively explore water and coastal issues. .
Book:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-coasts-network-event-tickets-1967553431278
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The last Hull Food Partnership newsletter for 2025 is out now, read it here:
https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters/

Packed with the usual local and national news, consultations and campaigns, funding opportunities, FREE resources, events, training and more!

#NurtureHull
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is developing a new Local Growth Plan – a ten-year strategy designed to drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity across our region. 
If you are part of the VCSE sector have your say here:
https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/lgp
December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We're proud of the work we did with The Peel Project, CK Foods, Haris & Co and Hull City Council to help establish Hull's first Halal food bank. Ensuring underserved communities could get affordable, culturally appropriate food. This film explains why:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JHv5FNKjeo
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Starting this Sat 20th Dec - the Healthy Holidays Hull Winter Edition offers family friendly activities, warm zones, cooking sessions & food through the festive break!
Visit the website for info and some warming winter recipes too:
https://www.healthyholidayshull.org/

#HealthyHolidaysHull #HAF2025
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Get your FREE Healthy Start vitamins, plus vouchers for fruit, vegetables, milk, and infant formula for children up to age 4 and pregnant people.
Now available from Fenchurch, McMillan and Marfleet Family Hubs in Hull.
Find out more and apply here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxq9e38eg2o
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Eco Centre are developing an app to help people live sustainably and join in environmental community action. Please fill in the survey to shape it:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=D2FNPe0bqU6ARwCW5hdWp8BxaWk1WohJnUFU9yxqt-9UNDhHRlVLU1RIT0MwMVNRMk1ETDNBQUhYWS4u&route=shorturl
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
North Bransholme Community Shop offer: The first 100 customers when they open will receive a £10 voucher to spend in store!
To be in with a chance, make sure you're signed up &ready by completing your membership form before the opening date
https://join.companyshopgroup.co.uk/Profile/CommunityMember
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Weds 10 Dec, 5-6:30PM, Middleton Hall, Hull University.
Stories of Storms and Floods: How Literature Helps us Live Well with Water. The enduring power of stories to rewrite our  relationship with water.
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/8eNd4w6/stewart-mottram-or-inaugural-lecture-5a1oWS6j4Qb/overview
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This Saturday 6th Dec, 11am-4pm, come along to the Pearson Park Community Garden Winter Extravaganza at The Lodge in Pearson Park.
There'll be free crafts and pumpkin soup as well as the opportunity to buy chutneys, baked goods and more!
Info:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5239881606126141/
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This Mon 8th Dec, 10am-4pm at Ferens Art Gallery.
Come along to the TRACC drop in event, raising important environmental issues around the Humber and create an action plan for people & nature:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tracc-drop-in-consultation-workshop-8th-december-2025-tickets-1974972933208
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Want to be filmed talking about the lived reality of climate change, coastal erosion & flooding in Hull as part of the One Earth One Team project?
Filming takes place in Hull 9-10th Dec
Email michael.anderson@europeanmovement.co.uk for more info:
https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk/one_earth_one_team
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Come along to the West Hull Community Hub Christmas Fair on Fri 5 Dec, 11.30am-3.30pm. FREE entry!
Join in the fun with Christmas crafts, raffle, toys, tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac, games, and free refreshments.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122219494994097992&set=ecnf.61552939769785
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Just in time for tea!
The November newsletter from Hull Food Partnership is out now, read it here:
https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters/
Packed with the usual local and national news, competitions, funding opportunities, FREE training, resources, events and more!

#NurtureHull
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Get an xmas tree for the bargain price of £25 from Rise Walled Garden on: Sat 29th-Sun 30th Nov. Sat 6th, 13th, 20th, Sun 7th, 14th, 21st Dec, open 10am to dark.
Info, call Graham: 07949 805695 / Guy: 07717 323077 or just turn up. Please wear suitable gear!
https://www.facebook.com/risewalledgarden
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Secret Santa is a fun idea, but it can be giftwrapped landfill
🎄Only a third of people say their gift was useful
🎄Many of the gifts don’t make it home from the party
🎄At Christmas we produce 30% more rubbish than usual!
Follow Hubbub's guide to #𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮
https://hubbub.org.uk/secondhand-santa
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This Sat 29th Nov 10am-3pm come along to Mires Beck Nursery’s Christmas Fair. FREE entry with stalls, crafts, treats & food!
The service users are making their workspaces very Christmassy, so come along take a look and vote for your favourite!
Info: https://miresbeck.co.uk/mires-beck-christmas-fair/
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Child Dynamix are looking for young people aged 10-14 to get involved in a conservation project at Marfleet Lane Allotments, working from The Hut on Preston Road. 
An information session  to learn more will take place on Sat 6th Dec, 11am-12 noon.
Contact [email protected] for info.
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Have you heard the news?
Hull has been awarded the prestigious #SustainableFoodPlaces #SilverAward!
Recognising the hard work that people, charities, businesses & anchor institutions have put in to making food systems change happen.
Info: https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/silver-award/
#NurtureHull
November 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We're delighted to share that Community Shop is coming to North Bransholme Community Centre this Dec!
It will include a café serving home-cooked meals, with kids eating for free every day.
Info: https://news.hull.gov.uk/17/11/2025/working-in-partnership-helps-bring-social-supermarket-to-bransholme/
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our latest #EatTheSystem podcast is out now!
https://shows.acast.com/eat-the-system-1/episodes/elspeth-hay-feed-us-with-trees

Darren interviews Elspeth Hay about her recently published book about harvesting nuts, called 'Feed us with Trees': how trees should play a major role in modern agriculture.
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
FREE webinar: Thurs 20th Nov, 2:30-3:30pm
Get the most out of The Supply Chain Network, a platform enabling your business to find suppliers, promote your services & access local supply chains:
https://erycevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/1107473/Getting-the-most-out-of-The-Supply-Chain-Network
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🏡 Did you know? You can now pick up your 8-week supply of Healthy Start vitamins from McMillan, Fenchurch and Marfleet Family Hubs* — quick, easy, and free!
✅ Check to see if you qualify today: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk

*Healthy Start card required, Hull residents only
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM