Conferences and networking
Please note: Scottish Community Diet Project changed its name to Community Food and Health (Scotland) in 2006.
Going Forth: key points from workshops
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
March 2010
The CFHS networking conference took place in October 2009 and focused on community initiatives that are developing and sustaining food and health activities that address food access and health inequalities across Scotland. This publication highlights key points from the conference workshops
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Impact of the economic downturn for CFHS conference delegates and the communities they work with
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
December 2009
The CFHS annual networking conference, in October 2009, was an opportunity to engage with those working in food and health across Scotland. In particular, CFHS explored the impact of the current economic climate upon food and health activities in vulnerable communities across Scotland. This report shares the findings of this work.
Making a Difference: report from the annual networking conference November 2008
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
May 2009
A workshop-based conference discussing the latest developments in food and health activities relating to policy and practice in Scotland
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Study tours September 2008: Aberdeen amd Edinburgh
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
November 2008
In September 2008 we ran two tours to organisations in Aberdeen and Edinburgh delivering services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and operating as social enterprise.
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Back in Touch: a workshop-based conference sharing news and views on food and health with acquaintances old and new
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
February 2008
A report of the annual networking conference held on 11 October 2007 at Murrayfield Conference Centre, Edinburgh
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Supply, standards and strategy: notes from an international conference examining how to make public sector food and its supply systems more sustainable
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
February 2007
The reflections of Scottish participants of the conference ëSupply, Standards and Strategy; an international conference examining how to make public sector food and its supply systems more sustainableí which took place in London on 15th February 2007.
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Bridges: a workshop based conference connecting communities, crossing boundaries and spanning agendas
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
November 2006
The report of the networking conference held at the Apex Hotel in Dundee on 28 September 2006.
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On Track: an opportunity for those tackling food access and health inequalities to ensure that policy, planning and practice are travelling in the same direction
Community Food and Health (Scotland)
October 2005
The report of the SCDP's networking conference held on 3 November 2005 at the Quality Hotel, by Central Station, Glasgow.
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Lothians/London Food Policy and Practice Exchange
Scottish Community Diet Project
May 2005
The report of a two-way exchange organised by the Scottish Community Diet Project between people working with and within low-income communities in the Lothians and London.
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Scotland/Wales Food Policy and Practice Exchange
Scottish Community Diet Project
May 2005
Report of a study tour to Wales organised by the Scottish Community Diet Project to continue and develop the relationship between food and health policy development in Scotland and Wales.
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A report from the SCDP conference delegation representing food and health on Scottish islands at the international conference on overcoming health disparities
Scottish Community Diet Project
September 2004
A short report on the experiences of the SCDP delegates at an international conference on overcoming health disparities held in Atlanta, USA.
In Touch: an opportunity to share news and views with others tackling inequalities in diet and health
Scottish Community Diet Project
August 2004
The report of the SCDP networking conference held at Murrayfield Stadium Conference Centre, Edinburgh.
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Study Tour to Dublin: an insight into the Scottish Community Diet Project's policy and practice study tour of Dublin
Scottish Community Diet Project
November 2003
SCDP arranged for four people who were tackling the barriers to a healthy diet in Scotland's low-income communities to participate in a policy and practice study tour of Dublin. This report gives an insight into their experience and what it inspired them to do.
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Food and Health on Scottish Islands: a networking conference for island communities
Scottish Community Diet Project
September 2003
The report of a conference organised by the Scottish Community Diet Project to share information on food and health in the islands; discuss the barriers to healthier food access;examine the role of community actionl and identify ways of getting the message across.
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Regional Food and Health Strategy Seminar
Scottish Community Diet Project
July 2003
The report of a seminar that explored the different approaches towards regional food and health strategies across Scotland and the support available for them.
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The International Conference on Poverty, Food and Health in Welfare: current issues, future perspectives
Scottish Community Diet Project
June 2003
Report of an international conference organised in Lisbon, which aimed to set and influence the agendas and priorities of international agencies working to fight food poverty.
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No Fare: working together for fairer access to a healthy diet in Scotland
Scottish Community Diet Project
May 2003
Report of the joint conference held in June 2003 at Heriot-Watt University to discuss access to food and focusing on the themes of availability, affordability, culture and skills
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Northern Exposure: an insight into the Scottish Community Diet Project's Northern Exposure study tour
Scottish Community Diet Project
April 2003
The report of a study tour to the North of Scotland undertaken by volunteers from community food projects in the South of Scotland.
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Combined Agency Study Tour: North Lanarkshire/West Lothian/Edinburgh
Scottish Community Diet Project
March 2003
The report of a study tour that took part in three different areas of central Scotland: North Lanarkshire, West Lothian and Edinburgh, involving representatives of several agencies working in food and health.
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Glasgow/Newcastle Food Policy and Practice Exchange
Scottish Community Diet Project
October 2002
The report of a two-way exchange between people working with and within low-income communities on food and health inequalities in Glasgow and Newcastle
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Rich Pickings: an opportunity to share news and views with others tackling inequalities in diet and health
Scottish Community Diet Project
November 2001
Report of a conference organised to discuss new initiatives in tackling inequalities in diet and health and to allow participants to network and swap ideas.
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The Finnish Experience: an insight into the Scottish Community Diet Project's study tour to the National Public Health Institute of Finland and North Karelia
Scottish Community Diet Project
August 2001
Report of the Scottish Community Diet Project's study tour to the National Public Health Institute of Finland and North Karelia giving an insight into the participants' thoughts of each visit and what it inspired them to do on their return.
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Table Manners
Scottish Community Diet Project
September 2000
A report from the Scottish Community Diet Project's seminar on building food partnerships and developing local strategies held in Stirling.
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London study tour
Scottish Community Diet Project
June 2000
A short account of the Scottish Community Diet Project's study tour of some of London's community food projects, which took place in July 2000.
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Southern Exposure
Scottish Community Diet Project
September 1999
The report of the rural study tour of southern Scotland undertaken by community food projects from the North of Scotland.
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Crossing Borders
Scottish Community Diet Project
May 1999
A report detailing the experiences of the Scottish Community Diet Project development officer and two local community food activist who attended the conference Crossing Borders - Food and Agriculture in the Americas, which took place in Toronto, Canada in June 1999.
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Food: Local Communities and Rural Development
Scottish Community Diet Project
December 1997
Evaluation of a seminar run by the Scottish Community Diet Project and the Scottish National Rural Partnership in Lockerbie in 1998
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Food for Thought
Scottish Community Diet Project
April 1997
Report of two national conferences held in Edinburgh and Paisley on food, health and poverty run by the Scottish Community Diet Project and the Health Education Board for Scotland
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