Join us for Friday Lunch with the Promise Group at The Gordon Schools. The pupils will share their experiences of taking part in the group, and talk about why the Promise Group is important to them as care-experienced young people.

Promise Groups across the 'shire are organised by Education & Children's Services at Aberdeenshire Council. They aim to recognise and develop the potential and capabilities of care-experienced children, and to support their pride, ownership and empowerment. The initiative started with 6 groups and has since expanded to 43 across Aberdeenshire, across nursery, primary and secondary schools. Each group takes on a new project each term with experienced facilitators.

Come along to hear about what Huntly's Promise Group have been working on, learn about the initiative and enjoy a free tasty meal. No booking required, just turn up.

Lunch will be homemade pizza and salad, with gluten free and vegan options available.

Accessibility

Friday Lunch is usually attended by 15-25 people. It takes place in Square Deal (22 The Square, Huntly AB54 8BR), the creative and community hub on Huntly Square. There is a guide to visiting Square Deal online here. This includes information on travelling to the venue, photos and plans of the space, and sensory information. This is a family friendly event and children are very welcome. We have highchairs and children’s cutlery/crockery available.

If you would like to bring your own food, this is fine! You are welcome to heat anything up.

This event is free, but donations of £2 to cover the cost of ingredients and any travel/access costs for the speaker are welcomed.

Allergens/dietary Notes

Food at this event is prepared in a kitchen that may have traces of nuts, seeds, dairy and other allergens. Everything is clearly labelled. Please let us know if you are planning on coming along and have any food allergies by emailing Bruce - bruce@deveron-projects.com.

About Friday Lunch

The sharing of food is a great leveller. On the second and fourth Friday of the month, we invite people who live or work in and around Huntly to speak about things they are passionate about – this could include their work, a project, an area of research or hobby. Topics are broad and change every time, from nature to community development, writing to food, history to social justice among many others. Find out about Friday Lunch here.

About the HOME Programme

This event is part of our HOME programme. Through regular events and artists’ residencies, HOME supports the everyday and creative practices of cooking and eating, chatting and caring, sharing skills and learning together. HOME regular events include Friday Lunch, as well as the monthly Food Chain cookery workshop and a stall at the Huntly Farmers' Market. These events celebrate local knowledge and experiences, and explore what it's like to live and work in and around Huntly. Through this work we aim to build more complex understandings of Huntly and its place in the world.

If you'd like to contribute to the HOME programme, or know someone who you'd love to hear from, then get in touch with us on: info@deveron-projects.com.