News
From the Community - for the Community
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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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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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Vacuums to lend
Do you need a vacuum? But are short of money to buy your own..Read on......
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Freemasons - donations
Freemasons have put their hands in their pockets and donated the Foodbank some money...
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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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Healthy Start
Are you pregnant? Or do you have a child under four? Get help to buy food and vitamins.
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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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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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Februarys Chef. Paul from Temple Croft
February's Chef is Paul Carroll from Temple Croft B&B.
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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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Got an interview
Do you need interview clothes so you can make the best impression? Help is here.
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One Apostrophe at a Time
The Grammar Police: Enforcing Linguistic Order, One Apostrophe at a Time
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.