Some children in Bucks had a visit from a celebrity chef this week!
Celebrity chef and local restaurateur Tom Kerridge visited one of Buckinghamshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) clubs today to see how local harder-pressed families are being supported over the summer.
At the holiday club being run at Beechwood Academy School in High Wycombe, Tom not only saw how the HAF programme is benefitting local children and their families, he also gave his young audience a masterclass in making simple, healthy coleslaw!
Funded by the Government, and run by Buckinghamshire Council in collaboration with local providers, the HAF programme offers thousands of free summer activity club places, together with a healthy meal, to support those families across the county receiving benefits related free school meals. Youngsters get the chance to have a go at a wide range of activities from sport, dance and drama, to art, cookery and much more.
With child food poverty a cause close to Tom’s heart, he was keen to lend his support and see a HAF holiday club in action for himself.
Speaking after his visit Tom said:
“I was really delighted to be invited to today’s session to see how the Buckinghamshire HAF programme is supporting families that perhaps have more struggles to deal with day to day than others. It was great to see the kids having fun, getting involved and having something good to eat – including my coleslaw, which went down well with the children!"
Julie Ward, Deputy Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, commented:
“We’re thrilled to have this show of support from such a big name – it was fantastic that Tom was able to visit the holiday club today and see how our HAF programme is a force for good for local families most in need of help."
Families can still book places for eligible children on the HAF programme, where places are still available. Please visit our website at www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/haf for more details.
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