Our community lunch and talk, Friday Lunch, is back next week from 1-2pm on Friday 14 February in Square Deal.

Come along for a free tasty lunch and to learn about the rich knowledge and experience within our local communities. Everyone is welcome to join in. You don't need to book a space, and will always get a warm welcome.

This time, we'll be hearing from Hazel McLaren, a facilitator for iheart, a charity that focuses on building children's mental health and wellbeing. Hazel will be sharing her journey to becoming a tutor and her work to support young people in Huntly uncover their innate resilience. After, there will be time for questions and discussion.

Lunch will be a vegetarian borscht (beetroot soup) with crusty bread or gluten free oatcakes, this week made by Rosie of Wantonwells Farm (www.wantonwells.farm).

Please note that this Friday Lunch may cover topics including anxiety, depression and bullying.

Accessibility

Friday Lunch is usually attended by 15-25 people.  It takes place in Square Deal, the creative and community hub on Huntly Square. There is a guide to visiting Square Deal online here. This includes information on travelling to the venue, photos and plans of the space, and sensory information.

This is a family friendly event and children are very welcome.

This event is free, but you are welcome to make a donation of £2 to cover the cost of ingredients and any access costs for the speaker.

About Friday Lunch

The sharing of food is a great leveller. On the second and fourth Friday of the month, we invite people who live or work in and around Huntly to speak about things they are passionate about - this could include their work, a project, an area of research or hobby. Topics are broad and change every time, from nature to community development, writing to food, among many others.

About the Home Programme

This event is part of the Home Programme, a series of regular community events taking place at Deveron Projects. The Home Programme celebrates local knowledge and experiences, and explores what it's like to live and work in and around Huntly. It includes Friday Lunch, as well as the monthly Food Chain cookery workshop and a stall at the Huntly Farmers' Market. If you'd like to contribute to the Home Programme, or know someone who you'd love to hear from, then get in touch with us on info@deveron-projects.com.