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Our first no-dig workshop at Norton Nurseries
On a snowy Sunday in January, we kicked off our first growing workshop at Norton Nurseries, learning the basics of no-dig gardening and getting hands-on building a bed for Spring.
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A very soggy day at Nether Edge Farmers Market
The constant rain and cold temperatures didn’t stop our volunteers putting their best foot forward at Nether Edge Farmers Market last week. We spoke to so many people about all the amazing work Food Works has been doing over the past 10 years, and even sold a few copies of our brand new cook book!
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Nether Edge Christmas Farmers Market
We’re very pleased to have been chosen alongside Heeley City Farm to be the beneficiaries from the Nether Edge Christmas Market to be held on Sunday December 7th.
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3 Acres And A Cow
Food Works was recently invited to attend a performance of the show 3 Acres And A Cow, a history of land rights and protest told through folk song and story.
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It’s tomato time!
Summer is here, our tomatoes are ripening, and at Norton Nursery we’re starting to think about saving some of our delicious varieties for seed.
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We’re hiring!
Ready to get your hands dirty for a good cause? Join us at Food Works as our new Food Growing Coordinator! We’re on a mission to build a better food system – one that connects us, nourishes our communities, and regenerates our planet. Role Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Full time, part Read more…
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From forgotten to flourishing
As we celebrate 10 years of Food Works, we’re marking the occasion with something close to our hearts – the journey of bringing Norton Nurseries back to life. Our volunteer Jake has compiled some video he has taken over the past 9 months to a short clip – just 90 Read more…
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Upcycling food to upcycling jewels
Last November we held a winter warmer arts and crafts social, inviting volunteers from each of our hubs to either BYO craft, or learn and share in someone else’s. It was a very cosy evening filled with lovely company and lots of laughter. We had a few different stations of Read more…
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Connection and community at the Food Works warehouse
Meet Bita, a warehouse volunteer who has been with us since 2021. She writes
about the community she has forged here.
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New patron box slots now available at Handsworth
To celebrate the start of spring we are opening up slots for new patron box customers to collect from Handsworth! Following on from the successful launch of our new nature-friendly patron boxes at our two cafes, we are excited to announce we will now be rolling out this new version Read more…