As you know I really love tea. And what's better than tea? Afternoon tea! Where you get dainty sandwiches, fluffy scones with clotted cream, a selection of irresistible cakes, and of course an unlimited supply of tea. My most recent afternoon tea experience was at The Randolf Hotel in Oxford. Approaching The RandolfApproaching The Randolf… Continue reading Afternoon tea – The Randolf, Oxford
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The Randolf Hotel Oxford
After devouring the most delicious afternoon tea at The Randolf in Oxford recently (you can read about the yummy, Bond-esque experience here), and drinking way too much tea, I needed to visit their facilities. I need no excuse to check out any accessible loo! I'm sure there is more than one accessible toilet within The Randolf… Continue reading The Randolf Hotel Oxford
Changing Place – Porta-hoist-a-loo
While attending Naidex recently I made a massive discovery in my toilet fascinated world. To learn more about Naidex and about all my other exciting Naidex finds you can read my full blog post here. But for now let me fill you in on what I can only describe as one of my best bathroom… Continue reading Changing Place – Porta-hoist-a-loo
Naidex – The NEC Birmingham
Staying at Douglas House in Oxford last week was the perfect opportunity for me to attend Naidex, at The NEC in Birmingham (just over an hours drive away), Europes biggest disability trade show for professionals and consumers. Somehow (shamefully) I had never heard of or come across Naidex before, until a fellow wheeler introduced me.… Continue reading Naidex – The NEC Birmingham
Spontaneity and The Noise Next Door
I was spontaneous! I did something spur of the moment! By spur of the moment I mean I went to a gig 4 days after booking tickets. So close to the gig date that I couldn't have the tickets posted. That's how cool I am... I had to collect them. Calm down I hear you… Continue reading Spontaneity and The Noise Next Door
Tiny Lift for Tiny Shoes
Whilst shoe shopping for my niece's birthday recently I encountered a lift like no other lift I have come across before. This lift did not fit my wheelchair, let alone my PA to accompany me! You see I can't use a lift alone. Although I have been abandoned in one before by my friend, who… Continue reading Tiny Lift for Tiny Shoes
To Wee or Not to Wee – How accessible is an accessible toilet?
This a post that will be updated over time, so you'll need to keep an eye for new additions! Having a wee is something I think many people take for granted, and don't realise how something they do every day, many times a day, without even thinking about, can be a constant issue for others.… Continue reading To Wee or Not to Wee – How accessible is an accessible toilet?
Away With The Girls – Center Parcs Elveden Forest
Our holiday in sketches on the lodge chalkboard When you think of Center Parcs most people think adventure, outdoor activity, action, cycling, and most probably able-bodied, not necessarily thinking it would be the ideal holiday for a someone with wheels. Don't get me wrong there are a lot of activities that do require fitness and mobility.… Continue reading Away With The Girls – Center Parcs Elveden Forest
Latitude 2016 – Festival of Fairytales (and my fragile neck)
Being a massive festival lover (there's probably a tiny hippy hidden within me somewhere), I ventured on my 5th consecutive trip to Latitude Festival in July this year. I've been to a few festivals, including Reading and V Festival, but Latitude is by far my favourite. It's like my happy place. It's a festival… Continue reading Latitude 2016 – Festival of Fairytales (and my fragile neck)
Road trip to Claridge’s
Mum, Uncle, Becky (my PA) and I seated in Claridge'sSo I turned the big 30 last year! I'm not one for DJ's and dancing, so I decided to have a big afternoon tea party. As a birthday present my uncle gave me a gift certificate for afternoon tea at Claridge's London! Being a bit slow… Continue reading Road trip to Claridge’s
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