CSA Network Masterclasses from 14th Jan This masterclass series takes you through all the business basics you need to get your CSA started, or to make sure your CSA's foundation is as strong as it can be. Book here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/communitysupportedagriculturecsanetworkuk/1962331

Us Mums Hull sessions start back on Mon 12 Jan Including a new Pre & Postnatal Yoga session starting on Sat 17 Jan at Neighbourhood Network Community Centre, HU7 4EE.  You can book your place on the sessions by following the link below 👇🏼 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/usmums-hull-106637889291

Money issues can have a serious effect on mental and emotional wellbeing.  If you are struggling right now, please know you’re not alone and help is available.   Help is out there, and things can get better. Visit: https://www.hull.gov.uk/costofliving #NurtureHull #CostOfLivingSupportHull

We're back after the winter break, and looking forward to making 2026 a great year for food in Hull! Join us by signing the Hull Food Charter and get monthly updates on what is happening across the city and beyond: https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/food-charter/ #NurtureHull

Our office is now closed until Monday 5th January 2026 If you want to plan your New Year's Resolution, why not sign the Hull Food Charter and start next year positively for you and your loved ones? https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/food-charter/ #NurtureHull

Our final #EatTheSystem podcast of 2025 is available to listen to now! https://shows.acast.com/eat-the-system-1/episodes/oxfarm-to-fork Our perfect food procurement supply chain would be; Short, Transparent. Fair & Sustainable. Darren talks to Oxfarm to Fork about an initiative that does it all!

Come along to the next Water & Coasts Network event on 23rd January 9:30am–12:45pm at The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder St, Hull HU1 2AA Bringing communities together to creatively explore water and coastal issues. . Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/water-coasts-network-event-tickets-1967553431278

The last Hull Food Partnership newsletter for 2025 is out now, read it here: https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters/ Packed with the usual local and national news, consultations and campaigns, funding opportunities, FREE resources, events, training and more! #NurtureHull

The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is developing a new Local Growth Plan – a ten-year strategy designed to drive sustainable economic growth and prosperity across our region.  If you are part of the VCSE sector have your say here: https://www.hullandeastyorkshire.gov.uk/lgp

We're proud of the work we did with The Peel Project, CK Foods, Haris & Co and Hull City Council to help establish Hull's first Halal food bank. Ensuring underserved communities could get affordable, culturally appropriate food. This film explains why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JHv5FNKjeo

Starting this Sat 20th Dec - the Healthy Holidays Hull Winter Edition offers family friendly activities, warm zones, cooking sessions & food through the festive break! Visit the website for info and some warming winter recipes too: https://www.healthyholidayshull.org/ #HealthyHolidaysHull #HAF2025

Get your FREE Healthy Start vitamins, plus vouchers for fruit, vegetables, milk, and infant formula for children up to age 4 and pregnant people. Now available from Fenchurch, McMillan and Marfleet Family Hubs in Hull. Find out more and apply here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxq9e38eg2o

The Eco Centre are developing an app to help people live sustainably and join in environmental community action. Please fill in the survey to shape it: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=D2FNPe0bqU6ARwCW5hdWp8BxaWk1WohJnUFU9yxqt-9UNDhHRlVLU1RIT0MwMVNRMk1ETDNBQUhYWS4u&route=shorturl

North Bransholme Community Shop offer: The first 100 customers when they open will receive a £10 voucher to spend in store! To be in with a chance, make sure you're signed up &ready by completing your membership form before the opening date https://join.companyshopgroup.co.uk/Profile/CommunityMember

Weds 10 Dec, 5-6:30PM, Middleton Hall, Hull University. Stories of Storms and Floods: How Literature Helps us Live Well with Water. The enduring power of stories to rewrite our  relationship with water. https://events.blackthorn.io/en/8eNd4w6/stewart-mottram-or-inaugural-lecture-5a1oWS6j4Qb/overview

This Saturday 6th Dec, 11am-4pm, come along to the Pearson Park Community Garden Winter Extravaganza at The Lodge in Pearson Park. There'll be free crafts and pumpkin soup as well as the opportunity to buy chutneys, baked goods and more! Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5239881606126141/

This Mon 8th Dec, 10am-4pm at Ferens Art Gallery. Come along to the TRACC drop in event, raising important environmental issues around the Humber and create an action plan for people & nature: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tracc-drop-in-consultation-workshop-8th-december-2025-tickets-1974972933208

Want to be filmed talking about the lived reality of climate change, coastal erosion & flooding in Hull as part of the One Earth One Team project? Filming takes place in Hull 9-10th Dec Email michael.anderson@europeanmovement.co.uk for more info: https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk/one_earth_one_team

Come along to the West Hull Community Hub Christmas Fair on Fri 5 Dec, 11.30am-3.30pm. FREE entry! Join in the fun with Christmas crafts, raffle, toys, tombola, cakes, bric-a-brac, games, and free refreshments. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122219494994097992&set=ecnf.61552939769785

Just in time for tea! The November newsletter from Hull Food Partnership is out now, read it here: https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters/ Packed with the usual local and national news, competitions, funding opportunities, FREE training, resources, events and more! #NurtureHull

Get an xmas tree for the bargain price of £25 from Rise Walled Garden on: Sat 29th-Sun 30th Nov. Sat 6th, 13th, 20th, Sun 7th, 14th, 21st Dec, open 10am to dark. Info, call Graham: 07949 805695 / Guy: 07717 323077 or just turn up. Please wear suitable gear! https://www.facebook.com/risewalledgarden

Secret Santa is a fun idea, but it can be giftwrapped landfill 🎄Only a third of people say their gift was useful 🎄Many of the gifts don’t make it home from the party 🎄At Christmas we produce 30% more rubbish than usual! Follow Hubbub's guide to #𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 https://hubbub.org.uk/secondhand-santa

This Sat 29th Nov 10am-3pm come along to Mires Beck Nursery’s Christmas Fair. FREE entry with stalls, crafts, treats & food! The service users are making their workspaces very Christmassy, so come along take a look and vote for your favourite! Info: https://miresbeck.co.uk/mires-beck-christmas-fair/

Child Dynamix are looking for young people aged 10-14 to get involved in a conservation project at Marfleet Lane Allotments, working from The Hut on Preston Road.  An information session  to learn more will take place on Sat 6th Dec, 11am-12 noon. Contact [email protected] for info.

Have you heard the news? Hull has been awarded the prestigious #SustainableFoodPlaces #SilverAward! Recognising the hard work that people, charities, businesses & anchor institutions have put in to making food systems change happen. Info: https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/silver-award/ #NurtureHull

We're delighted to share that Community Shop is coming to North Bransholme Community Centre this Dec! It will include a café serving home-cooked meals, with kids eating for free every day. Info: https://news.hull.gov.uk/17/11/2025/working-in-partnership-helps-bring-social-supermarket-to-bransholme/

Our latest #EatTheSystem podcast is out now! https://shows.acast.com/eat-the-system-1/episodes/elspeth-hay-feed-us-with-trees Darren interviews Elspeth Hay about her recently published book about harvesting nuts, called 'Feed us with Trees': how trees should play a major role in modern agriculture.

FREE webinar: Thurs 20th Nov, 2:30-3:30pm Get the most out of The Supply Chain Network, a platform enabling your business to find suppliers, promote your services & access local supply chains: https://erycevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/1107473/Getting-the-most-out-of-The-Supply-Chain-Network

🏡 Did you know? You can now pick up your 8-week supply of Healthy Start vitamins from McMillan, Fenchurch and Marfleet Family Hubs* — quick, easy, and free! ✅ Check to see if you qualify today: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk *Healthy Start card required, Hull residents only

This Sat 15th Nov, 10-11am. Dr Gomez, will lead a FREE bird walk around Pearson Park. Discover interesting facts about the park birds’ breeding and migration habits. Spot them and identify their calls! Meet at the bandstand. No need to book. https://www.visithull.org/whatson/pearson-park-bird-walks

#StopLoanSharks is now on WhatsApp! You can now access support or report illegal money lending quickly and confidentially by messaging  07700 102773. This new service is available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, all messages are treated in confidence. Outside those times, you can call the helpline: 0300 555 2222

We can’t get to Brazil for COP, so we’ve chosen the next best thing! On Sat 15 Nov, 12pm join Hull and East Riding Friends of the Earth at Abbey Street Park for a litter pick.  We'll then parade along Brazil Street, Holderness Road and on to New Clarence! https://www.facebook.com/share/16J5UcbqT4/

Healthy Start vitamins support your baby’s growth and your wellbeing during pregnancy and beyond. Visit Fenchurch, McMillan or Marfleet Family Hub to collect an 8-week supply. No appointment needed* *Healthy Start card required, Hull residents only https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk

More exciting food support jobs have come up in Bransholme: Retail Team Manager https://apply.workable.com/company-shop-group/j/F90C3055D7/ Retail Team Leader https://apply.workable.com/company-shop-group/j/FFCC11BCD2/ Chef Assistant: https://apply.workable.com/company-shop-group/j/1B0107B0FD/

During Autumn and Winter when dark nights are here, vitamin D could help if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.  Healthy Start vitamins are now available from Marfleet, Fenchurch and McMillan Family Hub’s for Hull residents. www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/vitamins-and-supplements-in-pregnancy/

From 14th-16th Nov, The White Hart will be hosting Rock Against Roadworks, giving away HUNDREDS of free prizes with every drink sold. A weekend full of fun & gratitude to the community who have continued to make the trek whilst the road is closed to traffic. https://www.facebook.com/thewhiteharthull

Come along to the ‘Talk Money Week Ask The Experts’ event open to the public, at Princes Quay on Sat 8 Nov 11am–3pm on the 3rd floor. Get advice from local experts on any money issues you have: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-money-ask-the-experts-tickets-1733878901469?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

On 5 Nov we'll be heading to #parliament to showcase the brilliant work of our #FoodPartnership and to show government how we build resilience, community wealth & cohesion through food across the UK  https://www.sustainweb.org/events/oct25-day-celebration-action-sfp-westminster/ #SFPDayofAction2025

👶 Pregnant or have a child under 4? You could be eligible for the Healthy Start scheme 💳 Get a prepaid card topped up every 4 weeks to buy milk, fruit, veg & more. ✅ Check your eligibility at https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk

It's the last apple picking day at Pickering Road Community Orchard on this Sunday, 2nd Nov 12-1:30pm. If the weather behaves there will be butterfly activities and a Butterfly Nature trail around the orchard with a little prize for the youngsters. https://www.facebook.com/Pickeringroadorchard

From tomorrow until 9th November, Hull Butterfly City will be giving away FREE buckthorn plants at various locations across the city to attract butterflies and increase local biodiversity. Find out where and when you can get yours here: https://www.facebook.com/hullbutterflycity

With Spooky Season upon us, now is the perfect opportunity for your little monsters to unleash their wild side! Join Rewilding Youth at Constable Community Allotment, HU3 3DF this Fri 31st Oct from 11am-2pm. There are only 20 spaces available, book now!  https://www.facebook.com/constableallotment

Roll up and read Hull Food Partnership's October newsletter! https://hullfoodpartnership.org.uk/newsletters/ Packed with the usual local and national news, jobs and funding opportunities, competitions, consultations, FREE training, resources and more! #NurtureHull

🏡 Did you know? You can now pick up your 8-week supply of Healthy Start vitamins from Fenchurch, McMillan and Marfleet Family Hubs* — quick, easy, and free! ✅ Check  to see if you qualify today: https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk *Healthy Start card required, Hull residents only

This Friday, 31st October, come along to the RSPCA Hull & East Riding's Halloween Open Day between 11am-2pm at the Animal Centre on Clough Road, HU6 7PE Entry is £1 per person with small costs associated with activities. https://rspcahull.org.uk/blog/rspca-hull-and-east-riding-halloween2025/

FREE webinar, NHS Healthy Start Scheme in Hull. Part of #TalkMoneyWeek Thurs 6 Nov, 10-10:30am Support for local families to help them get healthy foods, milk & free vitamins Register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c95f40f3-bbaa-4302-9486-3aa698c95986@998b793d-d177-4b88-8be1-6fe1f323a70b

Healthy Start vitamins can help if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or have a child under 4. Now available from Marfleet, Fenchurch and McMillan Family Hub’s for Hull residents who qualify for the scheme. www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/baby-vitamins/

During the Autumn and Winter when dark nights are here, vitamin D could help if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.  Healthy Start vitamins are now available from Marfleet, Fenchurch and McMillan Family Hubs. www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/pregnancy/vitamins-and-supplements-in-pregnancy

Next week is Green Libraries Week! Running from 27th Oct to 2nd Nov, this event celebrates local libraries with a focus on the climate and sustainability for their users and communities. Find out what is happening in your area here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLibrariesWeek

Join us at Diana Johnson's Cost of Living Support event on Friday 24th October from 10am-12noon at: The Orchard Centre, 210 Orchard Park Rd, Hull HU6 9BX Everyone welcome, no need to book! Get help with: Energy bills, food & finances Advice on benefits, housing & debt Support for carers & families