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Disability emplolyment

I have just sent a copy of my new book, ‘It Could be You’ to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions. He needs a cross government strategy with proven practical answers (not just benefit cuts).

Disability employment

I have just sent a copy of my new book, ‘It Could be You’ to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions. He needs a cross government strategy with proven practical answers (not just benefit cuts).

Baking Blind.

Learned how to make macarons last weekend.  My versions weren’t very uniform in shape and were far sweeter than I’d like.  But inspirational: I’ll work out how to use our honey rather than sugar. If you are in London later…

Baking Blind.

Learned how to make macarons last weekend.  My versions weren’t very uniform in shape and were far sweeter than I’d like.  But inspirational: I’ll work out how to use our honey rather than sugar. If you are in London later…

British blind veteran features in national exhibition.

  Former Royal Navy Commander and blind baker, Penny Melville-Brown, is just one of the visually impaired achievers included in a professional photographic exhibition this week. RNIB is hosting Seen – an exhibition featuring a powerful portrait series that showcases…

British blind veteran features in national exhibition.

Former Royal Navy Commander and blind baker, Penny Melville-Brown, is just one of the visually impaired achievers included in a professional photographic exhibition this week. RNIB is hosting Seen – an exhibition featuring a powerful portrait series that showcases the…

More mad preserving.

Friend Joan arrived with large bag of her excellent pears: now bottled in light syrup to last throughout the winter.  The fermenting cider tub has reached over four gallons and more apple and rhubarb juice is ready for soft drinks. …

Lunch recommendation.

The sous-chef and I were treated (for two big birthdays and an anniversary) to an absolutely splendid lunch at Lime Wood Hotel (Angela Hartnett’s empire) by Sue and Rod, Joan and Jeff.  The trout tartare was definitely one to try…

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