Update June 2013: A friend of BBS has concurred that Aqua Spirit is trendy & Accessible, thanks Christiane. They get a full 2 BBS Ticks! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I haven’t been to the bar at Aqua Spirit yet but I’ve been told I will like it. They also have a Spanish and a Japanese restaurant. They also, apparently,…
About the Author Lucy Webster is 17 and has cerebral palsy. In 2010 she started a blog, Topical Creativity, to explore her interest in politics and creative writing. She is also founder of the World on Wheels campaign promoting equality for wheelchair users. She went to The Emirates to see Coldplay in concert – I…
When I and Lieutenant No.2 went to the Design Museum we had lunch ‘on site’ at the Blue Print Cafe. Its not the most inspiring decor but the view of the Thames is brilliant. In fact there was a double rainbow over the banks! Access and facilities are good and the food was ok but…
I and Lieutenant No.2 – went to the Design Museum to see the Terence Conran Exhibition and take a look at The Carbon Black Wheelchair I mentioned in my previous post – ‘Update on Trendy Wheelchairs’. It is a prototype devised by iimagine design in the U.S. (see the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYArQv0lX_w&feature=related ). I wasn’t allowed to try the chair as it…
As promised here is the full story of my visit to see Nick Lowe at The Leicester Square Theatre. Nick Lowe was my neighbour for a number of years, he would often play his music at full blast to make sure it sounded good in the listening environment of his fans i.e. at home!! So…
A new video is on YouTube filmed by The American Lieutenant. It’s me and a ‘stair climber’ going to see Nick Lowe in concert at The Leicester Square Theatre. Full story to follow, it was definitely a ‘cool’ experience.
I have been to The English National Opera many times, each time has been an event and since it was re-furbished it has been very accessible. I have only ever sat in a Stalls Box since being in a wheelchair so I was a little worried when I was told I was going to see…
Visit to The Barbican 6th January – National Youth Orchestra concert http://vimeo.com/23801458 Arriving at the main entrance to the Barbican was uneventful, I was able to pick up our ‘dear leader’ from her taxi without a hitch. The Barbican disabled access is pretty good with lots of ramps and wheel ways … however it is,…