ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: A walking tour around Newcastle upon Tyne
By Erica Crompton Newcastle’s walking tours, hosted by knowledgeable volunteers, are a superb way to take in a city before really digging into it. Our tour guide on this drizzly morning is Laurence, a sprightly figure full of energy and facts about Newcastle. We begin atop the city centre streets, at the Earl Grey monument, […]
ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL: THE TOON
By Paul Nicholls Our visit to Newcastle upon Tyne was nothing short of celestial: a city that blends history, hospitality, and hearty indulgence with ease. Accessibility was seamless throughout, making it a joy to explore without barriers in my electric power chair. We checked into the Maldron Hotel, where the rooms were impressively spacious and […]
Welcome to summer Hopezine 2025
Editor’s letter Summer is here and with it comes the latest edition of Hopezine. For this special edition, writers have come together from Nigeria to Brunei to make their dreams come true – quite literally! We’ve written up our dreams to share with you and to see them in 3D. A new edition to our […]
The Subconscious
By Star Zahra A few years ago, I had surgery. The details are traumatic, and the wounds linger—not just on my body but deep within my heart. I remember the cold, sterile room: a bed in the centre, tools neatly arranged on a tray. The dream opened to a big garden. They were many happy […]
Dr Izzati poem
Embodiment of an Aesthetical lit summer Memory lanes like cake icings I recall – my subconscious The dream I had The dots splicing My anxiety and OCD Would not stop me From finishing the papers It felt like the sofa Was my support system Woke up for research papers To lie down again Thesis would […]
The Big Plan
By Chrisopher Bird The ladders reached up from the rooftops toward the stars. Some of the ladders were silver and others resembled the colour of iron. The ladders wavered and wobbled precariously but nonetheless they appeared to almost reach the shining stars.Below on one of the rooftops a ceremonial band was playing as countless colourful […]
A dream of consciousness
By Erica Crompton Yeah. So, self-compassion was really important to me during that time. I mean, I remember when I was isolating myself, I’d kind of been out and bought a yoga DVD a few months before and I was kind of doing yoga in my bedroom at home just to stay active and to […]
Hull City Unfolds: The Walk with Paul
By Paul Nicholls In Hull where Humber’s waters gleam, There stirs a voice, part fact, part dream. A steady step, a knowing glance— He guides you through the city’s dance. Paul Schofield, master of the lore, Unlocks each alley’s secret door. With bowler hat and timeworn shoes, He weaves the old with modern news. A […]
An accessible day in Bridlington
By Erica Crompton Birds, beaches and the odd barnacle – Bridlington has it all. But it’s also one of the most accessible coastal towns in Britain. With its coastal charm and rare birds, we visited this month to test it out. We started our day driving through the countryside, which to our delight was all […]
A wheelie-friendly weekend in Hull
By Erica Crompton The working class city of Hull has been quietly redefining itself since winning the City of Culture in 2017, and for wheelchair users, the city offers a warm and reasonably accessible welcome. From cultural landmarks to thoughtful accommodation, Hull’s approach to inclusivity is a pleasant surprise. The Truck Theatre is a gem for theatre-lovers […]