Networking Event: Further Discussions On Culturally Relevant Food Systems

We hold seasonal networking events where members share a meal and learn more about each other’s work. These events usually feature short talks from interesting speakers as well as some structured discussion of ways to develop and improve our food systems.W﻿e also host a range of project events such as foraging sessions, composting masterclasses, professional development programmes for community practitioners, cooking workshops and growing courses.

Glasgow Community Food Network

This event continues on conversations we hosted earlier this year around the importance of culturally-relevant food being grown locally.

Kinning Park Complex

Seasonal Networking Events

Glasgow Community Food Network holds 4 networking events a year to bring together communities of growers, food workers, cooks, chefs, food providers and more.

Tickets will remain open until 5th September however, we cannot guarantee you will have lunch if you register after 1st September.Hosted by the <a href="https://www.glasgowfood.net" title="https://www.glasgowfood.net" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Glasgow Community Food Network</a> this event continues on conversations we hosted earlier this year around the importance of culturally-relevant food being grown locally and the positive impact it has on our food system and communities. Speakers include: <ul><li>Amy Li-Man from the Wing Hong Centre sharing about the Chinese vegetables being adapted to Glasgow’s climate to grow at the Centre and how these foods connect with traditional Chinese cooking and overall community wellbeing</li></ul><ul><li>Dinna Likonde founder of Zam'Munda sharing her success in adapting a variety of traditional African crops to grow in Glasgow and the impact on local food soveriegnty</li><li>Désirée Coral, Scottish-based Ecuadorian artist, discussing the relationship with the colonial pathways of food and social impact it has on our plates today</li></ul>We will also discuss the need for a more simplified process for acquiring land in Glasgow to grow food and explore ways to make that system more fit for purpose. <h3>Accessibility</h3>Kinning Park Complex is fully wheelchair accessible, including toilets.There is a hearing loop - please let us know if you require this.Kinning Park has a quiet and prayer room. Getting hereClosest transport links are:<ul><li>Kinning Park subway station, approx 1 min walk</li></ul><ul><li>Edwin Street bus stop, serviced by 9, 9A, 10, 38, 38A, 90, 121, 153, 190, N9, approx 4 min walk</li></ul><ul><li>Mare Street bus stop, serviced by 9, 9A, 10, 38, 38A, 90, 121, 153, 189, approx 5 min walk</li></ul>There is limited street parking close to the venue and two car parking spaces and a loading bay on-site available for those who require a parking space for accessibility reasons.There is secure bike storage on site.