CamTalks #037 – Lesley Cairnduff AKA My Mother
Episode description
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Our next guest on CamTalks is Lesley Cairnduff — a devoted carer, musician at heart and one of the driving forces behind Millie’s Foundation, Alderney’s charity supporting those living with dementia.
Lesley’s journey to Alderney began with a holiday that turned into a life-changing move. What followed was decades of dedication to the island’s elderly community, both through hands-on care and through her work raising awareness and support for families affected by dementia.
In this episode, we explore Lesley’s deep love for music — from her days singing to patients to her lifelong obsession with David Bowie — and how music has remained a source of healing, joy and connection in her life.
We also dive into the story behind Millie’s Foundation, the inspiration it took from her own mother, and why she believes compassion and community are Alderney’s greatest strengths.
It’s a warm, emotional and inspiring conversation with someone who’s quietly changed the lives of so many people on this isla