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    Too Tired to Cook

    Too Tired to Cook

    Thu 26 November 2026 11:30-12:15

    Online

    WHEN:

    Thursday 26 November 11:30 – 12:15

     

    WHAT TO EXPECT:

    UWE Bristol is delighted to welcome Alex Blair (The Big Gay Al), queer cook, author and creator of Too Tired to Cook.

     

    Food has always been at the centre of Alex's life and career, from cooking professionally to hosting supper clubs. But when chronic pain and fatigue arrived alongside long-standing health conditions, everyday tasks became increasingly challenging. After a simple dinner party left him in hospital the following day, Alex realised there was very little practical support available for people trying to feed themselves while managing illness, fatigue and limited energy. Find Alex at thebiggayal.com

     

    In this engaging and honest session, Alex will share his personal journey, the inspiration behind Too Tired to Cook, and practical tips for nourishing ourselves. He will also introduce some of the ideas behind his book, including his "spoon-rated" recipes that help people choose meals based on the energy they have available.

     

    The session will include:

    • Alex's personal story and journey to becoming an author
    • Practical tips for cooking and eating with limited energy
    • Examples of recipes and approaches from Too Tired to Cook
    • An opportunity to ask questions about fatigue, food, disability, chronic illness and Alex's experiences

     

    The event is open to all staff and students. It is free and online.

     

    There will also be a chance to enter a prize draw to win a copy of Too Tired to Cook, we have five copies to give away.

     

     

    WHERE TO FIND US:

    Online – Microsoft Teams

     

    HOW TO SIGN UP:

    Too Tired to Cook with Alex Blair [online] To register and get the Teams link. Can register up to an hour before the event.

     

    INCLUSIVITY:

    The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please

    let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible. 


    For more information about this event, please contact: DisabledStaffNetwork@uwe.ac.uk 

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