Hellesdon youngster's board game launched in John Lewis

Norfolk's Fine Foods game at John Lewis in Norwich, designed by children from the Aquilla Club at Kinsale Junior School.

MARY HAMILTON

10 December 2009

A board game designed by Norwich schoolchildren has been launched in John Lewis.

Youngsters from Kinsale Junior School in Hellesdon were on hand to demonstrate how to play Norfolk's Fine Food, an innovative game in which players have to collect locally produced ingredients to create a healthy meal. Food-lovers also had the chance to taste ice cream from Lakenham Creamery, produce from North Walsham-based HFG farm shops, Caley's chocolate and Mrs Temple's cheese.

The game began life as the school's entry to the 2007 Food and Farming Challenge, a competition organised by the educational charity Norfolk Education Industry and Commerce Group. Two years on, the game has netted the school an EDP business award along with Wymondham-based manufacturer Orchard Toys for best education/industry link, and it is now being marketed nationwide.

The game has also been distributed to more than 300 Norfolk primary schools, and endorsed by Michelin-starred chef Galton Blackiston of Morston Hall.

Orchard Toys is also supporting East Anglia's Children's Hospices by making a donation for every game sold.

You can buy the game at John Lewis Norwich or online from www.orchardtoys.co.uk.