Learn to make a meal out of leftovers

A series of free cookery classes are being held to teach people how to cook up a treat using leftovers.

As well as cooking up to three recipes, Leicestershire residents who attend can pick up tasty recipe cards and take home a free goody bag containing giveaways including a spaghetti measure and a meal planner.

The Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, district and borough councils, is hoping the classes will teach people to love their leftovers and save up to £50 a month by reducing food waste.  

The move would also make the county greener - it is estimated that if everyone stopped throwing away food waste the carbon that would be saved would be equal to taking one in every four cars off the road.

Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4AQ

Loughborough College, The Radmoor Centre, Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3BT

Guy Jackson, Chairman of Leicestershire Environment Board which the Waste Partnership is a part of, said: “You don’t have to throw food scraps in the bin – these free classes will show how leftovers can be used to create tasty, nutritious dishes.

“As families look for ways to save money on their household bills many of us aren’t aware that food waste not only hits us in the pocket – up to £50 a month – but also has a serious impact on the environment.”

To sign up for the class* or to find out more information please call

0116 305 7005 or email wasteprevention@leics.gov.uk .

*The cookery classes are part of the national “Love Food Hate Waste” campaign, are suitable for children aged nine or over and are available for Leicestershire residents only (excluding Leicester City).

More information on the classes can be found at: www.leics.gov.uk/love_food_hate_waste or  www.lesswaste.org.uk

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Notes: Leicester Environment Board is one of five commissioning hubs that have been established by Leicestershire Together.

The aim is to ensure that high quality services are delivered in partnership across Leicestershire.

For more information visit: www.leicestershiretogether.org/environment_board_1.htm