🌾Common Grains – network meet-up 🌾

Taking place on Monday 16 June – the day after our Scottish Seed Fest which brings together members of the Scottish Seed Sovereignty Network – Common Grains are holding their first Network meet up of the year. This day-long event offers members of the Common Grains network a chance to connect, explore our vision for the network, and discuss the steps needed to bring it to life. We’re holding the event on a Monday specifically to make it more accessible for bakers and other members of the grain network who usually work weekends, so we’d love as many of you to attend as possible!

Who are Common Grains?

Common Grains is an independent collective, developing a more ecological and alternative grain economy in Scotland. We prioritise diversity, democracy, good stewardship and health. It starts with soil. Common Grains welcomes anyone who considers themselves a member of the network or people working with grains who’d like to get involved.

🎪 Event details🎪

There will be a range of discussion points and activities throughout the day including:

📣Updates from UK Grain Lab and advice on movement building within the grain community;

🌾 Field walks of the different grains growing at Newton Dee for Lapwings Community Mill;

🚜 Machinery access discussions;

🧑‍🌾 And importantly, lots of time for exploring the future of the network together.

The meet up will take place at Newton Dee Camphill Community, Aberdeenshire. They will also be providing a lovely lunch including lots of their own produce. 😋

🥖 We also would like to encourage any bakers (whether that’s amateur or professionals) to bring along your own bread or bakes, for sharing and tasting. 🥖

⚙️Logistical Details⚙️

⌚Arrive at 10.30am at to the Phoenix Centre at Camphill Community, Newton Dee

🚘Transport: Ample parking is provided follow signs as you arrive. Lift-sharing will be facilitated. The venue is also accessible by public transport.

🥖The day will officially close at 3.30pm, with an optional extra opportunity to visit the Lapwings Community Mill which is situated between Newton Dee and Stonehaven after this for those who are interested.

⛺Camping options for Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th June are provided. Please indicate if you would like to camp on either night and we will be in touch with the location.

🎫Ticketing🎫

Tickets are free with an optional donation to cover event costs. Please select the ticket type which best describes you as a Common Grains network member. Please only select the amount of tickets you need so we have an accurate idea of numbers and cancel if you no longer wish to attend. Book tickets here:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thegaiafoundation/1679076

Accessibility

The Phoenix Centre has step-free access and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Some activities will take place outside with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces. Some workshop tasks can be made accessible to people with a range of mobilities, including wheelchair users. Please email with any questions or access requests.

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food options will be provided. However, let us know if you have food allergies which would restrict your participation.

✉️ Keep in touch✉️

If you have any questions, get in contact via scotlandseedsov@gaianet.org

Follow us on Instagram @commongrains @scotseedsov

Seed Sovereignty Programme info: seedsovereignty.info