REcipes from the various charities that we work with aruond the world
Nepalese Dhikri is made by Kabita, a 19 year old girl who we have given physical rehabilitation and mobility aids to help her walk and be more independent. The exercises we have taught her allow her to participate in cooking at home with her mum. She can be seen shaping the Dhikri dough in the […]
Originating from Buganda, Uganda’s largest traditional tribe by population, this dish was and still is considered as a delicacy for most Baganda and is usually served as breakfast or lunch. To this day, children are taken through vigorous training to learn how to peel and prepare plantain. As other tribes all over the country especially […]
Peter’s lamb curry – it’s a Jamie Oliver recipe but I’ve used it for 15 years now and it always produces a wow! From the Glastonbury Clean Up Crew Ingredients Masala Ingredients 2 tbsp fennel seeds 2 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp cumin seeds ½ tbsp fenugreek seeds ½ tbsp blacj peppercorns 1 clove small […]
written by James Colquhoun Our main programme in Malawi is our Children’s Mobile Clinics, in essencea GP practice on wheels working in the villages far from the tarmac roads. It is a tough gig, the demand for our services is enormous and on our busiest day we treated over 500 sick children. For me the […]
Kynza’s Black Bean Soup From Janet at Haiti Communitere A few years ago we did some online movie fundraisers and when people bought a ticket we sent them a recipe so they could make it beforehand and eat/drink them while watching the movie with us.
Poz’s & Ansley’s Tea From Janet at Haiti Communitere A few years ago we did some online movie fundraisers and when people bought a ticket we sent them a recipe so they could make it beforehand and eat/drink it while watching the movie with us. Aspirin leaves are Meadowsweet leaves but we normally only use the […]
When visiting the community in Kajuki, Kenya, that my charity, St Peter’s Life-Line supports, I often eat at the presbytery, whose cook – Letty – produces the most delicious Kenyan food. One of my all-time favourites are her chapattis – a perfect accompaniment to any meal, or just by themselves as a satisfying snack! Generally, […]
Laplap written by James Colquhoun LapLap is a traditional food from Vanuatu, still made with traditional tools and cooked in the traditional way. The dish is a delicious starchy food, almost bread-like in our diet, often served with mains but just as mouth-watering when smothered in home-made coconut milk. LapLap is made with Manioc, a […]
Simboro written by Lav Kokonas Simboro is a traditional dish from Vanuatu, a Pacific Island nation. The name “simboro” typically refers to rolled grated root vegetables, such as taro or yam, wrapped in island cabbage leaves and cooked in coconut milk. It’s a beloved staple in Vanuatu and a reflection of the country’s rich culinary […]
Saw a recipe today of something I used to cook way back when I qualified as a paramedic.
Take a look at the attached Impact Statement to see some of the charities FMS has helped over the past year.
Events try to make themselves accessible and welcoming to people with health problems and disabilities. With a bit of thought and planning, many potential difficulties can be overcome. Here are a few things to consider:
Bring with you enough of your medication to last till you get home
Check the advice on our Prescribed Medicines page
Bear in mind that festival sites can be difficult to get around at the best of times and pretty well impossible in bad weather if your mobility is poor
Many events have a Disabilities Coordinator, who will be able to advise you on any special provisions made
If you have a complicated medical history, it will be really helpful if you bring a summary with you (your doctor’s surgery may let you have a print-out)
Let us know if you have to carry out any special procedures to keep well – we may be able to provide facilities and assistance
We do not believe a festival site is a suitable place for childbirth, or indeed for very young babies
FMS does not provide midwifery services and will advise getting you to the nearest hospital if you go into labour
If you have recently undergone surgery, ask your GP or hospital for advice about any special precautions to take and whether it is a good idea to go
Bring supplies of dressings with you. We can change these for you but may not have the particular ones you need
Festival sites are not sterile! Bear this in mind if your condition makes you particularly prone to infection
FMS cannot provide special toilet or washing facilities.
