Cowdenbeath Area Community Food Education Survey

Closes 26 Sep 2025

Opened 20 Aug 2025

Contact

Krista.Drazniece@fife.gov.uk

Overview

Help shape the future of cooking & food education in your community 

We are excited to invite you to take part in a short survey (it will only take around 10 minutes) that will help us better understand how people in your community engage with food, cooking and learning opportunities around these topics. 

Why we are doing this 

We believe everyone should have access to the knowledge, skills and confidence to cook healthy, affordable meals. But to make sure the support we offer truly meets your needs—and the needs of others in your area—we need your input. 

We're looking for the views of people who live in the Cowdenbeath Area Committee area (Ward 7 and Ward 8) and includes the communities of :- Auchterderran, Ballingry, Bowhill, Cardenden, Cowdenbeath, Crossgates, Crosshill, Cluny, Dundonald, Glencraig, Hill of Beath, Lochgelly, Lochore, Lumphinans and Kelty.

 

This survey is part of a wider effort to design and improve free cooking and food education programmes. By hearing directly from you, we can ensure these initiatives are shaped by the people they are meant to serve. 

At the end of the survey, you will have the option to enter a prize draw by leaving your contact details. This is completely optional and the details you provide will only be used to contact the winner.  

Prize draw terms and conditions

Prize Draw Terms & Conditions: 

  1. The competition is open to all tenants and residents who reside in the following areas, the whole of the Cowdenbeath Area Committee area (Ward 7 and Ward 8) and includes the communities of :- Auchterderran, Ballingry, Bowhill, Cardenden, Cowdenbeath, Crossgates, Crosshill, Cluny, Dundonald, Glencraig, Hill of Beath, Lochgelly, Lochore, Lumphinans and Kelty as at the Closing Date.  

  2. Only one entry will be accepted per person. 

  3. The competition is not open to employees of Fife Council 

  4. By submitting an entry, Entrants agree to grant Fife Council the right to publish their details and use photographs in all media for all purposes in connection with the competition. 

  5. Entries must include the person’s full name, and contact details. 

  6. Entry forms must be submitted using the online survey or paper version of the survey. Fife Council reserves the right to reject any entry forms submitted by any other method.  

  7. Fife Council does not accept any responsibility for late or lost entries. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt.  

  8. The prize must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. There will be no cash alternatives.  

  9. Fife Council reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, and if circumstances arise outside of its control.  

  10. Entrants must comply with all rules to be eligible for the prize. Ineligible entries or entries made fraudulently will be automatically disqualified. 

  11. You must provide Fife Council with the required details if you wish to enter this competition. Fife Council will only ever use your personal details for the purposes of administering this competition, and will not pass them on to anyone without your permission.   

  12. This competition is administered by Fife Council. 

  13. In the event of there being no contact/response from the winner 4 weeks after the winners have been chosen, Fife Council reserves the right to offer the prizes to another selected entrant. 

  14. The winner will be notified telephone or email and a photo opportunity will be given when arranging a suitable pick up time.  

We would also like to know if you would be happy to be contacted about future events or sessions related to cooking and food education. If so, at the end of the survey please tick ‘yes’ and leave your contact details. If not, simply select ‘no’—there’s no obligation to stay in touch. 

Why your views matter

The responses we collect will directly influence the type of workshops, classes and resources we offer in the future. Whether it’s beginner cooking sessions, tips for feeding a family on a budget or more advanced food skills, your feedback helps guide what gets delivered and how. 

In short, your voice will help create more relevant, inclusive and accessible food education for your community. 

Take Part Here

Share your views

Areas

  • Area - Cowdenbeath Area

Audiences

  • All Residents

Interests

  • Food & healthy eating