Phoenix Inspire

Phoenix Inspire trains young people to become competent bakers, chefs, butchers, restaurant and bar staff.  It is the first of its kind in Bulgaria. At the end of their training programme, these young people have the necessary skills, motivation and opportunities to gain meaningful employment and hopefully better lives.  Links with the UK and France enhance the training and learning opportunities.  The Chef and Restaurant School not only provide training, it also helps the local economy by creating jobs for local residents. 

A little bit of information about Novo Selo itself.
Novo Selo is poor  village located in the region of Vidin in North West Bulgaria bordering Romania and Serbia.  Novo Selo once had a population of over 3,500.  Now it is just over 1,000 of which 33% of the able population are unemployed.  Vidin was once a thriving city of some 80,000 people. It now has a population of just over 45,000.  Whilst other areas of Bulgaria have improved due to the growth of tourism and investment Vidin has not been so fortunate.  During the decline, many people migrated to more prosperous parts of Bulgaria and Europe.

See www.Phoenix-Inspire.org.

The opening of Simply Aroma 14/09/09

Grimsby Institute Hospitality learners were honoured to be able to invite local businessman and major sponsor Martyn Keal (Sylvester Keal Ltd) to officially open their new facility ‘Simply Aroma’ alongside the Principle Daniel Khan.

A relaxing environment designed specifically for customers to experience the International Bistro meets Bistro concept. Open daily for continental breakfast lunch and afternoon service. Whilst essentially providing Hospitality learners with the exciting opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the Art of Barista.

Cappuccino, Expresso and Latte to name just a few of the favourites now been created by our learners from a bespoke counter partly sponsored by Martyn.

Martyn explained “ I am very proud to be supporting the Hospitality within Grimsby Institute and feel that it is very important to support local business by building good relations and I am also very keen to support the students with their progress on their chosen catering course.”

Hospitality curriculum leader Nicola Davies said ‘The opening of Simply Aroma is testament to the partnership with Martyn Keal and his investment in the community and learners in collaboration with the Institutes vision of providing World Class Skills.