Two of the most popular dyeing techniques in Africa are tie and dye and resist dye. In tie and dye, designs are first tied or stitched into the cloth, using cotton or raffia threads. In resist dye, dyers draw on the cloth using an impermeable substance, such as candle...
Yams are usually the first fruits of the harvest, the staple food of many peoples of western Africa. The yam is a large tuberous root related to the sweet potato. African yams can be white, yellow, or orange inside (but they still taste sweet) and come in many shapes...
We have put together a new workshop to tackle loneliness in the UK for our older generation. In recent years loneliness in the UK has become an increasing issue with the elderly, with many OAP’s sometimes not seeing another person for weeks on end. Psychologists have...
