Cooking with confidence

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Course code: 4705

This course is for those that have some basic cooking skills and want to become more confident in the kitchen.

when

Dates

From 06 Nov 2023 to 11 Dec 2023
Mon 10:00-13:00

6 weeks

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06 Nov 2023

10:00 to 13:00

13 Nov 2023

10:00 to 13:00

20 Nov 2023

10:00 to 13:00

27 Nov 2023

10:00 to 13:00

04 Dec 2023

10:00 to 13:00

11 Dec 2023

10:00 to 13:00

where

Everleigh Centre 

Everleigh Road
Penhill
Swindon
SN2 5HB


fees

Fees and concessions

free

who

Borough of Swindon

acl@swindon.gov.uk

What is the course about?

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">This practical course is for learners who already have some basic cooking skills and who want to build their knowledge and skills and be more confident in the kitchen. Each week learners will prepare and cook a tasty and affordable meals in a calm and supportive environment and then enjoy the food they have made as a group.  This course teaches about the benefits of foods; their nutritional value, and how they can be used in satisfying recipes that help you feel full for longer. Every learner will create a plan of how they are going to commit to positive eating habits that they can practice at home, thanks to a folder full of delicious recipes. This course is all about the celebration of food and how it can transform your health and well-being by feeling good about what food is consumed. </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">By the end of this course learners will:</span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">know more  about the benefits of a balanced diet</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">know more about  food to introduce, limit, avoid or replace for a healthy diet</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">have developed some food prep skills</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">have developed some cooking skills</span></span></li>
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Who is the course for?

<p>This course is for eligible learners who are aged over 19 and resident in Swindon.</p>

<p>You can read more about eligibility <a href="https://www.swindon.gov.uk/info/20032/schools_and_education/402/adult_community_learning/2" target="_blank">here</a></p>

Please note:

<p>To find out more or to enrol please email:</p>

<p>acl@swindon.gov.uk</p>

<p>Or telephone or text  07971 525386</p>

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Equipment Required

<p>Please bring an apron and notebook and pen if you have one. Please bring a hair tie if you need to tie back long hair.</p>

<p>Everything else is provided for you.</p>