Community Larder
Tuesdays 08:00- 10:00
Thursdays 17:30 – 18:30
Fridays 13:00 – 14:00*
Saturday 20:00 – 20:30*
In Coldstream Community Annexe in the grounds of Primary School
* Dependent on Supermarket collections and volunteer availability
Mission Statement
Although initially setup to tackle demand on our local Foodbank and heartened by the positive impact we seem to be having, our fundamental aims are now definitively
– to reduce the amount of food going to landfill
– to ensure that we reduce our own carbon footprint
– to give opportunities for local people to increase their recycling and
– to develop our community and advance citizenship.
About Community Larder
Every year, the UK throws away around 9.5 million tonnes of food much of which could be repurposed to feed our communities instead of ending up in landfills.
Our community initiative, The Larder, has now found a permanent home at the Community Annexe within the primary school grounds. Here, we have fridges and freezers stocked with fresh, perishable items generously provided by local supermarkets, including Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer.
We invite everyone to come by, select up to 10 items, and take as many items as you like from our “Rumble Box” – an assortment of foods nearing their use-by date. We even have pet food available to ensure our furry friends are cared for too.
Join us in reducing food waste and supporting a sustainable future. Everyone is welcome!
Need some inspiration?
Check our recipes
Place Planning Update
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September Community Growers Update
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Larder update
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Abundant Borders
Minutes CDCC Meeting April 2023
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Agenda CDCC Meeting May 2023
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Minutes May 22 AGM
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Agenda AGM – Thurs 18th May 2023
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First Place Planning Session April 26th 2023
The session was the first chance for all residents of Coldstream to have their say. We will be organising another one in an evening so we can also hear what those who work during the day have to say. It was a fantastic session. The kids were so motivated and had lots of fantastic ideas.
With less money available to councils the only way to get money to invest in Coldstream is if we can demonstrate that we have a shared view of what we want. Please come and help us.
Come to the next session or even join the Town Team.
Look on coldstreamcomm.co.uk under place planning for more details as they become available or check Facebook, posters round town and Community News.
We need your voices too.
HAVE YOUR SAY – Wednesday 26th April
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Food Punks
The Food Punks division of Tweeddale Youth Action are now on YouTube where Dave shares slow cooker classics and budget friendly recipes that don't short change on taste! From sausage casserole and risotto to hearty stews, a recipe for focaccia and warming soups, it is...
March – Community Growers Newsletter
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