Pupils from Henbury school cook up healthy and delicious dishes

” I would just like to thank everyone involved for making Henbury Fun-day just that:  a really fun day, and more.

There was something for everyone: From bouncy castles to healthy-eating tents, Fire Engines and Police-vans, brick-a-brack stalls and a prize vegetable display. I particularly enjoyed the Name the Marrow Contest…

Cllr. Chris Windows and I try our hand at winning the teddy

The day was not only fun, it was packed full of information and help; The police were there to talk with residents, as were the Fire Brigade, to discuss their work and how we can all lessen the risk of becoming a victim of fire in our homes.

Transition Bristol produced some excellent reusable bags, featuring an award winning design by a Henbury pupil, and were there encouraging people to sign their petition to protect our green space. Needless to say, I signed up and am a full supporter.

I was particularly impressed with the healthy eating tent, set up by Henbury School pupils, under the watchful supervision of Nick Merrick, Henbury School’s multi-talented community police officer.

I sampled some delicious food, and pinched the recipe for a very healthy banana and mango smoothie. Henbury pupils really bust the myth that healthy eating is boring eating.

I also managed to catch up with the local police to discuss with them progress being made on tackling Henbury’s youth crime issues.

So thank you again, all involved for a fun, informative and memorable day for the whole community.

Below are more photos to give you a flavour of the day…

Alas, it turned out that the marrows were not called Petronella and Roderick, as I guessed.