Focus of the day – The local Food Economy – growing food, the food supply chain, education and training, social enterprise and business
The aims of the day
It is expected that participants will leave the event:
• Having been introduced to Get Oldham Growing identity and website
• Being well informed about current activities relating to food – growing, sourcing and cooking, skills development and business opportunities
• Having shared their ideas for future development of Get Oldham Growing
• Being inspired to get involved in activities related to the Get Oldham Growing themes
Programme content
The day will include:
A speaker who will provide an overview of the vision for Get Oldham Growing
A presentation to launch the Get Oldham Growing Brand and website
A speaker who will introduce the social entrepreneurship aspect of the GOG programme
A presentation of a Healthier Catering Award to a local Cafe
Bookable 1:1 appointments with business adviser
Bookable workshops – Setting up Food businesses / Social enterprises – sign up on the day
Show case of local activities already underway or being planned by groups and communities
Local food market – see what fresh, local produce is available from Oldham and nearby
Marketplace of training, jobs, land and information
The day will also provide opportunities to:
• map the current local food growing activity
• join a network for Get Oldham Growing
• gain members of a wide advisory group for Get Oldham Growing
• promote future events being planned across Oldham
• obtain Get Oldham Growing promotional materials
For more information please contact Julie Holt on 0161 770 8489 or Nayan Joshi at Voluntary Action Oldham on 0161 633 6222.
