Council encourage residents to ‘Cook It’ and eat healthily

Pictured with the Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor George Duddy, are Pearl Mahon, Coleraine Borough Councils Health and Well-Being Officer, Gary Mullan, Councils Policing and Community Safety Partnership Manager, Councillor David Barbour, Chair of Coleraine Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Melissa Lemon, Coleraine Borough Councils Policing and Community Safety Partnership Officer and Constable Syd Henry, Roads Policing Education Officer, Police Service of Northern Ireland.

The ‘Cook It’ programme is designed to be a fun way for participants to learn about food, enhance their understanding of health and nutrition and to develop their practical cookery skills.

The six week programme is delivered by experienced facilitators, who provides participants with information on recycling at home and how to reduce food waste.

Speaking at the end of one of the programmes targeting the ‘Over 65s’ Pearl Mahon, Health and Well-Being Officer at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council commented: ‘‘Council proactively promotes healthy eating and cookery within communities throughout the Borough in its efforts to address the growing concerns around obesity and food affordability within Northern Ireland.

“During the current economic climate healthy eating on a budget is a key issue for communities.

“Council is in the process of sourcing interest to confirm if this course will be provided to many more people within the Borough. To register your interest for forthcoming programmes or for further information, please contact me, Pearl Mahon, Health and Well-Being Officer at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council on 028 7034 7171 or visit www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk.”