Current Projects
This project has now ended; however, we still have copies available of the information booklet titled 'What's in Yours?' healthy packed lunch ideas for the whole family, which can be used as a stand alone information source. Printed copies can be obtained by contacting us here. This booklet is also available to download in PDF format here. .............................................................................
Bournemouth Borough Council has awarded us funding which will enable us to deliver cookery workshops and promote healthy lifestyles to vulnerable people and hard to reach groups in Bournemouth. .............................................................................
Dorset Community Project is a Dorset Food and Health Trust initiative which we have been able to extend into a two year project thanks to additional support from the Community Foundation.
The aim of the project is for us to deliver cookery workshops and promote healthy lifestyles to vulnerable people and hard to reach groups across Dorset. .............................................................................
Schools Workshops School based healthy eating activites will be held in identified Dorset schools that are working towards 'healthy schools plus', with obesity identified as their main theme. This work covers two main areas; working with children during school time and cookery workshops aimed at parents. What's in Yours? - Children's Workshops The children will learn about the balance of good health using the FSA's eatwell plate, food labelling, healthy snacks, healthy lunchbox ideas and will be able to take part in food tastings. Parents will be involved where appropriate too. F.A.S.T. (Fresh, Affordable, Simple, Tasty) Food - Parents Cookery Workshops Parents will have the opportunity to learn how to cook from scratch with the emphasis being on using fresh produce to create healthier and more cost effective versions of popular ready meals. They will also look at reading food labels and understanding the traffic light labelling system. .............................................................................
We have been awarded a 3 year contract which will see our Project Workers working directly with year 4 children in selected Poole and Bournemouth schools, following them through to year 6 to monitor changes in eating patterns and behaviour.
We will be working closely with dietitians from Bournemouth and Poole Community Health Services who will work with 48 families over the 3 years with detailed intervention. The aim is to work with children who are overweight or obese, or who have self reported poor dietary habits which are coupled with familial obesity.
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This Tool Kit has been designed for use by healthcare (health visitors etc.) or childcare professionals, in settings such as baby groups and Children’s Centres.
The Incredible Edibles Tool Kit The Tool Kit contains a resource file that has pages for the use and direction of the group facilitator and pages that can be photocopied and given to parents who want advice on a particular area. It also contains appendices to support workshop activities and a recipe file containing a selection of simple recipes from weaning foods to family mealtimes. The pages are stored in a four ring binder and the Tool Kit Folder is supplied with a CD containing PDF files of all the content, enabling the pages to be either photocopied from the originals or printed from a PC.
Copies of the Incredible Edibles Tool Kit File are available for purchase by organisations such as Primary Care Trusts, children’s centres etc. Tool Kit File - £30.00 per copy + P&P (no minimum order) If you are interested in placing an order please contact us for further information here For a taste of what's inside view the contents page. The Incredible Edibles Parent Pack – A Feeding Guide for Babies and Children The Tool Kit is supported by a series of 4 booklets which can be handed out by Healthcare Professionals, either in support of the work undertaken in workshops delivered using the Tool Kit, or as a general information source. They can also be used as a stand alone information resource for parents embarking on the weaning process.
The minimum order for printed copies of the booklets is normally 3000 copies*. Prices are as follows:-
*Please note - Following a recent print run we currently have a limited number of Parent Packs which we can supply in smaller quantities. The price for these will be £2.00 per set, plus postage - please contact us for further details. .............................................................................School Food Workshops March 2008 - Present We are able to offer a selection of food related workshops to schools which are aimed at KS1 and KS2 pupils and/or their parents. Details and costs are as follows:
After School Drop in Session for Parents and Children Evening Workshop with Parents Parent's Cookery Club ('one off' or 'series of 4-6 weeks') We are always happy to try and tailor sessions to suit a school's individual needs - if you don't see anything you would like here, please feel free to give us a call to discuss your requirements and we'll see what we can do to help! |