Cooking Up Confidence: A Collaborative Session with Groundwork North Wales
Following the fantastic Aging Well event at Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham earlier this summer, Vision Support was delighted to partner with Groundwork North Wales for a collaborative and hands-on cooking session — and what a morning it was!
In November, Vision Support’s Kara Rogers and James Farr teamed up with Teleri Jones and Jo Pearce from Groundwork for a fun and educational kitchen session all about air fryer cooking, featuring the deliciously simple topic of cheese, leek, and ham pasties.
Cooking with Confidence — and Accessibility in Mind
For Groundwork, this was a first: delivering a session with participants living with a vision impairment. To support the learning, our team — both Vision Rehabilitation Specialists — worked closely with Groundwork’s kitchen facilitators to adapt the session.
From low-vision simulation glasses to guidance on how lighting and contrast affect different eye conditions, the session raised awareness while building confidence. Participants were able to work independently where possible, receive peer support and encouragement, and positively interact with others.
What We Covered
Throughout the session, the group explored:
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Planning, preparing, and grading an activity
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Accessing recipes using Smart tech like Alexa
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Safe and efficient knife skills
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Using contrasting colours for improved visibility
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Tips and tricks for getting the most out of an air fryer
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Tools, strategies, and confidence to cook independently
And of course… how to cook a seriously tasty pasty!
A Morning of Learning and Laughter
The atmosphere was full of shared stories, laughter, and learning. The session left everyone inspired and energised. Feedback from participants and staff was glowing, and even the Groundwork team said they left with new insight and awareness.
Thank You to Our Partners 
A huge thank you to Teleri, Jo, and the Groundwork North Wales team for providing the equipment (including a talking air fryer), ingredients, and recipe for this session. It was a perfect example of collaboration in action, and we’re already looking forward to more.
New Air Fryer Sessions Announced
We’re thrilled to announce two more group sessions in collaboration with Groundwork, specifically for people in Wrexham living with vision impairment.
These sessions will take place at:
Room 2, Wellbeing Hub
31 Chester Street, Wrexham, LL13 8BG
Arrival: Between 09:00 – 09:30
Cooking: 10:00 – 12:00
New Dates to be confirmed!
Each session is limited to 6 participants, ensuring a supportive and hands-on experience. If you or someone you know would benefit from learning accessible cooking techniques in a friendly and confidence-building environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Get In Touch
If you’d like to sign up or find out more, please contact Vision Support.
We can’t wait to welcome more of you into the kitchen!
