PROJECT UPDATE 2012
- The Monday Munchies cookery sessions have been well attended.
- The WFA group held a stall at West Cheshire College during an open day in November to inform students of the activities of the group. They were able to distribute a large number of flyers and speak to a large number of students. The group provided two Christmas events aimed at families – providing food tasters, a cooking demonstration, raffle and various games.
- Three volunteers completed a Level 2 Award in Understanding Public Health accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health. Three more volunteers also completed a food hygiene course.
- WFA also offered fruit, vegetable and salad bags and eggs to residents of Ellesmere Port as part of the Christmas event at Westminster Community Centre. This proved extremely successful with 95 bags being ordered for 47 people.

The project gives local people within target schools and children’s centres the opportunity to purchase fresh, affordable fruit and vegetables, helping contribute to 5 A DAY targets. The scheme improves access to higher quality, lower priced fruit and vegetables. This combined with the healthy eating and cookery sessions will help to encourage individuals and families to think about healthy eating as a realistic way forward.

Testimonials: “Since I started the scheme we eat more fruit and veg. My younger son needs a little persuasion and this is helping” Tracey Watson; The Acorns Primary School. “I picked up load of healthy recipes which will hopefully encourage the kids to eat more veg.” Liz Booth; The Acorns Primary School.