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Winter warmers - cooking for confidence and wellbeing

Code: T25BB1223
Location: Bolsover ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 18 December 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
A friendly, hands on winter cooking session to build confidence, support wellbeing and explore simple, comforting recipes. Perfect for adults who want to feel more at ease in the kitchen, try new dishes and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space. No experience needed.
Who is this course for?
Adults 19 and over who want to build confidence in the kitchen, improve their wellbeing and enjoy a relaxed introduction to winter cooking.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. You'll learn through simple, step-by-step demonstrations, hands on practice and supportive guidance from your tutor in a relaxed, friendly setting. You will be given support and feedback from your tutor so you can improve.
What will I need?
All ingredients and equipment are provided. Please bring a Tupperware container to take your food away with. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy. You may wish to have a folder to store handouts, notes or recipes.
Are there any other costs?
This is a free course and there are no further costs.
Time and duration
Start Date: 18 December 2025
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Bolsover ACE Centre
Castle Street
Bolsover
S44 6PP
01629 537912
