Let’s Talk Food, Community & The Future

The Open University is partnering with Woughton Community Council to explore how we can make future food both sustainable and healthy.

We warmly invite you to drop-in for a day filled with conversations, arts reflections, lived experiences and academic insights.

Please come and share your views and help shape future thinking about the future of food.

Come and join us on Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Anytime between 1 pm and 7 pm

Together, we can explore how food connects environment, health and community.
 Share your experiences & hopes about food
 Discuss challenges around sustainability
 Explore ideas for healthier food systems
 Connect with OU university researchers
 Help shape future research and initiatives

 Location: Eaglestone Activity Centre, Harrier Court, Eaglestone, MK6 5BZ
 Cake and coffee: all day
Lunch: 1 – 2 pm
Dinner: 6 -7 pm

All welcome — free to attend
All collected data will be anonymised

For more information or to register interest with WWC: reception@woughtoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk or 01908 395681

You are encouraged to register your interest by sending an email with ‘FEAST’ in the subject line to the email address above, letting us know if you would like to join us for food and let us know of any dietary needs.

You can also just turn up on the day for coffee and cakes and chat!

Your contact at the OU: Dr Maria Nita, m.nita@open.ac.uk

Image source: Photo by fauxels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-eating-together-3184195/