Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook – A Transformative Culinary Journey
Welcome to the Stranraer Millennium Centre’s exciting new pilot programme – an initiative designed to empower families, address inequality and promote affordable, healthy eating in Stranraer its surrounding areas and across Dumfries and Galloway. This innovative project not only equips families with practical cooking skills but also strengthens community ties, creating lasting, positive change.
Programme Overview
Empower Your Family in the Kitchen
Discover how to prepare wholesome meals for four without breaking the bank. Under the expert guidance of a seasoned chef, you and your loved ones will learn to create delicious, budget-friendly dishes that can be easily recreated at home.
All-Inclusive, Hands-On Sessions
- Expert-Led Cooking Classes: Prep alongside our experienced instructor in a supportive, interactive setting.
- Comprehensive Ingredient Kits: All necessary ingredients and materials are provided, along with smart tips for budget shopping including the receipt to show you where it was bought (locally) and how much it should be.
- Taster Experience: Sample the dishes that are created on our program and then take home ingredients to replicate the meal.
- Supportive Resources: Receive recipe cards and additional resources to boost your confidence in cooking healthy meals.
How It Works
- For All Families: Open to families across Dumfries and Galloway.
- Accessible Participation: For those outside Stranraer, we offer remote participation options, including transport solutions or locally based sessions in your town or village.
- Complete Package: Every session provides all the materials you need, ensuring a stress-free and enriching experience.
Why Join?
For Participants:
- Practical Skills: Learn to cook nutritious meals economically.
- Quality Family Time: Enjoy a fun, interactive experience that brings your family closer together.
- Ongoing Benefits: Build a personal library of recipes and techniques that promote a healthier lifestyle at home.
This initiative is about driving real change by addressing food inequality at its roots and promoting sustainable, healthy living across the community. It employs an innovative, cost-effective approach to public health that improves dietary habits and enhances overall well-being. Through shared learning experiences and practical skill development, the programme nurtures stronger community bonds and paves the way for a future where every family enjoys access to nutritious, affordable meals, ultimately supporting a healthier, more inclusive society.
Join Us
Whether you’re a family looking to enhance your cooking skills and enjoy quality time together, or a business, volunteer or funder eager to support community development and public health, Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference. Get involved today and be part of a programme that’s shaping a healthier, more inclusive future for all.
This program will be run for 6 blocks, each block runs for 5 weeks, learning a new recipe every week, each block will have new particpiants: our first 2 blocks start on Wednesday 5th of March and Friday 7th March