Nourishing People

11/07/2026

The the stall is set up and ready to go.
Got my face glitter and festival trousers on, and it's lovely and cool under the trees.
Kirstall Festival; Nourishing Peole is ready for you!
Be a snack superhero; Come and get some delicious snacks and support adults with learning disabilities in Leeds.

10/07/2026

🔥 Nourishing People are crashing Kirkstall Festival tomorrow snacks, chaos and charm fully loaded.

We’ll be parked up at Kirkstall Abbey serving snacks, causing mild mischief, and generally living our best community‑festival lives. Come grab something tasty, say hi to our crew, and pretend you’re only there for the culture and not the snacks 😆.

💛 See you tomorrow, bring your appetite.

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Kirkstall Festival is an annual community event held on the 2nd Saturday of July each year. The event in held in the idyllic grounds of the 12 Century Kirkstall Abbey 2 miles from Leeds City Centre. The Festival is attended by around 20,000 people each year and is one of the biggest community run fe...

03/07/2026

Fridays = Vikky and Dara’s official weekly nonsense meeting.

Here they are, catching up on all the chaos, drama, accidental shenanigans and “you’ll never guess what happened” moments from the week, basically running a full investigation into who caused the most mischief (spoiler: probably Vikky)

It’s the Nourishing People version of a board meeting… just louder, funnier, and powered entirely by gossip. 😄

02/07/2026

🥳 Mission Snack accomplished!

Today the Nourishing People team packed a massive order,160 snacks ready to fuel happiness! 💪🍪

The box was so big we briefly considered renting it out as a studio flat. But no it’s full of tasty goodness heading out to spread smiles and energy.

19/06/2026

A cracking time was had by all at Picnic in the Park today.
Well done to our brilliant trainees. We smashed our target for snack sales and made a few new friends!
The smoothie bike run by Aspire was a massive hit. Sophie loved her mixed berry moustache!!
Thanks to our People Matters Head of Operations Katie for a fantastic job setting up and to Aspire CBS for an event Well Done, and a cracking end to Learning Disability Week!
We'll see you next year, for sure.

17/06/2026

🎉 We’re popping up at Leeds Kirkgate Market tomorrow with snacks at the ready!

Nourishing People will be at the Being Social event from 11–2, serving treats, causing mischief, and charming the masses.

Swing by, grab a snack, and say hi… we promise to behave. Mostly. 😇

12/06/2026

So… my future mother‑in‑law kindly asked me to bring her some Nourishing People Tropical Joy up to Scotland.
And I absolutely did…

…until I got hungry somewhere around the A1 and ate the lot.😬

In my defence, they were staring at me. Judging me. Whispering “go on, just one…”

Sorry Scotland. Sorry future mother‑in‑law.
I’ll send replacements next week 😁

11/06/2026

🌶️ Spice & Rice vs Crisps — The Snack Fight Nobody Asked For!
Crisps are basically salty air in a bag.
Our Nourishing People Spice & Rice mix?
Actual food. With actual flavor. Made by actual legends.

Why Spice & Rice wins (easily):
*Healthy fats (almonds > oily potato slices)
*Real spices, not “mystery dust”
*Fills you up, instead of whispering “go get another bag”

Crisps are a snack.
Spice & Rice is a lifestyle choice.

03/06/2026

Nourishing people goes far beyond a snack business, it’s about teaching everyday skills that build confidence, independence, and joy. From the smallest tasks to the biggest life lessons, these skills help people feel capable, supported, and seen.

When we teach someone something they can use every day, we’re not just helping them in the moment, we’re giving them tools that nourish them for life. 🌱💛