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…
So many people are so generous. The garden harvests have arrived early this year after the hot summer. Hence, I’ve been bottling again: yellow and little red cherry plums, damsons, more apple puree and blackberries. The best of Pete’s gift…
I can’t pretend to talk for others with disabilities but share these thoughts: Getting a disability needn’t be the end of the world. I’d had a great naval career before my eyes started playing up. I only had sight in…
Two big birthdays (one a bit belated) plus a wedding anniversary bash held with friends at the Catisfield Memorial Hall where the sous-chef is Chair and I’m Life president. A great time was had by all, excellent catering, fun entertainment…
If you missed the BBC Radio 4 In Touch interview, here’s the link and it was good to meet another young blind entrepreneur at the start of his journey too: I was talking about my latest book (‘It could…
One local business owner said, “What I think has most changed in my thoughts, is the realisation, that employing a differently abled person is not in itself a ‘charitable act’ – it is in fact a necessity for improvement. “…
Here’s how I spent the weekend: bottling apricots (courtesy of friends Pete and Steph’s magnificent garden) plus apple puree (fruit from roger) with blackberries (also from Pete). Sixteen jars of wonderful harvest to keep for the coming months. Coincidentally, last…
This week I’ve been recording more recipes for the national Talking News Federation. They offer all the local Talking News organisations a recipe a month, plus the usual news and information, so I treated them to bottled apricots, chocolate truffle…
I’ve been hearing it all weekend. In a distant room, the sounds of small objects dropping on to a table top. Not just one or two but several repeated, intermittent distinctive clinks over an hour or so. Very eerie! The…
Something for your ears. This is the link to the audio podcast I did with Dave (who is also blind) last week. To get rid of the adverts click ‘skip’. Latest adventure. After I’d wandered out of the pool,…
