Berwick Slow Food Management Committee

Berwick Slow Food group is run by a team of volunteers who make up the Management Committee, including x3 elected officers (Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) as well as up to eight other elected members who share various roles including a Slow Food UK Liaison member, Events Coordinator, Communications & Marketing Coordinator and the Berwick Food & Beer Festival Director/s.

Full roles and responsibilities of members of the Management Committee can be downloaded here:

Committe Roles & Responsibilities 2025

The Management Committee:

  • organises the annual Food & Beer Festival
  • puts on a programme of social events at local food & drink venues, as well as organising visits to local producers
  • facilitates talks and educational workshops
  • advocates for good, clean and fair food for all in our local area
  • supports and promotes local & regional food producers

The current officers of the Management Commmittee are:

  • Chair - Laura McGinlay
  • Treasurer - David Simpson (outgoing)
  • Secretary - Alison Edwards (outgoing)

The current elected members are:

  • Slow Food Liaison - Laura McGinlay
  • Events Coordinator/s - Laura Scruton
  • Communications/Marketing - Alison Edwards
  • Festival Director/s - Millie McRobbie & Ray McRobbie
  • Festival Demo Kitchen Coordinator - Laura Scruton
  • Festival Family Activities Coordinator - Jo Thomas

At the 2025 AGM, we are actively recruiting for:

  • Treasurer
  • Secretary