Birthday plans for Ministry of Food

The cooking centre, founded by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, is hosting a range of events to mark its third anniversary on Wednesday, August 17.

The Ministry will be at the centre of a family fun day promoting its achievements and celebrating education, good cooking, employment and working in partnership for the better health and well-being of the people of Rotherham.

Events and entertainment will take placee outside the Ministry and around All Saints’ Square the square from 10am to 4pm, including:

- Cookery demonstrations and food tastings in conjunction with RCAT and local celebrity chefs.

- Children’s activities including Swamp Circus Youth Troupe, pancake making, face painting and a magician.

- Ceremonial cutting of the cake by the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Shaun Wright.

Jan Davies, who manages the Ministry, said: “It has been a fantastic three years.

“If people have not yet been along to the shop or used any of our services then this is a great opportunity to find out what we are all about.

“We provide far more than a drop in coffee shop and good food and this will be a day that highlights not only what we are about but also the high standards set by our local suppliers and valued partners.

“It’s going to be an exciting fun day and with lots of free entertainment and competitions.

“It really will be a terrific event for all of the family.”