Looking for a fun, meaningful way to bring people together in the Cumberland Council area this autumn? Whether you’re involved with a local school, community group, sports club, tenants’ association, Harvest Fest 2025 is your perfect excuse to celebrate!
And there’s funding to help! Cumberland Council’s Food Partnership are offering grants of up to £150 to support groups hosting Harvest Fest events this autumn. That’s right — some ‘seed’ money to help your ideas grow.
These events are all about:
- Celebrating local, seasonal food
- Keeping things low-waste and plastic-free
- Making climate-friendly choices
- Connecting people through food, stories, and shared values
Think hearty stews made with local veg, apple-pressing, shared meals without plastic forks, and activities that celebrate everything autumn — all while taking a step toward a greener, healthier Cumberland.
Councillor Justin McDermott sums it up perfectly:
“This funding is about empowering our communities — helping people celebrate where they live, what they grow, and what they can achieve together.”
Whether you’re growing your own, swapping recipes, or just want to host a potluck with a planet-friendly twist — this is your moment.
