Narture CIC

Narture CIC

Food and Beverage Services

Ayr, South Ayrshire 107 followers

Nurturing the arts, respecting nature

About us

Narture - Community Interest Company Baking real bread to earn the dough to fund arts projects Narture, founded in June 2020 was set up during the COVID-19 pandemic by artist father and daughter team Robert and Saskia Singer. The project evolved from initially occupying empty town centre spaces and re-purposing them for cultural and creative uses. Nurturing a thriving and successful social enterprise, where ‘everyone is an artist’ and encouraged to use their creative energies towards positive change. Narture’s ultimate goal is to become a truly inclusive creative hive, making participatory cultural activities available to all members of society. Narture’s award winning Sourdough Bakery and acclaimed Artisan Café, are currently the core income generators of the social enterprise. The bakery specialises in handmade sourdough produce, baked daily; championing sustainable, healthy ingredients and supporting local businesses and was recently awarded Bread Bakery of the Year by Prestige Scotland for the second year running. As part of their social purpose, they also donate produce to local food banks. Narture’s objective is to re-invest all surplus profits into creative projects, as an instigator of town centre regeneration. Narture is currently developing a ‘People's Art School’ and studios through a fusion of food, arts and wellbeing focusing on experiential retail and cultural tourism. The space will host exhibitions, events, workshops, holistic therapies, etc based on Narture’s three core pillars of: Creativity - Wellbeing - Sustainability

Website
http://www.narture.co.uk
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Ayr, South Ayrshire
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2020
Specialties
creativity, sustainability, and wellbeing

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Employees at Narture CIC

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    We Are Hiring: Part-Time Cafe Worker Opportunity Are you passionate about fresh bread, coffee, and the arts? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a part-time cafe worker. This role is perfect for someone who can commit to working on Saturdays and enjoys being part of a vibrant, community-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: - Providing exceptional customer service - Assisting with the preparation and serving of fresh bread and coffee - Maintaining a clean and welcoming cafe space - Supporting various cafe operations as needed Requirements: - A genuine interest in bread, coffee, and the arts - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Commitment to Saturday shifts If you are interested and believe you meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering note to the cafe at 22 Sandgate, Ayr or email us at info@narture.co.uk. Join us in creating a warm and artistic cafe experience for our community! ☕️🥖

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    Help Shape Cafe Shape! 🌟 We're excited to bring a new food and arts venue to town, but we need YOUR input…🎨🍽️🎶 ✨ What kind of food do you crave? ✨ What events would you love to see? ✨ What will make Cafe Shape your go-to spot? We are currently undergoing a complete rebrand, is cafe shape the right name? Please share your ideas with us in the comments or email us at info@narture.co.uk Your feedback will help us create a space that truly belongs to the community. Please do our quick survey and share your thoughts! 💬❤️ https://lnkd.in/ehMKYYgE

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    Wow! Check out fab pics from workshop participant @audreyrussellphotography from our second CERISO workshop where we learned Riso printing and ceramic collage. 🌀🎨 📸 Led by artists @lauralightbody & @saskiajaesinger, this dynamic workshop explored various papers and materials to create collages, followed by vibrant Riso printing. In the afternoon, inspired by our prints, we created ceramic collages using enamel decal paper on blank tiles and plates. Super fun, interactive workshop with gorgeous results, learning 2 fabulous processes! We will be posting new dates for Riso printing soon, watch this space!🌀🎨

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    Work on Paper 🎨 ✍️ Our latest exhibtion has just opened at MAKE, a painting/poetry interaction between painter Allan Black and local poet Alistair Paterson. Viewable Tuesday - Saturday 10am-3pm at 30 Newmarket St, Ayr. JOIN US FOR THE OPENING PREVIEW ON FRIDAY 21st JUNE 5-7PM AT MAKE, FREE FOR ALL TO JOIN AND HEAR SOME POETRY READINGS FROM THE ARTISTS! 🍷 📝 Free but RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ew6Sc-H5.. Allan and Alistair have been collaborating for over 30 years since they first met through the Glasgow-based arts group Open Circle. Work on Paper, a exhibition referencing landscapes from the Scottish west coast was premiered at the A' The Airts Arts Centre in Sanquhar in 2018. Alistair is a local poet whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies in the UK and France over the past 40 years. He has published over 30 volumes through Prismatic Press and collaborated on artist book projects with French painters Bertrand Bracaval and Robert Pillard Valere. Allan Black graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1980 he has had solo exhibitions in Scotland Germany and USA he has also been involved in group exhibitions in Scotland, Germany, France and USA. He was placed first in the 14th Ohio Exhibition, Cuyahoga Valley Arts Centre, USA. #art #artistsoninstagram #instartist #artoninstagram #artistsofig #instaart #painting #poetry #exhibition #ayr #ayrshire

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    Work on Paper 🎨 ✍️ Our latest exhibtion has just opened at MAKE, a painting/poetry interaction between painter Allan Black and local poet Alistair Paterson. Viewable Tuesday - Saturday 10am-3pm at 30 Newmarket St, Ayr. JOIN US FOR THE OPENING PREVIEW ON FRIDAY 21st JUNE 5-7PM AT MAKE, FREE FOR ALL TO JOIN AND HEAR SOME POETRY READINGS FROM THE ARTISTS! 🍷 📝 Free but RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ew6Sc-H5.. Allan and Alistair have been collaborating for over 30 years since they first met through the Glasgow-based arts group Open Circle. Work on Paper, a exhibition referencing landscapes from the Scottish west coast was premiered at the A' The Airts Arts Centre in Sanquhar in 2018. Alistair is a local poet whose work has appeared in literary journals and anthologies in the UK and France over the past 40 years. He has published over 30 volumes through Prismatic Press and collaborated on artist book projects with French painters Bertrand Bracaval and Robert Pillard Valere. Allan Black graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1980 he has had solo exhibitions in Scotland Germany and USA he has also been involved in group exhibitions in Scotland, Germany, France and USA. He was placed first in the 14th Ohio Exhibition, Cuyahoga Valley Arts Centre, USA. #art #artistsoninstagram #instartist #artoninstagram #artistsofig #instaart #painting #poetry #exhibition #ayr #ayrshire

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    We are thrilled to announce that we've been awarded the 'Scotland Bread Bakery of the Year' by the Scotland Prestige Awards for the THIRD consecutive year! 🏆 Thank you to our incredible customers, volunteers, friends, family, and our dedicated team for making this achievement possible. Despite challenging times, we've expanded our bakery range and now supply over 10 local restaurants, cafes, and bars. We're also moving into a larger space to support town centre regeneration and develop exciting food and arts projects. Stay tuned! We are currently creating supper club menus and would love your input on events you'd like to see in our new space. Let us know your thoughts! If you're interested in exhibiting, performing, hosting workshops, or joining our supper clubs, please email us at info@narture.co.uk.

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    ‘Progressions of Form’ origami exhibition created by studio holder James Duncan @paperjamorigami is currently displayed at MAKE by Narture Studios. Each fold tells a story, transforming paper into stunning works of art. Last chance to see this impressive installation Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May. Open 10am-3pm at 30 Newmarket Street… don’t miss it!

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    Just 48 hours of our crowdfunder left.. ⏰ Learn about the magic of sourdough in our workshop as one of our crowdfunder rewards: Boost gut health, savour artisan flavors, and master the art of bread making at our workshop! 💫 🥖 DATES WILL BE ARRANGED ONCE THE CROWDFUNDER HAS ENDED. Sourdough bread making promotes gut health through natural fermentation, creating probiotics that aid digestion. It also lowers phytates, enhancing nutrient absorption and contributing to a healthier gut microbiome. 🫧 🍞 This three hour workshop will explain the fundamentals and provide an introduction to the basics of sourdough bread making and show you what makes wild yeast baking so special. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to make and bake with your own sourdough starter. Craft your own starter, then utilise ours to bake a delicious sourdough loaf. Experience the no-knead sourdough process firsthand as we guide you through mixing, kneading, shaping, and baking. Gain insight into our sourdough production process and witness where all our sourdough creations come to life! 🍞✨ You will take home: - your own sourdough starter -banneton worth £20 on our online shop(proofing basket) for proving the bread and baking at home -riso printed recipe sheet -bag of organic flour -mini @blackthornsalt This sourdough workshop is suitable for all levels of experience. Lunch will be provided from our cafe. Your contributions to our crowdfunding campaign are more than just monetary support; they're investments in the future of our bakery and the arts initiatives that define our social enterprise. With your help, we can expand our reach, engage more artists, and foster a culture of creativity and collaboration in our community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change! 🙏🏽 Check out our great range of rewards and support here: https://lnkd.in/e98KjvEm

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    As we enter the final few days of our Crowdfunder campaign, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support during these challenging times. Your contributions are making a significant impact as we work towards expanding our bakery to support more community arts projects. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goals. 🙏🏽 We're thrilled to offer an array of exciting rewards as tokens of our appreciation. REWARDS: ☕️ Coffee & pastry deal 🧘♀️ Introduction to mindfulness session 👜 Narture screen-printed tote bag 🥖 Sourdough bread hamper 🍞 Bread proofing basket 🌀 Limited edition Riso print 🎨 Paint and sip party ticket 🍴 Lunch for 2 at our cafe 👕 T-shirt designed by co-founder Saskia 🖨️ Riso printing workshop 🍷 Supper club ticket 🌾 Sourdough workshop and lunch 💆♂️ Ayurvedic massage by Merchant Ayurveda 🍞 Year's supply of sourdough bread Your support transcends our bakery; it powers our mission to fund arts projects and rejuvenate Ayr's town centre, working to reverse the trend of daily closures and combat the prevalence of empty shop fronts. At Narture, we're committed to creating a community where food, art, and inclusivity intersect for positive change. By championing experiential retail and cultural tourism, we're not just selling bread—we're fostering social impact. Our model of collaborating with various groups and hosting transformative workshops is gaining momentum. We work with marginalised groups including Recovery Ayr, Neuro-diverse and dementia communities, hosting workshops, creative gardening groups and exhibitions that can transform lives. Your support also enables us to champion inclusivity, combat isolation, and promote sustainability. Together, we're creating a brighter, greener future for all. Your investment in our vision is an investment in a brighter future for Ayr's town centre. With your help, we can turn our vision into reality. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Let's make these final days count! P.S. Don't miss out on these incredible rewards! Click below to donate and claim yours before time runs out! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/ethXMdHx

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    As we enter the final few days of our Crowdfunder campaign, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support during these challenging times. Your contributions are making a significant impact as we work towards expanding our bakery to support more community arts projects. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goals. 🙏🏽 We're thrilled to offer an array of exciting rewards as tokens of our appreciation. REWARDS: ☕️ Coffee & pastry deal 🧘♀️ Introduction to mindfulness session 👜 Narture screen-printed tote bag 🥖 Sourdough bread hamper 🍞 Bread proofing basket 🌀 Limited edition Riso print 🎨 Paint and sip party ticket 🍴 Lunch for 2 at our cafe 👕 T-shirt designed by co-founder Saskia 🖨️ Riso printing workshop 🍷 Supper club ticket 🌾 Sourdough workshop and lunch 💆♂️ Ayurvedic massage by Merchant Ayurveda 🍞 Year's supply of sourdough bread Your support transcends our bakery; it powers our mission to fund arts projects and rejuvenate Ayr's town centre, working to reverse the trend of daily closures and combat the prevalence of empty shop fronts. At Narture, we're committed to creating a community where food, art, and inclusivity intersect for positive change. By championing experiential retail and cultural tourism, we're not just selling bread—we're fostering social impact. Our model of collaborating with various groups and hosting transformative workshops is gaining momentum. We work with marginalised groups including Recovery Ayr, Neuro-diverse and dementia communities, hosting workshops, creative gardening groups and exhibitions that can transform lives. Your support also enables us to champion inclusivity, combat isolation, and promote sustainability. Together, we're creating a brighter, greener future for all. Your investment in our vision is an investment in a brighter future for Ayr's town centre. With your help, we can turn our vision into reality. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Let's make these final days count! P.S. Don't miss out on these incredible rewards! Click below to donate and claim yours before time runs out! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/ethXMdHx

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