Common Cause Co-operative promotes environmentally-sound community development, taking action to make locally-produced, sustainably-grown foods more widely available to all.
We manage Farmers' Markets, offer training and education in all aspects of growing and production from allotment to orchard to farm, and work to link consumers and producers with the aim of making locally-produced foods the easy natural choice.
The Lottie
Wallands year 4 children have been visiting the community allotment this term to plant peas, beans, lettuce, sunflowers, squash, pumpkins and much more. They have been able to try a wide range of produce prepared back at school, from Rhubarb Fool and Nettle Omelette to Oniony Pasta sauce - enjoyed by all, even those that thought they wouldn't like it!
They have helped to build 2 new raised beds and have learnt about composting, recycling and the importance of conserving water.
Common Cause
is very pleased to be involved in the relaunch of the Fresh Ideas Network, our most recent project. The Fresh Ideas Network now covers the whole of the South East of England and is one of 67 projects in the region funded by the Big Lottery Chances 4 Change programme to address health inequalities. Our aim is to encourage and support the development of a vibrant, strong and effective network for community food initiatives across the south east region and promote the idea of ‘good food for all’.