My Guiding Light
By Sobanan Narenthiran In the veiled halls of existence, where shadows intertwine,I walked, bound by karma, through the tapestry of time.Within these walls of illusion, under the cosmic eye’s gaze,I found an ancient wisdom, a love that burns and blazes. Unconditional love, the alchemist’s stone, in my journey’s night,A beacon of mystic fire, guiding me […]
For Mo
Poem by Koo Solid, kind patience and so full of love, The odd nod or wink but never a nudge! That would happen when you needed to budge, A guiding light that fitted like a cashmere glove! In panic, or fear, reassurance was near, A call on the phone and one felt peace. That invisible […]
Travel for wellbeing in Newmarket
By Erica Crompton Many mental health professionals will tell you to meditate or go on a yoga retreat for better well-being, but I always find the best breaks involve fun like a mid-week pint and lunch with a loved one. We arrive at Newmarket at 1pm on the Friday and take lunch in the town’s […]
Accessible travel around Newmarket
By Paul Nicholls Over the years I’ve stayed in many places, some accommodate my wheelchair, others not so much – with steps, steep hills and bath suites all being obstacles to enjoying a break away. So I’ve become an expert in researching the best accessible places to stay in the UK – from the Scottish […]
Found hope By Irene Jelinek
A little bit of life, Hope. Not all is lost, A little bit of brightness In your smile I think to myself how happy I am for you, And for you being here Found in the spiral of hope. Hope is found in the smallest things, learning to appreciate, everything while you can. It’s the […]
Flowers create hope by Heidi Sammons
For me flowers create hope, they come in many forms: dried, fresh, weeds and pressed. Also, in different types and colours. I find this inspiring and hopeful as it reflects people and how everyone is unique and individually different. Flowers are everywhere and present through every season – some more than others. The grow in […]
Suite dreams, an accessible sofa
Last month I discovered my dream lounge suite on Amazon. As I write, I’m laid-up on the sofa typing on my laptop – it’s firm, supportive and comfortable enough to fall asleep on! This particular set is in a navy velvet Chesterfield style by a brand called Bravich. It’s proving resistant to my two tabbies […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Aberlady in Scotland
By Erica Crompton My partner Paul, a wheelchair user, and I have just returned from a trip where we spent a day out in Aberlady, on the Scottish coast. We found Craigielaw Golf Course hotel very accessible (we paid £72 for one night for two with a Scottish breakfast included) and it even boasts its […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Meals on wheels in Scotland
~with VisitScotland.com By Paul Nicholls and Erica Crompton During a recent luxury stay at the Marine Hotel in North Berwick, Scotland, Paul and I found a wealth of wheelchair-friendly culinary wonders. Whether it’s a cut steak for Paul or neeps and tatties for me, bon bons or oysters to share – this lowland part of […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL – Quinta Do Lago, Portugal
By Paul Nicholls Erica and I returned from a wheelchair accessible winter sun break in the Algarve late last Thursday, booking the cheapest Ryanair flights we could afford to head to Faro (£70 return trip each). We stayed in Quinta Do Lago which we liked as it’s only a 50-years old resort, so all newly […]