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The BIG Interview - Kamiljit Hair
We continue our series of interviews with interesting people with
learning disabilities. Today Nick Benjamin meets someone who’s
been part of many of Speak Out’s different projects and groups.
Please introduce yourself...
I am Kamiljit Hair, I am 40 and live in Hounslow
West. I’m involved in Speak Out’s Arts & Crafts
group & the Peer Information Project (PIP). I
am also doing the Weigh2Lose group.
What’s it been like on PIP?
I have enjoyed doing work experience at the
cafe at Ealing Hospital. I helped served tea and
coffee and cold drinks. I serve the customers
and do the washing up! It’s a nice place to
Kamaljit at work in
Ealing Hospital Cafe. work and its very friendly.
Now today... I am talking to you at the Arts
and Crafts group. What do you think of it?
We’ve been making lots of things. Today we
made a bracelet and we have also made paper
flowers. The flower shop down the road has
them in their window! People can see them
Kamaljit with Jackie
from the street. I like making things.
the Art & Craft tutor
You have also been part of Speak Out’s
The Art & Craft Group’s
flowers in the window
drama group and aren’t you part of
of Vogue Flowers, Brentford
Weigh2Lose too?
Yes! I enjoy doing the exercise . You have to
drink lots of water. They weigh everyone to
see if we are losing weight. I am!
So when you aren’t involved in Speak Out
projects what do you like to do?
I like doing craft. I like listening to music and
also cooking. I’d like to go on a cooking course.
It sounds like you have a busy life!
Yes... I also like clothes shopping with friends.
Thank you for talking to Speak Out News!
Thank you!
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