BLESMA Veterans Enjoy a Residential Cookery Weekend at Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School

BLESMA Veterans Enjoy a Residential Cookery Weekend at Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School

At Wold Escapes we host memorable team building events, residential cookery courses, corporate retreats, and group experiences at our onsite cookery school – The Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School, situated in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds countryside.

This spring, we were delighted to welcome members of BLESMA, The Limbless Veterans Charity, for a residential cookery weekend where guests had a great time learning practical cooking skills as well as enjoying great food and some time to relax in the East Yorkshire countryside.

Supporting BLESMA – The Limbless Veterans Charity

BLESMA is a national charity dedicated to supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces who have experienced limb loss, loss of sight, or the loss of use of a limb. Since 1932, the charity has provided practical, emotional, and financial support to help veterans lead independent and fulfilling lives, while creating opportunities for members to connect through shared experiences and activities.
It was a privilege to host the group and welcome them into our farmhouse and cookery school kitchen where everyone could spend time together, learn new skills, and enjoy a weekend away.

A Unique Venue for Residential Group Events

Our venue combines professional chefs and tutors in our fully equiped kitchen with adjoining comfortable accommodation, making it ideal for organisations seeking a unique setting for team building activities, residential workshops, charity retreats, and corporate events.

Guests stayed in our spacious 9-bedroom farmhouse, where every bedroom features an ensuite bathroom. We are particularly proud of our accessible facilities, including the Southburn Room, which offers step-free access and a large wet room, helping ensure a comfortable stay for guests with mobility requirements. Within the cookery school, our workstations are height-adjustable, allowing us to accommodate a wide range of accessibility needs during practical cooking sessions.

Our friendly team are also more than happy to discuss individual requirements in advance, and can provide measurements of doorways, access routes, and facilities helping guests and organisers plan their visit with confidence.

Learning Through Cooking

The weekend’s cookery sessions were led by our long-standing and much-loved tutor Rosie South, who guided participants through a variety of baking and cookery techniques.
Guests enjoyed hands-on cookery classes, shared meals, and plenty of opportunities to relax and socialise in the peaceful surroundings of the Yorkshire Wolds.

Why Choose Wold Escapes and the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School for Team Building?

We find that cooking together naturally encourages teamwork, communication, confidence, problem solving and creativity in a fun way whatever the results. Though we have to say this group produced some excellent dishes!

Whether you’re organising a corporate retreat, charity event, leadership programme, or private group gathering, our combination of expert tuition, comfortable accommodation, and exclusive-use facilities creates a truly memorable experience.

Host Your Own Residential Event

Wold Escapes and the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School are available for exclusive hire for team building events, cookery courses, corporate retreats, residential workshops, and charity weekends.
With a professional teaching kitchen, accessible accommodation, beautiful countryside surroundings and carefully tailored programmes, we can help create a bespoke event that meets your group’s needs.

To find out more about hosting your next team building or residential event in the Yorkshire Wolds, please get in touch with our team.

📧 info@woldescapes.co.uk

☎️ 01377 270607

🌐 www.woldescapes.co.uk