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Kathleen Lane

Kathleen Lane was a researcher and a guest from UEA's School of Education who was noted to have Irish heritage. Kathleen Lane discussed the CAFE project, a study on the social impact of food preparation among women over 65 in Norfolk. She spoke about the role of convenience foods in socialisation, the value of community support and day centres, and offered advice on volunteering.

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  • InterviewCommunity Chest8 February 2008

    Kathleen Lane: Food Experiences In Norfolk

    In this interview from the programme Community Chest, Dominik speaks with Kathleen Lane regarding the CAFE project (Changes Around Food Experience). This one-year Norfolk-based study, conducted with partners including Age Concern Norfolk and the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, examined the social impact on women aged 65 and over—with an average age just under 83—who stopped preparing main meals from scratch. Lane discusses how convenience foods can facilitate socialisation and assist those with mobility issues, such as hip injuries. The conversation also covers community support systems, the value of day centres, and Lane's advice for those seeking volunteering opportunities.

    What they talked about

    • The social and emotional associations of food
    • Impact of technology and convenience on cooking habits
    • Cultural backgrounds and heritage of the studio participants
    • Community support and accessibility for immobile women
    • The social value of village shops and day centres
    • Challenges and opportunities in volunteering

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Kathleen Lane: Women, Food And The Social Side Of Meals

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Kathleen Lane explains that the CAFE project talks to women in Norfolk aged over 65 who no longer prepare most of their main meals from scratch, and asks about the social effects of that, not nutrition.

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