‘Can cook, will cook’ Summer Feast

Sholver residents who have been taking part in a local cooking project showcase their newly acquired skills by cooking up a feast.

The budding chefs have been taking weekly classes all summer and they crowned their achievements with a cook-and-taste session and barbecue before taking home a book of healthy recipes inspired by their own ideas as part of the Groundwork Oldham and Rochdale Can Cook, Will Cook challenge.

Sholver resident Fran Judge who has been attending the classes, said: “I will be so sorry when the challenge comes to an end.

“My grandchildren and I have really enjoyed ourselves.

“I think they now know far more about the goodness of fruit and vegetables than I did at their age.”

The project’s aim is to educate Sholver residents in the health benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as teaching cooking skills.

Some of the volunteers also got involved in another Groundwork project, the community allotment at Hodge Clough Primary School.

Natalie Bowie, one of the Groundwork volunteers organising the project, said: “Can Cook Will Cook is a great way for the community to come together, to learn how to cook simple, healthy recipes that they can do at home and to get all the family involved too.”