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 LinlithGROW is the name we give to the Food and Gardening focus group within Transition Linlithgow. Over time we might simplify the logos and branding,but for now,we love the GROW logo. | We’ve barely finished packing everything away from our very successful Love Local Food event,and we’re onto our next exciting happenings! First up is Sadie’s next batch of Grow Your Own courses,which begin on: 3rd,10th,and 24th March,10am-12noon. Sadie is also hosting a Seed Sowing afternoon on the 10th March here at the Eco Advice Centre,from 2pm –4pm. Next up are our free Cookery Classes! We have two that we’re running as tasters,with a view to holding more next year. So on Thursday 15 March,we’ll be looking at easy meatless meals,and on Thursday 22 March,quick seasonal suppers. Both from 7.15-9.15pm at Donaldson’s School. We are also invited those interested in a local Bread Club to a meeting –date/time tbc –to look at setting one up here in Linlithgow. Get in touch if you’re interested in any or all of the above –and spread the word! caroline@transitionlinlithgow.org.uk or 01506 670 433
Our Love Local Food event is almost upon us! This Saturday,25th February, between 10am –2pm,we will be gathering at St Michael’s Kirk Hall to celebrate local food and local suppliers. Please spread the word so we can welcome lots of people on the day! As well as stalls giving out information,we will have a big indoor picnic area,and there will be catering provided too. The Farmers’Market is on the same day,so you can do your shopping then pop in to see us,have a cup of tea and a chat! If you can help by handing out flyers to your local school,group,community organisation etc,please drop in to the Eco Advice Centre to pick some up. If you are interested in helping out on the day,get in touch at caroline@transitionlinlithgow.org.uk or on 01506 670433 The Bridgend Growing Communities are holding their 6th Annual Potato Day on Sunday 26th February,11am till 3pm. They will have for sale a wide variety of certified organic seed potato varieties. The day will also include talks,and tips on growing and cooking. Refreshments are available. If you are interested,then see you there! Click this link to find more details including directions on how to get there: http://fedaga.org.uk/node/630
Coming up is our Love Local Food event –on Saturday 25 February,at St Michael’s Kirk Hall,from 10am –2pm –and we’re looking for all the help we can get! We need volunteers to help with distributing flyers and posters,chatting to lcoal shops and suppliers and getting them on board,and with lots more in the lead up and on the day itself. Come and join us for our planning meeting on Thursday 9 February,from 10.30 am,at the Eco Advice Centre, where we’ll have a coffee and a chat and work out the details of what we need to do. Don’t worry if you can’t make this time though! Just give us a call,drop us and email or pop in to volunteer your services. This promises to be a fun,vibrant event that really helps to promote the benefits of local food to our community. Don’t miss out!
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