GOLDTHORPE Salvation Army is helping people in the Dearne eat healthier with cooking advice, recipes, and now a weekly weight management group.

Salvation Army officer Alison Sykes said volunteers from across the area have been visiting the Salvation Army, on Straight Lane, to learn how to make affordable and tasty soups, stews and other recipes which are healthier for lifestyles and bank balances.

Alison said: “In the area we are trying to encourage healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. We cook here and all the food we use is donated. It is about learning new skills to live a healthy lifestyle.

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