Chelmsford City Council's Picnic in the Park Brings Free Entertainment and Nutrition to Local Families
Picnic in the Park, a free event organized by Chelmsford City Council, provided a week of entertainment and nutrition to local families in Melbourne. The event, which ran from July 28 to August 1, featured cooking demonstrations, fruit and veg tastings, and fun activities for children aged three to 11 years old. The event was a collaborative effort, with Chelmsford City Council partnering with various local organizations to provide a comprehensive program for attendees.
Key Takeaways:
- Over 1,372 children attended free entertainment sessions, with a daily average of 274 children.
- The event provided 249 free lunches to children from low-income families across the five-day period.
- Cooking demonstrations and fruit and veg tastings were provided by Felicitous Foodology, a specialist in in-school nutrition education.
- Founder Leyla Kandemir hosted cookery demonstration workshops and fruit and veg tastings to inspire children to cook from scratch at home.
- Local authorities, including Essex Police, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, and Essex Libraries, attended the event to engage with local residents.
- Councillor Natacha Dudley, Cabinet Member for an Active Chelmsford, highlighted the importance of providing free entertainment and nutrition to local families during the school holidays.
Statistics:
- 1,372 children attended free entertainment sessions.
- 249 free lunches were provided to children from low-income families.
- 274 children attended daily free entertainment sessions on average.
- 5 free lunches were provided per day to children from low-income families.
- Over 150 children joined in fruit and veg tastings.
Sources:
- Chelmsford City Council news release
- Felicitous Foodology
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
- Essex Police
- Essex Libraries
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