Sanctuary Cookalongs

Sanctuary Cookalongs A community from around the world, living in Preston, Lancashire, England, UK, we cook, share skills and eat together.

Please sign up for the last Cooking Workshops of the summer here:https://forms.gle/UKLgCJkgG2xaweXAAOnly 12 places, than...
08/06/2026

Please sign up for the last Cooking Workshops of the summer here:
https://forms.gle/UKLgCJkgG2xaweXAA
Only 12 places, thanks to Lancaster Duchy Fund for funding to aid community cohesion in our city, Preston.

Our last Zumba session ended on the 18th May with a visit from Gwen from Active Lancashire and Amy from Preston Moves. T...
03/06/2026

Our last Zumba session ended on the 18th May with a visit from Gwen from Active Lancashire and Amy from Preston Moves. They shared valuable information about access to exercise for women, and highlighted a range of opportunities across Lancashire, from running groups to cycling activities. 🏃‍♀️

A big thank you to our incredible Zumba teacher, Fatima, for her energy, dedication, and ongoing support!

We are also very grateful to The Foxton for generously providing the use of your facilities and for your unwavering support, and our funder, Sport England, for making these sessions possible!

Above all, thank you to our talented chefs and facilitators for delivering incredible sessions week in, week out.

Stay tuned for our upcoming projects!😎

02/06/2026

Do you have expertise in:

- Business Planning
- ICT
- Data Management
- Finance
- Law
- Charity Management

Would you like to give support to a growing charity, supporting women to be financially independent by teaching others how to cook?

Sanctuary Cookalongs is a charity that upskill women from traditional cultures to develop English language communication skills so that they can share their recipes with others.

We're looking for Trustees who can give their time voluntarily to guide us on the expansion journey from small charity to social enterprise.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] or 07754622911

As requested by Sanctuary Cookalongs participants, we are putting on a Sewing Course at The Foxton off Avenham Lane in P...
29/05/2026

As requested by Sanctuary Cookalongs participants, we are putting on a Sewing Course at The Foxton off Avenham Lane in Preston on Mondays in June and July so that you can learn how to sew an apron and a bag to carry it in.

Starting on Monday 1st June, experts Salma and Lynn will pass on their skills to you in a fun, relaxed and inclusive environment. We hope that this will lead onto other opportunities for you!

Community lunch provided by Sanctuary Cookalongs from midday.

Please sign up here, but please be aware that we have only 12 places available: https://forms.gle/8nTsK3rWKa7kSV3z8

An hour of energetic Zumba, an informative health hour, thanks to Katy from Cancer Research UK and lunch of Potato Salad...
18/05/2026

An hour of energetic Zumba, an informative health hour, thanks to Katy from Cancer Research UK and lunch of Potato Salad and Lentil Balls, what more could you want?

At Sanctuary Cookalongs, we’re building a community where people feel empowered to care for themselves and support others.

From moving our bodies, to learning about our health, to sharing a community lunch, every moment is about building connections and forming friendships.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special.

Wafa was our talented chef for the third week of our six-week cooking programme at The Foxton Centre. She guided partici...
15/05/2026

Wafa was our talented chef for the third week of our six-week cooking programme at The Foxton Centre. She guided participants through the preparation of aubergine salad, also known as salata aswad, alongside a comforting potato keema-style stew.

These dishes can be enjoyed together as part of a main meal or served as a side. Kamila prepared fresh chapattis to complete the meal, adding a final touch to the meal. As always, the session brought people together through food, conversation, and shared learning in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our talented chefs, Denisa and Nursel, prepared Turkish leek gözleme and a leek and potato salad, using surplus donated ...
13/05/2026

Our talented chefs, Denisa and Nursel, prepared Turkish leek gözleme and a leek and potato salad, using surplus donated leeks.

It is the role of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers to help learners understand how to access healthcare, especially when living in a new country with limited English.

Filling out forms, speaking with receptionists, and trying to explain symptoms to a doctor can often leave people feeling unheard or misunderstood.

In the third week of our ESOL programme, participants learned how to confidently communicate their health concerns, including common symptoms such as a cough, sore throat, and upset stomach.

Our ESOL team consists of motivating teachers who speak a range of different languages. We all support learners to progress which can aid their integration into life in Preston.

For the first of our six-week cooking workshops on Friday 10th April, funded by the Duchy OfLancaster, Salima taught par...
08/05/2026

For the first of our six-week cooking workshops on Friday 10th April, funded by the Duchy OfLancaster, Salima taught participants how to prepare Algerian tagine zitoune, which was served with white multigrain bread.

Tagines are primarily used in Moroccan cuisine but are also popular in other North African and some Middle Eastern counties. For our workshop, we used a saucepan, but if you are preparing this dish at home, you can use a traditional tagine pot, which is made from clay and sometimes painted or glazed.

Keep an eye out for our cooking workshop posts to find out how to prepare more delicious meals from our Sanctuary Cookalong's family!

Sanctuary Cookalongs collaborated with Disability North West and Prevent Breast Cancer to host an informative talk with ...
07/05/2026

Sanctuary Cookalongs collaborated with Disability North West and Prevent Breast Cancer to host an informative talk with Azra and Martha on recognising signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

The informal workshop was followed by a community lunch, prepared by Nursel and Abida. Our fantastic chefs prepared Turkish bread and EZO bridal soup, and it went down a treat!

The second session of our six-week ESOL programme was taught by our wonderful founder and teacher, Jen. Jen taught us ho...
06/05/2026

The second session of our six-week ESOL programme was taught by our wonderful founder and teacher, Jen. Jen taught us how to find useful information on our phones using WhatsApp and Maps, followed by some handwritten activities and pronunciation games.

Our ESOL participants learnt some common British informal expressions such as 'Hiya' and 'Ta'. 'Hiya' meaning 'Hello', and 'Ta', meaning 'Thank you'.

Abida and Shaheena prepared tomato soup and moonge daal bhajia, accompanied by fresh sourdough bread baked by Lily.

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