Training day proves to be a success

When several beneficiaries on the Starlink Central project expressed an interest in doing some training, Project Co-ordinator Margaret Thompson organised a Basic Food Hygiene course.

Despite taking place on a cold, wet Monday in December everyone turned up, keen to get started.

The morning was taken up with going through the theory, which included pest control and personal hygiene. Small group discussions helped everyone feel more relaxed and gave them the confidence to participate fully.

After lunch tutor Kath Lougher talked to them about the risk of contamination, before recapping on all the topics that she had covered during the day. After a short break the beneficiaries started their test. Twenty minutes later it was all over. Kath told everyone that they'd find out the results from the test in about six weeks.

And in January, the beneficiaries received the good news that they'd all passed! Everyone was delighted with the result and is already looking forward to the next training day!

( For more information about the Starlink Project ring Margaret Thompson on 01332 227709 or email mthompson@cvsderby.co.uk

(from Network News, Mar/Apr 2004)