On the last Saturday in June, I'll make and share homemade cream teas in exchange for donations to Action for M.E.

While it's had its moments, life on lockdown has frequently felt frustrating and isolating, and I'm very grateful that it (hopefully) won't last much longer.

But imagine if life was like that all the time? That's the reality for many people with the serious neurological condition, myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.). Debilitating symptoms, no cure and a lack of understanding about M.E. and its impact mean that children, young people and adults with M.E. - which affects more people than MS and Parkinsons combined - often can't access the support they need. One in four are so unwell they aren't able to perform basic self-care. Being able to get out of bed and take a shower - never mind leave the house - is simply not an option. Now the Coronavirus pandemic has made it even tougher for people with M.E. to get support and often basic supplies.

That's why I'm raising money for Action for M.E., and its Crisis, Advocacy and Support Service, set up for people with M.E. in urgent need.

I'm proud to work for this amazing charity, and chuffed to be taking part in Cream Tea for M.E., sharing homemade homemade cream teas in exchange for donations.

You'll get scones baked fresh on the day, plus homemade jam and lashings of clotted cream, to collect or have dropped off, on Saturday 26 June. If you don't live nearby, I can do a Cream Tea IOU, to be redeemed on your next Bristol visit!

This is a new fundraiser for Action for M.E., held to coincide with National Cream Tea Day, at a time when the charity's income is taking a significant hit.

So send me a message if you'd like to receive a Cream Tea for M.E. (by Thursday 25 June please, so I know how many scones to make) and click to make a donation (which are also more than welcome if you don't fancy a cream tea). Thank you.