Promoting healthy local and organic food in Burnley
At Burnley Food Links we aim to promote healthy local and organic food at affordable prices We are a Not for Profit Company set up in 2004 to get people involved in developing a sustainable food system by raising awareness of the benefits of a strong local food economy for people and the environment. How did it happen?...
Why healthy? Healthy eating, particularly eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, can help make you fitter and happier and prevent health problems such as heart disease.
Why local? By consuming locally produced food, you can help the local economy, enjoy fresher produce and protect the environment by reducing the distance the food we consume travels to reach us.
Why organic? Organic food does not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides in its production, making it tastier and better for you and the environment.
We welcome people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds who are interested in growing, cooking, buying, selling, sharing or eating local and organic food.
Burnley Food Links has an extensive allotment on March Street in Stoneyholme which we use to grow a range of fruit, vegetables and herbs. All volunteers are welcome to help and learn new skills.
We work closely with schools and other groups in a range of activities and projects including trips and visits to gardens and the countryside. Currently we have a Gardening for Health project, funded through the SRB.
How to get involved
If you would like to get involved or find out more, please call in to see us or get in touch. We are based at 37 March Street in Stoneyholme, and our allotment is just across the road, next to Stoneyholme Nursery School.
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