Review Update 17/7/2013 following a visit for lunch: ‘……..the food and service were excellent but although it’s flat access be warned it is rough ground as you’re basically sitting in the middle of a plant nursery, in a field. We had 2 starters each for lunch and this was more than enough food. The pea…
Bistrotheque in trendy Bethnal Green, East London, has been recommended by a number of able bodied friends as being somewhere I’d like, the only problem is it’s on the first floor up 20 stairs. They have a full disabled toilet however on the ground floor and the staff are used to carrying wheelchair users upstairs – hence…
Andrea Begley is a 27 year-old, visually impaired, civil servant who has made it to the semi-final of The Voice UK. We thought we should make everyone aware of her because she has an astounding voice and we know from the news that not that many people have been watching the show. But we want…
Pompeii Live is a first of its kind experience from The British Museum. On Tuesday 18th June the museum will be broadcasting an exclusive private viewing of its latest major exhibition, Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, live into cinemas across the world. It’s an exciting idea which makes the museum more accessible than…
Lutyens is a restaurant on Fleet Street, named after the British architect Edwin Lutyens and designer of the building. Their “extensive à la carte menu focuses on modern European, highly-seasonal food, with a subtle Nordic influence.” This Nordic influence comes from their Swedish chef Henrik Ritzen who uses lighter ingredients in his food, having a greater emphasis on…
The National Rail assisted travelling service, which provides help for less-able passengers, say that: “the experience of travelling by rail, when you book in advance, is second to none, you will not get that service anywhere else on any other modes of transport”. We wondered if this is something that fits in with our readers’…
Cellar Door is a small cocktail bar underground in Aldwych. It’s a basement bar, “where cabaret, lounge singers and drag acts ensure things go with a swing”. It used to be a public toilet so it’s pretty small… Getting down there is possible, with help, but due to the size of the venue, it might be hard…
In this week’s Wednesday Wrap we thought we’d take everyone back to the beginning and explain how and why Fiona Jarvis set up Blue Badge Style. In an article written for The Big Society Network she explains what Blue Badge Style is, what it means and where she wants to take it in the future.…
Hollywood Arms is“deep in the heart of Chelsea” and “has been the location of memorable occasions for over 140 years.” Their website says they take their drinks seriously and only serve “the finest craft ales, beers and ciders alongside our premium spirits, innovative cocktails and extensive wine list.” Doesn’t look or sound too bad if you ask…