| March 10, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
Date: 10 March 2010
Time: 9am to 2pm
Place: Conference Hall, Council House, Bristol
This important event will discuss how to ensure a sustainable and healthy food supply for Bristol. The Conference will focus on food security, the impact of Peak Oil, local sourcing, access to local food and how to involve local communities in growing food. It will also consider the role of procurement and how to influence the purchasing decisions of food suppliers and providers.
Keynote Speakers include:
- Professor Kevin Morgan of Cardiff University, a leading authority in food policy and procurement
- Joy Carey, independent food consultant currently producing a report on food security issues for Bristol
Marketplace style sessions exploring local innovative practice and local implication of national initiatives include:
- Sidharth Sharma of the One Stop Thali Cafés in Bristol, Winner for “Best Takeaway” in the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2010
- Somerset Foods in Bristol – Somerset Local Food Direct
- Local Implications of Food 2030, Government Office of the South West
- The Soil Association’s Food for Life programme in early years catering and hospital meals in Bristol
- Change4Life: building initiatives at community level
- and much more
This event is open to Bristol Partnership member organisations and those with influence over food purchasing and supply. Lunch and opportunities for networking will be available.
For more information or to book a place, telephone 0117 922 4789 or email health@bristol.gov.uk
Organised by Bristol City Council on behalf of Bristol Partnership
Read more about the background to the Conference on the Bristol City Council website here.
