SAVOUR & SIP
13 – 14 Apr
BEER LOVERS REJOICE!
In partnership with Urban&Civic, handcrafted real ale producer Wheatsheaf Brewery will be hosting its inaugural beer festival at The Pavilion, Alconbury Weald later this month. Highlighting local small producers, it will showcase a thoughtfully curated selection of beer, cider and gin from across East Anglia. Entry is £20, and includes a festival glass (choice of beer or gin glass) and £14 of drinks tokens to use at the bar. Off the Beaten Truck will provide food. Find out more at wheatsheafbrewery.co.uk
GOING FOR GOLD For the past decade, local organisations, businesses, volunteers and community groups have been striving to construct a more equitable and sustainable food system in Cambridge. Orchestrated on behalf of the city by the Cambridge Sustainable Food Partnership, those efforts have now been officially recognised with a gold award from Sustainable Food Places. This accolade highlights Cambridge’s pioneering role in reshaping its food systems to better cater to communities, promote environmental sustainability and bolster the economy. Rather remarkably, Cambridge is only the third location in the UK to achieve this commendation. Through the collaboration of this partnership and its extended network, Cambridge has seen enduring change, with a significant emphasis on ensuring food justice for local areas and addressing climate or biodiversity concerns. Efforts include orchestrating food distribution through community hubs and broader initiatives, redistributing surplus food to frontline services, fostering engagement through shared cooking and gardening, hosting the Food for the Planet Festival and helping enterprises embrace sustainability. The Sustainable Food Places Awards stand as a unique recognition, lauding the groundbreaking endeavours of people who are committed to ensuring the availability of sustainable, nutritious food for all. With more than 90 food partnerships in total nationwide, the programme spotlights areas adopting comprehensive strategies for food system reform.
“While Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC has coordinated this bid, the achievement belongs to Cambridge and all who live and work here. It’s been ten years in the making and reflects the commitment and actions of so many towards building a fair, sustainable food system,” says Sam Dyer, CEO of Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC. “A collaborative approach has increased access to affordable good food, nurturing a system that supports people’s health and livelihoods while protecting the planet. From volunteers, community groups and organisations championing food justice, to those signing the Cambridge Climate Change Charter, to our universities, food businesses, growers and workplaces promoting planet-friendly produce, and the commitment and support of our local authorities – Cambridge has made huge strides in changing the local food system for the better. This award is a reflection of everyone’s dedication to the cause.”
38 APRIL 2024 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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