Thanks to an employee sponsorship scheme run by PDL, an engineering company based in Hexham and part of the Vulcain European Group, we now have a far superior veg collecting experience.
Our new Veg Shed was officially opened to trumpet fanfare. Vulcain manages an annual budget of €50k to fund solidarity projects proposed by employees and linked to social inclusion (equal opportunities, gender mix and equality, inclusion of people with disabilities, diversity, etc.) and environmental protection (combating global warming, preserving biodiversity, saving resources, etc.) A dedicated Sponsorship Committee was set up 2 years ago with the intention of giving employees (French, English, Belgian, Swiss, Finnish, Canadian, etc.) a say in how the sponsorship money is spent.
Over the years several of GO Local Foods members have been employees of PDL and this year Elizabeth made a bid for a shed. We have been supported with £6,000 + for the shed and shelving… Thank You PDL
Our launch took place during this years Apple Pressing. Whilst we were ribbon cutting, a new Tool Shed courtesy of a grant for North of Tyne Combined Authority, Innovation Network tackling challenges to ageing, was also opened! At last, after 11 years, we have a dedicated tool store!
