Spalding over-55s invited to free vegetarian cookery evening
Spalding’s over 55s are invited to a free vegetarian cookery evening at the town’s Services and Social Club on Tuesday at 6.45-8.45pm.
The evening is part of First Time for Everything, a programme designed by Royal Voluntary Service to support physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, First Time for Everything gives people, particularly those that are older or less mobile, the opportunity to try something new for free in their community, and to be social and active.
Chef Dale Broughton will host the event, demonstrating how to cook up a tasty vegetarian curry and chilli.
Attendees will learn how to prepare and cook these tasty dishes and have a taste too. The first 25 people to book a place on the session will receive a small bag of veggies to take home, kindly supplied by Morrisons. Light refreshments will be provided.
According to a recent participant survey, 88% of respondents said that attending a First Time for Everything event helped their mental health and wellbeing, and 80% said they felt less isolated.
Head of charities at the People’s Postcode Lottery, Laura Chow, said: “It’s never too late to try something new and to have fun trying.
“First Time for Everything activities are a safe, gentle and enjoyable way to be active and social.
“Thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, local people will be able to enjoy a wide range of interesting activities this year.”
To register for a place at the free First Time for Everything vegetarian cookery evening, contact Andrea Briggs, Royal Voluntary Service activity co-ordinator, on 07468 701994, or email andrea.briggs@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Booking recommended or come along on the night.
For those unable to get out and about to First Time for Everything activities, Royal Voluntary Service has designed the Virtual Village Hall, an online activity hub and community.
Also supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, the Virtual Village Hall helps people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun.
From crafts to Zumba, singing to meditation, there are over 700 sessions available to view on-demand, with new content added regularly. Sessions are live-streamed daily on Facebook, search @VirtualVillageHall.
Followers take part in real time or view on-demand via the Royal Voluntary Service website or YouTube. It is free to join and take part, and a Facebook profile is not required. Where activities require equipment, ingredients or materials, these are low-cost and easy to source.