Pupils at Killinghall Primary School, thanks to a newfound collaboration between Bradford Council and two social enterprises, Fruit Works and Trees for Cities, have been acquiring the skill of pressing fresh fruit to produce juice.
This initiative, stemming from The Bradford District’s Good Food Strategy and under the commission of Public Health, will witness the establishment of orchards in 15 primary schools throughout Bradford. The objective is to afford urban children the opportunity to gain insight into and participate in sustainable food practices like cultivating fruits and vegetables, as well as learning how to prepare, cook, and preserve them.
Councillor Sue Duffy, Executive Member for Children & Families and Living Well at Bradford Council, paid a visit to the school for a juice-making workshop. Here, the children were instructed on the process of pressing freshly plucked apples into delectable fresh apple juice. Gini Morandi and Trillz Kellett from Fruit Works, a non-profit social enterprise specialising in aiding individuals in planting and looking after fruit trees, led the session.
Cllr Duffy said, “Our Good Food Strategy was established last year, which is all about promoting healthy and affordable eating, tackling food insecurities, encouraging community-led food growing and creating a sustainable food system for all.
“Projects like the one established by Fruit Works and Trees for Cities embody the vision of the strategy, and it was great to see it in action at Killinghall Primary School.
“The children really enjoyed learning about the whole process of juice making and having a go at pressing the apples themselves. I’m not usually fan of apple juice either but this was delicious!”
Mel Frances, Senior Development Coordinator for Tree for Cities said, “In partnership with Public Health and Fruit Works, Trees for Cities is planting eight school orchards this year and 7 next year, to enable young people to take positive action to help tackle climate change as part of Trees for Climate Action.
Pupils and staff have already had a design workshop to plan where their trees will be planted and have been juicing and drinking their own apple juice. This helps them to understand where their apples come from and how beneficial it is to grow your own produce.”
The children also wrote their own nature poems which are on display at Cliffe Castle museum in Keighley.
Over the winter months, children and their families will plant their mini orchard and learn how to maintain it over the years to come.
The Bradford District Good Food Strategy 2023 can be found on the Bradford Council website.
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Pupils at Killinghall Primary School, thanks to a newfound collaboration between Bradford Council and two social enterprises, Fruit Works and Trees for Cities, have been acquiring the skill of pressing fresh fruit to produce juice.
This initiative, stemming from The Bradford District’s Good Food Strategy and under the commission of Public Health, will witness the establishment of orchards in 15 primary schools throughout Bradford. The objective is to afford urban children the opportunity to gain insight into and participate in sustainable food practices like cultivating fruits and vegetables, as well as learning how to prepare, cook, and preserve them.
Councillor Sue Duffy, Executive Member for Children & Families and Living Well at Bradford Council, paid a visit to the school for a juice-making workshop. Here, the children were instructed on the process of pressing freshly plucked apples into delectable fresh apple juice. Gini Morandi and Trillz Kellett from Fruit Works, a non-profit social enterprise specialising in aiding individuals in planting and looking after fruit trees, led the session.
Councillor Duffy remarked, “Our Good Food Strategy was established last year, with the aim of promoting healthy and affordable eating, addressing food insecurities, promoting community-led food cultivation, and establishing a sustainable food system for everyone.
“Initiatives like the one launched by Fruit Works and Trees for Cities exemplify the vision of the strategy, and it was wonderful to witness it in action at Killinghall Primary School.
“The children thoroughly enjoyed learning about the entire juice-making process and trying their hand at pressing the apples themselves. I’m not usually a fan of apple juice, but this was delightful!”
Mel Frances, Senior Development Coordinator for Trees for Cities, stated, “In collaboration with Public Health and Fruit Works, Trees for Cities is set to plant eight school orchards this year and seven next year. This is to empower young individuals to take constructive steps towards addressing climate change as part of Trees for Climate Action.
“Pupils and staff have already engaged in a design workshop to map out where their trees will be situated and have been involved in the juicing process, enjoying the fruits of their labour. This helps them appreciate the origins of their apples and the benefits of cultivating one’s own produce.”
The children also penned their own nature poems, which are currently on display at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley.
Throughout the winter months, the children and their families will be responsible for planting their mini orchard and learning how to care for it in the years to come.
The Bradford District Good Food Strategy 2023 can be accessed on the Bradford Council website.
