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Shop smart, love food, reduce waste

Code: T25BB2284
Location: Bolsover ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Thursday 15 January 2026
Duration: 5 sessions over 5 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
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
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course will help you improve skills to participate in community life.
Tips for making the most of your food, saving money and reducing waste. The course will cover the following:
How to save money by reducing waste
The benefits of a shopping list and how to create one
How to spot offers in store
How to save food from the bin
Make scrumptious meals from bits and bobs
The impact of food waste
Who is this course for?
Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a class room based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
You might want to bring a pen and notebook to take notes.
This course is free with no extra costs.
The course will take place within our kitchen classroom and some weeks will involve food preparation and cooking. As part of the enrolment we will need your consent due to the involvement of food and drink.
Time and duration
Start Date: 15 January 2026
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 5
Location
Bolsover ACE Centre
Castle Street
Bolsover
S44 6PP
01629 537912
