‘Grow your own’ computer benefits Lillington group
People in Lillington are to get even more help with becoming ‘green’!
It’s thanks to the donation of a recycled computer to a local organisation that supports affordable fresh foods to local families, including donations of excess seasonal produce from the local Allotments Association.
Lillington Fresh Food Co-operative in Leamington Spa is one of twenty community and voluntary organisations to benefit from Warwickshire County Council’s ‘great computer giveaway’.
Councillor Alan Cockburn, Portfolio Holder for Resources, presented the free computer to the Co-operative at Lillington Youth Centre, where the organisation meets.
The Co-operative encourages people to eat fresh fruit, salad and vegetable produce. They also arrange regular public events and workshops on healthy cookery, including items from the allotments, where gardeners can gain training and experience in food production.
Warwickshire County Council’s Warwick Area Committee had the tough task of deciding which community and voluntary organisations in the district should benefit from the free computers.
Michelle Grant, the administrator of the Fresh Food Co-op, said: “This is an excellent scheme. We have over 45 members who collect their £3 bags of fresh produce each week.
"We also distribute recipe sheets and nutritional information so people can see just what good value, in terms of money and a healthy diet, the items we supply can offer to families on a budget.”
Councillor Alan Cockburn said: “It’s great to be able to give one of the county council’s recycled computers to a small group like the Lillington Fresh Food Co-operative.
"We’re helping to put something back into the community via groups like this, and that’s just the sort of thing we want to do more of.”