The Power on Your Plate provides an opportunity to explore the powerful connection between the food we eat, the health of our planet, and the strength of our communities.

Guest speaker, Ned Gatenby, will share an engaging and thought-provoking talk on how our everyday choices influence climate change, biodiversity, local resilience and the future of our food system. Ned will offer evidence-based ideas that show how small, achievable changes can make a meaningful difference for both people and the planet.

Discover practical, positive ways to make a difference through everyday choices before enjoying specially curated plant-based small plates created by The Station Coffee + Kitchen, Stokesley.

What to expect:

✨ Inspiring talk
🌱 Delicious plant-based food
💬 Community conversation
🌍 Practical tips you can take away

A feel-good evening of food, learning and connection.

Your ticket includes;

• A choice of 2 small plates + bread*

• Talk from Ned Gatenby

• Interactive discussions

6pm – 9pm, Saturday 3rd October | Stokesley | Hosted by Young Soul Events | Ticket price: £28.00

*Drinks are not included and can be purchased separately

The Hidden Cost of Our Plate

How everyday food choices shape our health, communities and the planet.

Every day, we make countless food choices. We often ask ourselves questions like, "Is this healthy?", "Can I afford it?" or "Will I enjoy it?" But how often do we stop to ask a different question: Healthy for who? Healthy for us? Healthy for the planet? Healthy for our local communities? Or healthy for future generations?

Food is far more than fuel. Every meal connects us to a much bigger story—one that includes our health, the environment, local economies, farming, biodiversity and the policies that shape the choices available to us. Yet these connections are often hidden in plain sight.

In this interactive workshop, we'll uncover the hidden cost of our plates and explore how our everyday food choices can become a powerful force for positive change. Through thought-provoking activities, small-group discussions and systems thinking, we'll move beyond individual choices to consider the wider food system through four key themes: People, Planet, Place and Policy.

Nourish the Change

Join Young Soul Events and Registered Nutritionist Georgia Spence for an uplifting afternoon exploring menopause, women's health and the powerful role nutrition can play in supporting your wellbeing.

Together we'll cut through the confusion, bust common myths and share practical, evidence-based support to help you feel stronger, healthier and more confident through every stage of menopause.

✨ Inspiring expert talk

💬 Interactive Q&A

☕ Refreshments

🌿 Friendly, welcoming atmosphere

Whether you're approaching menopause, experiencing it now, or simply want to learn more, this is an opportunity to connect, learn and leave feeling empowered.

The Station, Richmond | October 2026

Saturday 24th October | Richmond, North Yorkshire | Hosted by Young Soul Events | Ticket price: £14.00