Celebrity chef to give blind cookery demonstration at local sensory charity
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A celebrity chef with a cult following will serve up a special treat for fans when she gives a cookery demonstration in support of a local sensory charity next month.
Kim Jaye, who lost her vision when she was 30 years old, wows fans by cooking up delicious meals and treats. She has written two cookery books, in partnership with the RNIB, and her YouTube tutorials attract hundreds of viewers. Kim will visit Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) in Camelon on Thursday, September 12, for an interactive cookery demonstration. She will be joined by the centre’s chef, David Black, who has both sight and hearing loss. The event is supported by the Blindcraft Trust and will build confidence and creativity in the kitchen for people who are experiencing sight loss.
FVSC has supported people with sensory loss and their families who live in central Scotland, including Stirling and Clackmannanshire, for more than 15 years. It acts as a community hub, offering support, advice, practical help, and social opportunities. The centre has around 20,000 visitors every year and is funded by a mix of statutory funding and donations.
Kim Jaye smiling with her long, black hair tied back. She is wearing a black vest, stud earrings and a necklace with a snake pendant.
Kim Jaye, who is coming from Bolton for the event“I was utterly devastated to lose my vision. I have had to learn to manage in a world made for the sighted and overcome all the obstacles that came with that. Cookery has always been one of my passions so the opportunity to share my recipes and tips felt like a good place to start. I want to use my love of cooking to empower the visually impaired community, and I am really excited to come to Forth Valley Sensory Centre to meet everyone there to share tips and recipes. I never thought I would have the confidence to do this, so I hope to show people that anything is possible”.
Left to right: Tom Hutchens, FVSC general assistant, chef David Black and chief executive Jacquie Winning having a conversation in the kitchen of the FVSC café.
Jacquie Winning MBE, chief executive of Forth Valley Sensory Centre“We are all very excited to welcome Kim to our centre. We all know that sensory loss doesn’t need to mean that people can’t do the things they love and live their life the way they want to. We are delighted that Kim and David will show what can be achieved with the right support and we are all looking forward to sharing their wonderful food. Huge thanks to the Blindcraft Trust, whose support made this possible”.
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