Urban food systems/grower/community placeshaper. Also mother and human. Food lead @lbbdcouncil; greening @stjamesbiglocal. Ex #towerhamletsfood @wen_UK.
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Jo Wilson retweeted
Proud to feature in @UKSustain #GoodFoodLocal London report which tracks council action on food & celebrates our approach to the local food economy, supporting residents to grow their own food and improving resident access to healthy food.
Report here: orlo.uk/a33CF
Jo Wilson retweeted
Fuel duty has been frozen for 14 years now.
Here's how rail fares have risen in that time:
2011⬆️6.22%
2012⬆️5.9%
2013⬆️3.9%
2014⬆️2.8%
2015⬆️2.2%
2016⬆️1.1%
2017⬆️2.3%
2018⬆️3.4%
2019⬆️3.1%
2020⬆️2.7%
2021⬆️2.6%
2022⬆️3.8%
2023⬆️5.9%
2024⬆️4.9%
Learned a lot about wormeries this morning! Workshop for Community Hub and local charity about their new composting system. Reducing food waste + ongoing supply of compost for growing food = Win Win! Apt to run this during #FoodWasteActionWeek @lbbdcouncil @goingpicking
Was a privilege to spend time with such an illustrious panel, and loved that we all talked about ‘wavy’ careers! Also great to share @lbbdcouncil #goodfood work with a different audience.
We hope you enjoyed today's webinar about careers in sustainable food and farming! Huge thanks to our speakers @saretapuri @navaratnampart1 @FoodAdventureUK @KawtherH & @j_wils!
Watch recording here >> sustainweb.org/events/dec23-… #goodfoodjobs @UKSustain
Was a weekend whirlwind of emotions, good food and quality time avec ma soeur xxx
Jo Wilson retweeted
Launch of Come Cook With Us! A Barking & Dagenham community led recipe book.
This is all about budget thrifty eats that the whole family can enjoy.
The recipes are are delicious, diverse and nutritious.
Well done to our locals for this super publication.
#thewanderinglondoner
Jo Wilson retweeted
The #GoodFoodLocal London report measures council action on a range of #food issues affecting the way we eat, our health and the communities we live in.
Find out how B&D did here here 👉 sustainweb.org/good-food-loc…
@UKSustain
Did this today - drop-in for local food businesses & entrepreneurs to find out more about @lbbdcouncil #goodfoodlbbd and our food education & skills work with @BarkingCollege and #sustainablekitchenconsultants (latter also made delicious falafels!). Good @emdad07 could join!
Like that this excellent infographic on the issues of our industrialised food system uses the word ‘nourishment’ to describe how it should be. One of my favourites that goes some way to defining food’s value and power.
Jo Wilson retweeted
Hardworking citizens are clear: they want government to work hard on their behalf for a fairer, healthier and greener Britain.
They know this starts with action on food.
#TheFoodConversation continues next year. Explore the findings so far👇
ffcc.co.uk/so-what-do-we-rea…
Love working with Asma and other community heroes on cooking project. Residents sharing their food stories, skills and recipes, and eating tasty meals together. Many also taking part in training to support and lead more community cooking activities. #GoodFoodLBBD @lbbdcouncil
youtube.com/watch?v=eNEI6oa1…
Our cooking clubs and community lunches are not only building skills, but also inspiring residents with the confidence and buzz needed to secure a paid job in the food industry! Highlights from our cooking club held on 8th Nov are now live!
Come and work with me! Join LB Barking & Dagenham’s Inclusive Economy team and support residents to grow, cook and share food together, help nurture new food enterprises and build a community food movement. Apply now! rootstowork.org/jobs/?job_id… #GoodFoodLBBD @lbbdcouncil
Amazing food systems job alert! Unusual balance of local capacity building and strategic influencing, with fantastic partners in tower hamlets.
📣We're hiring! Come and join our friendly team 👉🏿 Just FACT Programme Manager - leading an ambitious
partnership programme enabling community-led #climateaction in #TowerHamlets. Find out more & how to apply 👉 wen.org.uk/jobs-volunteering… #CharityTuesday #jobopportunity
Jo Wilson retweeted
#BridgingtheGap partners @growcomm are doing amazing work with @lbbdcouncil to bring organic fruit and veg to school holiday programmes. Click through to find out more➡️
Such a great initiative including @growcomm great fresh, organic produce in @lbbdcouncil holiday meal provisions! 🍴🥒🥬🥕🍎
🍐Those children will benefit as will farmers and farmed environment.
@FoodPlacesUK @Childrensfood @Capital_Growth barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk…
Fabulous lunch at @HumdumUk - already run a fantastic food aid service, now also a restaurant! Nighat and her volunteers are an inspiration. @lbbdcouncil people: support this not for profit venture and get a delicious lunch - win win! @CllrAshraf
Jo Wilson retweeted
Lankelly Chase is embarking on a transformative journey to wholly redistribute its assets over the next five years and dismantle itself as an organisation. bit.ly/3pEOQ9I #LCTransitionPathway
Jo Wilson retweeted
🍅Want to grow your own food?🌱
Join our FREE growing workshops at Barking Food Forest!🌿🌳
You don't need experience - you'll gain valuable skills & harvest the rewards of your hard work! 🌾🤝
Sign up here: orlo.uk/9V5Rl
#GoodFoodLBBD @thameslifecdt @goingpicking
ALT home-grown tomatoes
Exciting new role @Wen_UK  Food Coop Strategy & Development Lead. Interested in strategic development of community projects & sustainable food enterprise? Take a look lght.ly/lhgob8o #charityjob