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Ready for the weather, without breaking the bank
Snow and storms can close the roads and cut the power on Alston Moor for days. Our guide shows how to get ready cheaply. It covers building a small store a few tins at a time, and keeping 10 litres of water per person per day for free using tap water. It also has meals that need no electricity, and tips for keeping warm and well. If you need help, AMERG volunteers and the Foodbank are here, and AMERG is looking for volunteers this winter.
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What's for tea?
It's the question that comes round every single day, usually about half past four, usually when the fridge has a bit of cheese and half a cabbage in it and nothing that obviously goes together.
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Cut the Waste
Don't just throw food away because it has passed its "best by" date..... Here are some great tips for making the most of your food.
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Meet Beryl — Our Resident AI Cook
She doesn't eat, she doesn't sleep, and she's never once burnt the toast. Introducing the newest member of the Foodbank team.
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Too Good to Go
Too Good to Go is a scheme to stop food waste. Shops used to send ‘out of date’ food to landfill. Instead, they sell food close to, or on the use by date at a very reduced price.
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Loaves of Bread - support us
Alston Moor Food Bank has placed collection boxes resembling loaves of bread in several local shops.
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Alston Coop Charity Scheme
The Co-op Community Fund has adopted Alston Moor Food Bank as one of its charities this year.
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Well done, Penny.
Penny Burdon has successfully completed a two hour dance-a-thon to raise funds for Alston Moor Food Bank and win a Brownies badge.
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Penny Burdon's Dance-a-thon
An Alston Moor Brownie, is doing a 2 hour dance-a-thon on Saturday 1st July
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Mays Chef of the Month
Guy from the Cumberland Inn gives us a very welcome and delicious pudding
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One Apostrophe at a Time
The Grammar Police: Enforcing Linguistic Order, One Apostrophe at a Time
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Got an interview
Do you need interview clothes so you can make the best impression? Help is here.
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Aprils Chef - Louise Folkard
Louise Folkard is our April Chef of the Month. She is the owner of a couple of businesses in the town - cane repair and preserve making.
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Februarys Chef. Paul from Temple Croft
February's Chef is Paul Carroll from Temple Croft B&B.
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First Chef of the Month
Our first Chef of the Month is Janice McCarry from Lowbyer Manor Country House with a sweet and sour chicken recipe
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County Masons kindly donate to the Foodbank
We are delighted to announce that the Masons have generously donated to the Foodbank.
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Healthy Start
Are you pregnant? Or do you have a child under four? Get help to buy food and vitamins.
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Store Cupboards
Store Cupboards are a god-send. Taking the time to make a collection of herbs, spices is well worth it.
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Freemasons - donations
Freemasons have put their hands in their pockets and donated the Foodbank some money...
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Vacuums to lend
Do you need a vacuum? But are short of money to buy your own..Read on......
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Hayboxes - slow cookers
Hayboxes have been around since the Middle Ages. They can save you a fortune in cooking costs and are easily made.
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Recipe Bank
Do you like checking out new recipes? Well we are showcasing as many budget recipes as we can find.
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Got a story, a recipe or a tip?
Fundraising, thank-yous, a good deal at the shops, a kitchen trick — if it would interest people on Alston Moor, we would love to hear it. Send it to us or contact the Office.