The Community Food and Growing Network

Durham Community Action facilitates the Community Food and Growing Network.  This network brings together like-minded organisations with projects or an interest related to growing and food.  It enables community groups and organisations from all sectors with similar...
Healthy Start Voucher Uptake

Healthy Start Voucher Uptake

The Healthy Start Vouchers working group (involving representatives from the Midwifery teams, DCC Welfare Rights, CAB, NHS and Public Health) reported a significant increase in uptake this winter, making County Durham one of the top 5% Local Authority areas...
A local Christmas dinner

A local Christmas dinner

Traditional Christmas dinners are full of seasonal ingredients be they sprouts, roast potatoes or parsnips.  Whether you’re aiming for a vegetarian or a traditional meaty festive meal, it is worth trying get ingredients from local and regional producers and there’s...