Migrateful is a charity that runs cookery classes led by migrant chefs struggling to integrate and access employment in the UK. The cookery classes provide ideal conditions not just for learning English and building confidence, but also for promoting contact and cultural exchange with the wider community, very much aligned with the values of Bristol Going for Gold actions in the ‘Community Action’ strand. In our latest blog post, founder Jess Thompson gives us the low-down on the project.
The South West Fair Trade Business Awards are officially open for applications with Bristol’s own Bake Off star, Briony Williams, set to host the ceremony in May. Danni Rochman – coordinator of Bristol Fair Trade who organise the awards each year – reveals what’s in store this year and tells us how Fair Trade is playing a part in Bristol’s Gold Sustainable Food City bid.
Jodie Smith is a Community Food and Nutrition Worker at the Heart of BS13 charity in Hartcliffe and Withywood (formerly HHEAG). The charity has been supporting local community healthy eating projects for nearly 30 years. Jodie has more than 10 years of experience working within community Public Health programmes and writes here about the vital work of Heart of BS13.