Celebrating community through cooking

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As Hartrigg Oaks marks 25 years of community and 100 years since the passing of Joseph Rowntree, residents are cooking up a heartfelt tribute - a commemorative community cookbook. 

The project is being led by residents Sue and Sheilah, who are gathering recipes and personal stories from across JRHT communities. Inspired by the colourful quilt made to celebrate Hartrigg Oaks’ anniversary, the cookbook will reflect the rich diversity, heritage, and warmth that makes our community so special. 

Whether you are a keen cook, a family recipe keeper, or someone with a go-to dish that brings back memories, we would love to hear from you. Sweet or savoury, simple or elaborate - all contributions are welcome. 

Once costs are covered, all profits from the cookbook will be donated to the Joseph Rowntree Theatre and the New Earswick Swimming Pool. 

How to Take Part 

Please send us: 

  • Your recipe (especially savoury ones, as we already have lots of desserts!) 
  • A short note about what the dish means to you 
  • Your name and how you are connected to Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust or Hartrigg Oaks 

Guidance on information needed as part of your recipe 

For your recipe, please follow this simple format, but don’t worry if the measurements aren’t exact  - we can help with conversions. 

  • Number of people it serves 
  • Name of the dish  
  • Ingredients  

Method  

Use a number list , for example: 

  1. Set the oven to 180C 
  2. Chop vegetables  

Submit your recipe to Lara Winters by email - lara.winters@jrht.org.uk 

Please share your recipe by no later than Friday 11th July 2025

Let’s come together to honour our shared history — one delicious dish at a time.