Fresh Beginnings recently wrapped up a fun and engaging four-week cookery course for beginners, funded as part of our Destination Old Town programme. Led by Barbara from Fresh Beginnings, the course took during the winter, bringing together eager cooks who learned to prepare a variety of delicious dishes.

Over the four weeks, attendees mastered recipes such as:

• Spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread
• Chicken soup with rolls
• Curry with naan bread
• Sausage rolls
• Chocolate cookies

To support their newfound skills, each participant was gifted a slow cooker, a cookery book, and a Pot Gang kit, which included instructions and materials to grow their own herbs and vegetables at home. Additionally, thanks to extra funding, Barbara provided each participant with a bag of kitchen essentials, such as scales and tools, along with her book, "You Can Cook."

Participants shared that they felt more confident in the kitchen and were now equipped to whip up healthy, affordable meals on their own.

Thank you to Barbara for the great sessions, and congratulations to our participants.