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Foragers of South Wales Wild Food Day Festival

Beneficiaries

  • The General Public / Mankind

    Members can sample, enjoy & learn about foraging & wild food, which will help to reduce food costs & inspre them to look more to nature.They will enjoy local music, crafts & make lasting social connections improve to mental health & reduce isolation

  • People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

    Those of diverse backgrounds can learn about the culture of foraging in wales, as well as bring their own knowledge of wild food within their own cultures & share this with the community, create unlikely connections & expand horizons

  • People with Disabilities

    Both day events will be held in accessible locations & will encourage participation from diabled people. They will be able to enjoy live music, free wild food, sample local crafts, create social connections and enjoy being part of the community

  • Elderly / Old People

    Older people can engage with people of all backgrounds and ages, make lasting memories & connections, and enjoy a fun day out with live music, free wild food and lots of knowledge.

  • Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies

    The music at both events will be provided by Celtic Cafe, a local charitable organisation. They will benefit from an increated audienceexposure, as well as being part of the foraging community, enjoying free wild food & connecting with new people

  • Nature

    The events will discuss issues facing nature & our local environment, and offer ideas & solutions to tackle these issues & improve our local areas.

  • Reach of your work

    both events will reach upto 4k people combined

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

This event will be a one day picnic/festival in sumer 2024, & a second event in summer 2025. It will include local live music, a wide variety of freshly prepared wild food, a guided nature walk, various craft stalls from local artists, and talks on foraging, herbal medicine and more. This event will be a social gathering for members, a chance to make new friends, share knowledge & sample some delicious foraged food. Inclusive to all types of people

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

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35% of members are 50+ we will increase via posters/ads

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Aug 2024 - Aug 2024

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

Promote in varied communities to offer opportunities to all

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

These 2 events will be in accessible locations

Activity goals

Encourage members to use the knowledge they have gained, share more info & skills among the group

Reach more diverse communities - using posters, flyers, adverts & local businesses where needed.

Create lasting connections & reach more members in person by making the event accessible to all

Activity Actions

  • preparing a range of foods incorporating wild ingredients to meet many dietary needs. including all

  • organise talks & discussions to educate members & share the rich heritage of foraging in wales

  • invite members to promote & share their creative arts - benefiting the local economy & culture

  • encorage sustainable practices & knowledge of our impact on the environment - to do better

  • campaign against habitat destruction & practices that damage wildlife discuss such issues as a group

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

Wales: Nationwide

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 13: Climate Action UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We regularly gain feedback from members & aim to meet the needs of everyone in the group

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

emily wall

I self run the group but cannot organise events due lack of any real funding and whilst working.