Slough CVS has partnered with Cadent Energy, as part of their nationwide energy saving project that aims to create awareness that making small changes in our daily life can save energy, time and money. Slow cooking is a major part of this project and local Slough groups Art Classes Group, The Sangeet Group Slough, East Berkshire Community Learning & Skills Service and Ujala Foundation have now completed their six slow cooking sessions where residents have learnt and shared new recipes and have found a new, more energy efficient approach to their cooking habits. Each group embraced the sessions, adding their own creative flare and passion, with Art Classes Group combining their love of art with cooking and The Sangeet Group combining their love of music with cooking.

Lucy Nembaware from Cadent, who attended one of the sessions at Ujala Foundation said, “It is fantastic to see that the slow cooker sessions have been such a huge success. The tasty recipes that have been cooked and explored, learning and tips and tricks was wonderful to hear and see. The joy alone that comes from cooking a great meal is next to none but also being able to save energy and eat healthily while doing so, makes it even better.”

Shahid Qazi, Wellbeing Project Officer at Slough CVS said: “We are delighted that around 80 households have taken part in and benefited from, our weekly slow cooking sessions in Slough this year, with each participant receiving a free large slow cooker. We are looking forward to bringing the energy saving benefits of slow cooking to more Slough residents.”

Over the next 3 months, Together as One, Cippenham Carers Group, the Community Detached Team (Youth) Aqeel (SBC) and Asian Carers Group will run slow cooking sessions. If your Slough group is interested in taking part in the project, please contact Shahid Qazi at shahid@sloughcvs.org.uk for more information.