Jonathan Ashworth visits Lunch Club
Lunch Club visit from the Labour Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Jonathan Ashworth
Affordable lunches bringing people together, food banks, an employability scheme and volunteering from former prisoners looking to take their lives in a new direction were all evident at Newington Community Centre when Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth visited today (April 19).
The Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions arrived during the centre’s regular Wednesday lunch club where residents can get two home-cooked courses for a fiver.
The lunches are created under the guidance of community chef Mike Spackman but as well as bringing Newington residents together, particularly many regulars from nearby Copperfields retirement housing complex, the meals are part of a practical work ready scheme run in partnership with EKC Group, Thanet Job Centres and Thorley Taverns.
Those taking part gain real kitchen skills as well as understanding the importance of time keeping, team work and accountability.
