Heroes

The Healthy Heroes Programme, created by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and delivered in partnership with Purplesheep, is an energetic one‑hour workshop designed to encourage children to make healthier food choices through interactive learning and hands‑on cooking. The session combines 30 minutes of themed group activities with 30 minutes of practical cooking, where children prepare pizza sliders and fruit rockets using air fryers. To enhance engagement, Purplesheep developed a full suite of custom comic‑style superhero characters—including Captain Clean, the Sweet Detectives, Fruit & Veggie Avengers, Hydration Heroes, Date Defenders, and Snack Man—each aligned with key health messages such as food safety, sugar awareness, nutrition, hydration, date‑label understanding, and smart snacking. Their creative approach brought these characters to life through vibrant illustrations, reinforcing the educational content in a fun and immersive way.