Local day centre, Oxgangs Care, has received £400 from the Cameron Toll Community Fund to fund the design and printing of a community recipe book celebrating the favourite dishes and treasured memories of its volunteers and service users.
Based in south west Edinburgh, Oxgangs Care is a registered charity that provides a day centre and befriending service for people aged over 60 in the EH10 and EH13 areas. The organisation works to reduce loneliness and social isolation while supporting older people, particularly those affected by illness or disability.
The funding has enabled the charity to create a unique cookbook featuring much-loved family recipes contributed by befriending volunteers and the people they support, as well as members who attend the day centre. The project has given participants the opportunity to share personal stories and traditions while preserving recipes that have been passed down through generations.
Elaine Black, Centre Manager for Oxgangs Care said: “This recipe book is about much more than food. It’s an opportunity for our volunteers and service users to come together, celebrate their memories and create something meaningful that reflects their experiences and connections. We’re incredibly grateful to the Cameron Toll Community Fund for helping bring this project to life.”
Claire Jefcote, Centre Manager at Cameron Toll, said: “We’re delighted to support Oxgangs Care and this wonderful initiative that brings people together through shared stories and recipes. The project is a fantastic example of how creativity and community can help tackle loneliness, celebrate local heritage and strengthen connections between generations.”