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Join date: Oct 7, 2025
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Jan 14, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Why Hands-On Learning Works – The Importance of Experiential, Practical Education for Life Skills
At Auntie’s Cookery Academy, our courses aren’t about sitting in a classroom reading recipe books—they’re about rolling up sleeves, getting stuck in, and learning by doing.
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Dec 11, 2025 ∙ 2 min
A Christmas Gift That Lasts Well Beyond December
Christmas has a way of amplifying what we’re already feeling. The joy feels bigger. The loneliness feels louder. And for some, the hunger doesn’t pause for twinkling lights or festive carols. For many young people leaving care, or simply navigating tough circumstances, Christmas isn’t cosy. It’s not sparkling or glittery. Empty cupboards feel emptier, and the pressure to “manage on your own” weighs heavier than ever. At Auntie’s Cookery Academy, we see this all the time. Some of our learners...
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Dec 1, 2025 ∙ 2 min
We’re officially a registered charity…!
So, here we are. Auntie’s Cookery Academy is now a fully registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation, and it feels like one of those moments where you stop, breathe, and realise just how far things have come in a short space of time. When we launched back in May 2024, we didn’t have grand plans or polished strategies. We just knew that food has the power to change things for young people who are stepping into adulthood without the safety nets many of us take for granted. Since then, we’ve...
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