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
Borders Greenway update
View Borders Greenway update
Community Food Growers Newsletter
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Independent Living Fund
Transition Fund - ILF Scotland - how to apply to Independent Living Fund Scotland
Nominations sought for 2 awards
The Community Council is delighted to announce that during the weekend of the King’s Coronation (6th to 8th May 2023) two awards will be presented.
The Jim Patterson Rose Bowl
to an individual or a group from the town in consideration of performing an outstanding achievement or making a significant contribution to the Community.
The Brown Scott Quaich
to an individual of any age in the town in consideration of performing an outstanding achievement or making a significant contribution to the Community.
CDCC has already received one or two nominations but if you would like to add to these please send your nomination to CDCC Secretary, Alison Campbell at 61a High Street or e-mail her at secretary.coldstreamcc@gmail.com
providing details of the achievement or significant contribution you feel has been made to the Community by the party/parties concerned. CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS – 31st March
Community Larder Coffee Morning
Pet Food now available at the Larder
Senior Citizens’ Festive Bash
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WARM HUBS
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Festive opening times OPEN AS USUAL TUES 9-11 AM, THURS 5-7 PM
SBC Waste Presentation
Here is a two part presentation from the Council explaining how they deal with our waste here in the Borders. Presentation 1 Presentation 2