Learner's in Newbury say YES to food but NO to waste

Emma Barnett from WRAP

Love Food Hate Waste Training 12th July at Shaw House 

CCB recently put on some great training with Emma Barnett from WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) in the beautiful Oak Room at the West Berkshire Council owned Shaw House for 15 learners.  This small group was very engaged with the subject which provoked lots of discussions and tips being shared. 

Attendees came from local children’s centres, the Women's Institute, environmental groups, allotment and gardening groups.  Interested individuals also attended. We heard about the background to the campaign and how it started; the results of research into food waste, with delegates guessing which foods we waste most before the results of the research were revealed. Tips and advice on how to prevent food waste in your household, as well as hands on activities on portion control, freezing left over food, storage, dates and packaging. 

Attendees also gained some good recipe ideas and learnt how to spread the message to our friends, families, work colleagues and community groups.  The training was very timely for members of the W.I. because they are campaigning nationally at the moment on unnecessary food waste. 

Comments made from delegates attending included:

‘The morning was full of useful information, I especially enjoyed the hands on activities’
‘I enjoyed being in an interactive group, we shared lots of tips’
‘Emma was an excellent trainer, very clear and good at moving us on’

The training was FREE to attendees thanks to funding from the Adult & Community Learning Team as West Berkshire Council.

CCB will offering some more FREE Love Food Hate Waste training in October.  Please keep an eye on our website and e-bulletin for details.