The Porch Pickles project uses ingredients either grown on our own allotment, in the orchard or donated to us.

Our jams, pickles and chutney making are continuing on a Friday morning, 10.00am to 1.30pm. Members who get involved are provided with lunch and a chance to gain some new skills in the making, packaging, marketing and selling of produce. There is also the opportunity to gain a Food Hygiene Certificate and OCN cooking qualification. Please talk to any member of staff about how to get involved.

We have had some delicious results so far. We are using ingredients either grown on our own allotment, in the orchard or donated to us. Perhaps if you have surplus produce you could phone us to see if we could use it in exchange for a jar of whatever we produce. If you drop in on any Tuesday 4.30 – 6.30pm you can buy a jar for £1.50 of whatever we have in stock, which of course will change through the seasons. We welcome donations of sugar and all types of vinegar.

If you would like to buy some pickles you can do so by visiting the centre, calling us (01865 728545) or emailing info@theporchoxford.org.uk