Our web-page at http://www.nwsfoodlink.co.uk/ will continue to operate, but this blog will now serve as the main news provider for our activities.
What are we trying to acheive?
NWS Foodlink was set up in 2006 to give to local community a chance to purchase fresh, locally grown, seasonal vegetables. To encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables, and provide an outlet for surplus produce. From grants and other sources, a refrigerated van was purchased, and a weekly run was made around the coast from Bettyhill to Lochinver. After a few seasons, we realised that travelling these distances was not economical, and we opted to set up small local sales. So far the only success has been the stall in Scourie, where a few local growers have managed to keep the stall running on a fortnightly basis.
We maintain a presence at most of the major events in the area, from the Assynt, and Durness games, and a recycling event in Lochinver. We also arrange our normal events, Seedy and Seedling sundays, and the ever popular Tattie festival.
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| Stall at the Durness Games, 2010 |
NWSFL also arranges courses for people to learn how to grow crops, as well as having links to courses run by the Scottish Crofters Federation.
What can we do for you?
Besides supplying you with delicious fresh locally grown vegetables, if you are a grower, we can sell your surpluses for you, benefiting you and the local community. We are always looking for new growers. If you want to get involved, please contact me below.
Pete.
looking Good..
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