Local families took part in some fun activities around the theme of growing fruit and veg and 5 a day.
Children enjoyed planting seeds and learning how plants grow. We planted lettuce and tomatoes in recyled pots to show how anyone and everyone can grow things in their own home or garden. Kids also did 5 a day puzzles and a quiz.
Westbourne Forum and Church Street Neighbourhood Management held a two day, level two, Nutrition Training course for local people interested in working in the hospitality industry. The course covered the relationship between nutrition, diet and health, the nutrition needs of different population groups and food labelling. 16 people took part. The money for this course came from NHS Westminster and is part of the Healthy Eating Programme for Church Street and Westbourne. Also part of that programme is Westbourne’s Cook and Eat class for families. There will be another Cook and Eat class starting in January 2011. If anyone is interested please contact Allison on 020 7266 8252 or email allison@pdt.org.uk
Westbourne Forum, in partnership with a local chef Ismail Bingor, is currently delivering a second Cook and Eat class for families. Each week the families come for two hours to learn a healthy new recipe and prepare it under the guidance of Ismail. So far they have made healthy baked “fried style” coated chicken, a delicious and healthy chicken and mushroom soup, and rice and meatballs. All the food is halal. If you would like to join up for the final class in January 2011 please contact Allison on 020 7266 8252 or email allison@pdt.org.uk The money for this course which is free to participants came from the NHS and Westminster City Council.
