Your questions

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Q My mum has difficulty swallowing, are there ready-meals available to buy to suit her?

Ginny, Sunderland

Yours says The delicious meals from Wiltshire Farm Softer Foods range have been created specifically for those with swallowing difficulties. With more than 80 dishes available, it’s a safe and easy way to enjoy nutritious meals. Available in three textures and two sizes.

■ Call 0800 077 3100 or visit www.wiltshirefarmfoods.co.uk

Q I’d love to learn to draw but I don’t have access to the internet where I would find videos to help me. Can you recommend a book?

Audrey, Barking

Yours says Now is the perfect time to take up a new hobby. I Can’t Draw, by Lydia Crook is a fun and interactive workbook, featuring 60 activities for aspiring artists that teach the basic elements of drawing. However, at the moment you may need to ask someone to order it online for you. Buy at www.hive.co.uk to support your local independent bookshop.

Q I was so desperate to sort out my hair that I used a home dye, but it’s gone horribly wrong. Is there anything I can do to remove the colour?

Claire, by email

Yours says If you can, let it wash out or leave it until you can see your stylist who can hopefully put it right. If you really can’t wait, Colour B4 Extra Strength hair colour remover is available to buy online or from supermarkets. Q I have bags of clothes to take to my local charity shop when they open again, but I also have garments and bedding that can’t be sold on because they’re past their best. What can I do with these?

Mary Ann, Grimsby Yours says Keep those in a separate bag. Many charity shops will need help getting back on their feet, so even if these items aren’t in a saleable condition, the shop may take them as ‘rags’ and sell on to a fabric recycler. If they don’t, visit www.recyclenow. com/what-to-do-with to find your nearest textile recycling point.

Q I’ve tried teaching my dad how to use my iPad but he was totally bamboozled by it. Can you recommend a tablet available for those who aren’t tech savvy?

Donna, by email

Yours says The Grandpad is a tablet designed especially for older people and comes with 24/7 support. It has built-in 4G and custom-designed apps that use large, clearly labelled icons for video and voice calls, photos, email, music, games, news, weather and online search. It can be set up remotely and the free companion app creates a private social network for family and friends to share photos and take video calls.

■ Call 0330 010 1418 or visit www.techsilver.co.uk Rrp £329.95 with VAT relief