Locally: We depend upon our dedicated volunteers. We have a network of local groups (called convivia) throughout the United Kingdom, and our volunteers are committed to spreading the principles of Slow Food within their communities, engaging with producers, and organising educational and convivial events. Check out the map below to find the convivium nearest to you, and if you cannot find one, why not consider starting one? Write to us at: info@slowfood.org.uk
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What is a local Slow Food group?
A local Slow Food group is the heart of Slow Food in the UK. Each group has its own particular characteristics, according to the area covered and the people who come together to make it work. The leader and committee are elected by the members and the activities reflect the members' interests and the opportunities afforded by the particular location. We are all volunteers doing things in our spare time so every group is different! There are over 50 groups throughout the UK and the number is growing fast.
What do groups do?
Events: themed dinners, tastings, visits to vineyards, farms and special markets, taste workshops, talks and demonstrations. Groups often take part in local food-related events to provide information about the Slow Food movement. Most parts of the UK are home to independent food and drink producers and suppliers who are passionately committed to quality and good, clean and fair food.
Education: Many groups are developing links with schools, sometimes in conjunction with other organisations, to encourage the development of school gardens (with produce being used for school meals) or the use of local produce, cooked on the premises, to reduce food miles and to provide a tastier and healthier alternative to industrially-produced meals.
Group Contact Details
Please click on the map above for group contact details.
