Sustainability lunch for Carmarthenshire children
A special sustainability themed lunch has been enjoyed by thousands of Carmarthenshire schoolchildren.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Catering Service laid on the special dinner to celebrate Wales Sustainability Week 2011.
On the menu was traditional Welsh roast beef sourced by Welsh Bros from Llanidloes, with an alternative of homemade vegetable roast.
This was served with Yorkshire pudding, cabbage, carrots, creamed and roasted potatoes and gravy, followed by a delicious portion of Carmarthenshire vanilla ice cream, which is produced by Frank’s in Capel Hendre, Ammanford.
The lunch brought together several food products that are sourced locally, and organically, for school meals throughout the year.
The council follows a Local Sustainable Food Strategy, which it launched in 2004, to ensure the development of sustainable food chains, reduce environmental impacts, and produce healthier school meals using as much local produce as possible.
Following this strategy has also helped give the local economy a boost, as Giulio Dallvalle, of Franks Ice Cream, explains: “Our contract with Carmarthenshire County Council is a very important part of our business and the support of the council is essential to the sustainability of our company. We are delighted to be supplying Carmarthenshire Schools with their locally produced ice cream.”
The Local Sustainable Food Strategy has led to the council being recognised on a national level as one of the most forward-thinking in Wales.
In 2010 the authority was awarded the Platinum Corporate Health Standard – the highest award the Welsh Assembly gives to local authorities for demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and health promotion.
To achieve the award, the council used the strategy to demonstrate business excellence and sustainable development as an integral part of business practice and culture.
Sandra Weigel, catering services manager, said: “We have had good feedback from the schools about the lunch, which the children enjoyed. We always strive to use locally produced food wherever possible throughout the school year, and we were delighted to produce a special menu to celebrate our commitment to sustainability.”
Cllr Pam Palmer, executive board member for sustainable development, added: “Carmarthenshire leads the way when it comes to producing healthy and nutritional meals that are sustainably produced and sourced.
“I am delighted that the themed menu to celebrate Wales Sustainability Week, went down well with the children.”
Four-year-old Diaz Tinnuche of Ysgol Parcyrhun, Ammanford, tucks in to a themed lunch to mark Wales Sustainability Week, and enjoys every bit of it. Pic Jeff Connell
Six-year-old Jeremiah James of Ysgol Parcyrhun, Ammanford, enjoys a themed lunch to mark Wales Sustainability Week. Pic Jeff Connell
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Catering Service laid on the special dinner to celebrate Wales Sustainability Week 2011.
On the menu was traditional Welsh roast beef sourced by Welsh Bros from Llanidloes, with an alternative of homemade vegetable roast.
This was served with Yorkshire pudding, cabbage, carrots, creamed and roasted potatoes and gravy, followed by a delicious portion of Carmarthenshire vanilla ice cream, which is produced by Frank’s in Capel Hendre, Ammanford.
The lunch brought together several food products that are sourced locally, and organically, for school meals throughout the year.
The council follows a Local Sustainable Food Strategy, which it launched in 2004, to ensure the development of sustainable food chains, reduce environmental impacts, and produce healthier school meals using as much local produce as possible.
Following this strategy has also helped give the local economy a boost, as Giulio Dallvalle, of Franks Ice Cream, explains: “Our contract with Carmarthenshire County Council is a very important part of our business and the support of the council is essential to the sustainability of our company. We are delighted to be supplying Carmarthenshire Schools with their locally produced ice cream.”
The Local Sustainable Food Strategy has led to the council being recognised on a national level as one of the most forward-thinking in Wales.
In 2010 the authority was awarded the Platinum Corporate Health Standard – the highest award the Welsh Assembly gives to local authorities for demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and health promotion.
To achieve the award, the council used the strategy to demonstrate business excellence and sustainable development as an integral part of business practice and culture.
Sandra Weigel, catering services manager, said: “We have had good feedback from the schools about the lunch, which the children enjoyed. We always strive to use locally produced food wherever possible throughout the school year, and we were delighted to produce a special menu to celebrate our commitment to sustainability.”
Cllr Pam Palmer, executive board member for sustainable development, added: “Carmarthenshire leads the way when it comes to producing healthy and nutritional meals that are sustainably produced and sourced.
“I am delighted that the themed menu to celebrate Wales Sustainability Week, went down well with the children.”
Four-year-old Diaz Tinnuche of Ysgol Parcyrhun, Ammanford, tucks in to a themed lunch to mark Wales Sustainability Week, and enjoys every bit of it. Pic Jeff Connell
Six-year-old Jeremiah James of Ysgol Parcyrhun, Ammanford, enjoys a themed lunch to mark Wales Sustainability Week. Pic Jeff Connell
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