NEWS

Below Durham Castle, next to mediaeval Framwellgate Bridge, Rib N Reef restaurant put a fresh spin on quality meat and seafood in mid-2021. The distinctive building, former venue of Pizza Hut, Cafe Rouge and fashion store Psyche, was redesigned on a £350,000 budget by...

In the context of the end of the government’s furlough support, removal of the Universal Credit uplift and spiralling costs of living we know there will be enormous pressure on household budgets this winter and food is often one of the first things that gets squeezed....

Food waste is in the news: one of the Earthshot prizes was awarded to the City of Milan for their food waste hubs and similar initiatives, although not necessarily on that scale are happening all over County Durham too. However, we all have a role to play and...

Community organisations and individuals are invited to put plans in place to take part in Sustainable Food Places' Day of Celebration and Action on Food and Climate on Wednesday 29 September 2021.  The day all about highlighting the role that ordinary people can play...

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this event.  The theme was linking community growing with community food provision and we heard from some fantastic projects who shared some of the approaches and challenges they've experienced.  You can watch the video here...

We know that food has a big impact on the climate and we all need to adopt more climate-friendly diets.  The Community Good Food Network event held on 12th May focused on two approaches that aim to give people lots of opportunity to try new foods and eat seasonally....

If you have children or grandchildren in a County Durham Primary School you will have spotted them getting very excited about vegetables over the past few weeks. Through the support of TaylorShaw, the company providing school meals to the majority of primaries in the...

We’re delighted to announce that our recent application to SFP to start our journey towards the Silver Award has been successful!  Food Durham’s Bronze SFP award recognised the breadth and strength of activity by all our partners across County Durham who are working...

Featuring a range of just-released, locally produced products, the new stall in the 1900s Town is the perfect one-stop shop for your Edwardian essentials.   From Pockerley Nettle cheese, Beamish blackberry jam and wildflower honey to Beamish dog biscuits, ploughman’s...

Did you know that Durham was the birthplace of English mustard, invented by Mrs Clements and first ground at a mill in Saddler Street in Durham City in the 18th Century?    Visit County Durham are searching for a mustard producer and would love to hear about anyone...

Families who have been accessing emergency food provision can come along to drop-in sessions at four community venues in County Durham.  The team at OASES are offering activities to help people learn more about growing food by sowing seeds and potting up plants to...

In April, the value of Healthy Start Vouchers was increased to £4.25 but many eligible families in County Durham are not claiming them.  Healthy Start Vouchers are a way of helping pregnant women and families with young children to eat a healthier diet and are worth...

The Sustainable Food Places Network is leading a Food and Climate Day of Celebration and Action on Wednesday 29 September 2021, and we want everyone to get involved!   Our food contributes about 30% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the UK and across the food chain...