If you’ve read this blog in the past you’ll know we were ‘guinea pigs’ for a new approach to accessible dancing i.e. wheelchair dancing with an able bodied partner – Inclusive Ballroom (see the previous article here). We were even featured on the BBC…… We loved it so much we hired the professional partners…
Chelsea Flower Show starts on 23rd May and heralds what’s termed ‘The Season’, a series of prestigious events held before high summer. Below is our updated guide to accessibility at a number of the ‘Seasons’ events. However, our ‘season’ starts with the BBSMIX concert and the line up this year is truly exceptional including, Midori Jaeger…
Don’t forget your ticket to the coolest event this year………………………………………………………….. In our third year, Blue Badge Style MIX raises funds to support musicians with disabilities at the Royal Academy of Music. This inclusive concert will be held in a ‘pop up’ location in Islington, Charlie Allen Bespoke, and will raise further funds for the 2017/18 academic year. It…
In our search for things to do we came across the Graeae Theatre Company that ‘is a force for change in world-class theatre – breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage.’ They famously performed at the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony and are a touring theatre company. Their productions…
If you follow us on Facebook you’ll know that the American Lieutenant and myself recently attended a ballroom dance class for wheelchair users with ‘standing’ partners. It was filmed by the BBC – see the video (spot me & American Lieutenant as the oldest swingers in town). Organised by Rashmi Becker and her partner Nuno…
1ST, The UNYQ Align a personalised, fashionable and breathable’ back brace produced by UNYQ (Seattle and Seville). It’s intended for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). We like all the features of this as young girls with scoliosis need to look good whilst they have to wear a brace for long periods. The brace is lighter and…
Back in May of this year we held the second BBS Mix Concert , the most inclusive concert of 2016. The proceeds funded a bursary for musicians with disabilities at the Royal Academy of Music. Fiona Joice the soprano who was awarded the bursary sent this lovely letter to show how it has helped her. She…
This article on BBC News talks about The reality of life as a disabled clubber and the inaccessibility and health & safety nonsense you have to put up with in nightclubs… ‘A night out clubbing is something most young people take for granted. But even if they get past the bouncer, life on the dance…
Having stunned the world, and Hitler, by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens returned to America and found himself locked out due to the colour of his skin. Part of the racial discrimination he was on the receiving end of meant that, even when he attended events that were being…