From markets, concerts, exhibitions, gigs, get-togethers and festivals to social sports and wellness, seasonal family fun and friendly community events, Halesworth is full of opportunities to get out, meet up, experience and enjoy.
Don’t forget to view the full programme of theatre, films, concerts, comedy, dance, clubs and classes at Halesworth’s vibrant arts centre, The Cut, or the overview of Halesworth’s regular markets and annual festivals. Why not check out what’s on each day at Halesworth Library too, where there’s everything from ‘baby & toddler’ groups to author talks?
Conference opened by Adrian Ramsay, MP
Host: The Revd Dominic Doble, Blyth Valley Team Rector
Chair: Josiah Meldrum (Hodmedods)
Opening song sung by Katherine MacRae
As in the Moral Maze, seven diverse ‘experts’ in the field of land and food will briefly present their case in relation to the following question: “How can we feed ourselves affordably without destroying both our own health and the health of the planet?”
Globally the food system is the second biggest emitter of green house gasses, and food production is the primary cause of deforestation, drought, freshwater pollution, and depletion of aquatic wildlife (In ‘Ravenous’ by Henry Dimbleby)
The 7 speakers are:
Prof Peter Hobson – Professor of Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainability, Writtle
Becky Taylor – Greengrow
Richard Symes – Earlsway Farm, Bramfield
Fe Morris – Forestry Commission
Glenn Buckingham – NFU Suffolk County Chair
Rebecca Mayhew – Old Hall Farm
At the end you are invited to join us for a glass of wine and some local cheese,
Book tickets through eventbrite here. Suggested donation: £5-£10
