2010 and the effects of the global economy on Ethnic Supplies
A week in June at the BBC Gardener’s World exhibition served to reinforce what Ida is aware has been happening so much already this year at events, exhibitions, school fairs and from enquiries to the Ethnic Supplies website: (The mainly ladies of) ‘middle England’ types want the quality of goods and workmanship Ida’s ladies provide; [...]
Ida and her vision
I first met Ida a couple of years ago and couldn’t help but be aware of that grace and almost fluid movement that comes naturally to some women while others of us (okay: me) manage to trip over our own toes. She also has that semi regal bearing and a hauteur about her that can [...]
Food for Thought
At 4.30pm on Monday 28 June, 2010, a Community Garden in Lewes Road, Brighton, England, will be cleared and ‘secured’ by landowner Tesco ready to build a new store there. A long campaign to retain the garden has, predictably, failed. I was a retail journalist covering the supermarket industry at national level throughout the 80s. [...]
Dignity and how to lose it on the roof of a very tall building
A more personal account from me this time, but which does relate to issues around diversity. Since becoming severely disabled, the word “challenge” has taken on a whole new meaning. Things I used to do without giving them a second thought (having a shower, getting dressed, attending a business meeting) are now much more challenging. [...]
Personal violation, Robbery, Theft and Larceny
I know I am not the first, and I am definitely not the last but earlier this week I was the victim of a robbery. The house I was staying in was burgled. An ingenious entry – gemming off a sliding patio door and forcing open the window. This happened whilst the house was empty [...]
