50 Ways To Cook launches grow kits

50 Ways To Cook is launching a new Bristol-based grow kit to make growing organic food more accessible and affordable, even in small spaces. The kit contains everything you need to start, including organic seeds, compost, simple instructions, and recipe cards.

With Brexit, lockdowns, and now the cost-of-living crisis, the team are seeing a decline in the consumption of fresh foods. Their goal is to make accessing fresh fruit, veg, and herbs easier, regardless of circumstances.

The kits are designed for everyone, from young children to experienced gardeners. They are also incredibly flexible, and you can choose a one-off purchase or subscribe to receive a monthly kit with new seeds in each box.

Alongside the kits, the team are also very active across social media and on their website, providing tips and tricks and space for growers to share their successes and friendly support. As an ex-chef and now avid gardener, founder Alex Montgomery posts regularly with gardening tips and tricks and delicious recipes.

“Everyone should be able to grow their own food, regardless of their budget or access to space,” says Alex. “Our kits are a great way to get started, and we’re confident you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to grow your own food.”

• The kits will be launching in early August. One-off kits are £19.99 but there are subscribe-and-save and pot-free discounts available. All kits come with free delivery.

‘Oil Your Neck’ is an SPF 50 UVA and UVB sunscreen created in partnership with LifeJacket Skin Protection after new research commissioned by Beavertown Brewery found that only 23% of Bristolians always wear skin protection while enjoying a drink in the sun. The study has also revealed that 35% of people in Bristol have been sunburnt while sitting outside in a pub garden.

What’s more, research found that the face, neck and shoulders were the top three areas most likely to get burnt while sitting in a beer garden –an activity that 42% of Bristolians consider to be one of the best things about the summer months.

Oil Your Neck will be available in dispensers in participating pub gardens across Bristol, with each sachet or pump containing 5ml –specifically designed to be enough for those red areas –your face, neck or arms.

• beavertownbrewery.co.uk