The Free From Food Co

12/02/2026

Looking for something fun and inspiring for your child this half term? � The Original Minds Circle is back with a special Music Production Workshop — perfect for creative young minds who love beats, sound and tech! 🎶

📅 Date: 17th February�⏰ Time: 10am – 3pm

👉Book here: https://www.sionschool.org.uk/news-events/original-minds-circle/

11/02/2026

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11/02/2026

Sion Senior School Open Evening – 2nd March�Followed by Senior School Open Mornings from 3rd March at 9.15am or 11.00am.

Whether your child is preparing for the move into Year 7 or you’re at an important crossroads considering GCSE options, our upcoming Senior School events are the ideal chance to explore the next stage of their educational journey.

Click the link and complete some details on the form to book.
We look forward to seeing you.

https://www.sionschool.org.uk/admissions/open-days-taster-events/

08/02/2026

And why not!

06/02/2026

💚 We need your nomination! 💚

The catering at Our Lady of Sion School, provided by The Free From Food Company, could be recognised in the
🏆 Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards — but we can’t get there without YOUR help.

Right now, the awards are asking for public nominations.

If you value:
🌱 100% plant-based school meals
🚫 Food free from the 14 main allergens
🤝 A kitchen where every child is included

Please take one minute to nominate our catering team here:
👉 https://schoolfoodawards.jamieoliver.com/

Your nomination could help shine a light on safer, more inclusive school food 💚

06/02/2026

💚 We need your nomination! 💚

The catering at Our Lady of Sion School, provided by us The Free From Food Co, could be recognised in the
🏆 Jamie Oliver Good School Food Awards — but we can’t get there without YOUR help.

Right now, the awards are asking for public nominations.

If you value:
🌱 100% plant-based school meals
🚫 Food free from the 14 main allergens
🤝 A kitchen where every child is included

Please take one minute to nominate our catering team here:
👉 https://schoolfoodawards.jamieoliver.com/

Your nomination could help shine a light on safer, more inclusive school food 💚

05/02/2026

Have you ever had an allergic reaction after kissing someone? It’s more common than people realize — and yes, it can be serious.

If your partner has eaten something you’re allergic to, traces of that allergen can remain in their saliva even after brushing or chewing gum. When you kiss, those proteins can transfer to your lips or skin and trigger an allergic reaction. In some cases, the exchange of saliva can even lead to anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.

To help take the fear out of Valentine’s Day, here are some food allergy–smart kissing precautions and tips:

❤️ Avoid allergens altogether on dates
❤️ Wait at least 4 hours after eating
❤️ Brush, rinse, repeat — and then brush again
❤️ Share a safe, non-allergenic meal or snack
❤️ Have the food allergy conversation before the kiss
❤️ Skip alcohol (it can increase risk and lower awareness)
❤️ Always carry two epinephrine devices

Because when it comes to food allergies, being safe is always more romantic than being sorry ❤️

05/02/2026

Young creators in years 5 – 8 across West Sussex are invited to step inside the mind of a music maker this February half term, as Sion School hosts its first Original Minds’ Circle (OMC) workshop of the year.

Get all the info here: https://www.sionschool.org.uk/2026/01/30/february-half-term-original-minds-circle-returns-with-special-music-production-workshop/

04/02/2026

🌟 Launch Night at Worthing Indian Cafe & Bar

We were kindly invited by Rocket Marketing to the launch of Worthing Indian Cafe & Bar tonight — and it’s a fantastic new addition to the Worthing food scene!

🌱 As always, we visited with our vegan & allergy-aware hats on — and we were really impressed.

Starters we tried:
✨ Spinach & Onion Pakora
✨ Crispy Vegetable Fritters
✨ Chilli Cauliflower – sweet, sticky, spicy and a real standout

Mains: We sampled all three vegan curries and each one was completely different in flavour and style:
🥥 Malabar Veg Curry – rich, coconutty and warming
🎃 Roasted Squash Korma – creamy and comforting
🍆 Bagara Baingan – aubergine with peanut, coconut & tamarind (full of bold flavour)

🛡️ What we loved was the clear menu labelling:
✔️ VG (Vegan)
✔️ NG (No Gluten)
✔️ Nuts clearly marked

That kind of transparency makes a huge difference for people managing allergies or intolerances.

Great atmosphere, friendly team, and proper flavour-packed food — we’ll definitely be back 🌿

If you’re looking for vegan-friendly and allergy-aware dining in Worthing, this one’s worth a visit.

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day means everything to me.

Ten years ago, I lost both my mum and my dad to cancer — just seven months apart. They were both only 61.

There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about them. The things they’ve missed, the moments I wish I could share, the advice I’d still love to ask for. Cancer doesn’t just take lives — it leaves a space that never quite fills.

With me turning 55 this year, I can’t help but think about how young they really were. It’s a reminder that life is fragile, time is precious, and tomorrow is never guaranteed.

So today isn’t just about sadness — it’s about perspective.

It’s about making the most of every day I get.
It’s about loving harder.
Laughing louder.
Worrying less about the small stuff.

I’m so grateful for Anna, for our boys, and for our beautiful grandchildren. They are my reason to live fully, to stay healthy, and to squeeze every bit out of this life.

If you’ve lost someone to cancer, I’m thinking of you today. And if you haven’t — hold your people a little closer. Tell them you love them. Don’t wait.

Life is short. Love is everything. 💙

03/02/2026

Have you heard?

Our Junior School has the first of the open mornings starting in the next couple of weeks - the perfect opportunity to discover everything we have to offer.
We welcome families looking for places from Reception through to Year 6. Come and explore our warm, nurturing environment and see what makes Sion School so special.

Book here: https://www.sionschool.org.uk/admissions/open-days-taster-events/