Auntie's Cookery Academy Launch Event

Auntie's Cookery Academy Launches with Resounding Success

Auntie's Cookery Academy, a newly established charity dedicated to empowering care experienced young people through culinary education, celebrated its official launch on Thursday, May 9th, 2024. The event, attended by esteemed guests including the Mayor of Milton Keynes Mick Legg, Councillor Emily Darlington, High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire Kurshida Mirza, Councillor Shazna Muzammil, local entrepreneurs, representatives from MKFM, MKCTV, Learn Plus Us, and many more, marked the beginning of a transformative journey for the organization.

Guests were treated to a delightful evening filled with drinks from the recently renovated yellow horse box donation bar and mouthwatering dishes, including delicious Thai green curry and the opportunity to make their own spring rolls in the cookery school.

Belle Lawrence, Trustee of Auntie's Cookery Academy, delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support and outlining the charity's mission to empower care experienced young people through culinary education. Lawrence emphasised the importance of community involvement in achieving the charity's goals and invited attendees to contribute to the cause.

The launch event also featured a raffle, with prizes generously donated by Frosts Garden Centre, Wooden Hill Coffee, Maya Restaurant, Frost Family Van Hire, Auntie Em's Kitchen, MK Cookery School, Popworld, MKFM, and Fabbi Abbi.

On a delightfully warm and sunny evening, guests gathered in the decorated courtyard to learn more about Auntie's Cookery Academy's aims and explore opportunities for the Milton Keynes community to support care experienced young people. The charity aims to raise £5,000 to kickstart its initiatives and is seeking long-term partners to help reach its £10,000 goal to deliver the course to the first cohort.

Belle Lawrence commented, "We are overwhelmed by the support we've received at our launch event. The enthusiasm and generosity of everyone who attended demonstrate the community's commitment to creating positive change for care experienced young people. We are excited about the future of Auntie's Cookery Academy and look forward to making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve."

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