Walden Local Food latest news

Three new slate signs AUG 2010

Our new signs are working a treat, three to dot around the town and guide customers to Butcher Row, behind WHSmith in Saffron Walden. It's a quaint little shady row, making it perfect for keeping all our product at the optimum temperature.

Switch to green energy - UK’S 100% renewable electricity MAY 2010

Generating ‘brown’ electricity from coal and from increasingly scarce and expensive oil and gas is one of the biggest causes of climate change and energy insecurity. It really makes sense to switch to renewable electricity made from water, wind, solar and waste.

Switching to Green Energy UK’s 100% renewable Deep Green Tariff will give Walden in Transition (WiT) members and supporters residing in postcodes CB10, CB11, CB21 and Chrishall and Thaxted:

10% saving on the unit/kWh rate
400 Green Energy UK shares (first 100,000 customers only)
1000 more shares for recruiting 5 users
Feed in payments for home generators

WiT will receive a 5% rebate to assist it increase local energy self sufficiency and carbon dioxide reduction.

Phone 0800 954 0675 and quote ‘Walden in Transition’ or go to www.greenenergy.uk.com?PARTNER_ID=539

WiT Energy Group Contact: Trilby Roberts (trilby@roberts144.orangehome.co.uk) 0790 342 596

Market Assistant for Walden Local Food appointed MARCH 2010

We have taken advantage of the Government's Future Jobs Fund project which pays the wages for a six month appointment. Our new employee, Murray Mawson, will start work this Saturday helping Liz Goddard and the volunteers. He will also be helping Liz during the week to source the produce and run the box scheme with the County High School. Pop by to meet Murray this Saturday.

Job vacancy - Market Assistant for Walden Local Food FEB 2010

18-24 years old
out of work for more than 6 months
25 hours per week
£150 per week
contact 01799 526565

Saffron Walden County High School Farm Club co-operation with Walden Local Food

The Farm Club plays an important role in introducing children to local farming and food production. The club is already working closely with Saffron Walden CIC by supplying produce grown on its smallholding for sale at the market and by distributing our vegetable boxes to supporters of Farm Club.

At the recent Farm Club AGM, Saffron Walden CIC's chairman (Dr David Corke) was elected as a community representative to Farm Club's committee.

The next big Farm Club event is their Christmas fayre on Sunday November 29th from 12 noon to 3.30pm. Full details are on the farm Club's website: thefarmclub.co.uk

Walden Local Food website - the new improved model

Launched November 2009, watch it grow.

Market launch - Saturday August 8, first Walden Local Food Market

At last everything is in place for the launch of our weekly Walden Local Food Market: Grants from Uttlesford Distrct Council, Local Food and Big Lottery Fund have covered most of our start-up costs. We have the co-operation of the local (mainly organic) fruit and vegetable growers in the area to keep our stall stocked with local seasonal produce all year round.

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