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Apologise for Cross Posting Conference Announcement Food Growing - How to Assess & Deal with Potential Land Contamination A one day conference Date - Thursday 8th November 2001 Venue - Foster Building, University of Central Lancashire Hosted by Faculty of Health, University of Central Lancashire This conference is designed to highlight some of the issues around the identification and assessment of potentially contaminated land. A set of guidelines that communities and individuals can follow to help them assess and deal with any potential problems will be launched at the event. The event is aimed at anyone involved in growing food: - Health Authorities Health Promotion, Community Dieticians, Food and Health Workers, Public Health Local Authorities Sustainability, Local Agenda 21, Environmental Health Community & Voluntary Groups Local Food Projects, Schools, Allotment Groups and anyone involved in growing food The cost of the event is just £50 plus vat (£58.75) with a number of places at £15 plus vat (£17.63) for representatives of voluntary organisations. In addition there are a small number of subsidised places for the unwaged and special cases, which are available free of charge (please apply) Speakers Health Risks: Dr Virginia Murray, Chemical Incident Response Service Understanding the Controls - A Local Authority Perspective: Barry Brockbank, Stockport MBC The Safety of the Crop: Dr Patrick Miller, FSA Practical Site Investigation: Mandy Oliver, Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens For more information and a booking form please contact: - Emma Woodward Business Services University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE Tel: 01772 892250 Fax: 01772 892938 E-mail: [log in to unmask]