Open for business

A Thai Green Curry cooking demonstration from the FoodSavers Cookery School team began the celebrations of the opening of the new Darley Street Market.

The opening weekend hosted two days of cookery demonstrations, kids play activities, street music, model trains – and of course the fantastic range of fabulous market traders and food stalls.

Our team were delighted to meet old friends and new as we showed of our new Wellnest events space, and our exciting new Cookery School space, where kids’ classes will be starting next week.

Wellnest

The Wellnest is a dedicated community space designed to nurture wellness, sustainability, and social impact – both individually and in building collective resilience within our community. It is located on the middle floor of Darley Street Market, adjacent to our cookery school and overlooking the public square.
The Wellnest will be available to book for events, workshops, meetings and activities that fit the vision of the space.

Created as a collaborative venue for FoodSavers and our partner organisations, this versatile space will create accessible opportunities for the community to engage with essential wellness services, including mental health support, nutritional education, food safety and hygiene training, and health screenings.
The space is thoughtfully designed to accommodate diverse programming, from intimate workshops and support groups to larger community wellness fairs and educational seminars.

The Wellnest operates on the principle that wellness extends beyond individual health to encompass food security, environmental consciousness, and community connection. With partners including My Living Well, BDCU, healthcare providers, wellness practitioners, and other local organisations, we aim to create a network of resources that addresses personal and community wellbeing in a welcoming, accessible environment where learning, healing, and community-building intersect.