A day of play, plants, and ponds with primary school children at our newest outdoor space in Stanmer Park, the Pond Garden.
Stories
"I heard a proud Stuart enthusiastically recounting to a friend of ours how he had made Tiramisu. Stuart remembers and talks about the food, and is very pleased that in his retired age, has learnt some new knife skills."
Read Sandra & Stuart's story
"Yay, I eat more veg! The course I did had so much to offer on so many levels. It’s not just about cooking. Actually, the cooking bit is the bonus!"
Read Pearl's story
"The batch cooking class was life-changing. I live with digestive disabilities and food causes lots of anxiety for me. The nutritionist input was very valuable and the Kitchen felt like a safe place."
Read Kelly's story
"I work part time... I cook from scratch to save my money... but still it seems not enough." Lone parent families are increasingly in need of emergency food & support services, find out more.
Read Katy's story
"I learnt how to make a meal out of nothing... Since the course I’ve secured a job related to food and eating. I can now see possibilities where I couldn’t before."
Read Stella's story
"It’s difficult to be healthy if you don't have the money." A new support service is helping young people to keep up with rising living costs.
Read Eva's story
Kim found herself without any money nor any family to turn to and needed help - like many local people affected by the Cost of Living Crisis.
Read Kim's story
"We all sit down in this lovely, cosy little place and we chat and laugh... To be able to come in and make lavender bags and do leaf rubbing, it makes us feel ... victorious!"
Read Dementia-friendly gardening's story
"I’d been out of work for three and a half years when my wife saw the ad. It sounded like just the thing I needed... I’ve lost more than 10kgs just from eating better and walking more. Mentally, the change in me is huge too. The course got me back on track."
Read Eric's story
"I can't believe we made all of this food ourselves – I can’t wait to show my Mum." Five local schools are bringing pupils to the Community Kitchen for cookery lessons.
Read School cookery's story
"Now I can use a knife safely and I can break eggs confidently. I never knew I could do these things and now I can. I’m not scared anymore. A whole new world of food has opened up to me."