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Waste Kitchen Challenge’, during the challenge. Support will be provided 15 children, including his “We met other couples in which is part of the They will then be asked to throughout and families most recent foster brother, the same position as us and national ‘Waste Less, Save think up innovative ways will also be given a who stayed with the family we’ve now become friends, More’ campaign run by to reduce waste and to handbook full of top tools for 11 years. which has been a great Sainsbury’s and delivered monitor how much they and tips as well as a free Now, with wife Lindsey, a help as we have someone by Durham County throw away. cooking workshop. care assistant, the 47-year- a difference to a child or same feeling of love and we can chat to about our Council in partnership As part of the challenge, Upon completion of the old is looking forward to brothers and sisters – We warmth as fostering and experience and can share challenge, which will last welcoming children into can’t wait to be able to do by working with us you this process with.” for four weeks, participants their home. that.” could make an enormous Anyone who is interested will be given an additional “I have seen the benefits of Andrew’s mum Dorothy, difference to a child’s life. in fostering can find FOOD SERVED ALL DAY £20 Sainsbury’s voucher to fostering first hand,” said also from Chilton, said: “We know that there are out more by visiting spend in store. Andrew, who works for Tor “I am really really proud many myths that surround www.durham.gov.uk/ Locally sourced fresh food and a good range of cask ales Coatings in Birtley.