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Sculpting bananas, painting apples and creating mosaic oranges
are not the usual ways of enjoying food, but for young people in Scunthorpe, it was a chance
to get really creative.
More than 50 young people took part in an event aimed at exploring
healthier eating and wellbeing through a range of art activities. The Crosby Bridge Healthy Living Project teamed up with
North Lincolnshire Council's learning support unit, to take part in the special event.
The
activity offered the town's young people a chance to try their hand at graffiti, sculpting, mosaic making and cooking.
Charlotte Lefley, a community arts health worker
for Crosby Bridge, said: "The arts are a
wonderful way of communicating healthier eating messages to young people and engaging them in meaningful activity at the same
time.
"The event was a real success and the young people involved seemed to really enjoy
themselves.
"It was fantastic to hear how positive they were about the activities and the
event as a whole."
The event took place at Scunthorpe Youth Centre on Doncaster Road.
Activities included a group graffiti
mural based around positive body image, healthier cooking and tasting, sculpture and mosaic making as well as fruit smoothie
making.
Carol Mould, learning support co-ordinator for the council, said: "Students currently
attending enjoy practical art and cooking. And so for us to work in partnership utilising Crosby
Bridge expertise in healthier living ensures all our students benefit from their
education here."
Asda supported the event by donating boxes of fruit and vegetables for
the cook and eat sessions.
Produce manager Paul Ramsden said: "Asda is always delighted
to support events in the community. We are particularly pleased to offer help with this project as it is communicating key
health messages to young people." |
