Wootton Food Swap looks to the future Gloucester District Myall Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 26, 2025 Eager group members waiting to swap. THE WOOTTON Food Swap, now in its eighth year, is looking towards the future and considering expanding the concept. The food swap allows community members the opportunity to exchange home-grown or home-made items, as well as plants and seeds. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au A give away table of kitchen items is also present at swap meets. Members coordinate who is growing what and share hard earned gardening tips. They are also afforded an opportunity to catch up in a relaxed social setting. “At the January swap we discussed how it was all going and whether we should modify how we ran the swaps,” coordinator Peter Dixon said. “There was a lot of enthusiasm in getting speakers along to the swaps from time to time. “Some ideas floated include… talks about bush regeneration, weed control, soil health, what to plant now, insects and biosecurity.” There is also interest in hosting food related workshops before or after swap events, following the success of a previous kimchi workshop. Seasonal pot luck lunches have also been suggested. Wootton food swap members are keen to work with similar initiatives in the region and explore opportunities for better cross promotion and coordination. Swaps are held at Midday on the second Saturday of each month at the Wootton Hall. Attendees can bring along any home-grown or home-made items, seeds, seedlings and cuttings. New participants are always welcome. By John SAHYOUN Coordinator Peter Dixon. Plenty of fresh produce is available.
