Coalville-based mental health and disability charity Enrych has helped a local woman achieve her dream of working for the police - or rather, feeding them.

Emily, 20, a client of Enrych, has always wanted to help provide the food to the force that keeps us safe. 

Knowing this, Mick Chirwa-Goacher, Operational Lead at Enrych—and a former police officer, set out to make this a reality. 

After contacting Helen Kennedy at Leicestershire Police, he arranged a visit for Emily and her mum, Pamela, to visit Police Headquarters in Enderby last month.

Emily and Pamela arrived at the Leicestershire Police HQ, where they were welcomed by Phil Woods, who has worked in the police canteen for over 20 years, 

He led them through the kitchen, showing them all the different areas and meals they make from scratch. 

Following the tour, Emily and Pamela joined Phil's son Alfie, who is head baker at the canteen, in decorating spooky Halloween-themed chocolate rice crispy cakes. 

Phil said: "It was our pleasure to welcome Emily and her Mum to our busy canteen. 

"I have an excellent team here who work tirelessly to feed the officers and staff at Police HQ and we were delighted to show Emily how it all works and give her the chance to decorate some Halloween chocolate rice crispy cakes, which I have no doubt will be snatched up by our customers."

Emily also received a bag of police-themed gifts, including a police plaque to display in her bedroom.

Pamela added: "This has been a great opportunity for Emily and she continues to hope that once she has finished college that she might be able to work at the police canteen. 

"Everyone was very welcoming here and we have really enjoyed our visit."