Community kitchen grows and grows

The pay what you feel Osnosh lunches are held in the Holy Trinity Church Church every Thursday.

People can sit down for a free lunch, or pay what they feel they can afford for their two course meal.

Now into its fourth week, the brothers behind the initiative, Tom and Ben Wilson, from Oswestry, say they are thrilled with the response, particularly from those who have stepped up to donate ingredients fro the weekly vegetarian meals.

They are urging everyone to go along and try out the food, whether they are in need of a free meal or would like to support the kitchen by paying a donation.

"One of the best parts of the project is seeing such a wide range of people and ages sitting down and enjoying a meal," Tom said.

Now the brothers are appealing to people to spread the word and also to help with driving those without transport into the weekly lunch.

"In the long term we are in preliminary talks with Qube community transport about ways we can take food out to people in need."

Glut of marrows

Tom said the project was indebted to supporters who were continuing to donate ingredients to the lunches, from the growers passing on surplus fruit and vegetables, to Babbinswood Farm which every week donates items including cream and yoghurt.

He added: "We can not thank Babbinswood Farm enough, they have been fantastic supporters."

Anyone who wants to support Osnosh can find out more information on its internet or facebook site or contact the brothers on 07800 961 063 or 7902 691 253.

Chef Ben, who has worked in catering on film sets in the past, says he enjoys being creative with food.

"We take what we have been donated and see how we can best turn it into a two course meal," he said.

So far the menu has included a Mexican bean stew, pastas and homemade soups, with surplus fruit turned into a variety of delicious puddings.

"There seems to have been a particular glut of courgettes and marrows this year," he said.