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28 Jun 2025

Bradford Literature Festival: Feeding the Future

Stuart Gillespie

An insightful discussion on sustainable food systems.

Event Details
Date 28 Jun 2025
Times 11.30am-12.30pm
Location The Ernest Saville Room, City Hall
Tickets £7 ↓

Join Stuart Gillespie, a leading expert on global nutrition and food security, for an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities in feeding the world’s growing population.

Drawing from his extensive research, Gillespie explores the links between food systems, climate change, and health, and examines innovative approaches to ensuring sustainable food for future generations.  

From addressing hunger in conflict zones to promoting nutrition in everyday diets, this event will provide a deep understanding of how we can all contribute to a healthier, more secure future through thoughtful food practices. 

About the Big Tasty Read

The Big Tasty Read is a brand-new nationwide campaign blending the joy of reading with the love of food. Led by Bradford Council’s Bradford Libraries and delivered as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the campaign will feature an exciting programme of events taking place across Bradford district and beyond. 

Credits
The Big Tasty Read is delivered by The Reading Agency and BBC Arts with additional funding from Arts Council England. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Bradford Libraries and Bradford 2025 in association with Bradford Literature Festival.

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