26/08/2026
🍳 Cooking, connection and community at Waverley Gardens ❤️
Since 2023, our tenants at Waverley Gardens (just one of our Extra Care Housing Schemes) have been enjoying monthly visits to the Co-Exist Community Kitchen, and what started as a pilot visit has grown into a partnership we truly value.
These sessions are about so much more than cooking. They give our tenants the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, reconnect with old ones and enjoy a real sense of independence in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment.
For some of our tenants, cooking was once a big part of everyday life but circumstances meant they could no longer do it independently. Being able to get back into the kitchen, prepare food and enjoy the experience again has been incredibly special to see.
A huge thank you to Ari, Ella, Joey, Kelly, Helen and the whole Co-Exist team for creating such an inclusive space where people can learn, grow and connect through food. We’re incredibly grateful for the partnership and everything it brings to our tenants. ❤️
Here’s to many more shared meals, new recipes and happy memories!
Learn more about Waverley Gardens here: https://www.brunelcare.org.uk/locations/waverley-gardens/