Lothians Conservation Volunteers
COVID-19 outbreak: The current Omicron wave is concerning but for now our task programme continues to run in line with government guidance for Beyond Level 0 (as updated on 2021-11-16) As outdoor activities our tasks are relatively safe but use of the minibus is potentially risky. Therefore we request that all volunteers who are using the minibus to attend tasks should take a lateral flow test on the morning of the task, hopefully catching any cases before they cause an issue. Additional measures may well be announced by the government over the coming days and weeks; should these affect LCV's activities we will inform volunteers.
On a happier note, our exciting task programme for Q1 2022 is now available. We hope to see you on task soon.
15/03/2014 Posted by
This Welsh fruit cake is called bara or bread because it looks like a bread loaf - and it's pretty healthy too! If catering for ten volunteers bake two for a hearty pudding or just one if it's for a slice each with a cup of tea. [More]
15/03/2014 Posted by
An unusual take on a classic risotto using pearl barley as the grain rather than rice. Cheap, tasty and highly calorific! What's not to like? [More]
15/03/2014 Posted by
A substantial and healthy dish for those that love some spice. [More]
15/03/2014 Posted by
A stick-to-your-ribs Irish delight perfect for re-energising dispirited volunteers. [More]
15/03/2014 Posted by
Antoine-Augustin Parmentier popularised the potato as a human food source in 18th-century France. Apocryphally a version of this hearty soup was first distributed from soup kitchens during times of famine in northern France. [More]
30/09/2013 Posted by
A roaring success whenever she makes it and with only our health in mind, Edel presents her fine scurvy-preventing pudding. [More]
19/06/2013 Posted by
Being quick and easy to prepare, this tasty chilli is a tried and tested meal for the first night of a residential after a long day's travel. [More]
01/01/2013 Posted by
These oat bites provide a lighter dessert experience than usual for LCV. Fruit and oats too - they're practically health food! [More]
16/09/2012 Posted by
A meal in itself, this dish also benefits from rice and any curry sides you happen to like. The level of heat can be varied to suit all tastes. [More]
16/09/2012 Posted by
Retaining the colours of the Italian flag, this is a refreshing veggie take on a classic. [More]
25/01/2012 Posted by
Are you bored of that plain old Victoria sponge? Chocolate cake dragging you down? (Not that I'm aware of - Ed) Well no more! Brighten up your resi with a Jaffa Cake cake. [More]
25/01/2012 Posted by
Delicious and (mostly) healthy spiced poached pears. [More]
01/07/2011 Posted by
Summer or winter, chocolate pudding is always a treat. Used with success on Lewis and Ben Lawers resis. [More]
01/06/2011 Posted by
A British classic. Both tasty and highly calorific! [More]
01/05/2011 Posted by
A mighty meal of rice, vegetables, pulses and cheese. [More]
01/04/2011 Posted by
This is a dish of three parts comprising a vegetable filling in a tomato sauce covered with a french bread topping. [More]
01/03/2011 Posted by
A nourishing casserole of beans and veg with a Creole kick. [More]
01/01/2011 Posted by
A delicious mild and creamy curry. Thanks to Fiona who made this on a New Year residential in 06/07 and passed on the recipe. [More]