Berwick Slow Food Management Committee

Berwick Slow Food group is run by a team of volunteers who make up the Management Committee, including x4 elected officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary) as well as up to eight other elected members who share various roles including a Slow Food UK Liaison member, our Events Coordinator, our Communications & Marketing Coordinator and the Berwick Food & Beer Festival Director/s.

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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
  • Vice-Chair - Millie McRobbie
  • Treasurer - David Simpson
  • Secretary - Alison Edwards

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 Volunteerā€™s Coordinator - Laura McGinlay
  • Festival Children's Activities Coordinator - Jo Thomas

Vacant roles include:

Berwick Food & Beer Festival Demo Kitchen Coordinator