At Friday’s Reconnect through Cookery session our talented members prepared fresh salads and chopped mushrooms and onions to mix with 5% lean mince for a delicious Bolognese! We even made a gluten-free option for our lovely member Ellie, and it tasted just as amazing. Everyone enjoyed garlic bread and added cheese to the top for that extra flavour.

The day was packed with fun, including a quiz and bingo! We were also thrilled to have Clair from the Learning Disabilities Team join us to chat about filming our future project on annual health checks. A huge accomplishment for the day: we served up 63 portions to members, volunteers, and support staff. What a fantastic effort by everyone!

We’ll be taking a break from cookery next week as we have another important event to attend, but we’ll see you the following Friday for chicken curry and chips. Thank you to all our incredible volunteers for making this possible!

At Friday’s cookery session we made delicious fajitas. Our amazing members prepared peppers, mushrooms, and onions, with a fresh salad on the side. Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers for their support!

We had loads of fun with bingo, a quiz, and a surprise visit from our local PCSOs, Nicola and Lesley. Everyone was excited to have their photo taken with them, and Gethin even tried on the PCSO hat!

It was a fantastic session of socialising, making friends, and learning new skills. We finished the session singing Happy Birthday to our volunteer Amy and enjoyed some delicious Birthday cake. Next week, we’re cooking up spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread – we can’t wait!

Friday’s session was all about comfort food — delicious cottage pie with veg and gravy — perfect for a cold, windy day. Our members did a fantastic job prepping the veg, onions, and celery to add to the cottage pie. The teamwork and smiles were incredible!

Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers: Cheryl, Gemma, Mark, and Connor, who went above and beyond as always. Your support means the world to us! A special shout-out to our wonderful support staff who kept things running smoothly by helping with bingo, the raffle, the register, and feedback forms—all essential to the success of these sessions.

The warmth and hugs from everyone reminded us how much these sessions mean to our community. Seeing you all enjoy yourselves is what it’s all about. Thank you for making it another unforgettable day!

On Friday our amazing members cooked up a delicious chilli con carne using 5% lean mince. They worked hard preparing all the vegetables, and did a fantastic job. A huge thank you to Sarah and Hayley for organizing the raffle and quiz, and to Gemma, Rees, Connor, and Cheryl for their help in the kitchen.

Next week it’s our Christmas Party! Fancy dress is optional, but we’re ready for a festive time with a buffet, disco, quiz, and bingo. We can’t wait to see you all there!

What a delicious Reconnect through Cookery session on Friday! Our amazing members prepared fresh celery, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and even added grated carrots to our rich and flavourful Bolognese sauce. We served it over linguine pasta, topped with grated cheddar, and paired it with crispy garlic bread.

Everyone enjoyed the meal, and we’re thrilled to say there was no food waste. Huge thanks to all our fantastic volunteers for making the session run smoothly — you’re the best! We’re off next week but can’t wait to see you all on Friday, December 6th, when we’ll be making chilli and rice. Until then, take care and stay warm!

At Friday’s cookery session, we served up 70 portions of delicious corned beef hash. Our members did a fantastic job preparing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage as sides, making it a hearty meal. Everyone looked fab in their pyjamas to support Children in Need!

We also had a special chocolate cake to celebrate our volunteer Gethin’s birthday. Some members joined a consultation with Disability Can Do and received £20 vouchers. A big congrats to Gareth on winning the raffle!

Our sessions are now full to capacity, and we’re thrilled to have raised £45 for Children in Need! Huge thanks to all the incredible volunteers for hosting quizzes, cooking, washing up, serving lunch, and setting up the hall. Special shoutout to Peter, our amazing caretaker, for opening up and coming to the rescue with extra corned beef. As always, we had zero waste!

We’re off next week, but we’ll be back on November 22nd to serve up Spaghetti Bolognese. See you then!

Our members had an absolutely spook-tacular day celebrating Halloween at Friday’s Reconnect through Cookery session! The room looked amazing, decorated with chilling props (thanks, Amanda!), and the buffet was simply delicious. Big congrats to Anthony for winning Best Costume, and to Matilda for showing off her moves and winning Best Dancer! We loved seeing everyone dressed up – you all looked incredible.

Special thanks to Darren for keeping the dance floor alive with his DJ skills, and to everyone who helped make this day so memorable for our volunteers and members. We even enjoyed a Halloween quiz, singing, dancing, laughter, and treat bags! Huge shoutout to Pete for opening up early so we could decorate, and a big thank you to Zoe, Cheryl, and Gemma for all their hard work.

Thanks to everyone who donated towards making this event truly special. See you all next week for Corned Beef Pie and Seasonal Vegetables!

Caerphilly People First’s Reconnect through Cookery was packed on Friday as members prepared a delicious sausage dinner. Our team worked together to cook broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans, and we added a tasty twist by chopping onions for the gravy. The fun didn’t stop at the food — members joined in on a quiz, played bingo, and welcomed visitors Pauline and Emma from Cwm Taff People First, who gathered our thoughts on public transport for their consultation.

The meal was a hit, with zero waste, thanks to everyone’s hard work! A huge shoutout to our fantastic volunteers who cook, clean up, set up the hall, and organize the raffle and activities. You’re all amazing!

Next week, we’re gearing up for our Halloween Bash with a disco, fancy dress, and party food! Due to the high turnout, this is a ticket-only event – so please only attend if you have a ticket. See you next Friday for what’s sure to be a spooktacular event!

At Friday’s Reconnect Through Cookery session we had a fantastic time making our own pizzas using wraps as the base! Everyone got creative with their favourite toppings; we had pepperoni, cheese, pineapple, peppers, onion, mushrooms, ham, and chicken – a delicious variety!

We also prepared a healthy salad using fresh ingredients, to balance out our tasty pizzas. A big thank you to all the volunteers and everyone who worked so hard in the kitchen. Your efforts make these sessions extra special!

After our delicious pizza lunch, we enjoyed a fun quiz and played bingo – always a hit with the group! These sessions aren’t just about cooking – they help us socialise, make new friends, and learn new skills, all while reducing isolation. The laughter and connection we share are what make this group so amazing.

Next week, we’re looking forward to making sausage, mash, veg, and onion gravy – can’t wait!