Mirfield charity workers see efforts turned into pumpkin soup

Oct 12 2009 By Neil Atkinson

Mirfield charity workers see efforts turned into soup

YOUNGSTERS who grew their own pumpkins have now seen them turned into soup.

And in an extra boost for the teenagers working with Mirfield charity Ambitions4Kirklees, their details will appear on the labels for the soup packaging.

It delighted the youngsters, who all have learning difficulties and they got the chance to say “thanks” to caterer Mike Wood.

Wood is owner of Dewsbury-based The Good Soup Company and turned the youngsters’ pumpkins into a spicy pumpkin and coconut soup.

It has now gone on sale to hotels, restaurants and kitchens across the region.

And part of the proceeds are being given back to the charity, which helps a number of young people.

Ambitions has been set up to provide opportunities for young people with learning difficulties to build the skills they need for work and independent living.

Many are disabled but they get the chance to learn new skills through practical experiences and supported work placements within their own local community and culture.