March's FeedingManchester #9 focussed on growing and developing FeedingManchester by engaging with and recieving feedback from individuals and groups located around Greater Manchester as part of the sustainable food movement.
Attendees ranged from Manchester City Council, The Kitchen in Bolton and businesses from within Greater Manchester such as Unicorn grocery & Cracking Good Food, with over 20 attending in total.
The conference began by introducing the two new FeedingManchester co-ordinators Beth Creedon and Rob Allen. A series of talks and group discussions followed, highlights of which include:
Three group discussions revolving around; 'What types of events should we be collaboratively attending to promote sustainable food?', 'What do you want from the FeedingManchester meetings? and the creation of an individual placard describing 'What FeedingManchester means to you'.
A passionate talk by Alan Creedon on his successful FeedingManchester inspired collaboration- Manchester Veg People.
An update from Manchester City Council about the Sustainable Food Steering Group and Action plan 2012.
The conference wrapped-up just after 7pm with many of the attendees carrying on discussions in the pub.
To see the minutes from the event please click here.