Scotland News & Events
Growing Communities in Scotland: Our annual national networking event takes place at the Scottish Natural Heritage Offices in Battleby, near Perth, on Friday October 8th, 2010. On the day there will be plenty of workshops to enjoy, case study presentations and opportunities to network.
For more information and to reserve your place, download the booking form and programme using the links below:
Scotland Conference 2010 Booking form
Trellis Membership Discount: FCFCG is offering a 25 percent discount scheme for groups who are members of our partner organisation Trellis. The discount works as follows:
1. If you are already a member of Trellis and wish to become a member of FCFCG, then you will receive a 25 percent discount on any annual membership fee charged by FCFCG. You can download a membership application by visiting www.farmgarden.org.uk/join
2. If you are already a member of Trellis and FCFCG you can apply for the discount when your membership of FCFCG is due for renewal.
Gardens Scheme: Community gardens in Scoland may be interested in Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (SGS), a registered charity created in 1931, which raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public. For more details visit: www.gardensofscotland.org
Food Campaign: NFU (National Farmers' Union) Scotland has a campaign called What's on your Plate? which aims to promote Scottishfood and farming and to raise consumer awareness of the importance of local food and farming. The campaign is a great way of teaching adults and children alike about the issues surrounding the food that they eat. You can find out more by visiting the website at www.whatsonyourplate.co.uk
