Food
Action 21 Food Group
The Food Group aims to promote the growing, cooking and eating of fresh, locally grown food, organic where possible and GMO-free to all sections of the community.
Action 21 has volunteer theme groups who organise and run their own projects to promote sustainability in the areas of food, energy, transport and waste. Theme groups also have an input to the larger scale activities that Action 21 pursues and each group is represented on the Board of Directors. New members are welcome to take part in developing and planning their own practical projects relating to food.
Michelle Clarke, 01926 456076, michelle@action21.co.uk, www.action21.co.uk
Canalside Community Food
A local community supported agriculture scheme, based on a farm just outside Leamington Spa. They offer weekly shares of freshly grown, seasonal, local, organic vegetables whilst trying to reconnect people to the countryside around them, the food they eat and the people who have grown it.
Caz Ingall, 01926 423939, mail@canalsidecommunityfood.org.uk, www.canalsidecommunityfood.org.uk
Community Food Projects
The project aims to create a good food culture in the deprived community of Lillington, Leamington Spa. We promote healthy eating and show how this can be done on a budget. We encourage consumption of local food by promoting an understanding of the complete cycle of food production from ‘plot to plate’.
Judy Steele, judy@dmac.co.uk , www.action21.co.uk
Lillington Food Coop
Every week, people in Lillington club together and buy fresh fruit and vegetables. A full bag is £3 and half a bag is £1.50. There is an emphasis on providing local, seasonal food at an affordable price.
Judy Steele, 07786 137770, judy@dmac.co.uk , www.action21.co.uk
Gaia
Organic fruit and veg, wholefoods shop, delivery scheme
7 Regent Place, Leamington Spa, CV31 1EH
01926 338805 shop@gaia.coop www.gaia.coop
Farmers’ markets
Markets are a great place to shop, meet people, and learn more about the area. The markets are full of good food and great fun for all the family. As well as an array of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, you will also find a whole host of other delights such as fresh meat, eggs, pickles, chutneys, cheese and sausages. The market also offers freshly baked breads, biscuits, cakes, pies and pastries and an array of wines and ciders. Speciality producers and growers will be happy to tell you how your food was grown, and how you can prepare it and cook it when you get home.
01608 664659, info@warwickshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk, www.warwickshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk
Composting
The Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign is a government funded scheme to encourage people to reduce the amount of organic waste sent to landfill. Bargain compost bins, 0845 0770757, www.recyclenow.com/compost
HDRA/Ryton Organics
Garden Organic is the working name of the Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA). We are a registered charity, and Europe's largest organic membership organisation. We are dedicated to researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food.
024 7630 3517, enquiry@gardenorganic.org.uk
Fresher by Miles
A group of local producers selling our top quality food in an online one-stop shop for delivery direct to your home or place of work.
01386 833980, admin@fresherbymiles.com, www.fresherbymiles.com
Bath Place Community Venture – Veggie Table
The Veggie Table aims to provide food that is healthy and international in its flavours, bringing together local produce, exotic spices and Recipe ideas from the wealth of different cultures within our community.
Mon to Fri 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Lunch is served from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m.
Bath Place, Leamington Spa. 01926 338421, info@bathplace.org, www.bathplace.org