Find out why local food matters to Bridport

By Lottie Welch

20th Nov 2020 | Local News

Ilaria of Mercato Italiano receiving veg from Rosie of Tamarisk Farm Photo: Ines Cavill)
Ilaria of Mercato Italiano receiving veg from Rosie of Tamarisk Farm Photo: Ines Cavill)

Find out why local food matters for Bridport.

Bridport has a reputation as a foodie centre, but how solid is our food security?

Several local organisations believe we need to grow and buy more of our produce locally and you can find out more at their stall on Barrack Street in the December 12 Dorset Farmers' Market.

The stall is jointly organised by Bridport Local Food Group, Transition Town Bridport and Seeding Our Future, a local group helping communities respond to climate change.

Alan Heeks, of Seeding Our Future, said: "The main problem for climate change for Britain in coming years will be food supply shortages and food price increases.

"The Bridport community has a real chance to improve the security of its food supplies, prepare for further impacts from climate change, strengthen the local economy and provide for those needing food support in these times of uncertainty.

"The good news for Dorset is that we can grow more of the food we need."

The initiatives underway include 'Allotment Ambassadors' to help home growers, a Bridport Food Hub to offer resources, affordable cooking classes and lots more, and launching a 'Dorset Diet' to encourage us to buy 80 per cent of our food within 25 miles of home.

The stall will also demonstrate the Community Cooking Kit.

In Barrack Street on Saturday, December 12, you can find out more about what is planned, add your suggestions and see how you could get involved.

For more information, visit futurescanning.org or contact Alan Heeks on 07976 602787 or email [email protected]

     

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