The Paralympics have started. They are a series of international multi-sport events involving athletes with various disabilities. Similar to the Olympic Games, they showcase the athletic abilities of individuals with …
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The Rise of The Convenience Cubicle I, along with millions of others, recently spent the start of summer watching England claw their way through Euro 2024, only to fall at the final hurdle once again. I watched the final in my local pub which was packed to the rafters with fans going through the usual […]
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Using my wheelchair on the beach on holiday. I’ve just returned from a holiday in Brean, near Burnham-on-Sea, where I used my wheelchair on a beach. Confidently, I explored the …
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Want to know about Prague? Paula and Steve operate a company called World Accessible Holidays. They make accessible holidays simple. With a passion for travel and years of experience, they explore …
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We speak to Melissa Johns about living wiih her disability, her acting career both on stage and screen, her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef and her work as a disability advocate.
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We speak to disabled actor Arthur Hughes about his career starring in The Innocents, Help and Then Barbara Met Alan, plus much more.
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For those of you not familiar with the NC500 it is a route of just over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery in the far north of Scotland. It is a well travelled route with many highlights along the way.Many travel the route by motorhome or camper van, but Bill and Fiona Green opted to stay at pre-booked B&B’s as they travelled the route taking Bill’s Mountain Trike and wanted a few creature comforts along the way. They also scheduled in time to visit and stay with family as part of the trip.Bill and Fiona Green took off from their home in Yorkshire in early May (2024) for their 16-day road trip heading north on their first leg and joining the official start of the NC500 on day 4 and had decided to do the route anticlockwise from Inverness.This route took them from Inverness to John O’Groats, along the Caithness…
Back in 2023 my training partner, Steve Montgomery, and I were in the US for the Kessler Foundation 10k race. While there, many of the other wheelchair racers we met recommended the Triple Crown series of races. These take place over a week or two at the start of July. We decided then that we […]
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Staying cool in the heat with my spinal cord injury can be tough. It’s easier if it’s cold to keep warm and cosy. Before My Injury. As a teenager, I …
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Do you sometimes feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about taking the next steps? Not surprisingly, you’re not alone. There is a challenge to be taking on, but moving forward is …
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