For too many years to mention I have been going to my hairdressers Laurel S , just over Richmond Bridge on Richmond Road. During the ‘many years’ my needs have changed and no matter what, they have been able to accommodate me. A testament to any hairdresser is their turnover in staff and at Laurel S this is very…

45 Park Lane is part of  The Dorchester Collection and is just opposite the Dorchester Hotel. I had wanted to investigate for a while and went the other week. Lieutenant No4 was meant to accompany me but cancelled just as I was getting into my taxi( now you know why he’s known as the ‘I…

I had a reunion with some old friends and they rely on me to choose a venue for our once a year get together. I chose Alyn Williams at the Westbury in Bond St. as it was new to me and the son of The Sartorial Lieutenant , is one of their chefs –Ben Allen. So my…

I contacted all the wheelchair manufacturers mentioned in my post of 9th Feb. Nearly all came back with positive comments on how they could customise and/or supply trendy versions of their wheelchairs. In particular please look at the comments from the following: Carbon Black– ‘currently demand for Carbon Black far outstrips supply……you can join us on…

Cat is a new contributor. She has a younger perspective on ‘style’ and disability. She is studying for a Masters in Information Management and Preservation (Archives). ASK in Springfield Quay is part of the Ask Italian franchise.  I’ve been going here for years and I have to say the staff are really nice as they always…

Whenever I re-decorate I always refer to Elle Decoration with regard to current trends and colours. But I am always disappointed when I try to find modern and well designed disability aids for the home, they don’t seem to figure in this publication, despite my emails to the editor. There are plenty of us out…

Here’s another one a friend found – Carbon Black –  looks great!  Also the Trikinetic is ‘all terrain’ which is useful given the state of London’s pavements. N.B. Da Vinci sent me an update regarding their service – ‘ Custom built wheelchairs by Da Vinci are made to your everyday needs and style.  Although they look…