LINKS (Linking Ideas for Nutrition Knowledge and Support) Eyemouth does what it says on the tin – it links up families in Eyemouth, through social events centred around good food on a budget.

For many, the regular meet-ups are a real lifeline, connecting people who, for one reason or another, don’t have regular social events and possibly feel isolated or unconnected from others. The project is coordinated by a young mum who, herself being at the heart of the community, has lived experience of the day-to-day challenges encountered by many families.

Over the past year the group have enjoyed Halloween pumpkin carving and soup-making, an outdoor pizza session, weaning workshops and much more. In between times they have built up a strong virtual community, with recipe sharing and general support in between sessions.

Now that virtual community has come into its own; the current crisis means that people cannot meet up as previously, and may have limited access to ingredients. This has not fazed the inventive and resourceful participants, who have embraced the Lockdown with a brand new logo, special LINKS Lockdown aprons, and virtual live cookery sessions!

The videos show life as it really is during Lockdown, with interruptions, unexpected or unplanned twists and fun all adding to the flavour of the new sessions. Everyone is learning and sharing new skills, as well as cookery they are getting to grips with technology, demonstrating a resilience and resourcefulness anyone would be proud of in these times.

LINKS Eyemouth is a community project that has developed from feedback provided by Eyemouth families. The aim of the project is to build peer support, bring ideas together and create opportunities for people to inspire friends and family to make good food choices. 

For more information, contact:

Charlene McCulloch – 07521430761
Penny Oliver – 07500917116