These three things are super important to us at The Long Table.
We often find people are surprised to know that most of our food is purchased, or that we’re a business (we’re a Community Interest Company), or that we’re committed to fair paid employment rather than relying on volunteers.
Any surprises in there for you?
#thelongtable #radicalhospitality #community #eatingtogether #misconceptions
So how does pay as you can actually work?
Simply put - some people pay more, some people pay less, everybody eats together 🍲
It reflects the heart of our table - that everybody belongs, regardless of what we can give.
It’s community in action.
To help sustain The Long Table’s place in our community, you can pay a meal forward, or become a Friend of The Long Table to give monthly - check our link in bio.
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April numbers are in and the numbers just keep going up. Our community gathered around the table for an amazing 5615 meals last month. Nearly half of those meals were accessed at less than cost, and one in ten of those was given away at no cost. That’s thousands of delicious meals eaten together in community, in a way that wouldn’t be possible without you, our community, and without the option to pay-as-you-can.
Pay-as-you-can is a core value of The Long Table, because we know that community is stronger and deeper when there’s a seat for everyone at the table. As we all face our own challenges in the changing landscape of world, we need each other more than ever.
So please, come along. Bring a friend. Become a Friend. Join in where you can, we’d love to see you soon.
Join us for a feel-good Friday night dinner with live music from @itsthatjoshbrown ✨
Josh is a singer songwriter based in Stroud performing well known songs in a natural, easy style. Expect simple, honest vocals and a familiar melodies for a relaxed, feel-good vibe.
Dinner will be served 6-8pm, pay as you can, as always. No need to book, just come along for good food, good music and good company 🙌
Join us for a near-solstice triple bill on Thursday 18th June with three outstanding performances from, @tummyachemusic , @philippenashmusic and @takeda_band 🌀
With a shared DIY ethos and making ‘from the fringe for the fringe’ these three alternative acts will deliver a powerful and captivating night in The Sanctuary.
For more details and to grab your tickets, head to our link in bio❤️🔥
On Friday 19th June, we invite you to gather round the table with us for a celebration of food, poetry and song!
Kicking off with dancing from the incredible @miserdenmorris , we’ll then tuck into a feasting menu filled with delicious, seasonal flavours while enjoying a selection of performances from local writers and musicians - each one inspired by the summer solstice ☀️
It’s going to be a night to remember and we’d love for you to join us! For more details and to grab your tickets, head to our website via our link in bio 🔗
It’s nearly time to open our doors to the riders taking on the Wild West Country Race…! 🔥🏁
Join us as the riders roll in and settle down for the pre-race briefing, hosted by the @theperfidiousalbion team.
Curious about what it really takes to tackle an ultra-endurance race? Then come along, grab a seat, and listen in over a delicious @thelongtablestroud dinner.
On Friday morning, it’s race time. The riders will set off bright and early, so if you’re around to wave them off, swing by and grab a coffee and pastry from @thelongtablestroud - open 8am.
#wildwestrace #ultraendurance #perfidiousalbion #cyclingrace southcoast
Join us for a delicious Friday night dinner with live music from the wonderful @mansfieldsmithduo 🎵
Guy (guitars) and Cathy (bass) play acoustic and electric roots music from well-loved covers to fantastic original songs.
We can’t wait to have them perform alongside our pay-as-you-can dinner, 6-8pm! There’s no need to book, just come along and enjoy ☀️
We’re hosting With Good Company for the second time. What began last year as an experiment in co-creation continues to take shape - a gathering influenced as much by the land as by the people who come.
We’re glad to open Windout Barn again alongside @thelongtablestroud and @with.diversity , who are collaborating and leading the experience. Together they’re creating space for people carrying a lot - pressure, responsibility, pace - to step into something slower and more restorative.
As hosts, it’s a privilege to see the barn and landscape become part of that. To watch people reconnect with themselves, each other, and the natural world around them.
There are still a few spaces available.
If you’re curious, get in touch with @with.diversity or @thelongtablestroud to find out more.
#WithGoodCompany #WindoutBarn #Retreat #Connection #Community #Nature
May Half Term will soon be upon us- let’s hope the sun stays shining! Read to find out what will be going on at Brimscombe Mill.
👩🎨Every day @stroudkidsstuff will be hosting their daily kids crafts tables between 10:00 - 12:30. From making your own stress ball to learning how to sharpie tye dye.
🧑🍳Join @thelongtablestroud on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th May between 10:30 and 12:00 for Kids Kitchen. Come down and make your own s’mores (Tues) and veggie spring rolls (Wed).
🦎On Wednesday 27th between 10:30-12:30 join us for a hands on reptile experience in the Sanctuary. We will be joined by @bristolreptile and their not so furry friends to learn about and hold a variety of reptiles; from snakes to lizards. Book online via the Brimscombe Mill website.
🥙All week our scavenger hunt will be running and Long Table will be making children’s lunches in addition to all their usual offerings.
🎱Our popular pool table and table tennis table will be out all week as well. We have also just got a new table football table. Come down and have a play.
To find out more visit the Brimscombe Mill website .uk/school-holidays Link in bio.
Note that we will be shut on Bank Holiday Monday
Join us for Golden Hour this Friday for dinner with live music from @cooperandtoller ! ✨
Vicky Cooper and Richard Toller play traditional English folk songs. They sing solo and in harmony, unaccompanied and accompanied on fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Expect fine musicianship and songs of love and betrayal, sailors and poachers, the natural and supernatural - with some rousing choruses.
We’ll be serving up a delicious pay-as-you-can Friday night dinner, 6-8pm. All are welcome and there’s no need to book. See you there!
