More than 400 children from across West London spent a week at Sikhi Camp in Southall making the most of the summer holidays. The camp was held at Norwood Hall and organised by volunteer Harjot Singh, on behalf of the executive committee of Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha.

Ealing Council’s Environmental Health team joined forces with members of the Sikh community last week to teach young people about healthy eating.

Using her local knowledge, Environmental Health Enforcement officer Harminder Chowdhury approached the Sikhi Camp organiser offering the expertise of the Council in promoting healthy eating.

Along with colleague Marie Ashley, Mrs Chowdhury gave the children tips on what to put in their lunch boxes and encourage them to eat five pieces of fruit and vegetables a day.

The week culminated with the ‘big food quiz’, with the kids getting the chance to show off their knowledge. All the children were given a goody bag to take home, which included lots of information for them and their parents about healthy eating.

Councillor Nigel Sumner, Cabinet Member for Health and Community Well Being, said: "We are committed to helping make Ealing’s young people as healthy as possible."

"Engaging with young people through activities such as Sikhi Camp is a really positive way to educate young people all about healthy eating."

Local businesses donated a whole variety of food and equipment to the camp to make sure all the kids had a fantastic time. Travelling Gourmet Ltd from Park Avenue, Southall gave the camp grapes and oranges for the children.

Other businesses included:

• Exotic Superstore, Slough
• Chahal Restaurant, Hounslow
• Rocky Food, Bath Road, Hounslow
• Mr D S and H S Kooner
• Dominos Pizza, Maidenhead

Partners included:

• Ealing Police
• London Fire Brigade
• British Army

Environmental Health Enforcement officers will be visiting children at Hindu temples, Mosques and other community organisations in the next few months to promote healthy eating across Ealing.