Southend fashion students and pensioners have sew much to talk about

Southend fashion students and pensioners have sew much to talk about

Another example here of the joy and shared knowledge that can result from bringing together different generations. The older person still has much to offer us in the way of knowledge, experience and ability, as this and other recent stories prove. By sharing this with young people, its very existence can be assured for future generations, instead of being lost to the past forever.

What is even more remarkable is that the lady in this piece is registered blind but still has the drive and capability to produce such lovely dresses. It is always great to see such sharing of wisdom and talent, and to see it so much appreciated by the younger set. Everyone benefits, and nothing but good and beauty can result.

Sight loss photographer honours his garden shed

Sight loss photographer honours his garden shed

Proof that a disability need not stop one doing the things they enjoy. Here we have a chap overcoming the physical blow that has befallen him, continuing to enjoy a life-long passion for photography and producing some jolly pleasant pictures for public display and appreciation into the bargain. A truly inspiring story about the human ability to surmount the most difficult afflictions and carry on living a normal life doing all the things one loves and, in this particular case, sharing the results with others.