3 December 2021
Last week FareShare Cymru celebrated its 10th anniversary by welcoming guests to its Cardiff warehouse for some entertainment, food and a chance to see behind the scenes.
“When we started FareShare Cymru 10 years ago we knew that it was a good idea, that made sense and was needed in Wales. There was good food being wasted and there were organisations and people that needed food. We wanted to change that. 10 years on and the difference that FareShare Cymru has made is incredible. A big thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve so much.
“SARAH GERMAIN, FOUNDER AND CEO OF FARESHARE CYMRU”
Tours ran throughout the day with guests seeing the warehouse, fridges and asking questions to the staff. The tours were followed by a musical performance organised by one of FareShare Cymru's volunteers Nick Whiting. Nick is the Associate Leader and First Violin in the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Together with fellow volunteers David Simpson and Glyn Price, they played some wonderful music for the guests, who also enjoyed performances by Beverley Wescott, Angharad Jones, Heather Thomas and Phil Pinder.
The lunch was kindly provided by Beca Lyne Pirkis, Welsh cook, food, presenter and semi-finalist GBBO 2013. Beca visited the depot a few days before to find inspiration for the meal, choosing surplus items to make a Lebanese Vegan Stew. Beca also created a fantastic cake for the occasion.
Since launching in early 2012, FareShare Cymru have:
To find out more about the history of FareShare Cymru and what they've got coming up visit their website: https://fareshare.cymru/fareshare-cymru-turns-10/
