"Winter cooking can be easy!" That was the verdict of Kenilworth resident Carol after a free slow cooking course at the Kenilworth Centre.

A 'Warm Hub' pilot scheme, the course welcomed experienced cooks and those who had never stepped foot in a kitchen to learn about slow cooking during three weekly sessions.

Experienced chef Alistair Lewis taught everyone how to prepare and make tasty, inexpensive meals and shared tips on how to create sauces, select flavourings and how to stay safe in the kitchen.

At the end of sessions, people enjoyed the chance to chat over coffee, cake and home cooked slow cooker fudge, and were happy to share their own experiences and cooking tips.

Participants could take home their own slow cooker, ingredients, recipes and tips, plus an energy information pack with advice on keeping warm and safe at home including a carbon monoxide alarm, thanks to course sponsors Cadent Gas.

Susan, who thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and getting more confidence to make home cooked meals, summed up the overall feeling of the group: "More sessions, please!"

The slow cooking course was organised by rural charity WRCC, which runs the Warm Hubs project in Warwickshire, in partnership with local charity Compassionate Kenilworth and The Kenilworth Centre.

Jackie Holcroft, WRCC project manager, said: "We were delighted to work with Alistair and our community partners to develop this pilot slow cooking course in Kenilworth, and we're very grateful for the group providing us with such positive feedback to help us create future courses.

"The Warm Hubs project focuses on setting up inclusive social activities, helping communities to reconnect, and supporting people to keep warm and safe throughout Warwickshire."

Holly Hewitt, The Kenilworth Centre Manager, added: "We were really delighted to host an activity that was so inclusive and allowed a group aged from 20 to over 70 to share experiences and learn together."

You can find more information on the WRCC website.

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