12 h. ago Spirit business International Beverage launches community charity initiative for third year

The International Beverage Spirit of Our Community Awards were founded to celebrate and reward the people and organisations working hard to make a difference to others in the Monklands community, where the business’ head office is based.

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1 week ago Fundraiser launched for Jewish community safety body after synagogue attack

'It's more important than ever that people show their solidarity with the Jewish community'

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2 w. ago Airdrie's International Beverage confirms International Spirits Senior Leadership Team structure

The sprits producer bids farewell to UK managing director Malcolm Leask.

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2 w. ago Wildflower species double and seven times more butterflies seen on Scottish farm thanks to hay technique

The green hay technique is relatively novel in nature restoration initiatives, according to a rewilding charity.

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2 w. ago Pupils at Coatbridge school launch Fairtrade items at community cafe

The launch is part of the UK-wide “Do It Fair” campaign, which encourages people to support farmers and workers around the world by choosing Fairtrade products.

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4 w. ago Young people’s bereavement charity launches new text service

The UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, is calling on the local community to spread the word about its new bereavement text service designed especially for young people.

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last month Fish mint, Himalayan chives and berry pickle: how wild ingredients are transforming school lunches in India

In the remote state of Meghalaya, foraged foods are helping to diversify state-provided menus – and tackle chronic malnutritionExcited chatter and the clattering of steel plates drown out the din of the monsoon rains: it is lunchtime in Laitsohpliah government school in the north-east Indian state of Meghalaya. The food has been cooked on-site and is free for everyone, part of India’s ambitious “midday meal” – PM Poshan – programme to incentivise school enrolment.The scheme covers more than 1m state-run schools across the country, but the menu at Laitsohpliah is hyperlocal, thanks to a recent charity initiative in the state.A lunch of rice, dal, potatoes with east Himalayan chives, cured dry fish and sohryngkham, a wild berry pickle Continue reading...

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