Siop y Bobl

[ocailleagh]

Hey :) I just wanted to let people know (especially those in the Cardiff, Wales area) about a project I'm involved in called Siop y Bobl (The Shop of the People). Inspired by the likes of People's Supermarket, we aim to be opening a store by the end of the year in order to sell ethical and sustainable produce, locally sourced where possible, while remaining affordable and supporting the local community :)
Here's our FB link :)

https://www.facebook.com/siopybobl

We're currently looking for support and help of all kinds from the people of Cardiff, so if you can help, get in touch :)

[ocailleagh]

Siop y Bobl, Cardiff needs your help!

Join our Sourcing group and become a part of the team that is finding the local, high quality, and ethical products for Siop y Bobl.

We usually meet on Monday evenings (though not every week) and there are a few hours worth of homework given out at each meeting (actual amount will vary!).
Ideally, you will have experience of the food retail industry, a passion for, and good understanding of food-based ethics, a love of community, and free time!

Please contact us asap with your details.

[EcoSam]

Hey, sounds like an interesting project - I shall follow with interest

[marshlander]

Sadly I'm rather a long way away but I wish you every success.

There's shed loads of info to help you set up or develop a community food enterprise here, scroll down to local food shops and you'll find a guide to opening a wholefood co-operative written by Unicorn Grocery and another guide which uses Hugh Fernley Whatsit's River Cottage's shop as a model.
http://www.makinglocalfoodwork.co.uk/pr ... olkits.cfm