People's Assembly invites views on making local food accessible to all

Locally-grown, seasonal food is widely seen to be the most nutritious option, with the lowest carbon footprint and fewest food miles. But compared to supermarket food, does its price and availability mean it’s only accessible to a privileged few? Do we need more convenient ways for more food shoppers to 'buy local'?

As part of its 'Love Local Food' season, Lewes Climate Hub will be hosting an afternoon on Saturday 5 October to explore how local farmers, food growers and food enterprises can be supported and their produce made accessible to all.

The afternoon will begin with a panel of guest speakers to explore the challenges and opportunities for promoting and supporting locally grown and produced food. Panellists include Robin Walden (pictured), Director of The Seasons Wholefoods, which has stores in Lewes and Forest Row. Nancy Wilson of Lewes District and Eastbourne Food Partnerships will explain their approaches to bringing local people, communities and organisations together to create better local food systems. Local food growers Ashhurst Organics will also be represented.

The panel talk will be followed by a facilitated People’s Assembly where anyone is invited share their thoughts and ideas on how to make local food more accessible. All comments and ideas gathered at the People’s Assembly will be fed back to Lewes Town and District Councils and Lewes District Food Partnership.

Panel Talk & People's Assembly: How do we make local, seasonal food accessible to all?1pm-3pm, Saturday 5 October, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, FREE. Full details of the 'Love Local Food' season at www.lewesclimatehub.org