Hull Food Partnership

We recently reviewed our social media presence and made the decision to stop posting here. We've just set up an account on Bluesky, so feel free to follow us there: @hullfood.bsky.social or use our Linktr.ee in our profile to find us elsewhere!

Our latest #EatTheSystem podcast is out now! Eat Well Do Well: Universal Free School Meals in Hull (part 2 of 3) in the next part of our mini series it made sense to talk with someone who delivered these much improved & universally free, school lunches: shows.acast.com/eat-the-system…

FREE training. Train the Trainer: Cooking on a Budget. Thurs 20th Feb, 10am - 4pm. The Acorns Family Hub, Nestor Grove, HU9 4DB northbankforum.org.uk/events/train-t… Run by the Healthy Lifestyles Team at Hull City Council, email for info & book a place: helen.nicholson@hullcc.gov.uk @HL_Hull

Just a week until the amazing @Healthyholshull winter programme kicks off. Visit the website to find out all the details of the programme. From sports to arts, crafts and family warm zones, there's something for everyone to enjoy! healthyholidayshull.org #NurtureHull

Pearson Park Community Garden would like to welcome you to their Winter Extravaganza at the East Lodge on Sat 14th Dec, 11am-1pm. With plants for sale, free pumpkin soup, a raffle & fun activities for all the family to enjoy, such as wreath making & nature friendly bird feeders.

Next Mon 16th Dec, 6-8pm come along to a Christmas Fireside Feast! At St John's Community Garden, The Bespoke Centre, Bransholme HU7 4WD Learn how to cook over an open fire using locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. £15 head, book: rewildingyouth.co.uk #PostcodeGardener

Making Changes for Careers are holding an exhibition, Fri 13th Dec, 11.30am-3.30pm in C1 in Hull Guildhall. There'll be drinks & cake to celebrate the season & young people. There'll also be a prize draw for a selection of goodies. Register: eventbrite.com/e/mc4c-christm… @MCFCinHull

If you are still stuck for what to gift this season, why not consider Fairtrade? Hull will be celebrating 20 years as a Fairtrade City in 2025, so why not start the celebrations early with these brilliant treats! fairtrade.org.uk/media-centre/b… @fairtradecityhull @fairtradehull

Xmas can be expensive, but loan sharks are not the answer.  If you're struggling, reach out or look for a safer way to borrow, such as a credit union.  If you or someone you know is involved with a loan shark contact #StopLoanSharks today on 0300 555 2222  stoploansharks.co.uk

FREE Togetherness Festival for young people (7+) and family groups: Sunday 15 December, 10am-4pm at East Hull Community Farm, 202, Barham Road, Hull HU9 4EE. Virtual Ecologies joins forces with Rewilding Youth for a series of hands-on experiences! Book: virtualecologies.com/booking-3-toge…

88% of young people in the UK care about having a say in the decisions politicians make. Watch our Youth Campaigner, Imogen Suett's speak about the power and importance of younger generations. @BristolUni @sosukcharity @UKYouth #COP29 #ClimateJustice #Fairtrade #NatureNow

Starting this Thurs 5th Dec 11am-1pm. Groundwork Hull's first FREE Flipping Crafty session, where you'll have the opportunity to develop a woodworking or upcycling project over a three-week period. 108 West Dock Avenue, HU3 4JR Email hull@groundwork.org.uk to book a place

This Friday 6th Dec from 11:30am to 3pm. The West Hull Community Hub are holding a Christmas Fair at Johnny Whiteley Park, North Road HU4 6LQ.  Crafts, raffle, tombola, toys, bric-a-brac, cakes, free refreshments and more! FREE entry: facebook.com/WestHullHub #NurtureHull

Our latest #EatTheSystem podcast is out now! Eat Well Do Well: Universal Free School Meals in Hull (part 1 of 3) looks at how 20 years ago, Hull City Council took the pioneering decision to implement UFSM in local primary schools, an eye-opening listen! shows.acast.com/eat-the-system…

In Hull only 38% of eligible people claim Pension Credit. HER Citizens Advice are offering training for local community organisations on: ➡️East Hull: Tues 3rd Dec, 1pm-3pm ➡️Central Hull: Fri 6th Dec, 10am-1pm Contact katherine.nickolds@hull-eastridingcab.org.uk to book a space.

Rewilding Youth have Wild Workshops coming this December as part of the Bransholme #PostcodeGardener project @ St John's Community Garden, Bespoke Centre, Bransholme HU7 4WD: Dec 2nd, 6-8pm: Wreath Making - £15 Dec 16th, 6-8pm: Christmas Feast - £15  Book: rewildingyouth.co.uk

The Hull Food Partnership newsletter for November is out now, read it here: hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters/ Packed full with the usual local and national news, competitions, consultations, funding opportunities, FREE resources, events, training and more! #NurtureHull

Living with Water hosts the pop-up Flood Awareness Centre at 23 Paragon Street, Hull HU1 3NA: Mon 25-Fri 29 Nov, 10am-4pm Sat 30 Nov, 10am-2pm Activities & opportunities to discuss your flooding experiences & what to do to reduce the risk of  flooding. eventbrite.co.uk/e/flood-awaren…

This Sun 1st Dec - get yourself down to the Good Things Christmas Makers Market at 64 Queen Street, HU1 1XA For all the festive vibes, including 45 stalls of indie makers, creators, artists, bakers, movers & shakers from across Hull, Yorkshire and beyond! facebook.com/events/3966891…

This evening! Thurs 21st Nov 5:30-6:30pm FREE webinar - Ultraprocessed Food: Keeping us fed or making us sick? Discussing evidence that links diets high in UPF with poor health & whether less processed, but more expensive, food is a viable option. Sign up: tickettailor.com/events/cambrid…