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prison but credits this as a pivotal point in turning his life around. Before turning his hand too food, Levi had a successful music career, performing with the likes of James Brown and Maxi Priest. He ... He went on to be nominated for a MOBO award in 1998 for Best Reggae Artist. After appearing at a food trade show, Levi was approached to pitch his sauce on the TV show Dragon’s Den. Appearing in 2007
conditions, and Fay is desperate to help her. Like Fay, many of the recent callers are having issues with food shopping and accessing supermarkets. I am able to let them know about the different options of support
with the deepening cost of living crisis affecting older people’s ability to afford heating, food, and other basics. Or the cancellation of appointments and operations because of problems in the NHS
improving their mental health was out of their control, as only Government actions and lower energy and food costs could help. Two fifths of older people reported loneliness of some degree. Confidence to get
says Dawn. “To have a group like this where you can come in and have a bit of a giggle, have some food, meet some lovely people and basically get informed of what you’re entitled to, is wonderful.” The
constant pain. “I was left in limbo,” he reflects of that time. “Nobody cared, no food was coming and I was doing everything by myself.” Seetal’s weekly chats with his telephone
her.” Brenda day out For Julie, childhood memories of Brenda are filled with fun, family, and food. “When I was growing up, Mum was a cook at my school,” Julie explains. “It was great
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know has had a baby. It comes quite naturally. We talk about simple things like the weather too, and food.” “I can't cook anymore because of my disabilities,” says Sandra. “But we
from Scotland felt that with the move to much of life now taking place online – paying bills, food shopping, GP appointments, and keeping in contact with loved ones – some older people are feeling