About this Event
Welcome to Joyfull Greens – Cooking for Carers Series
Invest in your wellbeing. Take time for yourself and join our friendly cooking sessions designed especially for unpaid carers in Surrey.
This isn't just a cooking class. It's a chance to connect with others, learn healthy habits, and enjoy nourishing food. These sessions are practical, social, and good fun. Together, we'll create simple, wholesome dishes in a friendly and supportive environment. No experience is needed, and all ingredients are provided.
Important:
Registration for this session is managed by Action for Carers Surrey. Please contact the organisation: www.actionforcarers.org.uk
Funded by Surrey County Council, these sessions are free for eligible unpaid carers living in Surrey. Places are limited to 12 and advance booking is essential.
Who is this for?
These sessions are for unpaid carers living in Surrey who would like:
- A friendly, interactive cooking session
- Tasty food – participants will help prepare delicious, healthy dishes and sit down to enjoy a meal together.
- A valuable learning opportunity – practise a range of cookery skills, gain time-saving tips, and build confidence to recreate recipes at home.
- Relaxation and connection – a warm and welcoming space to meet other carers, share experiences, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of cooking together.
- Take-home goodies – participants will leave with freshly prepared dishes, recipes, and the know-how to make them again with ease.
- Tips for preparing nutritious, affordable, plant-based meals.
What to expect?
- A welcome drink and chat
- Cook in pairs and enjoy the friendly flow of chopping, stirring, and creating together
- Share and savour your creations as a group
- Bring containers for leftovers to take home
- Leave feeling energised, nourished, and inspired
Session Schedule
- 6:00pm – Welcome and cooking begins
- 7:30pm – Shared meal
- 8:30pm – Finish
Venue
Denningberg Centre, Bridge Street, Godalming, GU7 1HP. Attached to Godalming Borough Hall and located opposite Waitrose.
Additional Information
- 100% plant-based
- Please bring containers for leftovers
- Participants must be 18+
- Inform us of any allergies when booking
- Waiting list available
- Important: This class uses induction hobs, which may interfere with pacemakers. If you have a pacemaker or similar medical device, please let us know in advance so we can make suitable arrangements.
Cancellations
If you can't attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Our sessions are free, places are limited, and we buy ingredients in advance. By cancelling promptly, you'll help us avoid food waste and give another unpaid carer the opportunity to take part. Thank you for your consideration and support.
Allergy Notice
We cannot guarantee that foods prepared during the session are free from allergens. Please advise us of any allergies when booking.
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Denningberg Centre, Bridge Street, Godalming, United Kingdom
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