let's talk about text, youth week and regular servings

Hey hey hey!

We've been a little lax keeping this up to date lately. BUT we've got a super busy weekend coming up so i thought I'd fill everyone in on events.

Remember to keep an eye on the forum (www.sydfnb.tk) cos that's where most info, planning and discussion happens. Feel free to sign up and join in!


Saturday 5th April
Regular Serving 4.30pm
Cnr King St and Forbes St, Newtown
FREE scrumptious vegan food


Sunday 6th April
Let's Talk About Text Zine Fair / Music / Eating Party
From 1pm @ Jura Bookshop (440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham)
Millions of ace things happening including Food Not Bombs and vegan cake station!
Music from Strangers, Do Not Resuscitate, When Chimps Attack



Sunday April 13th
Marrickville Youth Week Show
11am - 5pm @ Jack Shanahan Park, near Dulwich Hill Station
Bands, info and Food Not Bombs
Apparently there's going to be a sausage sizzle (boo!) so come and support the nutritious vittles of FNB!

Hope to see y'all at an event soon!

xxx trini thaw

PS For those who have been inquiring, Jura Bookshop (440 Parramatta Rd, Petersham) have copies of the Food Not Bombs book from the USA ($7), and also a small selection of patches and badges. Pop in if you'd like to pick some up.

Wish List

we rely entirely on donations - whether it be time from volunteers or produce for cooking. here are some things we need:

* large pots (diameter at least 15inches / 30cm diameter)
* frying pans (especially non-stick)
* cooking utensils (wooden spoons, ladles, serving spoons, tongs, etc)
* baking trays (flat and with sides)
* colander
* can opener (not rusty!)
* veggie peelers
* knife sharpener / sharp knives
* chopping boards
* containers for transporting food (sealable lids)
* mixing bowls
* whisk
* blender or food processor
* pepper / salt grinder
* tables that fold (the camping kind)

if you know anyone giving these away (or you yourself have some spare), snatch it up for us and give us a bell at sydfoodnotbombs@gmail.com. cheers!

upcoming events and some updates!

HOLA!

exciting news: sydney food not bombs has found it's permanent home at jura books (440 parramatta road, petersham). we'll be cooking there every second saturday from 1pm so feel free to come on down and pitch in!

we've also been having great success with our fortnightly servings on the corner of forbes and king streets in newtown. the "take-away" option has been particularly popular. this weeks menu:

• tomato, corn and basil soup with giant organic pasta
• fried cauliflower and capsicum
• garlic bread
• salsa and guacamole
• baked potatoes and onion rings
• banana bread
• fruit salad
• fresh lemonade

whow! what a spread (photos to come shortly!)!!!

eater of the day goes to the gorgeous 2-year-old alice who devoured the soup with such vigour as has never been seen in one so young!

dates for the diary:

• saturday 8th march - international women's day (fnb will do a special action; deets soon)
• sunday 6th april - "let's talk about text" at jura books. day of music, workshops and creativity. come dressed as your fave writer and enjoy fnb tucker.
  
• sunday 13th april - youth week in marrickville (jack shanahan reserve) from 11am-5pm. huge day of bands, skate comp and other fun stuff including a MASSIVE FNB COOK-UP for the kids! whoot-whooooo!
  

hope to see you at a fnb event soon!

ps. we now have a gorgeous new banner. come check it out!

Some news..

As a result of the planning meeting we had last month, the last two FNB servings have been on the corner of King St and Forbes St, Newtown (Near the Nunnery, Pizza Haven, etc.). We plan to continue serving there every second Saturday at around 3pm or 4pm.

One of the FNBers has set up an online forum for people to use to get involved with Food Not Bombs, as a remedy for full inboxes and to make discussion easier. The URL for the forum is http://sydfnb.tk

We also had a second serving this weekend at Jura Books at the Jura/Black Rose Fundraiser show and we were able to raise some money for the two bookstores.

Our next serving will be at the corner of King and Forbes (Newtown) on Saturday 23 Feb. So come down and eat and talk but if you aren't hungry then you can always try our new take away option!

FNB Planning for 2008

ALL are invited to make their way down to the Sydney FNB planning meeting:

Tuesday 15th January
5pm in Victoria Park
(under a tree between the pool and the car park)

Bring ideas, smiles and snacks!

Cheers!

Camp out CANCELLED

Sorry but we have to cancel the camp out that was going to be this weekend.

However, we are in the process of getting a serving organised for Saturday afternoon. If anyone has any suggestions on places we should serve and kitchens we can use let us know quick!

In the meantime, check back soon to see if we update with news of a serving.

call out: FNB vic park campout (21st - 23rd dec 07)

Sydney Food Not Bombs is having a big camp out from 4pm Fri 21st 'til Sun 23rd Dec 07 at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Victoria Park. We are having a music night and a film night with workshops during the day.

Come and support Australia's Indigenous peoples' plight for recognition and sovereignty. Bring a sleeping bag and tent + other camping gear, cos Food Not Bombs is gonna have an amazing cook-up!!!

If you'd like to perform on the music night (Sat 22nd), or do a workshop (Sat and Sun), then sling us an email: sydfoodnotbombs at gmail dot com. If you need help with camping gear then let us know cos we have spares =).

Check out our blog for updates and info: http://sydfoodnotbombs.blogspot.com .

Hurrah!!!