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The primary aim of NKS is to alleviate deprivation and isolation experienced by South Asian women and their families living in Edinburgh and to promote positive health and well-being among them.
02/06/2026
🌱🌱🍚 NKS Online Cookery Sessions – Turning Leftovers into Delicious Meals! 🍚🌱
We recently hosted two fantastic volunteer-led online cookery sessions, where participants learned how to transform leftover rice into amazing dishes while helping to reduce food waste.
👩🍳 In our first session, Nidhi Priya Thakur demonstrated how to make a delicious Mango Rice Pudding using leftover rice.
👩🍳 In our second session, Reena Sharma introduced participants to a traditional regional delicacy from Bihar and Chhattisgarh called Farra, also prepared using leftover rice.
These sessions highlighted the importance of the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle – and how simple changes in our kitchens can help reduce food waste and help tackle climate change.
A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers and everyone who joined the sessions. Participants thoroughly enjoyed learning new recipes, sharing ideas, and discovering sustainable cooking practices.
📅 Join us for our next online cookery session:
🗓 4th June Thursday
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
If you would like to join, please contact Manjari Singh on 07877 244927 to receive the Zoom link.
Together, let's cook sustainably, reduce waste, and make a positive impact on our environment! 🌍💚
26/05/2026
Yesterday, a group of local Indian women visited the Lauriston Agroecological Farm for a seed sowing and planting session.
During their visit, they also had the opportunity to learn about vermicomposting techniques and take part in compost research and experiments. The women, who live near the allotment, were able to attend as they had the day off work for the bank holiday Monday.
The vermicomposting session was facilitated by Roxy Minter, a member of Rhyze Mushrooms Co-op—Edinburgh’s community mushroom and worm farm.
Rhyze is a working farm and education project. As part of a global agroecology movement, they work with decomposing fungi and worms to repurpose waste, improve soil health, and empower communities.
Day 5 of Dementia Action Week 🧠 Myth: Dementia only affects memory. ❌ Dementia is not just about forgetting things — it can also affect communication, mood, decision-making, behaviour, and the ability to manage everyday tasks. Raising awareness helps us break the stigma surrounding dementia and create a more supportive and understanding community for those living with it and their families. Seeking help and support at the right time can make a huge difference, and it is important to remember that such support is available. Let’s continue the conversation, challenge misconceptions, and support one another. 💜
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Day 2 of Dementia Action Week 💙
A dementia diagnosis does not mean life stops. Many people continue to live meaningful, active, and joyful lives with the right support, understanding, and community around them.
There is help available — from local support groups and healthcare professionals to charities, carers, friends, and family. No one should feel they have to face dementia alone.
Talking openly about dementia helps reduce stigma and encourages people to seek support earlier. Don’t be afraid to speak up, ask questions, or reach out for help. Awareness and understanding can make a huge difference.
Let’s continue building dementia-friendly communities where people feel seen, supported, and valued. 💙
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