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Spring Arran Pioneer Project news
Hi everybody, It's been over six months since our last newsletter, and though we are no longer doing quarterly updates, we are still here plugging away. The Pioneer Project has moved through…
Arran Eco Savvy is looking for Foodshare volunteers
Are you passionate about stopping good food from going to waste? An incredible network of over 50 volunteers help keep our Arran Food Share scheme running every single week. Volunteers collect surplus…
Cyberattacks on our food systems
Food grown or produced close to home doesn’t have to travel far. Fewer links in the chain mean fewer things can go wrong. Local food is often picked and sold at peak…
Celebrating five years of community gardening on Arran
Five Years of Growing Food Several new active community gardens established across Arran Thousands of volunteer hours contributed by islanders and visitors to community gardens Five years of successful harvests with knowledge…
Arran’s Ancient Grains
In June the Voice for Arran we reported on The Arran Pioneer Project’s Ancient Grains venture. Here is an update from The Pioneer Project, and some photos of what happened next –…
Call for Recipes for Eco Savvy’s new cookbook
Five years ago we produced our first Eco Savvy community cookbook made with delicious recipes submitted by our volunteers, staff, and members of the Arran community. So now we are calling on…
Ancient Grains Project
The Arran Pioneer Project has joined Scotland the Bread’s Soil to Slice project, which has seen the first ancient grains being planted in various sites around the island. Pioneer Project Ranger Zabdi…
The security of regenerative farming
We must prioritise regenerative agriculture to protect British food security. British farmers have decried one of the worst harvests on record. British soils have not been able to weather the storm; excess…
Plant Based Baking course
Ever wondered how to make plant based bakes like scones, cakes and muffins? Looking at how to cut eggs or dairy from your baking or just curious about learning some new baking…
Arran Veganuary Day
The Arran Vegan group are celebrating Veganuary on 27th January in Corrie and Sannox village hall. Here is a note from the organisers: We shall have an information stall in Brodick library…
Winter news from Arran Pioneer Project
APP Team Update Seed Nursery in Lamlash Arran Community Garden Update
Recipe for January
Spinach and courgette lasagne Sent in by Anne Kinsman Ingredients: 400g Spinach 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves crushed. 250g mascarpone 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 100g parmesan or veggie alternative grated…