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Woman's Hour: Cressida Cowell; Young Foster Carers; Battle of Orgreave

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Cressida Cowell; Young Foster Carers; Battle of Orgreave

17/06/2014

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Cressida Cowell; Young Foster Carers; Battle of Orgreave

Cressida Cowell; Young Foster Carers; Battle of Orgreave.

Cressida Cowell talks about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III. What is putting off younger foster carers? Lesley Boulton describes her memories of the Battle of Orgreave.

Best selling children's author Cressida Cowell talks about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and her new illustrated guide to dragon species. The average age of a foster carer is 42. We discuss what might be putting off younger carers and why they're so urgently needed. 30 years on, Lesley Boulton describes her memories of the Battle of Orgreave and the impact of being in the most iconic photo of this famous clash between pickets and police. Black Rainbow - how poetry helped one woman cope with her depression.

Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Karen Dalziel.

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