Joy on faces at NIAB launch
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a joint project between NIAB and Cambridge University Botanical Gardens in support of the Year. The pair are inviting local schools to get involved in growing activities, planting seeds and following them through to the end crop. There was wide representation there on the day and interest from local radio too. The politicians were out in full force with David Howarth (the local MP), James Paice (Shadow Agriculture Minister) and Jenny Bailey (Mayor of Cambridge) to name a few.
The highlight of the day was the look on the children's faces - they were clearly having fun and learning at the same time.
Can I thank the teams at NIAB and CUBG for their commitment to this project and wish them well in its future success. This is just exactly the kind of local, grass roots initiative that can inspire children to take an interest in where their food comes from through their own first hand experiences. See my space on the YFF site for pictures (link on the 'Introducing myself' entry)