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Bought two big bags of black cocoa recently to use in making the homemade drinking chocolate.  Cocoa makes the smallest proportion after real chocolate and powdered milk. But the impact of this processed black variety seems to have been devastating…

International Day of PLUs.

  Yes, even disabled people like me have their day!  Take a moment: you almost certainly know someone with a life-changing condition.  After all, we make up about a quarter of the population hence People Like Us! There are more…

Catisfield still remembers …

Local historian Doug Gladding’s book commemorates Catisfield residents who died during the Second World War.    It is now housed in a specially-commissioned display case at the Catisfield Memorial Hall, mirroring the original roll of honour for whom the community facility…

If this blind veteran can do it, so can you!  For a glorious and relaxed traditional Christmas lunch, here are some incredibly straightforward recipes and the cooking countdown that will make those festive celebrations a breeze.   There are also…

From HMRC: Making tax digital

  In September, you reviewed the proposed Exemptions guidance and provided invaluable feedback. We appreciate your contributions!   As you’re already aware, the Find out if you can get an exemption from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax guidance is now…

News and information from HMRC

      PERSONAL TAX   Did you know that talking about money can help build financial confidence?       This Talk Money Week (3 to 7 November), we’re encouraging people to download the free HMRC app and start…

Calling all those other blind bakers.

Great chance to show just what we can do. I’ve been talking with the Great British Bake Off team which is specifically looking for cooks like us.  Feel free to use any of my recipes and WOW them.  Both the…

It was National Honey Day yesterday

Staggering news from a recent honey briefing: levels of commercial adulteration worldwide are so extreme that the international honey competition has been abandoned!    That’s like cancelling those wine, cheese or other opportunities to discover the best in the world. It…

“It could be You …”

Trying to change the thinking of our politicians about the untapped potential of us with life-changing health conditions is an up-hill battle. I’ve already sent some of the key Ministers free copies of the book and am just thrilled…

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