Jo Wilson

Urban food systems/grower/community placeshaper. Also mother and human. Food lead @lbbdcouncil; greening @stjamesbiglocal. Ex #towerhamletsfood @wen_UK.

[Barking and Dagenham Council @lbbdcouncil]

Proud to feature in @UKSustain #GoodFoodLocal London report which tracks council action on food & celebrates our approach to the local food economy, supporting residents to grow their own food and improving resident access to healthy food.

Report here: https://t.co/tkkxEwDzyh

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

@BrannanM Agree this makes little sense. Obesity is just one expression of food related ill health. Why not invest to lower the cost of fruit & veg, more cooking and growing programmes, and fair pay and benefits that help people spend more on food? Depressing news on #WorldFoodDay2024

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

@SonicWhirls Oh yes, I didn’t have space to point out my conscious bias. It is great though, much food for thought. Speaking of which, always here if you want to do an episode on the cultural heritage dimension of food!

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

@SonicWhirls @BritishCouncil @messageheard Finally had a chance to catch up! Cultural heritage is a great lens to explore topics like language, conflict, climate action & SDGs. Great format and each episode is elegantly hosted by @SonicWhirls. Check it out @goingpicking @annmariepena @Wen_UK @DrElaineSwan1 @RuthBeale

[Zack Polanski @ZackPolanski]

Fuel duty has been frozen for 14 years now.

Here's how rail fares have risen in that time:

2011⬆️6.22%
2012⬆️5.9%
2013⬆️3.9%
2014⬆️2.8%
2015⬆️2.2%
2016⬆️1.1%
2017⬆️2.3%
2018⬆️3.4%
2019⬆️3.1%
2020⬆️2.7%
2021⬆️2.6%
2022⬆️3.8%
2023⬆️5.9%
2024⬆️4.9%

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Learned a lot about wormeries this morning! Workshop for Community Hub and local charity about their new composting system. Reducing food waste + ongoing supply of compost for growing food = Win Win! Apt to run this during #FoodWasteActionWeek @lbbdcouncil @goingpicking

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Was a privilege to spend time with such an illustrious panel, and loved that we all talked about ‘wavy’ careers! Also great to share @lbbdcouncil #goodfood work with a different audience.

[Roots to Work @RootsToWork]

We hope you enjoyed today's webinar about careers in sustainable food and farming! Huge thanks to our speakers @saretapuri @navaratnampart1 @FoodAdventureUK @KawtherH & @j_wils!
Watch recording here >> https://t.co/DyJWGoUAQm #goodfoodjobs @UKSustain

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Was a weekend whirlwind of emotions, good food and quality time avec ma soeur xxx

[Christine Wilson @SonicWhirls]

Last weekend my sister and I took some of our Dad’s ashes to France so he could make a final visit to the Champagne region. Dad was very fond of champagne from Claude Carré et fils, an independent producer, and M Carré kindly gave Jo and me a tour and a glass of champagne.

[number7 @emdad07]

Launch of Come Cook With Us! A Barking & Dagenham community led recipe book.

This is all about budget thrifty eats that the whole family can enjoy.

The recipes are are delicious, diverse and nutritious.

Well done to our locals for this super publication.

#thewanderinglondoner

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

@BrannanM Thanks Mike! Great that @UKSustain’s #goodfoodlocal gets us to gather the efforts of many departments and people. Food is everywhere! Exciting to see momentum across London for food policy and partnerships. Onwards!

[Barking and Dagenham Council @lbbdcouncil]

The #GoodFoodLocal London report measures council action on a range of #food issues affecting the way we eat, our health and the communities we live in.

Find out how B&D did here here 👉 https://t.co/PKF6vLW1eb

@UKSustain

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Did this today - drop-in for local food businesses & entrepreneurs to find out more about @lbbdcouncil #goodfoodlbbd and our food education & skills work with @BarkingCollege and #sustainablekitchenconsultants (latter also made delicious falafels!). Good @emdad07 could join!

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Like that this excellent infographic on the issues of our industrialised food system uses the word ‘nourishment’ to describe how it should be. One of my favourites that goes some way to defining food’s value and power.

[Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 @DoctorChrisVT]

Fantastic infographic about food and addiction (and my hairline).

[Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @FFC_Commission]

Hardworking citizens are clear: they want government to work hard on their behalf for a fairer, healthier and greener Britain.

They know this starts with action on food.

#TheFoodConversation continues next year. Explore the findings so far👇
https://t.co/GcTuoFh5Ta

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Love working with Asma and other community heroes on cooking project. Residents sharing their food stories, skills and recipes, and eating tasty meals together. Many also taking part in training to support and lead more community cooking activities. #GoodFoodLBBD @lbbdcouncil

[Asma Haq@ Marks Gate Relief Project @haq_asma]

https://t.co/aR4dYWxQvg

Our cooking clubs and community lunches are not only building skills, but also inspiring residents with the confidence and buzz needed to secure a paid job in the food industry! Highlights from our cooking club held on 8th Nov are now live!

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Come and work with me! Join LB Barking & Dagenham’s Inclusive Economy team and support residents to grow, cook and share food together, help nurture new food enterprises and build a community food movement. Apply now! https://t.co/VHzzPyqe63 #GoodFoodLBBD @lbbdcouncil

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

Amazing food systems job alert! Unusual balance of local capacity building and strategic influencing, with fantastic partners in tower hamlets.

[Wen. (Women’s Environmental Network) @Wen_UK]

📣We're hiring! Come and join our friendly team 👉🏿 Just FACT Programme Manager - leading an ambitious
partnership programme enabling community-led #climateaction in #TowerHamlets. Find out more & how to apply 👉 https://t.co/t90AOqis5r #CharityTuesday #jobopportunity

[Bridging the Gap @bridging_gap_uk]

#BridgingtheGap partners @growcomm are doing amazing work with @lbbdcouncil to bring organic fruit and veg to school holiday programmes. Click through to find out more➡️

[Humdum UK @HumdumUk]

First Sunday buffet at our non profit restaurant THIS SUNDAY #breakfast #brunch #barking #dagenham #desi

[Jo Wilson @j_wils]

@LightningFibre hello! you’ve connected most of our street but not our building yet. Would really appreciate an update as our current internet situation is dire. Thank you.