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Cooking on a budget
South Kent Mind know times may be tough right now. With the cost of living rising in the UK, many of may be struggling to put food on the table.
There is no shame in asking for advice on financial concerns and/or support in getting the meals you need. If you are currently experiencing any of these concerns, you are not alone. Between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022, food banks in the Trussell Trust’s UK wide network distributed over 2.1 million emergency food parcels to people in crisis.
To support you and your family, South Kent Mind are offering Cooking on a Budget sessions to help you make nutritious meals that won’t cost the Earth. We also be able to direct to other organisations and foodbanks that may be able to aid you should you need it.
Dates/times
Folkestone: Abercrombie’s Café, South Kent Mind Centre (click for dates)
Week 1- Wednesday, 8 June, 11:30 am
Learn how to make a tasty chickpea curry with Paul Babra, founder of Canterbury Curry Club. Participants will be encourage to help with prep and cooking, as well as enjoying the meal created afterwards.
Week 2- Wednesday, 15 June, 11:30 am
Create a delicious pasta dish with Sharon, cook and enjoy your creations!
Dover/ Deal: Chequers Cookers School, Golf Road, Deal, CT14 6RG (click for dates)
Week 3- Wednesday, 22 June, 1:30-3:30pm
Learn how to make pizza from scratch. Meet Sharon in the carpark at Deal train station at 1pm.
If anyone is driving, it would be appreciated if you could help out by giving people a lift to the venue, picking up at Deal train station at 1:15 pm.
Those using public transport can catch the number 81 from Dover Pencester Bus Station, D at 12:15pm.
Buses from Folkestone- 102 at 11:38am to arrive in Dover for the bus to Deal at 12:15pm
Week 4- Wednesday 29 June, 1:30-3:30pm
Recipe to be confirmed. Meet Sharon in the carpark at Deal train station at 1:15pm.
If anyone is driving, it would be appreciated if you could help out by giving people a lift to the venue, picking up at Deal train station at 1:15 pm.
How can I book?
If you’re a South Kent Mind member, please book your place by emailing contact@southkentmind.org.uk or phoning 01303 250090. Please be mindful that spaces are often limited so please book as soon as possible.
If you are not a member yet: You can self-refer to South Kent Mind if you’re experiencing or have experienced mental health problems. Phone us on 01303 250090 or email us at contact@southkentmind.org.uk to book a referral appointment.
Cooking on a Budget Resources
For a list of recipes, tips and videos please visit our site here
