Baking Blind.
If, like me, you get books from RNIB, they’ve added an audio version of my first one to their list: “A cook’s tour: Baking Blind
10/08/2026
Blog & Articles of Interest
Bubbling over.
At last: the great handmade table fountain in action. This is the ceramic piece I made months ago thanks to BVUK and a local potter.
06/07/2026
Fruit running amok!
Imagine the scene: blind person standing and gently waving foot around, takes a step and repeats – many times. No not exercise or even ballet
01/07/2026
Disability: a great money-spinner for some.
Forgive me if I’m being jaundiced but this recent report suggests that disabled people are at the heart of job-creation success for private PIP contractors
24/06/2026
Art at your fingertips.
Yes, it’s true: renowned Sussex artist Heather Bowring enables those of us with little or no sight to understand her art through highly skilful use
22/06/2026
Two books worth a read.
Not really nostalgic when the people and their problems are still so recognisable – exceptional stories by masters of their art. “A gun for sale”
17/06/2026
Back-to-Work succeeds when hearts and minds support
Interesting report and data about combining psychological treatment with employment support. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/mentalhealth/bulletins/theimpactofemploymentadvisorsinnhstalkingtherapiesonemployeeearningsandemploymentstatusengland/april2014tomarch2025 After decades running programmes helping disabled people back to work, it was clear that
03/06/2026
Multi-tasking.
Life runs from one extreme to another. Over just three days: co-chairing an external consultation group for a major HMRC project; making 90-odd mini-pork pies
01/06/2026
Great day working with pewter.
I’ve been going to Fleur’s Metal Studio near Rustington, Sussex https://fleurgrenier.co.uk/ for many years. This time, alongside Kathy and Liz, I was creating star moulds
06/05/2026